Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Credits	Awarding body	Delivery mode
58	British Awarding Association (BAA)	Online

Overview

The Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices in the health and social care sector. This course covers a range of topics, including communication skills, health and safety, equality and diversity, and person-centered care. It aims to develop the knowledge and skills required to work effectively in various health and social care settings. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, enabling learners to gain valuable insights into the industry and develop the necessary competencies to provide high-quality care and support to individuals in need.

Entry requirements

Educational Background:

• Previous Qualification: Applicants should have successfully completed a Level 2 qualification (e.g., GCSEs, Level 2 Certificate, Diploma) or hold an equivalent credential. Higher qualifications are also accepted.
  
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• Relevant Experience: Candidates with over 1 year of professional experience in their respective industry are encouraged to apply, as their practical knowledge is highly valued.

Age Requirement:

• Minimum Age: Applicants must be 16 years or older. This program is designed to support both recent school leavers and those with some professional experience in advancing their careers.

Units covered

Mandatory Units
- Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care
- The role of the health and social care worker
- Promote person-centred approaches in health and social care
- Promote and implement health and safety in health and social care
- Promote good practice in handling information in health and social care settings
- Promote communication in health, social care or children's and young people's settings
- Engage in personal development in health, social care or children's and young people's settings
- Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children's and young people's settings
- Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings

Optional Units
- Principles of Supporting an individual to maintain personal hygiene
- Purpose and principles of independent advocacy
- Understand mental wellbeing and mental health promotion
- Understand mental health problems
- Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person-pentred approach
- Understand the role of communication and interactions with individuals who have dementia
- Introduction to personalisation in social care
- Causes and spread of infection
- Understand the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities
- Cleaning, decontamination and waste management
- Understand physical disability
- Understand sensory loss
- Understand models of disability
- Test for substance use
- Obtain venous blood samples
- Work with families, carers and individuals during times of crisis

Payment plans

Please find below available fee payment plans:

6 months - GBP £1250

● Payment option (a): GBP £416 x 3 monthly instalments
● Payment option (b): GBP £1187.50 x 1 instalment (We offer 5% bursary on total fee for students opting to pay in full)

9 months - GBP £950

● Payment option (c): GBP £190 x 5 monthly instalments
● Payment option (d): GBP £475 x 2 quarterly instalments
● Payment option (e): GBP £902.50 x 1 instalment (We offer 5% bursary on total fee for students opting to pay in full)