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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Care Practices course at NPTC Group.
We're still busy gathering entry requirements for Care Practices at NPTC Group. Look out for more info soon.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L514
Here's what NPTC Group says about its Care Practices course.
Whether you are seeking an exciting and fulfilling career on the frontline of health and social care or are already employed in the field, this course will help you gain expertise in modern health and social care contexts, preparing you for a rewarding professional career in a dynamic and high-demand field.
Addressing individuals' care needs is crucial them to lead fulfilling and enjoyable lives. Providing education, support, treatment, and professional guidance in any setting can make a significant difference for people of all ages when they need it most.
This course covers integrated working, evidence-based practice, and professional development, along with key biological, social, and psychological concepts in healthcare. With a strong emphasis on person-centred and compassionate care, you will learn about health behaviour theories to improve support in health and social care services.
This course will provide opportunities:
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to progress to the next level of study: 1 year to convert your Certificate into a Diploma in Higher Education—Care practices
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to gain employment in the Voluntary Sector, Domiciliary Care, Residential Care, Assisted Independent Living, Probationary work and Police work.
Course details
Qualification
Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
Department
School of Health, Social and Child care
Location
Afan College | Port Talbot
Duration
1 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Health and social care
Start date
September 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
The course content, includes: Communication and Interpersonal Interaction, Person centred care, Anatomy and Physiology, Care Practice and Current Issues in Health and Social Care.
How you will be assessed
You will learn via taught lessons / practical classes / self-directed study/ seminars/ blended learning the underpinning concepts of care practice essential to the course.
Assessment takes place via continual assessment / coursework / written assignments / examinations. You will be supporting in meeting the demands of assessed work by module tutors, personal tutor, H.E. study coach and wider student support services.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from NPTC Group students who took the Care Practices course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
88%
med
Teaching on my course
88%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
93%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
87%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
73%
low
Learning opportunities
92%
high
Learning opportunities
92%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
93%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
100%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
93%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
80%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
93%
high
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
87%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
93%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
73%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
80%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
87%
high
Academic support
100%
high
Academic support
100%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
100%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
high
Organisation and management
77%
med
Organisation and management
77%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
80%
med
How well organised is your course?
73%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
87%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
93%
high
Student voice
79%
med
Student voice
79%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
77%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
79%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
79%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
79%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
79%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
79%
med
Student information
See who's studying at NPTC Group. These students are taking Care Practices or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Economics | E | |||||
| Geography | D | |||||
| ICT | E | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Care Practices at NPTC Group.
Earnings after graduation
We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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