INTRODUCTION
Thank you for applying to join our Health Care Course at North Kent College.
SCHOOL REPORT & GRADE SHEET
We would like to see a copy of your most recent school or college report (for applicants aged under 19 year). If you have been issued a predicted grade sheet, then please also bring this with you. If you have already completed a qualification, please bring confirmation of grade with you.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN ON THE DAY?
- meeting will last approximately 30 minutes.
- You will be asked to complete a task at your interview.
WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING?
- a copy of your most recent school or college report (for applicants aged under 19 year). If you have been issued a predicted grade sheet, then please also bring this.
- If you have already completed a qualification, please bring confirmation of grade with you.
- Completed interview task.
- You are welcome to bring a parent/guardian or friend with you.
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For Level 1 and 2 Task for Health and Social Care Interview
Bill is 79 and lives in a residential care home. He is used to regular visits from his grandchildren, as they call in on their way home from school. Suddenly one of his grandchildren stops visiting. The care staff have been told that the grandchild is in hospital following a serious accident, they have been asked not to tell Bill, as the news will cause him to become distressed and worried. The carers understand the wishes of the family but feel unhappy that they are not telling Bill the truth.
Please answer the following questions-
How would you handle this difficult problem without damaging the relationship between Bill and his carers?
Who would your priority be?
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For Level 3 Task for Health and Social Care Interview
- If you're apply to Dartford please ensure that you return your completed task to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at least 24 hours prior to your interview taking place.
- If you're apply to Tonbridgeplease ensure that you return your completed task to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at least 24 hours prior to your interview taking place.
- For both Dartford and Tonbridge tasks, we would like approx. 500 words and at least 1 reliable quote when answering the question below.
Research task:
Why does Kent have the highest number of children in care in England?
You may want to look at the following websites for help with this task.
Statistics about looked after children | NSPCC Learning
Kent County Council Sufficiency Strategy
Number of children in care in England 'could hit almost 100,000 by 2025' - Kent Live
National Statistics Publication Template (publishing.service.gov.uk)
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For Level 3 Applications: DBS Check Required
At Level 3 your course requires you to undertake a placement at an external setting with vulnerable adults. Therefore, the College is required to obtain an enhanced DBS check for you, which the Human Resources (HR) team will assist your tutor with processing.
Before you can complete your online DBS application form, the College needs to verify your identity, in line with the DBS code of practice. During your enrolment, you will need to bring in your original identification documents (copies cannot be accepted) for verification. A list of acceptable ID can be found below.
YOU MUST HAVE THREE VALID DOCUMENTS – AT LEAST ONE OF THESE DOCUMENTS MUST BE FROM GROUP 1.
GROUP 1 DOCUMENTS (At least one of your three documents must be from Group 1)
- Birth Certificate Group 1 if original or Group 2 if a copy (Only UK & Channel Island Birth Certificates are accepted)
- Please note that if you are using a Birth Certificate as a document from Group 1 it must be an original birth certificate. This means that the date on the certificate will be close to the date of birth (within a year).
- A copy certificate (which is dated much later) can be used for Group 2 only. It will not satisfy the criteria for Group 1 – but is acceptable for Group 2.
- Passport - If a passport is used it must be current. If your passport is not within date, it cannot be used as ID. Please check this before bringing with you as ID.
- Provisional Driving Licence - either a provisional or full driving licence is acceptable ID for your DBS. One suggestion is that if you are short of documents you should apply for your provisional driving licence as soon as possible. This can then be used as one of your documents and gives you the necessary document for Group 1.
GROUP 2 DOCUMENTS (You can have up to 2 documents from Group 2)
- Bank Statement - A bank statement can be used as a document. If you have a bank account, then please ask your bank for a statement (again do not do this before the end of July as it must be less than 3 months old). The statement cannot be from the machine but must be printed in the branch and stamped. If you do not have a bank account, we suggest you open one and ensure you have a statement or an opening letter from the bank before your enrolment date.
- Correspondence - Any correspondence used as a form of ID (from a Council or Government office) must be in your name and not your parent’s name.
SUMMARY
You will need THREE documents. At Least one Document must be from Group 1.
