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The Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care is a 60-credit Ofqual Regulated Qualification, equivalent to an A level or Access to Higher Education qualification. Tailored for learners aspiring to pursue a health and social care degree, it accommodates those lacking traditional entry criteria.
The qualification will provide learners with the fundamental knowledge and comprehension across various facets of the Health and Social Care sector. By delving into pertinent subjects, it empowers learners to cultivate both practical and theoretical problem-solving skills, harnessing Information and Health and Social Care methodologies.
Upon successful completion of this qualification, learners are eligible to pursue various Level 4 qualifications, such as our ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care, or enrol in a degree program offered by a higher education institution.
This qualification offers learners an introductory insight into the health and social care sector, along with essential academic, research, and communication skills designed to facilitate their personal and professional development.
Candidates must meet one or more of the following criterias:
This unit aims to develop an understanding of the health and social care sector, its aims and purpose and the organisations that provide health and social care along with an awareness of current issues impacting the sector in a chosen country.
This unit aims to develop knowledge of the principles and values, and the legislation, regulations and guidance that underpin work in the health and social care sector in a chosen country.
This unit aims to develop an understanding of different areas of growth and development, and how each development area has an impact on the other.
This unit aims to develop an understanding of the key features involved in delivering safe and consistent services in health and social care.
This unit aims to develop essential academic and research skills required for working in the health and social care sector and to be able to formally present academic research findings, written and orally.
This unit aims to develop the skills and knowledge required to plan and implement own personal and professional development for further study or work in the health and social care sector and for future reflective practice.
