North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College
UCAS Code: SCW1 | Higher National Diploma - HND
Entry requirements
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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About this course
This HND in Social and Community Work is an exciting opportunity for you to extend your knowledge in the subject and gain a qualification. It is great for those who are continuing their studies or those in the workplace, wishing to increase their knowledge and skills. The study programme provides a wide-ranging study of health and social care and related sectors, through a flexible learning environment of guided learning hours, self-study and workplace experience.
This HND in Social and Community work is an exciting opportunity for you to extend your knowledge in the subject and gain a qualification. It is great for those that are continuing their studies or those in the workplace, wishing to increase their knowledge and skills. The study programme provides a wide-ranging study of health and social care and related sectors, through a flexible learning environment of guided learning hours, self-study and workplace experience.
You will explore a wide range of academic assessments, from assignments to case studies and presentations, as well as workplace assessments. These will be provided by lecturers and supported by placement supervisors. Assessment is always done by professional lecturers who teach on the programme.
On successful completion, you will be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the basic concepts, values and principles of social and community work, and the skills to perform effectively in several different settings in the health and social care sector. You will be able to communicate accurately and appropriately, and you will have the behaviours and qualities needed for employment that require some degree of personal responsibility.
You will have developed a range of transferable skills to ensure effective teamwork, independent initiatives, organisational competence and problem-solving strategies. You will be adaptable and flexible in your approach to social and community work, have built social resilience when under pressure and be able to meet challenging targets within a given resource.
The awarding body for this course is Pearson.
Modules
Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care
Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social Care Practice
Mental Health and Well-being: a Whole Person Approach
Fundamentals of Evidence-based Practice
Social Work Principles and Introduction to Practice
Applied Understanding of Human Development and Behaviour
Youth and Community Work
Reflective Approaches in Implementing Person-centred Practice
Investigating Innovative Approaches to Practice in Social and Community Work
Approaches to Assessment and Care Support Planning
Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults
Family Support and Intervention: Working with Children and Families
Building Relationships with Individuals in Marginalised Communities
Youth Justice: Gangs and Serious Youth Violence
Assessment methods
You will be assessed via written reports, essays, presentations, portfolios, practical projects, external assessments and work based assessments.
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