Wellbeing and Health in the Community (Adult & Youth) | NPTC Group

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Course summary

If you work or wish to work in the diverse field of Community Health and Wellbeing must be able to meet the person-centred, holistic care needs of the people they encounter in their practice. Individuals accessing services may be at any stage of life and may have a range of mental, physical, cognitive or behavioural health challenges.

This course aims to provide you with the essential values, knowledge, and skills relevant to employment in this sector.

You will explore contemporary issues, evolving trends, and challenges, with a focus on enhancing service quality, including psychological and social aspects of health and illness, key debates and dilemmas in health and social care, and topics related to mental health and wellbeing.

This course will provide opportunities:

to progress to the next level of study: 1 year to convert your Diploma to a BSc (Hons) Care, Wellbeing and Health.
to gain employment in Alternative Therapeutic Practices, Voluntary Sector Project Management, Domiciliary Care, Residential Care, Assisted Independent Living, Probationary work, the Police Force, and Youth Work.

The course content includes: Impact of an Ageing Population, Care Practice, Research in the Wider Health and Social Care Arena, Advocacy, Current Issues (Community Care) and Integrated Care Systems (Adult & Youth).

Modules

Assessment method

The programme will include lectures, tutorials and a substantial work placement. You will usually have to complete portfolios, oral and poster presentations and written assignments as you progress through the programme.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

Course does not award QTS

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:: L575
Institution code:: N13
Campus name:: Afan College
Campus Code:: A

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Open days

NPTC Group of Colleges - Open Evening - Neath College
18 Mar 2026, 16:30
Neath
NPTC Group of Colleges - Open Evening - Newtown College
18 Mar 2026, 16:30
Newtown
NPTC Group of Colleges - Open Evening - Afan College
19 Mar 2026, 16:30
Port Talbot
NPTC Group of Colleges - Open Evening - Brecon Beacons College
19 Mar 2026, 16:30
Brecon
NPTC Group of Colleges - Open Evening - Newtown College
17 Jun 2026, 15:30
Newtown
NPTC Group of Colleges - Open Evening - Neath College
17 Jun 2026, 15:30
Neath
NPTC Group of Colleges - Open Evening - Afan College
18 Jun 2026, 15:30
Port Talbot
NPTC Group of Colleges - Open Evening - Brecon Beacons College
18 Jun 2026, 15:30
Brecon

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

This course is suitable for anyone interested in pursuing a career within the community care sector and also welcomes mature learners with or without experience of working within the field of H&SC. We aim to reflect the multidisciplinary approach required in this sector and actively seek prospective students from varied employment/academic backgrounds.
To be eligible for entry onto this course, students must have achieved 120 Credits at Level 4 and 210 Workplace Practice hours.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Location	Fee	Year
England	£9535	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£9535	Year 1
Scotland	£9535	Year 1
Wales	£9535	Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.