HND IN SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY WORK RQF STUDENT
HND IN SOCIAL ANDCOMMUNITY WORKRQFSTUDENT HANDBOOK
50Table of ContentsIntroductionWhy choose a BTEC Higher National Qualification inSocial and Community Work?Who are these qualifications for?Who awards the qualification?Qualification numbersWhy choose BTECAims of the Level 4 HNC and Level 5 HND inSocial and Community WorkProgramme StructureWhat is studied and how is it timetabled and assessed?Calculation of the overall qualification gradeCompulsory work/experience/placement requirementsWhat are the employment and further study opportunitiesfor these qualifications?Entry requirements and admissionApplication processEnglish language ability for non-native speakers(not born in UK)English language ability for non-native speakers who weretaught in English for the final two years (or more)English language ability for native speakers (born in UK)Recognition of Prior LearningAssessmentProgramme SpecificationAppendix A – Unit SpecificationB – Moodle334444556991011111212121313171952
3IntroductionWelcome to The City College and to the HND Programme in Social andCommunity Work. You have chosen to follow an extremely demandingacademic programme, however, feedback (from previous and currentstudents) tells us that it can also be an enormously satisfying experience.This is partly because the HND (Higher National Diploma) is not only aninternationally recognised qualification in its own right; it is the gateway tohigher level qualifications at Bachelor’s and Master’s levels.This Handbook contains useful information and guidance in a variety ofareas relevant to your successful progress through the 14 course unitsmaking up the qualification and it should be read in conjunction with themain City College Student Handbook. If after reading this Handbook thereare any issues about which you would like further clarification, you arevery welcome to contact an appropriate member of staff. In general,practical issues are dealt with by the Admin Office (see the main StudentHandbook for details) and academic issues by your Internal Verifiers andLead Verifier.Why choose a BTEC Higher National Qualification in Socialand Community Work?The purpose of BTEC Higher National qualifications in Social andCommunity Work is to develop students as professional, self-reflectingindividuals able to meet the demands of employers in the social andcommunity work sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. BTECHigher Nationals include a Level 4 Certificate (HNC) and a Level 5 Diploma(HND). The qualifications aim to widen access to higher education andenhance the career prospects of those who undertake them.BTEC Higher Nationals are designed to help students secure theknowledge, skills and behaviours needed to succeed in the workplace.They represent the latest in professional standards and provideopportunities for students to develop behaviours for work, for example byundertaking a group project, or responding to a client brief.At the same time the BTEC Higher Nationals are intended to keep doorsopen for future study should a student wish to progress further in theireducation after their level 5 study. They do this by allowing space for thedevelopment of higher education study skills, such as the ability toresearch4
4Who are these qualifications for?The BTEC HNC/ HND in Social and Community Work is aimed at you if youwant to continue your education through applied learning! Higher Nationalsprovide a wide-ranging study of the health and social care sector and aredesigned for students who wish to pursue or advance their career in socialand community work or related fields.In addition to the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin thestudy of the health and social care sector, Pearson BTEC Higher Nationalsin Social and Community Work give students experience of the breadthand depth of the sector that will prepare them for further study or training.Who awards the qualification?The BTEC Higher National qualifications are awarded by Pearson and TheCity College works in partnership with this organisation to deliver theprogramme. As the awarding organisation, Pearson has approved The CityCollege to offer a variety of HND qualifications. The College’s managementteam is then responsible for ensuring that the quality of the andstandards.Quality is monitored regularly through visits from Pearson’s ExternalExaminers and a regular Pearson Annual Management Review.Qualification numbers The Ofqual Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) qualificationnumbers are as follows:Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Social and CommunityWork: 603/2492/2Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Social and CommunityWork: 603/2493/4Why choose BTEC?BTECs are work-related qualifications for students taking their first stepsinto employment, or for those already in employment and seeking careerdevelopment opportunities. BTECs provide progression into the workplaceeither directly or via study at university and are also designed to meet theneeds of employers. Therefore, Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals are widelyrecognised by industry and higher education as the principal vocationalqualification at Levels 4 and 5.
