Social and Community Work HNC (Level 4) — Full-time

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This Higher National Certificate (HNC) course is designed to meet the needs and expectations of students aspiring to work in social work, community work and community development

It aims to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the social and community work sector and to be adaptable in a constantly changing world.
The HNC in Social and Community Work allows a varied approach to assessments and delivery that supports progression to a level 5 HND which offers a specialism route and then progression to a Level 6 (such as a BA/BSc Honours top-up degree). We have strong links to progress within college as well as opportunities with other providers.

Students on this course are required to undertake a placement in an individual setting to develop social and community work skills, as well as the knowledge and understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the global health and social care environment. The delivery of units will be tailored to encourage students to share their own expertise with others and build on prior level 3 learning and work placement opportunities.
Where can I work with this qualification: family support work roles, resource officer and personal assistant roles, community development work, public health and community support work, care planning roles, advocacy, social services supervisory or lower management roles, counselling and rehabilitation support roles.

Prior students generally progress to the level 5 HND in Social and Community work practice many with the aim to complete an MA in Social Work.

Mandatory modules include:

• Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care
• Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social Care practice
• Mental Health and Wellbeing: A Whole Person Approach
• Fundamentals of Evidence-based Practice

Specialist optional units:

• Select three additional units to make up to 120 credits of study

Compulsory work placement

It is a requirement that students on this course must complete at least 225 hours' of work experience, covering both social care and community care settings.