You can bring either:
- Three documents from Group 1
- Two documents from Group 1 and one document from Group 2
- One document from Group 1 and 2 documents from Group 2
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Frequently asked questions for DBS Check
What if I do not have a document from Group 1?
We suggest you apply for either a passport or a driving licence
What if I do not have documents from Group 2?
Look through the criteria.
We suggest you:
- Open a bank account
My passport is out of date – Can I still use it as ID?
No
Does the passport have to be British?
No – A passport from any country is acceptable
Does a Birth Certificate have to be British?
Yes – it must be from the UK & Channel Islands
I have a letter from the government giving me my National Insurance Number. Is this acceptable?
No.
The DBS process is a very exact one. The documentation must be correct on all three documents so please make sure in advance that you have the necessary and valid ID that meets the criteria.
Once Identity Verification has been successfully completed by a tutor and HR, you will be able to proceed with completing your online DBS application form, the details for which will be e-mailed to you as soon as possible after Identity Verification completion. For this:
- You will need to know your NI number.
- You will need to know your full address history over the past 5 years (with no gaps), including both postcode and the month / year of residence for from / to purposes.
- If you have ever used a different name during your lifetime, you will again need to know the month / year of the change(s) for from / to purposes, with no gaps in time.
Unfortunately, any student who has not applied for a DBS check (i.e. completed both the Identity verification and the online DBS application) within the first 6 weeks of the 2025/26 academic year (i.e. by week ending date to be added) may not be able to proceed with their selected course
Once completed the DBS application has been completed the certificate will be sent to your home address and must be brought into college so that the certificate can be checked and the number can be documented.
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For all Applicants: Uniform Information
A professional appearance must be maintained at all times, in line with the College uniform policy.
- Learners must always wear their full uniform, which includes a Navy blue tunic, uniformed navy trousers only, fleece, and black shoes or trainers, both on-site and during placements.
- Footwear must be flat black shoes or black trainers with no coloured detail. Trainers are permitted only if they are black. Other types of footwear, such as casual or brightly coloured shoes, are not acceptable, this includes Uggs and Crocs.
- Nails must be natural and at fingertip length. No additionalities to your nails such as nail varnish, gel, poly gel, biab or acrylic.
- False eyelashes are not allowed at either placements or on-site at college.
- Hair must be securely tied up during all practical activities, and overall presentation must reflect professionalism in both practical and theoretical settings.
- Lanyards and uniforms must be always worn while on-site.
- All uniform must be purchased by the end of teaching week three date to be added. Unfortunately any student who has not purchased their uniform by this date may not be able to proceed with their selected course
- Uniforms must be purchased and worn from date to be added. If uniforms have not arrived by this date, learners are required to wear a black T-shirt, black trousers, and black trainers until their uniform is available. Failure to meet these requirements will result in you being sent home.
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For all Applicants: Professional Conduct
Learners are expected to consistently exhibit a professional demeanour and uphold the core values of health and social care professionals.
- Clear and effective communication is essential at all times.
- Conduct, whether personal or professional, must not undermine confidence in the profession.
AND FINALLY…
You will be required to attend one compulsory taster days, prior to enrolment. The taster days are a fantastic opportunity to experience lessons and learn techniques within our department, a chance to meet the team and importantly, for the team to get to know you. Details of your allocated taster days will be provided at interview.
Conditional offers will not be able to be given without submission of the written task and a satisfactory school report.
**All offers are subject to demonstrating your passion for the industry, as well as submission of your written tasks, a satisfactory school report/employer reference and the achievement of your predicted grades. Successful achievement during the taster days is also a requirement.
Entry requirements
Level 1 Grade 2 in English language and Maths
Level 2 4 Grade 3 GCSE in English Language, Maths, and a science plus one other GCSE at 3 or higher.
Level 3 5 Grade 5 or higher GCSE including English Language, Maths, Science.
Message from HOC's Nadja and Sian
We are a team of dedicated lecturers who are vocationally qualified. Our aim is to motivate and inspire you to achieve your aspirations of a career within the health and social care sector, whether this is via university or into employment within the industry. My team and I are looking forward to welcoming you to North Kent College and supporting you in your education and we wish you every success within your future studies with us.