Higher National Diploma (HND) in Health & Social Care (QCF)

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This QCF approved course is delivered in a classroom as well as in the work place. The HND programme is devised of two separate years. The first year is a standalone qualification the Higher National Certificate (HNC), which could be claimed after the first year. Those students that wish to qualify in the Diploma programme must complete the second year. Each year consists of 120 credits for a total of 240 for the full HND. Those taking the HND programme must complete the six mandatory units, three at level four and three at level five. Students will study communications techniques specific to H&SC. All students will start their continuous personal development. This will help them develop their fast progression in the industry. Students will also look into best practices and principles in H&SC. One principle of study will be health and safety, which involves the implementation of a person-centred approach in the delivery of H&SC. Students then study the option of partnerships in H&SC prior to their research project. This project is changed every year, depending on relevance in the industry. Further studies in psychology, learning methods, and infectious disease are taught by industry experts.