Pearson BTEC Level 5

HND Diploma in

Health and Social Care

(QCF)

Input title of Programme

HND Programme Specification

1. Qualification HND

2. Programme Title Health and Social Care

3. UCAS Code

4. Programme Type HND Part time

5. Main Purposes and Distinctive Feature of the Programme Main purposes

The programme aims to develop in students:

the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success in employment in

the health and social care sector at supervisory or management levels

the capacity to progress to an undergraduate degree or related professional

qualification

to provide specialist study relevant to individual vocations and environments in

which learners are currently working, or to which learners are aiming to work

within the health and/or social care sector

the ability to contribute positively to good practice in the health and social care

environment through effective use and combination of the knowledge and skills

gained in the different parts of the programme

Distinctive Features

The opportunity to tailor learning experiences to the needs of the student

Provision of learning that is relevant to the needs of the health and social care professional

Access to ‘state of the art’ health and social care facilities including a health care laboratory and industry standard simulated hospital and health/social care environment.

6. What an HND Student should know and be able to do on completion of the programme HND students will have demonstrated knowledge and skills in the following:

Knowledge and understanding in the context of the subjects

The factors that contribute to the process of research project selection.

The influence of cultural values and beliefs in society.

The possible implications of social and health issues for health and social care service providers.

The psychological effects of complementary therapies.

Discuss how body systems interact to ensure the body functions and grows.

Subject-specific practical / professional skills Undertake a proposed research

investigation in accordance with agreed specification and procedures.

Use data to explain how social and health issues are socially constructed.

Evaluate the implications of societal change for the health and social care sector.

Make recommendations based on evidence gathered for the use of complementary therapies within a specific group of users of health and social care services.

Cognitive skills in the context of the subjects

Review systems, policies and procedures. Evaluate personal effectiveness. Devise strategies to improve outcomes Analyse potential barriers to effective practice. Assess responsibilities in a range of specific

health and social care workplaces

Other skills (e.g. key/transferable) developed in subject or other contexts. Develop as reflective practitioners by

applying understanding and skills to their own health and social care setting.

Develop understanding of the importance of working positively in partnership with others in health and social care.

Access and use standard ICT software packages to support work in health and social care.

7. Qualities, Skills & Capabilities Profile The educational and training goals of the programme seek to develop and demonstrate the following qualities, skills, capabilities and values in its diplomates:

A - Cognitive B - Practical C - Personal & Social D - Other

Evaluation of scenarios ICT skills Inter-personal Presentation

Analysis of information Application of skills Reflective Research

Professional understanding

Professional and ethical

Problem solving Teamwork

8. Duration and Structure of Programme/Modes of Study/Credit Volume of Study Units 1 year, part-time organised on a three semester basis leading to 120 credits of study, to combine with the Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Health and Social Care (QCF) to give a total of 240 credits.

Name of Unit Core Optional

Unit 1: Communicating in Health and Social Care Organisations* Unit 2: Principles of Health and Social Care Practice* Unit 3: Health and Safety in the Health and Social Care Workplace* Unit 4: Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care* Unit 5: Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care* Unit 6: Research Project Unit 7: Social Policy Unit 8: The Sociological Context of Health and Social Care Unit 9: Empowering Users of Health and Social Care Services Unit 10: Safeguarding in Health and Social Care Unit 11: The Role of Public Health in Health and Social Care Unit 12: Physiological Principles for Health and Social Care

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Unit 13: Managing Human Resources in Health and Social Care Unit 14: Managing Financial Resources in Health and Social Care Unit 15: Psychology for Health and Social Care Unit 16: Understanding Specific Needs in Health and Social Care Unit 17: Community Development Work Unit 18: Complementary Therapies Unit 19: Contemporary Issues in Health and Social Care Unit 20: Supporting Independent Living Unit 21: Supporting Significant Life Events Unit 22: Developing Counselling Skills for Health and Social Care Unit 23: Employability Skills Unit 24: Understanding the Learning Process Unit 25: Influences on Health and Social Care Organisations Unit 26: Facilitating Change in Health and Social Care Unit 27: Managing Quality in Health and Social Care Unit 28: Work-based Experience Unit 29: Health Promotion *This unit will have been completed as part of the Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Health and Social Care (QCF).

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9. Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy Learning and Teaching Methods Active learning is promoted through lectures, seminars, demonstrations, professional-setting placement and guided student-centred activities. Extensive use will be made of research skills. Practical skills will be developed during the professional-setting placement and, where appropriate, through laboratory based activities. Assessment Methods Each module is assessed by a tutor-marked assignment task, submitted via Turnitin®. Tasks may require the learner to demonstrate success in a variety of ways including essay, PowerPoint or other ICT platform, seminar presentation etc.

10. Other Information Date programme first offered September 2015 Admissions Criteria BTEC Higher Nationals are a suitable option for anyone progressing from Level 3 study. Learners may have completed A-levels, a BTEC National or another equivalent qualification. Learners may come straight from Level 3 study, or have spent time in a relevant workplace. A minimum of Grade C GCSE, or equivalent, in English and mathematics is also required.

Indicators of Quality and Standards

i. Assignments are internally moderated by the delivery team and externally verified by the examination board.

ii. Submission quality is monitored and validated by the college’s Assessment Board.

HNC Programme Units

Core

Unit Number Unit Title Credits

1* Communicating in Health and Social Care Organisations 15

2* Principles of Health and Social Care Practice 15

3* Health and Safety in the Health and Social Care Workplace 15

4* Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care 15

5* Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care 15

6 Research Project 20

*This unit will have been completed as part of the Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Health and

Social Care (QCF).

Optional

Unit Number Unit Title Credits

7 Social Policy 15

8 The Sociological Context of Health and Social Care 15

9 Empowering Users of Health and Social Care Services 15

10 Safeguarding in Health and Social Care 15

11 The Role of Public Health in Health and Social Care 15

12 Physiological Principles for Health and Social Care 15

13 Managing Human Resources in Health and Social Care 15

14 Managing Financial Resources in Health and Social Care 15

15 Psychology for Health and Social Care 15

16 Understanding Specific Needs in Health and Social Care 15

17 Community Development Work 15

18 Complementary Therapies 15

19 Contemporary Issues in Health and Social Care 15

20 Supporting Independent Living 15

21 Supporting Significant Life Events 15

22 Developing Counselling Skills for Health and Social Care 15

23 Employability Skills 15

24 Understanding the Learning Process 15

25 Influences on Health and Social Care Organisations 15

26 Facilitating Change in Health and Social Care 15

27 Managing Quality in Health and Social Care 15

28 Work-based Experience 15

29 Health Promotion 15

Please note that:

Optional Units credited as part of the Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Health and

Social Care (QCF) may not be repeated in order to provide credit for this course.

the credit value of Optional Units undertaken should, when combined with the credit value

of the mandatory Core Units, make up a total of 240 credits.

the Optional Units which are offered may be subject to change depending upon the needs

of the students in the cohort.