Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care

• You should take this qualification if you want to progress to further learning at Level 4 or above in a related field of study, or if you wish to progress to Higher Education (when taking the Certificate as part of a wider programme of study). The Certificate provides progression to the Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (England). It also provides direct progression to the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care. This qualification is ideal for you if you have already completed the Level 3 Award in Health and Social Care, as you will already have achieved three of the mandatory units for the Certificate.

Alongside your your online course, learners will be required to attend placement in a real work environment to support their learning. The minimum required number of placement hours is 75 hours.

This qualification will be internally assessed. Types of assessment include a portfolio of evidence, written assignments or a task grades at A* - D

Upon achievement of this qualification, you will be able to progress to the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care. The Certificate supports your access to Higher Education*, progression to further learning at Level 4 and above, and a wide range of job roles within the health and social care sector such as:
• Care Support Workers in Adult Residential Settings
• Healthcare Assistants in Community, Primary Care and Acute Health Environments
• Care Support Workers in Domiciliary Services, Supported Living or Day Services
• Community-Based Support Workers.
*Higher Education Institutions may have their own entry requirements.
Completion of this qualification will equip you with knowledge, understanding and
skills across a range of key subject areas, for example:
• the role of the health and social care practitioner in meeting individuals’ needs through inclusive practice
• theories of human growth and development
• the role and responsibilities of the health and social care practitioner in relation to safeguarding individuals
• the role and responsibilities of the health and social care practitioner in relation to infection prevention and control
• functions of national and local health and social care provision
• identifying and planning for professional development needs.

You should take this qualification if you want to progress to further learning at Level 4 or above in a related field of study, or if you wish to progress to Higher Education (when taking the Certificate as part of a wider programme of study). The Certificate provides progression to the Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (England). It also provides direct progression to the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care. This qualification is ideal for you if you have already completed the Level 3 Award in Health and Social Care, as you will already have achieved three of the mandatory units for the Certificate.

Learners should be at least 16 years of age and meet the entry criteria below:

• Learners will be required to attend placement in a real work environment to support their learning. The minimum required number of placement hours is 75 hours.
• To have the appropriate level of literacy
• To have regular access to a computer which will allow you to access the online course
• To be able to surf the internet, send and receive emails with attachments, complete written work using a computer (with Microsoft Word) and be generally IT literate.

 Learners will be enrolled for 12 months.  The stated qualification time is 734 hours.

Full cost course fee: £300

This course will be delivered via distance learning, this mode of study will stretch you as you need to be self-motivated and work against the pressures of studying independently.