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This course is delivered in partnership with The University of Worcester, from our Hereford Campus. When you choose to work in Health and Social Care, you face a wide range of opportunities. At Herefordshire College, we help you explore your options and discover evidence-based and contemporary issues pertinent to many aspects of the health and social care sector. Our Cert. HE sits within the first year of our Foundation Degree and is all about experiencing a variety of roles and supports students in developing skills including reflective practice, self-awareness and interpersonal skills essential for a career in health and social care.
The Cert HE in Health and Social Care is a part time, one year course designed to support students wishing to work within the health and social care sector as well as those currently practicing within the field who may be looking for career development and promotion into management positions. Students will be equipped to work within a range of different settings such as schools, community centres, care settings and hospitals. Herefordshire College has excellent links to a variety of community organisations, to support students to identify and undertake a placement, as part of work-based learning.
You can complete the one year, level 4 Cert HE programme or stay with us for two years to complete the level 5 foundation degree. If you wish to progress after the two-year foundation degree onto the one-year top-up degree in Applied Health and Social Care you can complete further study at The University of Worcester such as Masters degree in Nutritional Therapy, Physician Associates and PhD study.
Certificate in Higher Education (Cert HE) and Foundation Degree: Health and Social Care
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care, or progression onto further degree level study in a relevant area.
Preparing for Practice in Health and Social Care
Contemporary Issues in Health and Wellbeing
Ethics, Values and Use of Self in Practice
Communication Skills for Practice
Human Development across the Life course
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology (optional module)
Working with intersectionality in social care (optional module)
Level:
4
Attendance:
Part-Time: (one day per week plus independent study)
Duration:
1 year
Application:
UCAS course code L513
The course provides opportunities to test understanding and learning informally through the completion of practice or ‘formative’ assignments.
Each module has one or more formal or ‘summative’ assessments which are graded and count towards the overall module grade. Assessment methods include written examinations and a range of coursework assessments such as essays, reports, portfolios, presentations and a final year placement project.
UCAS Tariff: A minimum of 32 points at A level which must include at least one 6-unit award.
The normal minimum entry requirement for Foundation Degree courses is the possession of 4 GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above) and 1 A Level (or equivalent Level 3 qualification).
Details of acceptable level 3 qualifications, policy in relation to mature students or applicants with few or no formal qualifications can be found in the prospectus or on the University webpages. See the University’s Admissions Policy for other acceptable qualifications and the section below specific to recognition of prior learning.
Candidates with non-standard entry applications will be considered on the basis of relevant work experience and attainment of skills. They will be invited to complete an essay, which will demonstrate an ability to study at this level.
Further information about the UCAS Tariff can be obtained on the UCAS website.
T Levels may be used to meet the entry tariff requirements for this course. Find out more about T levels as UCAS tariff points by visiting https://www.worcester.ac.uk/study/find-a-course/how-to-apply/ucas-tariff-points.aspx.
Other information:
Students whose first language is not English must have a minimum standard of English at IELTS 6.0
All places are conditional upon a UW Occupational Health Clearance.
Students will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check carried out by the University and there are further details on our website.
Students will not be able to commence practice until clearance is confirmed.
If your qualifications are not listed, please contact the Admissions Office for advice on 01905 855111 or email admissions@worc.ac.uk for advice.
