Higher National Diploma (HND) in Social and Community Work (Community Development) – Level 5
Course Overview
The Higher National Diploma course is designed to meet the needs and expectations of students aspiring to work in social work, community work and community development.
It aims to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the social and community work sector and to be adaptable in a constantly changing world.
Students on this course are required to undertake a placement in two different individual settings to develop social and community work skills, as well as the knowledge and understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the global health and social care environment. This qualification supports progression into a range of careers in social and community work, including family support work roles, resource officer and personal assistant roles, community development work, public health and community support work, care planning roles, advocacy, social services supervisory or lower management roles, counselling and rehabilitation support roles.
- 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 Person Approach
- Fundamentals of Evidence-based Practice
- Inspiring Young People
- Planning and Supporting Community-led Activities
- Community Development – Principles and practice
It is a requirement that students on this course must complete at least 375 hours of work experience, covering both social care and community care settings.
You’ll need a minimum of 64 UCAS points from:
- At least two A Levels
- BTEC Diploma or Extended Diploma
- International Baccalaureate
- Access to HE Diploma
Other combinations of qualifications and experience will also be considered, as will Level 3 qualifications not currently listed on the UCAS
tariff.
We would expect students to be working at (or to demonstrate competency at) Level 2 or above in English/literacy and maths/numeracy.
Mature applicants with relevant professional experience and/or qualifications are welcome to apply.
Pearson Edexcel Higher National Diploma (Level 5) in Social and Community Work (Social and Community Practice).
The course will be studied full time over 2 years.
Tuition fee: £6,165
The tuition fee is per year.
Various bursaries are available for some Higher Education courses.
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Assessment will be a variety of coursework, controlled assessments and case studies.
The Higher National Diploma is recognised as meeting admission requirements to many relevant social and community work-related courses, for example: BA/BSc (Hons) in Social Work, BA (Hons) in Social and Community Work, BA (Hons) in Youth Work, BA (Hons) in Community Development, BA (Hons) in Working with Children, Young People and Families, BA (Hons) in Social Policy, BA/BSc (Hons) in Health and Social Care or similar; subject to the institution’s own entry requirements.
Possible career options include: family support work roles, resource officer and personal assistant roles, community development work, public health and community support work, care planning roles, advocacy, social services supervisory or lower management roles,
counselling and rehabilitation support roles.
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