Pearson BTEC
Higher Nationals Level 4 & 5 Healthcare Practice
The Pearson BTEC Level 4 & 5 Higher National Certificate in Healthcare Practice for England allows students to select optional units from a variety of occupationally-relevant subjects at Level 4, gain experience and skills through specialised pathways, and receive a broad introduction to the subject matter through a required core of learning. This effectively enhances the learner’s core and specialised abilities while preparing them for further subject specialisation at Level 5. Through guided study, independent research, evidence-based practice, self-study, and job learning and experience, students will gain a wide range of industry knowledge that is linked to transferable skills.
The Level 5 Higher National Diploma offers the following specialist pathways for
students who wish to concentrate on a particular aspect of Healthcare Practice:
● Public Health and Health Promotion
● Healthcare Management
● Healthcare Assistant Practitioner
● Nursing.
Entry Requirements
Candidates applying for this programme must
- Must be 18 years or over at the start of the course.
- Level 3 or equivalent qualification
- Applicants will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to CEFR Level B2. If you are uncertain about how you may satisfy this requirement then please visit FAQs about English Language Expectation for BTEC Higher Nationals from Pearson.
- Students must also give an Interview and a Diagnostic Assessment at the College.
What Careers Can This Lead To?
A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (or related subject)
● A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant
subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is
likely to be supported by GCSE grades A* to C and/or 9 to 4
(or equivalent) in subjects such as maths and English
● Other related Level 3 qualifications
● An Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further education
institution
● Related work experience
● An international equivalent of the above.
English Requirements
Holders of the NCC Education Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES).
Holders of the NCC Education Level 3 Diploma in Computing (L3DC) (RQF).
Holders of any local or international qualification deemed to be a similar level to either L3DC or L3IFDHES. I would like to let you know that these are to be agreed in advance with NCC Education.
Holders of one ‘A’ level or equivalent or an appropriate School Leaver’s certificate deemed to be of a similar level passed and approved by NCC Education.
Mature students, able to demonstrate over two years’ relevant work experience and have an ‘O’ Level/GCSE/iGCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
For candidates whose first language is not English:
- IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
OR
- GCSE/iGCSE ‘O’ Level English ‘C’ ‘4’ or equivalent*
OR
- Alternatively, students can take and pass the free NCC Education Higher English Placement Test, at one of our Accredited Partner Centres.
Application and Selection Process
The application process allows the admissions team to select applicants meeting the above entry qualifications and demonstrating English Language competency. The admissions team will consider applications on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants should submit an application form and present the required documents. The registrar will invite the applicants onsite, where they must
- Write a personal statement, answering a few short questions in their handwriting
- Attend an informal interview based on their statement
Successful applicants will receive admission offers with an invitation to show evidence of how they will pay the tuition fees for the program.
Tuition Fee
£6000 (Fully Funded)
“Most Home and EU-settled status students studying Diploma in Education and Training programme can apply for funding through Student Finance England. (Subject to terms & conditions)
Description
How To Apply?
- You need to apply the online application form
- Take a test or tests as part of your application
- Send something in written work
- If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to interview
- Shortlisted applicants will get the feedback
- Enjoy your learning