Level 4 Health and Social Care Practice Course in Ellesmere Port. Classes run at Cheshire College Ellesmere Port Campus. This is a full-time daytime course covering the knowledge and skills needed to work in health and social care settings. The course runs to 300 hours of study. You'll cover topics across health and social care practice, building the depth of understanding that employers and universities look for at this level. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC Higher National Certificate in Health and Social Care Practice is a Level 4 health and social care practice qualification with certificate.
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:
A BTEC Level 3 qualification in healthcare or a related subject
A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject
Other related Level 3 qualifications
An Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further education institution
Related work experience as determined at interview with the Course Team Leader
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of health and social care values, ethics, and professional practice.
You'll explore how services are organised and delivered across health and social care sectors.
You'll study safeguarding principles and how to apply them in practice.
You'll examine person-centred approaches to care and support.
You'll develop understanding of health promotion and wellbeing.
You'll build skills in communication and professional relationships within care settings.
You'll analyse policy and legislation that shapes health and social care provision.
How you will learn
You'll study through classroom-based sessions at Cheshire College Ellesmere Port Campus. Assessment on Pearson Edexcel BTEC Higher National programmes is assignment-based. You'll complete written assignments and projects linked to each unit, demonstrating your understanding of health and social care practice. There are no written exams for most units. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Level 4 is the right starting point for you.
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: support people with daily living in care homes or community settings.
Senior care worker: lead a small team in a residential or domiciliary setting.
Support worker: work with adults with disabilities, mental health needs, or complex conditions.
Healthcare assistant: assist clinical staff in hospitals or GP practices.
Social care coordinator: organise care packages and liaise with families and services.
Mental health support worker: provide day-to-day support for people with mental health conditions.
What you could study next
Pearson Edexcel BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Health and Social Care (Level 5): the natural next step after an HNC, often studied over a further year and opening routes into degree top-up programmes.
BA (Hons) Health and Social Care (Level 6): many universities accept an HNC or HND for direct entry into the second or final year of a degree.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: for those moving into supervisory or management roles in social care.
