Overview

The purpose of Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Social and Community Work is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the social and community work sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualifications aim to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them.

The course:

equips students with social and community work skills and the knowledge and understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the global health and social care environment
provides education and training for a range of careers in social and community work, including 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 role
provides students with knowledge and understanding of culturally diverse organisations, cross-cultural issues, diversity and values
facilitates opportunities for students to enter or progress in employment in social or community work, or progress to higher education qualifications such as an Honours degree in Social Work, Youth and Community Work, Childhood Studies, Public Health, Social Policy or a related area. Student must complete 225 in a relevant placement to achieve this course.
offer students the chance of career progression in their chosen field, with particular emphasis on achieving management-level positions, professional recognition and beyond.

Career Prospects

Successful completion of this course may allow students to progress to an undergraduate in Social work, Youth and Community work and Mental health and Psychology

It is your responsibility to investigate the possible degrees you wish to study and ensure that they accept this qualification and module.