Health and Social Care (QCF Level 3 Diploma/Advanced Apprenticeship)
Length | Entry requirements | Fees
What does this course offer me?
This qualification replaces the previous NVQ qualification. It is aimed at people who are already working with adults or children and young people across a range of health and social care sectors.
Tell me about the course in general
- Your training will be linked to the job you're already doing in health and/or social care.
- You'll study one day a week in College and the rest of your time will be spent learning in your workplace.
- You will study these units:
- health, Safety and Security in Health and Social Care
- Equality and Diversity
- Development Through Life Stages
- Values and Planning in Social Care
- Safeguarding Adults
- Personal and Professional Development
- Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Health, Social Care/Children
- Promoting Independence
- Employment Responsibilities and Rights
- personal Learning and Thinking Skills.
You will choose one of these specialised pathways:
- Adult Care
- Children and Young People
- Dementia Care
- Learning Disabilities.
You may need to pay for your uniform and travel.
What qualifications will I get?
QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, Certificate in Employment Rights and Responsibilities, Functional Skills or Key Skills qualifications in Maths and English and an Apprenticeship Framework Certificate.
What can I go on to next?
You will be able to apply for many jobs in health and social care, including working as a care worker, support worker in healthcare, nursing assistant, occupational therapy assistant and physiotherapy assistant.
You could also further your training by going on to study at QCF Level 5 or taking a university level course.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed in a variety of ways, including observations in your workplace, written assignments and case studies. You will also need to build a portfolio.
Length
Between 12 and 15 months, depending on your previous experience and qualificationsFees
Find out what the fees are for this courseWhat do I need to join the course?
You'll need five GCSEs, including English and Maths at grade C or above or equivalent qualifications, and a satisfactory CRB check.
You will be interviewed to make sure the course is right for you.
