This charge identified is applicable to learners aged 16-18 who qualify for funding. Learners aged 19+ will have to pay this charge and possibly tuition and exam fees. This will depend on the course and any prior qualifications. For further information, please refer to the fees page of our website https://hlnsc.ac.uk/fees/fees-guidance/
* Fees are chargeable each year and the fees quoted will be for the current year only, if the course is more than 1 year further fees will be due next year.
The purpose of this qualification is to develop the transferable skills, attributes and behaviours needed for learners to progress to further study and ultimately to employment. The qualification is designed to be delivered in an applied way, bringing together appropriate content with practical and technical skills.
BTEC Introductory Certificate in Health and Social Care
This qualification could lead to a higher Level in this sector such as Level 2 Health and Social Care. The development of transferable skills means that learners can also choose a study programme from alternative sectors.
Finding out about Health and Social Care Services
Communication Skills for Health and Social Care
Advising other about Healthy Lifestyles
Developing a Personal Progression plan
For health and social care, the units cover activities such as presenting information to advise others about healthy lifestyles, providing a creative activity or supporting people to use adapted equipment.
Assessment is though completion of portfolio work and practical observations.