Pearson BTEC HNC in Social and Community Work (Social and Community Work Practice)

Contact Hours per week

6 hours contact time to include practical classes, lectures, workshops or tutorials.

Mandatory Additional Study

Maximum of 1.5 hours per week average over the academic year.

Personal Study

11 hours maximum studying and preparing assessments in your own time per week, including use of online materials.

Placement

This will require you to attend your vocational placement to complete the 225 hours across the 2 years.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and meet the following criteria:

GCSE English

• GCSE English Language Grade C or above or Equivalent

GCSE Maths

• GCSE Mathematics Grade C or above or Equivalent

UCAS

A minimum of 64 UCAS tariff or equivalent which may include:

• 2 A levels
• Level 3 BTEC Diploma/Extended Diploma
• Level 3 CACHE Extended Diploma

Access Diploma

• Access Diploma in Foundation Studies with an overall average of 58%+

International requirements

• Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2
• PTE 51
• IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in all skills)
• Or equivalent (Examples of equivalent qualifications would be a GCSE in English, Level 3 Programmes, Essential Skills in Literacy – Level 2, ESOL Level 2 or another qualifications gained at an Institution within the UK).

Admissions

• Successful completion of the admissions process

APEL

• Provide evidence of ability to undertake the programme by meeting the requirements for the accreditation of prior experiential learning. Further details on APEL can be found in the admissions section

Additional Skills

• Experience of work or placements in the health and social sector are desirable criteria

Progression routes include further study or employment in the relevant field. This qualification will give you a minimum of 120 credits which you can use to apply to related Degree programmes. Previous SERC Graduates have successfully applied to Degrees in Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Youth work and Speech and Language Therapy.

The course can lead directly into a career in Health and Social Care, for example previous students have sought employment as auxiliary nurses, community care assistants, and residential support workers.

Students can progress to the Level 5 HND (Management Level which is delivered in the Newtownards Campus as a blended learning course).  Your tutors will discuss this during the Level 4 programme.

Students must pay for their Access NI clearance, current cost is £33 - please note your own workplace clearance may suffice.

Students will have to pay for production of posters for class presentations. Approximate cost of £30.