5Aims of the Level 4 HNC and Level 5 HND in Social andCommunity WorkThe Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Social andCommunity Work offers students a broad introduction to the subject areavia a mandatory core of learning, while allowing for the acquisition of skillsand experience through specialist pathways and the selection of optionalunits across a range of occupationally relevant subjects at Level 4. Thiseffectively builds underpinning core and specialist skills while preparing thestudent for further subject specialisation at Level 5. Students will gain awide range of sector knowledge tied to practical skills gained in evidencebased practice, personal research, self-study, directed study andworkplace learning and experience.Holders of the Level 4 HNC will be able to demonstrate a sound knowledgeof the basic concepts, values and principles of Social and CommunityWork, and the skills to perform effectively as a support worker in anumber of different settings in the health and social care sector. They willbe able to communicate accurately and appropriately and they will havethe behaviours and qualities needed for employment that requires somedegree of personal responsibility. They will have developed a range oftransferable skills to ensure effective team working, independentinitiatives, organisational competence and problem-solving strategies.They will be adaptable and flexible in their approach to social andcommunity work, show resilience under pressure, and meet challengingtargets within a given resource.Holders of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma will have developed asound understanding of the principles in their field of study and will havelearned to apply those principles more widely. They will have learned toevaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems.They will be able to perform effectively in their chosen field and will havethe qualities necessary for employment in situations requiring the exerciseof personal responsibility and decision-making.Programme StructureThe programme at Level 4 and Level 5 follows the ‘Social Care Leadershipand Management’ pathway. The normal timescale for achieving a Level 4HNC by full-time study is one-year. The normal timescale for achieving aLevel 5 HND by full-time study is two-years. Progression to Year 2 of theprogramme is dependent on satisfactory completion of Year 1. The one-year Level 4 HNC:Requires successful completion of 7 unitsMixes 4 mandatory core, 2 specialist mandatory, and 1 specialist/ optionalunit, each with a value of 15 credits except ‘Demonstrating Professional
Principles and Values in Health and Social Care Practice’ which is 30 credits(120 total) Total Qualification Time (TQT) is 1200 hours Total Guided Learning Hours (GLH) is 480 hours. The two-year Level 5 HND:Requires successful completion of a further 7 units (therefore 14 in total)Mixes 2 mandatory core, 3 mandatory specialist, and 2 specialist/ optionalunits, each with a value of 15 credits except ‘Investigating InnovativeApproaches to Practice in Social and Community Work’ which is 30 credits(240 total minimum)Total Qualification Time (TQT) is 2400 hoursTotal Guided Learning Hours (GLH) is 960 hours.TQT is an estimate of the total amount of time that could reasonably beexpected to be required for a student to achieve and demonstrate theachievement of the level of attainment necessary for the award of aqualification. It can include, for example, guided learning, independent andunsupervised research/ learning, unsupervised coursework, watching apre-recorded podcast or webinar, and unsupervised work-based learning.GLH are defined as the time when a tutor is present to give specificguidance towards the learning aim being studied on a programme. Thisdefinition includes lectures, tutorials and supervised study in, for example,open learning centres and learning workshops. Guided Learning includesany supervised assessment activity; this includes invigilated examinationand observed assessment and observed work-based practice.The 240 credits achieved by successful completion of the HND isequivalent to completing the first two years of a social and communitywork related honours degree at a UK university (see below).What is studied and how is it timetabled and assessed?The academic year is divided into three terms and in each term you willnormally be timetabled to study 2-3 units. You will usually be timetabledfor at least three days per week and it must be noted that the timetablechanges from term-to-term as the programme develops and units arecompleted. Classes in the College are mostly scheduled between 10am and5:30 pm, but some classes may be scheduled to start at 9 am or 9:30 amand finish at 6:00 pm. You must therefore check your timetable carefullyto ensure that you know the correct start and finish times. See SharePointfor Attendance Policy.A variety of forms of assessment evidence will be used, suited to the typeof learning outcomes being assessed. Some units, for example, require apractical demonstration of skills while others require students to carry out6
