CertHE Community Health and Well Being
01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2029
| Course Leader | Paul Griffiths |
|---|---|
| Course Team | Katie Wiergowski, , Owain Jones, Tanya Phillips, Tania Davies, Hannah Williams, Karyn Davies |
| Awarding Body | University of South Wales |
| Teaching Institutions | University of South Wales, Coleg Gwent, Merthyr Tydfil College, Bridgend College, Cardiff and Vale College, Coleg Y Cymoedd |
| Modes of Study | Full Time |
Document Version
| Version | 5 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
QAA Benchmarks
Educational Aim
The main aims of the course are to:
Provide students with an introduction to high quality learning and teaching experiences that are relevant to careers across the health sciences sector such as Health and Well Being roles, Healthcare, Health and Social Care, Supported Living.
Develop subject specific knowledge and understanding appropriate to level 4 health sciences careers in the health, wellbeing and social care sector.
Enhance the capacity for analysis, evaluation and synthesis, through the application of knowledge to a wide range of situations including work-based learning in the health, wellbeing and social care.
Encourage creativity, enterprise, problem solving and develop appropriate communication skills, relative to the health, wellbeing and social care sector.
Prepare students for a career in the health, wellbeing and social care sector and progression to further study at levels 5 and 6 (and beyond).
Support students to become more autonomous learners and to reflect upon personal skill development, thus encouraging life-long learning.
Learning Outcomes
| A1 | Knowledge and understanding relevant to the health sciences: public health development, epidemiological approaches and evolved legislation. Seminal and current research in anatomy and physiology, pathology and prevention of disease, public health, mental health and health psychology. |
| A2 | Knowledge and understanding of Skills for Higher Education, exploring the application of these skills to professional practice, the introduction and application of research to practice and Information Technology. |
| A3 | Knowledge and understanding of the External Health and Social Care Environment in which we operate, encompassing relevant leadership and management frameworks, working in inter-disciplinary teams and developing communication and engagement skills. |
| B1 | Express recent learning with clarity and precision, both orally and in writing through independent and systematic enquiry and analysis. |
| B2 | Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate ethical guidelines and the implications of these in personal research and practice of current scholarship in health, wellbeing and social care. |
| B3 | Present ideas, issues and positions clearly showing an understanding of relevant theoretical debates, including the ability to critically evaluate. |
| B4 | Generate, develop and communicate innovative ideas, gain support, and deliver successful outcomes. |
| C1 | Learn and work autonomously within the scope of competence and reflection. |
| C2 | Communicate and engage effectively both orally and in writing, using a range of formats and media relevant to academic study and the chosen health related pathway. |
| C3 | Apply theoretical concepts of health and wellbeing to the formal practice environment ensuring practical competence and readiness for employment. |
| C4 | Demonstrate other subject specific skills including the mechanics of client care, the importance of service level quality and the application of law, ethics and policy to practice. |
Course Structure
Level 4 Modules
| Module Code | Module Id | Module Title | Module Status | Credit Value | Module Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE1D019 | MOD013278 | Professional Development 1 | Running | 40 | specified |
| PE1S047 | MOD009504 | Study Skills for Higher Education | Running | 20 | specified |
| PE1S049 | MOD009987 | Investigating Health and Wellbeing | Running | 20 | specified |
| PE1S050 | MOD009988 | Law, Ethics and Policy | Running | 20 | specified |
| PE1S053 | MOD009991 | Human Health and Disease | Running | 20 | specified |
Teaching and Assessment
Learning and Teaching Methods
Employer Engagement
Visiting Speakers
Speakers from the relevant sectors will be invited to add context to relevant modules.
Volunteering
None at Level 4
Employer Forums
Employers from across the health, wellbeing and social care sector are invited to take part in an annual careers event where they outline the types of job roles their organisation offers, a Q&A from students about working across the sector, and a job/careers/volunteering fair to recruit students to paid work and/or placement opportunities for future years.
Work Placements
None at Level 4
Work-based Learning
None at Level 4
Means of Assessment
Formative Assessment
Formative assessment is included in module delivery through group tasks, and individual set activities. Seminars allow formative assessment to be embedded in the course.
