Safeguarding

Key Facts

  • Starting
    8 Sep 2025
    Location
    Kingston Hall Road Centre
    Duration
    1 Year
    Study Mode
    Full Time
    Days
    Monday + Thursday
    Start Date
    Sep 2025
    Level
    Level 4
    Code
    KCC4006HD

    Fees

    Fees
    £ 6,000
L4 - BTEC HNC Social & Community Work (Children, Young People & Families) (RQF)-Yr 1 of 1 (PEARSON)

Pearson BTEC Higher National Courses offer an integrated approach to learning and development underpinning the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for a career in health and social care. Students studying on the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Social and Community Work have the opportunity to develop social and community work skills, knowledge and understanding in the global health and social care environment. The course is aimed at dedicated learners who want to develop their knowledge, skills, confidence and practical experience within communities. Experienced professionals who are specialists in the field deliver this full-time course. Successful completion of Level 4 HNC can create employment opportunities in fields such as counselling, rehabilitation support, social services, community development and family support.

  • Introductory Course Info HE


    Award: Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate

    Awarding body: Pearson

    UCAS Code: TBC

    Location of study: Kingston College, Kingston Hall Road campus

    Course duration: 1 year

    Academic year dates: September 2022 until July 2023

  • Entry Requirements


    Sector related qualifications at Level 3 to include NVQ Level 3. GCSE's in English and Maths at Grade 4 or above. Each application is assessed individually in line with current qualifications and relevant experience. A suitable reference. All students will need to hold an Enhanced DBS check.

  • Course Content


    Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Social and Community Work (Year 1 of 2) Level 4 modules may include: -Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care -Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social Care -Practice -Mental Health and Wellbeing: A Whole Personal Approach -Fundamentals of Evidence-based Practice (Pearson-set Project) -Social Work Principles and Introduction to Practice -Applied Understanding of Human Development and Behaviour -Inspiring Young People

  • Progression Next Steps


    Successful completion of Level 4 HNC can create employment opportunities in fields such as counselling, rehabilitation support, social services, community development and family support. Subject to excellent attendance and recommendation from the course tutor students may progress onto the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Social and Community Work Practice with Children, Young People and Families.

  • Additional Information


    Students on this course are required to undertake work placement in two different settings for a minimum of 200 hours to develop social and community work skills. All students will need to hold an Enhanced DBS check. The College will provide this for you.

    Attendance at College will be on Mondays and Thursdays with an additional placement day.

    For further information please contact: Amanda Morrison: Early Years Team Leader This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • Assessment Details


    Students are required to apply their knowledge to a variety of assignments and activities with a focus on the holistic development of practical, interpersonal and higher-level thinking skills. A range of assessment methods may include portfolio's, written tasks, observations, peer reviews and presentations. The practical demonstration of skills is necessary for other units and students will need to carry out their own research and analysis working independently and part of a team.

  • International Students


    Not suitable for students requiring a visa