7their own research and analysis, working independently or as part of ateam.Methods of assessment may include, for example, writing a report oressay, recording an interview or role play, examination or in-class tests,giving a presentation with assessor questioning, making a PowerPointpresentation, creating academic posters, displays or leaflets, or keeping areflective journal.Year 1Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Social andCommunity Work (Social Care Leadership and Management pathway)UnitUnit TitleUnitUnit LevelNumberCredit1Law, Policy and Ethical Practice 154in Health and Social Care2Demonstrating Professional304Core unitsPrinciples and Values in HealthMandatoryand Social Care Practice3Mental Health and Wellbeing: a 154Whole Person Approach4Fundamentals of Evidence-based 154Practice (Pearson-set Project)Specialist5Organisational Contexts of Social 154unitsand Community WorkMandatory6Social Policy and Administration 154Plus ONE specialist/ optional unit from the list given below (chosen bythe College)7Contemporary Social Issues1548Community Development 154Plus ONEPrinciples and Practicespecialist/11Planning and Supporting154optional unitCommunity-led Activities(chosen by 12Inspiring Young People154the College) 14Health, Safety and Risk154Management in CareEnvironments16Sociological Approaches in Social 154and Community Work17Effective Reporting and Record- 154keeping in Health and SocialCare Services18Resource Planning in Social and 154Community Care Services
8Year 2Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Social andCommunity Work (Social Care Leadership and Managementpathway)UnitUnit TitleUnitUnitNumberCredit Level19Reflective Approaches in155Implementing PersonCore unitscentred PracticeMandatory20Investigating Innovative305Approaches to Practice inSocial and Community Work23Managing Quality in Care155EnvironmentsSpecialist29Commissioning Projects and 155UnitsServicesMandatory39Supervising and Managing155Others in Social andCommunity CarePlus TWO specialist/ optional units from the list given below(chosen by the College)22Coproduction and155Partnership Working inSocial and Community WorkPlus TWO26Supporting Team and155specialist/Partnership Working Acrossoptional unitsHealth and Social Care(chosen by theServicesCollege)30Community Development155Practice32Team and Individual155Leadership: Mentoring andCoaching Others46Global Contexts of155Community DevelopmentFull details of these mandatory, core and optional units can be found inAppendix A at the end of this Handbook.
9Compulsory work experience/placement requirementsThe Level 4 HNC in Social and Community Work Practice requires at least225 hours of work experience/ placement in social or community caresettings. A minimum of 75 hours in one social or community care setting isrequired. Students must keep a ‘Professional Learning and AssessmentDocument’ portfolio (PLAD) as a means to gather evidence of reflectivelearning and development.The Level 5 HND in Social and Community Work requires at least 375 hoursof work experience/ placement in social or community care settings. Aminimum of 100 hours in two different social or community care settings isrequired. Students must also keep a ‘Professional Learning and AssessmentDocument’ portfolio (PLAD) as a means to gather evidence of reflectivelearning and development.Students can undertake placement in more than two different individualsettings, providing they meet the minimum requirement for hours’placement as indicated above.In order to work in the care sector, you would require Disclosure andBarring Service (DBS) clearance and you will be responsible forarranging this. You will not get DBS clearance if you have a criminalrecord and so are unlikely to get employment in the care sector nowor in the future. You must declare all criminal convictions to thecollege otherwise we cannot advise you properly.Calculation of the overall qualification gradeThe calculation of the overall qualification grade is based on the student’sperformance in all units. Students are awarded a Pass, Merit or Distinctionqualification grade using the points gained through all 120 credits, at Level4 for the HNC or Level 5 for the HND, based on unit achievement. Theoverall qualification grade is calculated in the same way for the HNC and forthe HND.All units in valid combination must have been attempted for eachqualification. All 120 credits count in calculating the grade (at each level, asapplicable). The overall qualification grade for the HND will be calculatedbased on student performance in Level 5 units only.Units that have been attempted but not achieved, and subsequentlygranted compensation, will appear as ‘Unclassified’; i.e. a ‘U’ grade, on thestudent’s Notification of Performance, that is issued with the studentcertificate.