Learning Support
Personal Academic Coach
PAC is used at USW and staff at the partner colleges align students to a personal tutor for the duration of their studies (https://advice.southwales.ac.uk/a2z/personal-academic-coaching/).
Learner Analytics
The use of Learner Analytics is discussed during induction. We use Study Goal for attendance recording and monitoring, to monitor engagement and to highlight students who may need additional support or who are in danger of dropping out.
Progress meetings
Students have progress meetings through PAC. Students are also able to access assignment support to discuss assignment progress with their module leaders (no later than two weeks before the assignment deadline). Each module also has an Assignment Support session for each assignment on the module built into the schedule, offering further chance for progress to be discussed.
Research Supervision
N/A at Level 4.
Online Resources
Blackboard is the main online resource for students on this course. The Cert HE will have a dedicated Blackboard course page populated with the course handbook, induction materials and support services information and links.
Each Module will have a dedicated Blackboard area, and each franchise partner will have their own separate Blackboard area for their delivery of the module. Blackboard is used to host learning materials, lecture slides, guided reading documents, lecture recordings, module handbooks and relevant research and policy documents related to weekly teaching sessions. Module Leaders are responsible for populating the blackboard sites with the base learning and teaching materials.
Blackboard is also used to for communication with the student groups at either the course or module level. Written assessments are submitted via Turnitin on the Blackboard module assessment area and some assessments such as online MCQ tests are delivered via Blackboard.
Other online resources are provided to students via links from the Blackboard course/module pages, such as resources hosted by Public Health Wales, NHS and the World Health Organisation.
Advice Zone
Advice Zone is available for students at USW and applications from partner colleges. They have been able to coordinate and advise students with application for extenuating circumstances and non-submission of assessment, study skills support, dyslexia and disability support, chaplaincy support and money matters.
Disability
The Cert HE is fully inclusive of all students. Applications from students with disabilities are welcomed and support for study for students with disabilities is offered via the Advice Zone and the Dyslexia and Disability Service (DDS).
IT/Library
All delivery sites, including franchise partners, have appropriate services available for students. At Glyntaff, there are open access computer rooms in all buildings on campus. Students are welcome to use facilities on all other USW campuses too. Libraries are open to all students on all campuses but tend to be stocked according to the courses delivered at those sites. The majority of health, wellbeing and social care resources are therefore located at the Glyntaff Campus where this course is delivered. There is also extensive online library provision with plentiful course-related resources including journals, policy documents, e-books and multimedia resources available to all students including those at franchise partner colleges.
Course Exit Points
| Award | Criteria | Final |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Higher Education | 120 credits of which at least 100 must be at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 at Level 3. | Final |
Progression Route
BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing & Social Care ManagementGlyntaff Campus (year 2 and 3)Franchise Partner Colleges (year 2 of FD)
Entry Requirements
Admission to the course is typically through the following qualifications:
A Levels
CC
Where professional bodies require higher grades these can be set once evidence has been provided to the DVC (Academic Development)
BTEC
Merit,/Merit
A Levels + Welsh Bac
N/A
GCSE Requirements
Three GCSEs at grade C or above, to include Mathematics and English Language (or equivalent qualifications) unless there is a specific professional body/ other requirement for higher grades or specific grades in other subjects
Clearing
A level: CC. BTEC Merit/ Merit
Access to HE
Pass Diploma with 45 level 3 credits equating to 15 Merits and 30 Passes. Other combinations equating to same level of UCAS tariff points are also acceptable
Inclusive Curriculum Statement
The University of South Wales operates a policy of inclusive learning, teaching and assessment to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to fulfil their educational potential. Course teams will have considered ways of designing out any potentially disadvantageous element of courses during the course design process. However some specific needs may remain, details about how to apply to have your needs assessed can be found at: http://unilife.southwales.ac.uk/pages/3040-disability-and-dyslexia-service/
Addendum for Delivery at a Partner Institution
N/A
Methods Of Quality Standards
N/A
Quality Of Standards Indicators
N/A