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Department
of Health & Social Care
BRC215 - OVERSEAS NURSING PROGRAMME
Student
Information for the Overseas Nursing Programme in the UK
All nurses trained outside of the United Kingdom are required to
complete a specific 20 day “Protected Learning” programme
with an approved higher education provider, along with a prescribed
length of supervised practice (if any) before being accepted for
registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
What is Supervised Practice?
It is for nurses who have been asked by the NMC to undertake a supervised
practice placement for between three to nine months. The purpose
of the supervised placement is to enable the practitioners to become
familiar with the NMC code of conduct and legal issues related to
professional practice in the United Kingdom. In addition, it assesses
and develops the clinical, communication and linguistic skills required
by the NMC.
Course Overview
This programme has been designed in response to the changes required
by the NMC for the preparation of overseas trained nurses to be
registered with the NMC in the UK. This course is studied at level
2.
Total credit gained upon successful completion – 15.
Our course is linked with Kingston University and
St George’s University of London. You will
work in a nursing home approved by the University. The classroom
teaching and reflective learning are provided by British
Royal College in conjunction with the University.
The University validates the final professional assessment.
Duration
Three to nine months or as directed by NMC.
Start Date
Alternative 3rd month.
Attendance
Twenty contact days spread over 12 weeks plus the time specified
by the NMC for clinical practice and administration.
Number of Protected Learning Days
Phase 1: Orientation (five days) Phase 2: Supervised practice (six
days) Phase 3: Achieving competencies (seven days) Phase 4: Consolidation
(two days)
Venue
British Royal College in association with Kingston University and
St George’s University of London.
Fees
Available on request and are subject to change.
Course Aims
The aim of the course is based on the NMC five principles as follows:
1. To ensure safe and effective practice in the interest of public
protection.
2. To enable applicants who meet the initial requirements to transfer
skills and experience to the United Kingdom setting.
3. To enable applicants to be assessed as being at least as competent
as any newly qualified, registered, United Kingdom-trained nurses.
4. To enable supervised practice to be delivered over variable time
frames, as determined by the NMC, based on the applicants’
training and experience. Also, to ensure that applicants meet the
practice requirements for registration.
5. The course will be subject to the NMC quality assurance processes.
Learning and Assessment
A variety of teaching and learning strategies will be adopted to
meet the needs of nurses with different levels of experience. Approaches
will include lectures, seminars, problem-based learning and critical
reflection. Nurses’ development on the course will be assessed
by written work specific to level 2 academic criteria and the assessment
of competence in clinical practice. Nurses will be supported throughout
the course with academic tutorial sessions.
Learning will be assessed through both course work and the level
of competence shown in practice. The methods chosen will enable
students to demonstrate that they have met level 2 criteria. A range
of assessments have been chosen to aid nurses to perform to the
best of their ability. These assessments relate theory to practice
since this course is clinically based with the aim of producing
practitioners fit for practice.
Theory
Direct contact - 56 hours. Self-directed/guided/personal study -
19 hours.
Clinical Practice
Direct contact hours will be dictated by the NMC decision letter,
which each applicant must have. The nurse must be working in a healthcare
environment, which has been audited successfully by a university.
This is required for the nurse to gain experience and successfully
complete the proficiencies required by the course. Within the practice
environment each nurse will have a qualified mentor in order to
support his or her completion of the proficiencies.
Assessment Strategy
One assessment consisting of two components: practice competencies
and theory.
Theory Components
A reflective account of one episode of practice (1,000 words) supported
by three relevant reading logs.
Practice Components
Achievement of five specific practice competencies.
Major Categories of Assessment
Theory is 20% and practice is 80%.
Entry Requirements
Applicants MUST have:
1. Undertaken successful nursing training in their own country and
have a transcript of the training programme.
2. An in date NMC decision letter setting out the requirements of
their supervised practice.
3. TRecent relevant professional practice as a qualified nurse in
their own country within the last six months (exceptionally 12 months)
or demonstrate that they have worked within an appropriate area
of healthcare practice since their arrival in the United Kingdom.
4. An academic IELTS certificate graded at 6.5 BEFORE 2/07or 7 AFTER.
5. A placement, with a named mentor, within a healthcare environment
that has been audited for this Overseas Nursing Programme.
6. The appropriate work permits documentation.
7. Certification of good health.
8. A reference.
9. Police clearance.
Application Procedure
Prior to the nurse filling in an application form, the nurse will
contact either the Course Leader or the Course Administrator. Applicants
will be required to complete a Kingston University
and St George’s University of London application
form with their personal details, funding arrangements and referees
(one academic and one clinical).
Nurses must not contact the University.
Four Stages of ONP Placement in the UK
Step 1
If you are seeking an ONP placement in the UK, please contact us,
register online or contact any of our associates with your CV, along
with your valid NMC decision letter (if you do not have a NMC decision,
please contact us) and IELTS test report. At this point, you will
be required to sign the necessary agreements and pay the listed
fee for the course.
Step 2
After the successful completion of your application and registration
with BRITISH RC, we
will issue your admission letter and related documents in order
for you to obtain a suitable visa. Either our associate or we will
assist you with visa procedures and arrange a suitable flight.
