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Full-time | Level 4 | One Year
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Course Overview
This one-year course offers an excellent opportunity if you are looking to enter the exciting world of public health and social care, or if you are already working within the field and looking to advance your career. You will gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of public health policy while gaining work place experience through observations and professional reflections. This is an intellectually stimulating course, providing you with contemporary knowledge associated with a career in public health and/or social care.The course is ideal for those who are looking to upskill their existing skills who are working in public health settings. Additionally, the course will deepen your knowledge and understanding of public health and social care and develop your academic literacy skills. The course is taught across 3 days a week at Croydon University Centre.
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Course Highlights
Students will engage in several foundational modules to develop key academic and professional skills. The Developing Academic Literacy module focuses on enhancing study, research, referencing and writing skills, with assessments including an annotated bibliography and a reflective essay. The Understanding Self and Principles of Communication module builds personal and professional communication abilities through role play and online discussions. In the Sociology of Health Care module, students explore theoretical concepts of health, social determinants and policies, with assessments involving a written essay and a report. The Health Assets and Health Needs module delves into the impact of health inequalities and strategies for health needs assessment, assessed through a poster presentation and a written essay. The Risk Assessment in Health Care module introduces risk assessment practices within health and safety legislation, with case study analysis and essay assessments. Lastly, the Introduction to Professional Practice module prepares students for work in public health or social care, assessed through a work portfolio and a written reflective analysis.Additionally, an essential part of the program is workplace experience, requiring a minimum of 50 hours in a public health or social care setting, either paid or voluntary. Suitable placements include care homes, family centers, educational institutions or public health centers. Students are encouraged to find placements that align with their career goals.
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Career Opportunities & Further Study
The Level 4 Higher Education Certificate in Public Health & Social Care (HECert) will equip you with the knowledge and skills to progress to our BA (Hons) Public Health & Social Care programme through advance entry. This means if you have successfully completed the one year course you can do a further two years of study and gain a Bachelor degree. Additionally, the course will prepare you for a career as an entry-level social care worker or public health assistant. It’s aimed to equip you with the experience and disciplined characteristics employers look for in a coordinator or assistant role within the Public Health and care sector.
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Assessment
You will experience a range of final summative assessments and formative development activities during your studies. You can expect to be assessed on each module through coursework including: essays, group and individual presentations, portfolios, assessments, reflective writing and observations. You can expect a variety of teaching and learning methods on the programme including: formal lectures, seminars, case studies and group forums. Learning outcomes for this Level 4 programme will be assessed using different assessment methods including essays, examinations, observations and presentations. The word count for essays and portfolios is between 1,500 and 3,000 words. Presentation timings range from 10 to 20 minutes. The course is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree.
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Entry Requirements
Programme-specific entry requirements are as follows: must have Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject as well as Level 2 in English and Mathematics. Mature students who do not meet the entry criteria are encouraged to apply and will be considered on the basis of relevant work experience, passing the course entrance assessment (if deemed necessary by the course tutor) and successful interview.Please note all applicants will need to attend a curriculum interview either telephone or campus prior to offer of a place.
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