Pearson BTEC Level 4 and 4 (HNC and HND) in Healthcare Practice for England (Integrated Health and Social Care)

Our course is delivered in partnership with Loughborough College!

The HNC/HND in Healthcare Practice course aims to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the health care sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualifications aim to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them.

Potential Career Opportunities

Not only does it open up more career opportunities for you and advance your CV, you are also able to progress onto a Nursing course at university!

• >  Senior Care Assistant (up to £22k annual salary)

• >  Senior Support Worker

• >  Integrated Support Worker (up to £25k annual salary)

• >  Care Navigator/Co-Ordinator (up to £25k annual salary) 

The key purpose of Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Healthcare Practice is to progress and develop students as professional, qualified people who are able to meet the demands of employers in the healthcare sector and familiarise to a continuously varying practices in healthcare sector. This qualification aims to broaden access to higher education and improve career prospects of those individuals who undertake them.

The HNC in Healthcare Practice course is recognised by the University of Wolverhampton to meet entry requirements towards a potential 2nd Year start on an Adult Nursing degree, subject to passing 1st Year, placement availability and meeting standard eligibility criteria for the course. To see more information on our partnership, click on the "Pathway to Nursing" tab!

All classes in the HNC and HND in Healthcare Practice course are only two days a week. Please read further for the potential units you may study in SEPTEMBER 2023. At the bottom of the page you can find a link to the handbook for more information.

Structure of the Healthcare Programme for the Academic Year (Year 1)

The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Healthcare Practice for England requires at least 225 hours of work experience/placement in health and/or social care settings and a Professional Learning and Development portfolio (PLAD), including reflective accounts, to be completed.

Structure of the Healthcare Programme for the Academic Year (Year 2)

The Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Healthcare Practice for England requires at least 450 hours of work experience/placement in health and/or social care settings and a Professional Learning and Development portfolio (PLAD), including reflective accounts, to be completed over the two year period of the qualification.

Please note we work on a case-to-case basis for admission. Even if you are not eligible for the Level 4 course, we may offer you a lower level course in care to get you started! (This is subject to availability).

Preferred candidates may have ONE or ALL of:

• >  A Level 3 (NVQ/BTEC, etc) qualification in Health and Social Care or a similar or related subject
• >  A Level 1 or Level 2 (NVQ/BTEC, etc) qualification in Health and Social Care
• >  2 years or more of work experience in the care sector
• >  Maths and English Grade C or above, OR Functional Skills Level 1 in English and Maths

Students enrolling for this course must be employed or willing to find 225 hours of voluntary/employed work experience in the health and social care sector whilst on the course.

We welcome applications from students 19+ who do not match the standard entry requirements but who can demonstrate; willingness and commitment to studying this subject at university level, and who can evidence academic, professional or vocational experience in a related field.

Tuition Fee loan and Maintenance Loan for living costs are available for this course.

What is a Tuition Fee loan?
A Tuition Fee Loan helps you to pay for your course. New full-time students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan of up to £9,000 to cover the cost of tuition fees. The amount you can get doesn’t depend on your household income.

The maximum Tuition Fee Loan available to new students starting courses with private universities and colleges is £7,000. However, you’ll be able to apply for the same Maintenance Loan as other full-time students.

The tuition fee for the HNC in Healthcare Practice course is £7000. If you do not wish to pay your tuition fees through Student Finance, please contact us.

What’s a Maintenance Loan?
A Maintenance Loan helps towards your living costs, such as food, rent and books.

The amount you can borrow depends on your household income, your course and where you live and study.

Per Academic Season

The loan is paid directly into your bank account at the start of each term. When you earn over a certain threshold, you will have to start paying the loan back. For more information on when you will be paying it back, please see here: www.gov.uk/repaying-your-student-loan/when-you-start-repaying

If you’re 60 or over on the first day of the first academic year of your course you can apply for up to £4,106 in 2022/2023 academic year or £4,221 in 2023/2024 academic year.

Repayments

Repayments are based on your future income, not what you borrow. You won’t repay your loan until you’ve left university and your income is over £27,295 a year.

If you’re employed, repayments will be deducted from your income (the same as it is with tax and national insurance contributions).

You’ll repay 9% of your income over £27,295 a year. So, if you earn £28,800 a year this means you’ll repay 9% of £1,505 - £11 each month. If you’re self-employed, separate arrangements are in place with HMRC to make your repayments.

If you stop working or your income drops below £27,295 your repayments will stop and only start again when your income is over £27,295 a year. After 30 years, any outstanding balance will be written off, unless you have defaulted on your loan.

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TUITION FEE AND MAINTENANCE LOAN CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.gov.uk/student-finance/new-fulltime-students

If you have any queries about the course please contact us

Our HNC in Healthcare Practice (Level 4) course is recognised by the University of Wolverhampton to meet entry requirements towards a potential 2nd Year start on an Adult Nursing degree, subject to passing 1st Year, placement availability and meeting standard eligibility criteria for the course. 

Not only that, our HNC in Healthcare Practice (Level 4) course is recognised by many universities to meet entry requirements for other healthcare related courses! Please visit your chosen univeristy's website and enquire on what else you may need to be eligible to enrol. 

If you would like more information about progressing to an Adult Nursing degree, please contact us