Description
This qualification is only available until 31 December 2017.
To claim this qualification, you must complete the required 60 credits by this date.
If you have any questions about your eligibility for this qualification, please contact the Centre for Qualifications and Ceremonies on +44 (0)1908 653003 or by email.
Care is constantly in the headlines because it involves such a huge workforce and huge budgets, and profoundly affects so many lives. And what makes it such a fascinating subject to study is the pace of change as society develops, technology advances and new forms of care evolve. This certificate provides an authoritative overview, with real-life case studies taking you deep into the experience of receiving care and working in care services. Whether you’re involved in care work (paid or unpaid), use services yourself, or simply have a general interest, this course will help you to build knowledge and understanding, develop skills, and prepare for further study.
Career relevance and employability
If you work in the frontline of care, or are seeking work in this area, this certificate will build your confidence and skills, and give your career a boost.
Careers and Employability Services have more information on how OU study can improve your employability.
Modules
For this certificate you require:
60 credits from the following compulsory module:
Level 1 compulsory module |
Credits |
Next start |
- An introduction to health and social care (K101)
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60 |
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- or
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- An introduction to health and social care (KYN101)
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60 |
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Or, subject to the rules about excluded combinations, the discontinued modules K100, KZX100, KYN100
Learning outcomes
The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
Read more detailed information about the learning outcomes, and how they are acquired through teaching, learning and assessment methods.
Credit for previous study elsewhere
For this qualification, we do not allow you to count credit for study you have already done elsewhere.
On completion
On successful completion of the required module you will be awarded a Certificate in Health and Social Care and will be entitled to use the letters Cert HSC (Open) after your name.
Regulations
As a student of The Open University, you should be aware of the content of the qualification-specific regulations below and the academic regulations that are available on our Student Policies and Regulations website.
How to register
If you want to study for this qualification, read the description and check you meet any specific requirements (for example, some of
our qualifications, require you to be working in a particular environment, or be sponsored by your employer). Then select the
module you wish to study first and ensure it is suitable for you before following the registration procedure for that module.
During the registration procedure you will be asked to declare which qualification you are studying towards.
See a full list of modules available for this qualification