Safeguarding

Key Facts

  • Starting
    8 Sep 2025
    Location
    Kingston Hall Road Centre
    Start Time
    10:00
    End Time
    17:00
    Duration
    1 Year
    Study Mode
    Full Time
    Days
    Weekday
    Start Date
    Sep 2025
    End Date
    3 Jul 2026
    Level
    Level 4
    Code
    KCA4002HD

    Fees

    Fees
    £ 6,000
L4 - BTEC HNC Healthcare Practice for England (Integrated Health and Social Care)
  • Entry Requirements


    Relevant work experience or BTEC Level 3 in Health & Social Care, grade MP or above, or two A levels in the Sciences at grade 4 or above. GCSEs at grade A*-C/9-4 including English Language and Mathematics.

  • Course Content


    Learners will study a total of 7 modules, 5 mandatory and 2 optional/specialist:

    Mandatory Units:

    • Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health & Social Care
    • Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health & Social Care Practice
    • Supporting the Individual Journey Through Integrated Health & Social Care
    • Fundamentals of Evidence-Based Practice (Pearson Set Project)
    • Effective Reporting and Record-Keeping in Health & Social Care Services

    Optional Units (only 1 can be selected from the specialist units):

    • Addressing Health Inequalities (Specialist Unit)
    • Effective Healthcare Practice using Maths (Specialist Unit)
    • Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology for Health & Ill-Health (Specialist Unit)
    • Health Education in Action
    • Supporting Dementia Care
    • Changing Perspectives in Public Health
    • Supporting Independent Living
    • Supporting Individuals with Specific Needs
    • Sociological & Psychological Perspectives on Health
    • Healthcare Technology in Practice
    • Supporting Adults in Residential Care
  • Progression Next Steps


    Learners may progress to the L5 HND course or top up BSc/BA courses in areas such as Management Studies (Health & Social Care), Health & Social Care, Adult Nursing, Public Health and Health Promotion.

  • Assessment Details


    There is a requirement of a work placement of 225 hours in a Health & Social Care setting and a Professional Learning & Development portfolio including reflective accounts must be completed.

    There are no exams for this course.