Teaching & Learning The course is delivered partly through taught sessions and partly through employer- supported work-based learning. You will be taught in small groups and there is individual tutorial support to assist with the planning and checking of coursework. Assessment You will be assessed using a variety of methods, including essays, case studies, reports, observations, individual and group presentations and a dissertation proposal. Progression The FdA in Health and Social Care will enable you to work at a higher/management level within the health and social care sector, and/or top up to the one-year BA (Hons) in Adult Social Care degree programme here at HSDC, or alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree programme at a university. Entry Requirements To include: – A BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (MMM grade), or similar qualification e.g. A Levels or Access to Higher Education (equivalent to 96 UCAS Tariff points) – You must be employed or doing voluntary work in a health or social care setting for a minimum of 12 hours per week. You should
have the support of your employer or voluntary setting (unless self-employed) and have a satisfactory enhanced DBS check – Two GCSEs at grade 4 or above, which should include English Language. A written task for applicants without evidence of GCSE qualifications can be undertaken How to Apply A UCAS application is required, which can be accessed via the course page on the HSDC website. If you need any help with your application or you want further information on the student finance options available to you please get in touch with us on 023 9387 9999 ext. 4081 or email HE@hsdc.ac.uk. More information on how to apply can be found on page 53.
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