ICON College of Technology and Management has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The Department of Health and Social Care at ICON College of Technology and Management focuses on offering quality undergraduate studies in Health and Social Care leading to gaining a BTEC Higher National Diploma in Healthcare Practice. The purpose of new (RQF) HND Course Diploma in Healthcare Practice is aimed at students wanting to continue their education through applied learning and to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the healthcare sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. During the two years of study, students will be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the basic concepts, values and principles of healthcare practice, and the skills to perform effectively as a support worker in a number of different settings in the healthcare sector. They will be able to communicate accurately and appropriately and they will have the behaviours and qualities needed for employment that requires some degree of personal responsibility. They will have developed a range of transferable skills to ensure effective team working, independent initiatives, organisational competence and problem-solving strategies. They will be adaptable and flexible in their approach to healthcare practice, show resilience under pressure, and meet challenging targets within a given resource. Students successfully completing the studies will be awarded the Pearson HND after certification. Students with satisfactory grades in the HND can apply to continue their higher education at a UK university to complete a degree course in the chosen field using the top-up courses.
Modules
Unit Details Unit No Level 4 Units (7 Units, 120 Credit) Unit Type Credit 1 Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in HSC Core 15 2 Demonstrating Prof. Principles & Values in HSC Core 30 3 Supporting the Ind. Journey through Integrated Core 15 4 Fundamentals of Evidence-based Practice Core 15 5 Health Education in Action Optional 15 13 Supporting Individuals with Specific Needs Optional 15 17 Effective Reporting & Record keeping in HSC Core 15 Unit No Level 5 Units (7 Units,120 Credit) Unit Credit 18 Innovation & Improve. through Action Research Core 30 19 Reflective Approaches in Implementing Person centred Practice Core 15 20 Care Planning Processes in Health Care Practice Core 15 22 Supporting Individuals through Significant Life Events Core 15 23 Managing Quality in Care Environments Specialist Core 15 26 Supporting Team & Partnership Working Across HSC Services Core 15 28 Holistic Approaches to Health Promotion Specialist 15 Note: All units in the above table are subject to change as and when required by the College without prior notice.
Assessment method
The College recognises that it’s Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy is fundamental to achieving the aims set out in its Mission Statement and to satisfy expectations contained in appropriate indicators in Chapter B3, B4 and B6 of the UK Quality Code for the Assurance of Academic Quality and Standards in Higher Education. The aims of the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy is to achieve the following: To widen participation from students who are mature, from Black and Minority Ethnic Communities, and come from lower socio economic backgrounds. To educate students who are motivated and self-directed critical thinkers, capable of independent enquiry To provide student with both sound academic knowledge and vocational expertise To foster independent and collaborative learning among students and to encourage lifelong learning leading to enhancing their career potentials To develop and implement approaches to feedback and assessment that maximise learning and student outcomes. The generic components of Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategies normally involve a variety of approaches and include delivering many of the following: Regular use of formal lecture sessions in all courses. Regular assignment workshops and seminars in all courses. Regular use of individual and/or team-based projects in all courses. Regular use of self-directed and directed reading in all courses. Regular use of library resources in all courses. Regular use of tutor-and student-led discussion groups via e-learning platform; ICON VLE in many courses. The assessment of Edexcel BTEC Higher National qualifications is criterion-referenced and learners’ will be assessed against published learning outcomes and assessment criteria. All units will be individually graded as ‘Pass’, ‘Merit’ or ‘Distinction’. To achieve a pass grade for the unit learners must meet the assessment criteria set out in the specifications. This gives transparency to the assessment process and provides for the establishment of national standards for each qualification. (For more details please The College Quality Assurance and Enhancement Manual)
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- H06H
- Institution code:
- I20
- Campus name:
- ICON College of Technology and Management
- Campus code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
HNC
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A candidate must have either: A minimum of two completed A-Levels with grades D and above or A level 3 qualification with minimum 60 credits or An Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution or 4 GCSEs with grades D and above and 3 Years’ Experience or A level 2 qualifications with minimum 30 credits and 3 years relevant work experience or Substantial work experience related to the field of proposed study and, Where applicants do not have a formal qualification to demonstrate capability in English equivalent to CEFR level B2 e.g. IELTS 5.5 (including 5.5 for reading and writing), PTE 51 or equivalent, they will be required to undertake the College's written English Language test before an offer of a place on a course is made. Judgement of their capability in spoken English will be assessed by the Admission Tutors at the interview. Suitable alternative arrangements to written tests will be made where a student declares a disability, specific learning difficulty or long-term health condition on their application form, e.g, oral questioning, amanuensis, etc. and, Demonstrate a Commitment to Study and a reasonable expectation of success on the Course International qualifications at the appropriate level will also be accepted. The College will use UK NARIC to determine the equivalence of any international qualifications.
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Additional entry requirements
Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | |
| Institution's Own Test | Pass |
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
ICON College of Technology and Management
Unit 21-22
1-13 Adler Street
Tower Hamlets
London
E1 1EG