QCF (NVQ) LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
NVQ
Distance
Description
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Type
NVQ Level 3
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Duration
Flexible
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Start date
Different dates available
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Personal tutor
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
This is the qualification require at senior position n health and Social care setting. The qualification is also accepted as direct entry to nursing programmes at various universities in the UK
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About this course
This qualification is ideal if you are working as a care worker in health and social care or you are volunteering in a similar setting.
Reviews
Subjects
- Writing skill in English
- Basic literacy skill
Teachers and trainers (1)
Rebecca Aldrigde
Course manager
Course programme
QCF (NVQ) LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Course Breakdown
Each unit within the Diploma has a credit rating and to achieve the QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care you will need to complete 9 mandatory units along with a choice of optional knowledge and competence units equalling an overall 58 credits.
You have the choice of studying one of the following pathways:
- Generic pathway
- Dementia pathway
- Learning Disabilities pathway
Mandatory Units
1. Introduction to Communication in Health & Social Care Settings
2. Introduction to Personal Development in Health & Social Care Settings
3. Introduction to Equality and Inclusion in Health & Social Care Settings
4. Introduction to Duty of Care in Health & Social Care Settings
5. Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health & Social Care Settings
6. The Role of the Health & Social Care Worker
7. Implement Person-Centred Approaches in Health & Social Care Settings
8. Contribute to Health & Safety in Health & Social Care
9. Handle Information in Health & Social Care Settings
Your assessor will support you to provide sufficient evidence for your portfolio. The different types of evidence are below:
- Direct observation of your working practice
- Witness Testimony from a work colleague, service user or advocate
- Reflective prior learning – certificates of recently achieved training
- Questioning
- Work Products – your assessor can observe a work product such as a care plan you have contributed towards
Additional information
QCF (NVQ) LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE