Level 4 Health and Social Care Course in Ellesmere Port. Classes run at Cheshire College Ellesmere Port Campus, full-time during the day. It's free for learners aged 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply. This Pearson Edexcel health and social care qualification covers knowledge, professional practice, and applied skills across health, social care, and community settings. A core part of the course is 225 hours of work placement, giving you hands-on experience alongside your classroom study. Assessment is through assignments, reports, and placement evidence. The course runs for 300 hours over one year.
Who this course is for
"Health & Social Care Practices BTEC HNC - Level 4 - EDEXCEL is suitable for adult learners."
Entry requirements
"We welcome an application profile that meets one of the following:
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of health, social care, and community practice.
You'll apply theory to real workplace settings through 225 hours of placement.
You'll build professional skills relevant to clinical and non-clinical care environments.
You'll complete assignments and reports that demonstrate academic and applied understanding.
You'll explore a range of placement options across healthcare, social care, and community-based organisations.
You'll learn how to work professionally within health and social care settings.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Cheshire College Ellesmere Port Campus, combined with 225 hours of work experience or placement in a health, social care, or community setting. Assessment is through written assignments, reports, and evidence gathered during your placement. There are no exams. Your placement evidence shows how you apply what you've learned in a real working environment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cheshire College Ellesmere Port Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant. Entry-level support role in residential or home care.
Support worker. Helping adults or children with daily living and wellbeing.
Community health worker. Outreach and support in community settings.
Healthcare assistant. Assisting clinical staff in hospitals or GP practices.
Social care coordinator. Organising care plans and services for clients.
Mental health support worker. Supporting people with mental health needs day to day.
What you could study next
HND in Health and Social Care Practice (Level 5). The natural next step after this HNC. Many universities accept it as a route into the second or third year of a health or social care degree.
Nursing or Social Work degree. If you want to move into a regulated profession, a Level 5 HND or this HNC can support a university application.
Level 5 Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care. For those moving into supervisory or management roles in care settings.
