Foundation Degree in Professional Practice in Health & Social Care

Gain a foundation degree while working in a relevant health, social or community care role, helping you to advance your career in primary or secondary care. Foundation Degrees (FdA) are particularly appropriate for students considering returning to learning after a break, or those who have not gained their qualifications through the traditional school-based route. This vocational award is a work-based course, and the module assignments and lessons are designed to benefit your professional development. You will build upon your experience through modules in areas such as; Developing the Role of the Reflective Practitioner, Fundamentals of Anatomy, Play and Creative Arts, and Mental Health and Wellbeing.

You must be working at least 2.5 days a week in a relevant care setting, and are expected to have obtained: An NQF Level 3 qualification in a work-related area; GCSE English Language at a grade C (grade 4) or above; GCSE Maths at a grade C (grade 4) or above; At least 2 years experience of working within a relevant setting. Any candidate who does not fully meet the entry criteria is invited to submit their application, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

This vocational award is a work-based course, and the module assignments and lessons are designed to benefit your professional development. You will build upon your experience through modules in areas such as; Developing the Role of the Reflective Practitioner Fundamentals of Anatomy Play and Creative Arts Mental Health and Wellbeing.

College sessions include lectures, seminars and tutorials, with academic teaching staff who are experienced in this industry. The course also incorporates a great deal of group work, which will be an opportunity to share experiences with fellow professionals working across a range of settings. You will study at the Langley campus of The Windsor Forest Colleges Group every Wednesday, 9.00am 5.30pm, term-time

There are a range of assessments across the 2 years, such as presentations, reports, essays, projects, portfolios and one online test.

Candidates may go on to develop their careers in the wider care and/or education workforce