The social care sector employs 1.48 million people and will have half a million extra jobs available by 2030.
Health & Social Care Courses
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning
Do you want to become a qualified Classroom Assistant? Do you want to be qualified to work in either primary or secondary school? Then this course is for you! This qualification provides learners with an understanding of the knowledge needed when working directly with children and young people in a school or college environment. It will enable learners to gain an understanding of elemen...
Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Healthcare Practice (Integrated Health and Social Care) 1 Year programme – Fast Track
The purpose of Pearson BTEC Higher National in Healthcare Practice (Integrated Health and Social Care) is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals, able to meet the demands of employers in the healthcare sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Health and Social Care is a qualification with a minimum of 120 credits. This 7 Uni...
City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (NI) - Apprenticeship NI
Learners will learn how to supervise the care to clients by other staff members. The learner will also ensure, is that each client is approached in a person centred way and learners will gain the knowledge and skills to operate in this way. It is imperative that carers work in a professional manner at all times, hence the need for confidentiality and the adherence to the NISCC code of conduct. Lev...
Foundation Degree in Applied and Medical Science validated by Ulster University
This two year course aims to provide a vocationally relevant science education for those wishing to follow careers in the applied and medical sciences; producing competent individuals to meet local, regional and national needs by providing a good mix of scientific theory along with the practical skills necessary for further study or employment within the applied and medical sciences. Th...
Foundation Degree in Science in Health & Social Care validated by Ulster University
The Foundation Degree in Science (FdSc) in Health and Social Care is an innovative and contemporary course from Ulster University which aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, experience, attitudes and values needed for employment in the Health and Social Care sector, within which there is a growing demand for resilient, competent and patient-centred employees. The programme also aim...
Ulster University BSc (Hons) Social Work
*All applications to this course must be made through UCAS. * UCAS CODE L506, Campus code X. The BSc Honours Degree in Social Work is a professional qualification that meets the requirements of the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (SCC). Training to become a social worker involves a mixture of academic study and professional practice learning opportunities for a total of 185 days during the...
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (RQF)
The aim of the course is to provide a vocationally related qualification that draws on the main themes of work in the Health and Social Care sector. Learners on this programme have an opportunity to gain a broad understanding of the sector and a specialist understanding of specific aspects of the sector. The National Extended Diploma provides the opportunity to complete work placements which add t...
Pearson BTEC Level 2 First Diploma in Health and Social Care
This course is designed to provide students with an insight into Health and Social Care. The knowledge, understanding and skills learned in studying this programme will aid progression to further study and prepare learners to enter the field of Health and Social Care in due course. Learners are required to undertake a 60 hour placement over the course of the academic year which is an integral p...
FAA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
The First Aid Award in Emergency First Aid at Work is comprised of one unit of study.
Progression
| Level | Options | Course Options |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1/2 | Equivalent to 4 GCSEs (Alternative to repeating GCSEs) |
City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in induction into Adult Social Care in Northern Ireland Pearson BTEC Level 2 First Diploma in Health and Social Care |
| Level 3 | Equivalent to 3 A-Levels (ideal for progression to University) |
City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Induction into Adult Social Care in Northern Ireland Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (RQF) |
| Level 4 | Higher Education courses accredited by | Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Healthcare Practice (Integrated Health and Social Care) 1 Year programme – Fast Track |
| Level 5/6 | Degree courses accredited by |
Ulster University BSc (Hons) Social Work Ulster University Foundation Degree in Science in Health and Social Care |
