Level 5 Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree in Taunton

Name: Level 5 Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree in Taunton
Price: 8950 GBP
Availability: InStock

Cost£8,950.00

Duration2 years

DeliveryClassroom based

Start7 Sep 2026

Study modeFull-time

AttendanceDaytime

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About this course

UWE Level 5 Foundation Degree in Assistant Practitioner (Health and Social Care) in Taunton. Classes run at Taunton College, full-time during the day. This is year one of a two-year foundation degree, delivered in partnership with the University of the West of England. It covers the knowledge and skills needed to work as an assistant practitioner in health and social care settings. Entry requirements vary, so contact Taunton College directly for details before applying.

Who this course is for

UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite. Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes such as furthering personal development and career opportunities. They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.

What you will learn

You'll develop knowledge of health and social care principles and practice.
You'll study person-centred approaches to supporting individuals in care settings.
You'll explore anatomy, physiology, and health conditions relevant to assistant practitioner roles.
You'll learn how legislation and policy shape health and social care delivery.
You'll build skills in evidence-based practice and reflective learning.
You'll examine safeguarding, ethics, and professional responsibilities in care environments.

How you will learn

Learning takes place through classroom-based sessions at Taunton College, combining taught content with practical and work-based elements typical of a foundation degree. Assessment methods for this UWE-validated course are confirmed by the college. Contact Taunton College directly for full details of how you will be assessed across Year 1.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Taunton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

Care assistant: support individuals in residential or community settings.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private settings.
Assistant practitioner: deliver care under supervision of registered professionals.
Social care worker: work in adult or children's social care services.
Mental health support worker: support people with mental health needs.
Rehabilitation support worker: help patients recover and regain independence.

What you could study next

After completing the full two-year UWE L5 Foundation Degree Assistant Practitioner (Health and Social Care), you could progress to a top-up degree to achieve a full BSc in a health or social care discipline. From there, professional registration routes such as nursing, occupational therapy, or social work become accessible, depending on the degree pathway chosen.

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