Step 3
Our staff member or arranged chauffeur will greet you at the airport
and arrange the airport transfer. Tutors of British
Royal College/University will guide you to successfully
complete the ONP.
Step 4
Arrange continued support with your practice, studies and portfolio
development through the “student support” and also mediate
with the University whenever necessary.
NOTES
1. You may accrue 33 hours or more of paid work. Wages will normally
be the national minimum wage or higher.
2. You have to pay for your accommodation. Normally it is around
£40-80 per week depending upon the location.
3. If you do not have an NMC decision letter, we will help you to
obtain a decision.
4. If you do not have IELTS Score 7, we may be able to provide /
introduce you to a training organisation to help you to achieve
this score.
BRC201
- NVQ LEVEL 2: HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE (Adult)
Course Overview:
At level 2, the application of knowledge in practice is significantly
varied and non-repetitive. There is an element of complexity, which
allows the candidate to have more responsibility with a certain
element of autonomy. This level examines the candidate’s ability
to work and collaborate within a team setting.
Course Structure:
There are four core units and two optional units to be taken depending
on the particular work setting.
Core
Unit:
• Communicate with and complete records for individuals.
• Support the health and safety of yourself and individuals.
• Develop your knowledge and practice.
• Ensure your own actions support the care, protection and well-being
of individuals.
Teaching and Assessment:
NVQs are assessed by qualified and experienced assessors who confirm
that your level of competence satisfies all performance, knowledge
and evidence requirements before deciding that each unit has been
completed.
Entrance Requirements:
There is no specific prior learning required for this qualification
other than a reasonable standard of general education.
Award on Completion of the Course:
NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (Adult)
Awarding Body:
ASET
Duration:
Six to 12 months
Further Information:
Please visit www.britishroyalcollege.com
Careers and Options for Further Study:
Completion of these level 2 qualifications entitles the learner to
progress to further levels or specialty areas. The candidate may be
employed as a care assistant in a healthcare setting.
Application Dates:
Second Monday of every month (if it falls on a Bank Holiday, then
the next working day).
BRC202
- NVQ LEVEL 3: HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE (Adult)
Course
Overview:
At level 3, the application of knowledge is assessed through a wider
range of work activity, where the context of application is non-repetitive,
complex and where the candidate has to demonstrate a greater degree
of responsibility and authority. This will include the guidance
of other junior staff.
Course Content:
There are four mandatory units and four optional units, the latter
being chosen on the basis of the particular care setting of the
student.
Mandatory Units:
• Promote effective communications for and about individuals.
• Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security
in the working environment.
• Reflect on and develop your practice.
• Promote choice, well-being and the protection of all individuals.
Teaching and Assessment:
NVQs are assessed by a qualified and experienced assessor who confirms
that your level of competence satisfies all performance, knowledge
and evidence requirements before deciding that each unit has been
completed.
Entrance Requirements:
There is no specific prior learning required for this qualification
other than a reasonable standard of general education.
Awarding Body:
ASET
Duration:
Nine to 12 months
Further Information:
Please visit www.britishroyalcollege.com
Careers and Options for Further Study:
Progression to level 4 NVQs in Health and Social Care are available.
In essence, your job role will enable you to achieve the units.
NVQs in Management are also possible, if you are able to achieve
the competences through your normal job. An increasing number of
Level 3 learners are being accepted into nursing, social work and
other health and social care related professions.
Application Dates:
Second Monday of every month (if it falls on a Bank Holiday, then
the next working day).
BRC203 - NVQ LEVEL 4: HEALTH &
SOCIAL CARE (ADULT)
At
level 4, the candidate will be assessed on his/her broad knowledge
base, technical and professional skills, level of authority and
responsibility for his/her work and the work of others. The work
range is complex and non-repetitive. The candidate will work without
direct supervision, in a management capacity. They will have a certain
degree of autonomy and be able and obliged to make decisions based
on boundaries set previously.
Course Content:
There are four core units and four optional units to be completed.
Core Units:
• Use and develop methods and systems to communicate, record
and report.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of healthy
and safe practices in the working environment.
• Take responsibility for the continuing professional development
(CPD) of yourself and others.
• Develop practices that promote choice, and the well-being
and protection of all individuals.
The optional units that you will take depend on the particular role
and the care setting of your placement.
Teaching and Assessment:
NVQs are assessed by a qualified and experienced assessor who confirms
that your level of competence satisfies all performance, knowledge
and evidence requirements before deciding that each unit has been
completed.
Entrance Requirements:
There is no specific prior learning required for this qualification
other than a reasonable standard of general education.
Award on Completion of the Course:
NVQ Level 4 in Health & Social Care (Adult)
Awarding Body:
ASET
Duration:
Nine to 12 months
Further Information:
Please visit: www.britishroyalcollege.ac.uk
Careers and Options for Further Study:
There are many career opportunities in social work and other health
and social care related professions. Therefore, if appropriate,
it is possible for you to achieve a number of relevant units at
Level 4 to suit your changing job roles. For example, your role
could change from working with individuals with learning difficulties
to caring for older people. Also, this can provide evidence for
CPD. Other qualifications in management, including NVQs, are available,
but your job role will determine which ones you are able to undertake.