10Points per creditPass: 4Merit: 6Distinction: 8Point boundariesGradePointboundariesPass420 599Merit600 839Distinction840 What are the employment and further study opportunities forthese qualifications?Having a BTEC HNC/ HND provides a solid grounding in social andcommunity work which students can build on should they decide to continuetheir studies beyond the Certificate/ Diploma stage.On successful completion of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma, studentscan develop their careers in the social and community care sector through: Entering employmentContinuing existing employmentLinking with the appropriate Professional BodyCommitting to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)Progressing to university.Those who enter employment in the social and community work sector maydo so in job roles such as lower managerial, coordinator and supervisoryroles in social administration, operation and support services, e.g.information, office, estates, advice and guidance services.Successful completion of the BTEC HND is equivalent to completingthe first two years of a related honours degree at a UK university.The qualification is recognised by Higher Education providers (eg.universities) as meeting admission requirements to many relevant socialand community work-related courses, including, for example: BA/BSc (Hons) in Social WorkBA (Hons) in Social and Community WorkBA (Hons) in Youth WorkBA (Hons) in Community Development
11 BA (Hons) in Working with Children, Young People and FamiliesBA (Hons) in Social PolicyBA (Hons) in PsychologyBA (Hons) in International DevelopmentBA/BSc (Hons) in Health and Social Care.Students should always check the entry requirements for degreeprogrammes at specific Higher Education providers where they wish to gainadmission and ‘top-up’ their HND.Entry requirements and admissionThe City College is required by Pearson to ensure that every student weenrol has a reasonable expectation of success on the programme. Allapplicants must be at least 18 years of age.Applicants aged over 21 years at the start of their course and who havebeen out of education for at least three years are classed as ‘maturestudents’. The prior qualifications and/ or work experience of suchapplicants will be reviewed by the College to consider if their individualprofile shows they have the potential to achieve the qualification. If webelieve it does and all other requirements of the admissions process aremet, such applicants may be enrolled.For those who have recently been in education, the entry profile is likely toinclude one of the following: A relevant BTEC Level 3 qualificationA GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in arelevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject.This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades A* to C and/or 9 to 4(or equivalent) in subjects such as Maths and English11Other related Level 3 qualificationsAn Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved furthereducation institutionRelated work experienceAn international equivalent of the above.Application processAll applicants must first submit all relevant documents in the followingchecklist to the College with a completed application form: Completed Application form which has been signed at the backPassport size photo
12 An up-to-date CVPassport or other form of photo IDQualification certificatesNext of Kin/ emergency contact phone number and addressProof of address which includes your full name and current address.After all the documents have been checked, the applicant must sit an entrytest as part of the admissions process. If the test is passed, applicants areinvited for an interview. After the interview, all components of the processare considered, and the student will be informed of the decision, normallywithin 48 hours.English language ability for non-native speakers (not bornin UK)Non-native English speakers who have not undertaken their final two yearsof schooling in English, must demonstrate capability in English at Level 2(or equivalent) before being admitted to the programme. Equivalent gradesto Level 2 include CEFR B2, PTE 51, and IELTS 5.5 (reading and writingmust be at 5.5). After gaining admittance, such students are stillencouraged to enrol on the Level 2 English course because it should stillhelp with their HND study, career development or further study.English language ability for non-native speakers who weretaught in English for the final two years (or more)Some applicants will not be native-speakers but will have studied the finaltwo years of school in English (eg. those from West Africa). Theseapplicants are also encouraged to enrol on the Level 2 English course, eitheras a useful refresher or because it should help them with careerd
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