Social Care Standards of Proficiency
The five domain documents outlining the key components of all 80 standards of proficiency for social care.
Health and Wellbeing
Key health and wellbeing resources, information and contacts to support you throughout your studies with the Open Training College. Please check in regularly for updates from the Health and Wellbeing Co-ordinator.
Staff Wellbeing and Self Care
A central resource on self-care and wellbeing.
MyOTC Online Module 2026
Introducing the Practice Placements
Introduction to Social Care 2026/27
This module explores the role of the social care worker, its many facets, and key things to consider in a rapidly changing sector
LDHE 2026/27
This module introduces to the learner to learning at higher level
Orientation & Information
This area provides key information to help the learner to orientate themselves as a learner within the OTC.
Professional Development for Social Care 2026/27
The module will outline key requirements of the social care worker in ensuring professional practice
Psychology and Human Development Across the Lifespan 26/27
The module introduces the student to some of the basic principles & methods of psychology with specific attention to some selected topics of relevance to social care
Legal & Policy Framework in Social Care 2 2026/27
This Legal and Policy Framework in Social Care (2) module focuses on Social Policy and Legislation.
Orientation & Information - Year 2
This area provides key information to help the learner to orientate themselves as a learner within the OTC.
Practice Placement 1, Year 2 2026/27
Welcome to your Practice Placement. The placement aspects of your BA in Social Care are vital in providing you with rich opportunities to apply your learning to practice in a variety of social care settings.
Year 2 - Portfolio Submission Area
Your completed placement paperwork will be uploaded to this Year 2 online submission area.