L4 CertHE in Professional Practice in Health and Social Care in Chesterfield. Classes run at Chesterfield College, full-time during the day. This is a higher education Certificate course that takes one year to complete. You'll need a relevant Level 3 qualification plus GCSE English and maths at grade C/4 or above, or a Level 2 equivalent. Mature learners with relevant work experience are also considered. The course covers professional practice across health and social care settings, preparing you for roles such as care assistant and beyond. A Student Finance HE Loan is available to help with costs.
Who this course is for
Adult Learners
Entry requirements
A relevant Level 3 qualification, English and maths (grade C/4 or above at GCSE or Level 2 equivalent). Mature students with relevant experience will also be considered.
What you will learn
You'll explore the values and ethical frameworks that underpin professional practice in health and social care.
You'll analyse how policy and legislation shapes care delivery in the UK.
You'll examine approaches to person-centred care and how they apply in practice.
You'll develop critical thinking skills to evaluate evidence and research in the sector.
You'll study safeguarding principles and how they protect people who use care services.
You'll consider the role of multi-agency working and professional communication in care settings.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Chesterfield College through a combination of taught sessions, group discussion, and independent study. Assessment is likely to include written assignments and reflective practice work. The course is structured at higher education level, so you'll be expected to engage with academic reading and produce extended written work throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Chesterfield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people in residential or community settings
Senior care worker: lead a small team in a care home or supported living
Support worker: work with adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs
Health care assistant: assist clinical staff in NHS or private healthcare
Community care worker: deliver care in people's own homes
Social care coordinator: organise care packages and liaise with families and professionals
What you could study next
Foundation Degree or BA (Hons) in Health and Social Care: the natural next step from a CertHE, taking you to a full undergraduate degree and opening senior or management roles.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care: a work-based route toward registered manager status.
Nursing or Social Work degree: if you want to move into a regulated profession, this qualification gives you strong academic foundations to apply.
