BTEC Level 4 HNC in Health and Social Care Practice (H4H1UF)

• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or a related field (MMM grade or above or 96 UCAS points), Access to Health and Human Sciences or a related field
  
• GCSE English and Maths at a grade 4 or above (or equivalent FS L2)
  
• Relevant care experience is helpful but not essential.
  
  Students with overseas qualifications are welcome. Non-native English speakers who have not completed their final two years of schooling in English must demonstrate English proficiency equivalent to IELTS 5.5, with at least 5.5 in Reading and Writing.

This programme is suitable for:

• Individuals seeking a career in health and social care practice across a range of professional settings.
  
• Learners wanting a stand-alone higher education qualification or those intending to progress to the second year of a relevant university degree or a Level 5 HND.
  
• Those wishing to gain a recognised HE qualification while continuing to work.

The HNC has a Total Qualification Time (TQT) of 1,200 hours, which represents the average time required to complete the qualification.

• 40% (480 hours) is delivered on campus through lectures and workshops
  
• Approximately 15 hours per week: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
  
• Time is split between taught lessons and supported research-based workshops.
  
  60% (720 hours) is dedicated to independent study, including:
  
• Completing assignments
  
• Self directed research
  
• Study in the Learning Resource Centre (LRC).
  
  In addition, students must complete a minimum of 225 hours of work placement within the health and care sector.

Assessment methods include:

• Coursework assignments and Pearson set assessments
  
• Structured tasks and written reports
  
• Written tests
  
• Practical activities such as work placement assessments, presentations, and oral examinations.

Please click here for the Course Handbook – containing full course details plus information on:

• Assessment and grading
  
• College rules and resources
  
• Student support and representation.
  
  Please click here to view the Terms and Conditions for our HE students.
  
  For students to be eligible for funding from Student Finance England, they must be studying on an eligible course at a provider registered with the Office for Students (OfS). The OfS has published providers on its Register and HRUC (and HCUC as we were know before Jan 2023) has been registered since 10 December 2018. Please visit www.officeforstudents.org.uk for more information.
  
  It’s an exciting time to be a higher education student at HRUC, as alongside your course you also have the opportunity and support to become an HRUC Graduate.
  
  As a higher education student at HRUC you will be able to participate in a range of extra-curricular enrichment opportunities and activities to gain essential employability skills to enable you to become even more work-ready. These are additional skills, over and above your main qualification, that will help you to further develop yourself, increase your knowledge and skills and prepare you for university or the workplace.
  
  Find out more here.

This qualification supports progression into roles such as:

• Care Assistants and Support Workers
  
• Community Care Roles
  
• Pathways leading towards nursing, social work, and allied health professions.

Graduates may progress to:

• Level 5 HND in Health and Social Care Practice
  
• CPD courses and accredited professional certificates
  
• Degree-level study in Health and Social Care or related fields.

• Home student fee: £6,820
  
  
• International student fee: £8,990. There is also a registration fee for international students of £125.
  
  The fees quoted are for one year of study and include tuition, exam fee, materials, ID card (which gives access to the college and facilities e.g. library) and college registration.
  
  Fees will be no higher than those published, subject to an Access and Participation Plan being approved by the Office for Students.
  
  Whether you pay a 'home' or 'overseas' fee depends on whether you meet certain criteria. Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge Colleges (HRUC) does not create the criteria for fee status. The fee status criteria is provided in regulations and guidance, published by the government.
  
  For information on the conditions you need to meet to be entitled to pay tuition fees at the 'home' rate for study on a Higher Education (HE) course at Uxbridge College please contact the Careers Team on 01895 853333.
  
  If you are unsure about your status, please contact the Careers Team at Uxbridge College. The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) also has information about residency for international students.

To apply for a course either click the APPLY NOW button - fill out the form online and submit

OR download an application form here and post it to the address on the form.
When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.