The applicant’s ability to complete the learning programme successfully and to meet the demands of the qualification, is considered. The initial assessment by the Institution will need to consider the support that is readily available or can be made available to meet individual learner needs as appropriate.

1. Analysing, synthesising and summarising information critically
   
   
2. The ability to read and use appropriate literature with a full and critical understanding the ability to think independently and solve problems
   
   
3. Applying subject knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems
   
   
4. Recognising the moral and ethical issues of health and social care practice and research; appreciating the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct.
   
   
5. An appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of health and social care service provision
   
   
6. Capacity to give a clear and accurate account of a subject, assemble arguments in a mature way and engage in debate and dialogue both with specialists and non-specialists.
   
   
7. To develop transferable skills and knowledge.
   
   
8. Circumstances, whether within their own area of employment, or through promotion to a supervisory or management position, or to adapt to changes in the health/social care environment
   
   
9. To motivate individuals to progress to further professional development through future study or as part of their chosen career.

• Academic Study Skills
• Communication for Health and Social Care
• An Introduction to Healthcare Policy
• Reflective Practice
• Managing People in Health and Social Care
• Sociology Concepts in Health and Ill Health

• Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care or second of 3 year Honours