Certificate of Higher Education · Health & Social Care

CertHEIntegrated Health, Social Care and WellbeingLevel 4 Certificate of Higher Education

Build your understanding of people, communities and care. Develop academic confidence, practical insight and transferable skills for your next step in health, social care and wellbeing.

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NCG-awarded Certificate of Higher Education, with personal guidance from GLP.

Health and social care learner preparing accessible community activities with colourful craft materials in a college learning studio — People. Learning. Possibilities.Explore integrated care.
Build a foundation for progress.

Duration: 1 yearConfirm arrangements for your delivery centre
Mode of study: Full-timeConfirm timetable and attendance requirements
Qualification: Level 4Certificate of Higher Education
Intakes: To be confirmedAsk GLP about current start dates

Awarding institution: NCG
Independent study: Minimum 10 hours weekly in the supplied outline — confirm total workload

Start your higher education journey

Understand people.
Explore integrated care.

Develop knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to health, social care and wellbeing organisations. This Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education provides an introduction to the subject and a foundation for further study.

The seven-module outline combines academic and personal development with health and social care provision, community wellbeing, work-related learning and the needs of individuals across different stages of life.

Learn with guidance from academics with relevant industry experience. Varied teaching methods support your development as an independent learner, building research, critical thinking, teamwork and problem-solving.

Explore empathy, communication and interpersonal skills that can help you understand people from diverse backgrounds. Reflect on how contemporary knowledge can be applied in different care and community contexts.

ResearchCritical thinkingTeamworkCommunicationEmpathyProblem-solving

Find your starting point

Explore your entry route.

Age guidance in the supplied outline

Over 18years of age

Confirm the minimum age and qualification requirements with admissions for your intended start date.

Experience-based applications

Matureapplicants welcome

Relevant work experience may support an application. Admissions confirms the evidence required and assesses suitability individually.

Listed qualification routes

BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in a business-related field, subject to admissions confirmation.
NVQ Level 3 in an appropriate vocational area, or an A-level equivalent.
Completion of the foundation year in Integrated Health, Social Care and Wellbeing.

The supplied outline also requires GCSE Mathematics and English, or equivalent Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy qualifications. Ask admissions which qualifications and equivalents are accepted for this health and social care programme.

Confirm current entry conditions

NCG’s current guide lists a UK Level 3 qualification with at least 64 UCAS points, or equivalent international qualifications. Applicants aged 21 and over may be considered with at least two years of relevant experience. Confirm the criteria applying to your delivery centre and entry route.

Your learning journey

Build knowledge.
Develop your perspective.

The supplied seven-module outline introduces academic skills, health and social care provision, community wellbeing, work-related learning and individual support.

Level 4 · Certificate of Higher EducationBuild academic confidence and explore integrated care

These seven titles follow the supplied outline. NCG’s current guide uses some different module wording. Confirm the final module titles, credits and specification for your delivery centre.

Academic Study Skills
Personal Development
Investigating Health, Social Care & Well-Being Provision
Developing Activities to Promote Well-being in the Community
Work-Related Learning
Supporting Individuals with Specific Needs
The Psychology of Childhood and Youth

Confirm the current module specification, credit values and work-related learning arrangements before applying.

Develop as an independent learner

Study with purpose.

How you’ll develop

Build academic study and research skills.
Explore contemporary health, social care and wellbeing contexts.
Develop critical thinking, teamwork and problem-solving.
Reflect on empathy, communication and interpersonal awareness.
Connect learning with personal and professional development.

The supplied outline specifies at least ten hours of independent study each week, including substantial reading and research. Confirm your full workload, taught timetable and work-related commitments.

Assessment and support

NCG’s current guide lists presentations and quizzes.
Report writing and essays also form part of assessment.
Tutors use varied approaches to support subject knowledge and academic skills.
Work-related learning connects ideas with practical contexts.

Confirm module assessment tasks, weighting, learning support and the arrangements for work-related activities at your delivery centre.

Looking beyond the certificate

Explore your next step in care.

Explore opportunities in mental health, community care and public health settings. Potential organisations include NHS services, local authorities, private providers, social enterprises, charities and NGOs. These are examples to research, rather than employer partnerships or guaranteed opportunities.

Care worker roles
Community support and outreach
Activities coordination
Technician pathways
Supervisory and management progression
Further social work training
Further occupational therapy training

Role requirements vary. Social work and occupational therapy require separate approved training and professional registration. Supervisory, management and specialist positions may require further qualifications or experience. The CertHE does not automatically qualify you for every listed role or guarantee employment.

Progress to the Level 5 FdA

Successful completion can support progression to the FdA Integrated Health, Social Care and Wellbeing. Confirm the entry conditions, credit recognition, available places and remaining study period with admissions.

Explore the Level 5 FdA

Ask about progression

Plan your next step

Understand the cost of study.

Published annual tuition fee

£9,790 per year

NCG’s current Higher Education Centre guide lists this annual fee, subject to its published conditions. Confirm the fee for your delivery centre and entry year, payment options and any additional costs.

Ask about fees & funding

The £9,250 figure in the earlier outline is not the current published NCG Higher Education Centre fee. Confirm your own fee schedule before accepting an offer.

Funding your studies

Eligible students may be able to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan and support with living costs. Eligibility depends on your confirmed course and provider, previous study, age, nationality and residency status. Confirm your individual entitlement with Student Finance.

For most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027, applications use Lifelong Learning Entitlement funding. Check the guidance for your start date. Repayment conditions depend on the applicable loan plan.

Before you apply

Confirm your entry route, eligibility, intake availability, modules and current fees with the provider. This page brings together course information and GLP guidance.

NCG Higher Education Centre course and fee guide Student finance eligibility — GOV.UK Funding for courses starting from January 2027 — GOV.UK

Your questions, answered

A little more clarity.

What qualification will I receive?

Successful completion leads to a Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education in Integrated Health, Social Care and Wellbeing, awarded by NCG.

How long is the course?

NCG lists one year of full-time study. Confirm delivery arrangements and attendance expectations for your centre.

What will I study?

The seven supplied subjects cover study skills, personal development, health and social care provision, community wellbeing, work-related learning, specific needs, and childhood and youth psychology. Confirm the current module titles and credits.

How much independent study is expected?

The supplied outline specifies at least ten hours weekly, with reading and research. Ask about the full workload alongside taught sessions and work-related learning.

Can mature applicants apply?

Relevant work experience may support an application. Admissions assesses your background and confirms the required qualifications and evidence.

Can I progress to the FdA?

The CertHE provides a pathway towards the Level 5 FdA in the same field. Confirm admission conditions, credit recognition and the remaining duration with the receiving course.

Will this qualify me as a social worker or occupational therapist?

No. Those professions require separate approved training and registration. The CertHE supports foundational learning and further study, subject to the requirements of each pathway.

When can I start?

Intakes are to be confirmed. Contact GLP for current start dates, delivery centre and application arrangements.

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