Are you looking for a professional career in the health sector? Are you already employed in the health sector and eager for professional promotion? Then our HTQ course in Healthcare Professions is ideal for you.
Our Higher Technical Qualifications or HTQs are co-designed with employers to address an increasing need for high quality professional and technical education pathways. So, you not only get the knowledge you need to apply, or progress, but also the skills employers want in only 12 months.
The course aims to:
The Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) – Level 4 HNC in Healthcare Professions Support for England is equivalent to one year of a degree.
Modules include:
You will be required to demonstrate a level 3 qualification which evidences 56 UCAS points.
You will also be asked to demonstrate GCSE or equivalent qualifications in maths and English grade 4 or above.
Related work experience
IELTS 5.5 (reading and writing must be at 5.5) if English is not your first language.
Based on extensive vocational experience relevant to the health and social care sector, then Functional Skills Level 2 may be sufficient.
You would need to work towards achieving GCSE maths and English if you wish to progress to a Level 6 Top Up programme, where relevant.
A clear DBS
You will engage in a range of assessments over the two academic years including:
The assessments are an opportunity for you to demonstrate the skills and knowledge you have developed on the course.
Our teachers are ambitious, talented and passionate about making your experience at college the very best it can be.
They have up to date industry experience to share with you and the energy and enthusiasm to help you to get where you need to be.
They also understand that returning to study as an adult can be tough and that you’ll have lots of other priorities to juggle.
They pride themselves on offering lots of one to one support to help you do your very best.
You will be required to complete work experience within the healthcare sector. The requirements are 225 hours for the Level 4 HTQ.
If you are already employed in the healthcare sector in a relevant role then you may not need to undertake additional placement.
If you choose to progress to the Level 5 HND then you would need to complete an additional 225 hours on placement.
Students on the course make use of facilities at the Baltic campus including our libraries, classrooms and our clinical room.
You will also have access to our Careers and Guidance team to help you when applying for job roles and preparing for interviews.
The Healthcare Professions Support for England course is recognised by employers regionally and nationally, as they include both knowledge and skills and are underpinned by occupational standards, professional values and principles.
The Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) – Level 4 HNC in Healthcare Professions Support for England provides you with a higher-level qualification to work as a Level 4 Senior Support Worker.
Senior support workers can work in a range of settings such as a radiographic assistant in a hospital or mental health support.
If you wish to continue your HE studies you can progress to the Level 5 HND in Healthcare Professions Support for England.
On completion of the HND which is equivalent to a Foundation Degree, you can apply to study a Level 6 BSC in Professional Practice at the University of Sunderland.
The fee for this course is £5,995.
The fee shown is the fee you will pay per year of study. For example, if the course lasts for one year, this is the full fee you will pay.
If the course lasts for one or more years, this is the fee you’ll pay per year of study.
There may be additional costs for equipment, uniforms or study resources which we’ll let you know about at your course interview.
Many of our learners will apply for a Student Loan to help cover these fees. Our friendly team can help you through this process and can be contacted via email at [email protected] or 0191 490 0300 or via Live Chat.
Please note: The fee shown may be subject to change when our fee policy is agreed in Spring 2025. If this happens after you have applied, you will be contacted directly before the course is due to start. All courses will run subject to sufficient student numbers.
Many of our learners will apply for a Student Loan to help cover these fees.
Our friendly team can help you through this process and can be contacted via email at [email protected] or 0191 490 0300 or via Live Chat.
Please note: The fee shown may be subject to change when our fee policy is agreed in Spring 2025.
If this happens after you have applied, you will be contacted directly before the course is due to start.
All courses will run subject to sufficient student numbers.
Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college. We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.
To contact our dedicated Learning Support team email [email protected] or head to Live Chat
View or download our course guide for 16-18 year olds.
Enrolment Event
Monday 12 May 2025
HTQs Online Information Session
Wednesday 21 May 2025