Social and Community Work - Level 4 Higher National Certificate
Start Date: 15th September 2025
Code: YHPB2036A1
- Higher Education
- Part-Time
- Ballymena
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Essentials
Duration: 2 Years Part-time
Start date: 15th September 2025
End date: 29th August 2027
Day: Multiple Days
Information Event: Yes
Course fees for each year.
Year 1 | Year 2 | Total Fee | |
---|---|---|---|
Fee | £816 | £561 | £1377 |
Reduced Fee | £551 | £296 | £847 |
Fees are payable annually.
The fees for year 2 may be subject to change.
This course is delivered through a combination of classroom teaching and a 225-hour work placement in a relevant Health and Social Care workplace. This may be your current job if suitable. Both of these elements are a compulsory part of the course. A noteworthy point is that this course attracts support with student finance.
The purpose of Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Social and Community Work is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the social and community work sector and adapt to a constantly changing world.
There is a focus on supporting learners to develop the knowledge, skills and values necessary for continuing education, employment and professional development within the Health and Social Care sector. The qualification may include the following units:
- Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care
- Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social Care Practice
- Mental Health and Wellbeing a whole person approach
- Fundamentals of Evidence-based Practice
- Applied Understanding of Human Development and Behaviour
- Health, Safety and Risk Management in care environments
- Effective Record Keeping
This is a blended course, a proportion of the course will be delivered online and there will be workshops provided on campus.
Access to computer facilities and suitable Wi-Fi is a requirement to undertake this course.