Application Dates:
Second Monday of every month (if it falls on a Bank Holiday, then
the next working day).
BRC
204 - NVQ LEVEL 4: LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH & SOCIAL
CARE (ADULT)
{REGISTERED MANAGERS AWARD}
(A Graduate Level Course.)
National
minimum standards require managers of care homes to have relevant
qualifications for the type of care provided and to have a qualification
in the management of services to NVQ level 4. This is primarily
a management qualification although some of the units are taken
from Health & Social Care Level 4. The focus is on the task
of managing services for older people, people with learning disabilities
and people with mental health problems.
Course Content:
The candidate needs to complete 10 units in total, four of which
are mandatory and the remaining six may be chosen from a full range
of optional units.
Mandatory Units:
• Develop, maintain and evaluate systems and structures to
promote the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people.
• Manage a service that meets the best possible outcomes for
the individual.
• Manage the use of financial resources.
• Manage the performance of teams and individuals.
Teaching and Assessment:
NVQs are assessed by a qualified and experienced assessor who confirms
that your level of competence satisfies all performance, knowledge
and evidence requirements before deciding that each unit has been
completed.
Entrance Requirements:
There is no specific prior learning required for this qualification
other than a reasonable standard of general education and working
in a management or supervisory role.
Award on Completion of the Course:
NVQ Level 4 in Management in Health & Social Care (Adult)
Awarding Body:
ASET
Duration:
Six to 12 months
Further information:
Please visit www.britishroyalcollege.com
Careers and Options for Further Study:
There are many career opportunities in health and social care related
professions. Therefore, if appropriate, it is possible for you to
achieve a number of relevant units at Level 4 to suit your vision.
In addition, the programme also addresses team building, communication
and liaising with external agencies and planning, and the management
of effective care.
Alternative
qualifications are available in management, including NVQs at Level
5 and Foundation Degrees. The choice of programme you need to take
will be determined by your job role, and will relate to the area
in which you have management responsibilities. This includes, for
example: financial control; leadership and management of staff;
performance management of staff; designing and implementing policies
and procedures to fulfill legal requirements and good practice,
such as Health & Safety; and procurement and management of safe
handling of drugs and quality assurance etc. Professional training,
such as social work, nursing or occupational therapy, is another
possible progression route.
Application dates:
Second Monday of every month (if it falls on a bank Holiday, then
the next working day).
Diploma
in Care Delivery and Management (sandwich work-based learning scheme)
L3
/L4/RMA + English for International Students- (Course Code: BRC
2014)
Diploma
in Care Delivery and Management (sandwich work-based learning scheme)
is a sandwich program comprising English Language Training, NVQ
L3 and L4/ or L4 and RMA element, depending on the prior learning
of the applicant. It has a compulsory work placement to provide
20 hours of learning per week. Please note that the student will
not be able to follow the program without proper work placement
learning, as the NVQ elements are built into the program. At the
end of the successful completion of the program, you will also be
awarded a Diploma in Care Delivery and Management by BRITISH
RC.
The sandwich course is approved by the United Kingdom Home Office
and Department of Education and provides you with an opportunity
for achieving better career prospects in Health and Social Care.
You will also gain internationally recognised qualifications, which
enable you to find successful employment all around the globe, especially
in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand etc, with better
earning power, career stability and better opportunities for career
progression.
The
UK Home Office regulations say:
“NVQ courses are work related and competence based. A
large part of an NVQ course is likely to be of a practical nature
and involve employment. In order to meet the requirement of 15 hours'
organised day-time study per week, hours spent on a work placement
(paid or unpaid) can be taken into account if they are a necessary
part of the course and are undertaken with the agreement of the
educational establishment concerned.” (Paragraph 57 of HC
395)
At
the end of your two-year program, you MUST leave the UK. However,
you can do this in the knowledge that your career prospects have
been improved greatly. You will have two years of invaluable experience
and two excellent qualifications, allowing you to work at a supervisory
level, increasing your earning potential and giving you better career
options when you leave.
Entry
Requirements: Entry requirement for overseas nationals
are 1 years experience in a health care setting along with any health
care related professional qualification.
Award on Completion of the Course: Diploma in Care
Delivery and Management by the BRITISH RC. Also awards in NVQ L3/L4/RMA
in Health & Social Care (Adult) + Certificate in English for
International Students.
Awarding Body: NVQs are from ASET. English Language
is awarded by the University of Cambridge.
Duration: 12-24 months
Further Information: For NVQs please visit www.britishroyalcollege.com.
Intake: Second Monday of every month (if it falls
on a Bank Holiday, the next working day).
• Courses Available Shortly :
o BRC216 MA Health
& Social Care
o BRC217 PG Diploma
in Health & Social Care
o BRC218 BA –
Health & Social Care
o BRC219 BSc (Hons)
Nursing Studies
o BRC219 BSc Top-p
programme
o BRC219 BSc Top-p
programme
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