Advanced Insights from Health and Social Care Experts: A Level 3 Diploma Perspective

The Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care is a comprehensive program designed to provide individuals with a strong foundation in the field of healthcare and social care. This course covers essential topics such as health and safety, communication skills, person-centered care, safeguarding, and understanding mental health. Participants will develop the necessary knowledge and skills to support individuals in various care settings and contribute to their well-being. The diploma emphasizes practical application, enabling individuals to enhance their communication, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities. This qualification serves as a valuable entry point for those seeking a career in healthcare or social care, or as a pathway for further studies in the field.

The Qualification has been created to develop and reward the health and social care workers of today and the future, and to continue to bring recognition and professionalism to the health and social care sector. The rationale of the programme is to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop their care capabilities within the health and social care sector.

Learning Outcomes
? The ability to read and use appropriate literature with a full and critical understanding the ability to think independently and solve problems.
? Applying subject knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems.
? Recognising the moral and ethical issues of health and social care practice and research; appreciating the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct.
? An appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of health and social care service provision.
? Capacity to give a clear and accurate account of a subject, in a mature way and engage in debate and dialogue both with specialists and non-specialists.
? To develop transferable skills and knowledge.
? To motivate individuals to progress to further professional development through future study or as part of their chosen career.
This qualifications is approved and regulated by government regulated body Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) to ensure consistent course quality.
- OfQual Qualification Number: 603/0819/9


Equivalences
This qualification at Level 3 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to GCE AS/A Levels.

Qualification structure
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social care consists of 4 mandatory units and optional units for a combined total of 60 credits.