NVQ in Health and Social Care (Adult) Level 3

Who is this NVQ for?

The NVQ in Health and Social Care (Adult) is aimed at individuals wishing to develop more specialist competencies for use in the health and social care sector. The units recognise the growing breadth and diversity of skills of those in the health and social care workforce.

To achieve the whole qualification at Level 3, you must prove ‘competence’ in four mandatory units and four option units.
Mandatory Units
HSC31 Promote effective communication for and about individuals
HSC32 Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the working environment
HSC33 Reflect on and develop your practice
HSC35 Promote choice, well-being and the protection of all individuals
Optional units
HSC328 Contribute to care planning and review
HSC329 Contribute to planning, monitoring and reviewing the delivery of service for individuals
HSC330 Support individuals to access and use services and facilities
HSC331 Support individuals to develop and maintain social networks and relationships
HSC332 Support the social, emotional and identity needs of individuals
HSC333 Prepare your family and networks to support individuals requiring care
HSC334 Provide a home and family environment for individuals
HSC335 Contribute to the protection of individuals from harm and abuse
HSC336 Contribute to the prevention and management of abusive and aggressive behaviour
HSC337 Provide frameworks to help individuals to manage challenging behaviour
HSC338 Carry out screening and referral assessment
HSC339 Carry out assessment to identify and prioritise needs
HSC340 Carry out comprehensive substance misuse assessment
HSC341 Help individuals address their substance use through an action plan
HSC342 Assess and act upon immediate risk of danger to substance users
HSC343 Support individuals to live at home
HSC344 Support individuals to retain, regain and develop the skills to manage their lives and environment
HSC345 Support individuals to manage their financial affairs
HSC346 Support individuals to manage direct payments
HSC347 Help individuals to access employment

HSC348 Help individuals to access learning, training and development opportunities
HSC349 Enable individuals to access housing and accommodation
HSC350 Recognise, respect and support the spiritual well-being of individuals
HSC351 Plan, agree and implement development activities to meet individual
HSC356 Support individuals to deal with relationship problems
HSC357 Carry out extended feeding techniques to ensure individuals' nutritional and fluid intake
HSC358 Identify the individual at risk of skin breakdown and undertake the appropriate risk assessment
HSC360 Move and position individuals
HSC361 Prepare for and undertake physiological measurements
HSC362 Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists
HSC363 Test for substance use
HSC364 Identify the physical health needs of individuals with mental health needs
HSC365 Raise awareness about substances, their use and effects
HSC366 Support individuals to represent their own needs and wishes at decision making forums
HSC367 Help individuals identify and access independent representation and advocacy
HSC368 Present individuals' needs and preferences
HSC369 Support individuals with specific communication needs
HSC370 Support individuals to communicate using technology
HSC371 Support individuals to communicate using interpreting and translation services
HSC372 Plan and implement programmes to enable individuals to find their way around familiar environments
HSC373 Plan and implement programmes to enable individuals to find their way around unfamiliar environments
HSC374 Provide first aid to an individual needing emergency assistance
HSC375 Administer medication to individuals
HSC376 Obtain venous blood samples
HSC377 Encourage and support individuals undergoing dialysis therapy at home
HSC378 Insert and secure urethral catheters and monitor and respond to the effects of urethral catheterisation
HSC379 Support individuals who are substance users
HSC380 Supply and exchange injecting equipment for individuals
HSC381 Support individuals through detoxification programmes
HSC382 Support individuals to prepare for, adapt to and manage change
HSC383 Prepare and support individuals to move and settle into new living environments
HSC384 Support individuals through bereavement
HSC385 Support individuals through the process of dying
HSC386 Assist in the transfer of individuals between agencies and services
HSC387 Work in collaboration with carers in the caring role
HSC388 Relate to families, parents and carers
HSC389 Work with carers, families and key people to maintain contact with individuals
HSC390 Support families in maintaining relationships in their wider social structures and environments
HSC391 Provide services to those affected by someone else's substance use
HSC392 Work with families, carers and individuals during times of crisis
HSC393 Prepare, implement and evaluate agreed therapeutic group activities
HSC394 Contribute to the development and running of support groups
HSC395 Contribute to assessing and act upon risk of danger, harm and abuse

HSC396 Enable people with mental health needs to develop coping strategies

HSC397 Reinforce positive behavioural goals during relationships with individuals
HSC398 Contribute to assessing the needs of individuals for therapeutic programmes to enable them to manage their behaviour
HSC399 Develop and sustain effective working relationships with staff in other agencies
HSC3100 Participate in inter-disciplinary team working to support individuals
HSC3101 Help develop community networks and partnerships
HSC3102 Contribute to raising awareness of health issues
HSC3104 Support the development of networks to meet assessed needs and planned outcomes
HSC3105 Contribute to the recruitment and placement of volunteers
HSC3106 Plan, organise and monitor the work of volunteers
HSC3107 Lead and motivate volunteers
HSC3108 Facilitate learning through presentations and activities
HSC3109 Facilitate group learning
HSC3110 Support colleagues to relate to individuals