NVQ Equivalent RQF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (OFqual Regulated))

London College for Professionals

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

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Assignment Based

Included in course price

The NVQ Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care includes 6 mandatory units, totaling 60 credits. This qualification requires 600 hours of Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 120 Guided Learning Hours (GLH).

The mandatory units include:

• Responsibilities of a Health and Social Care Worker (10 credits)
• Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care (10 credits)
• Effective Communication and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care (10 credits)
• Health, Safety, and Wellbeing in Health and Social Care Settings (10 credits)
• Person-Centered Approaches in Health and Social Care Settings (10 credits)
• Effective Handling of Information in Health and Social Care Settings (10 credits)

These units cover essential areas of health and social care, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. As learners progress, they will build the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in various health and social care roles. This structure ensures that learners are well-prepared for further study or entry-level positions in the health and social care sector.

The OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care aims to equip learners with essential knowledge, understanding, and skills for careers in the health and social care sector. Specifically, it prepares learners for roles such as support worker, senior support worker, or care assistant.

This programme enables learners to demonstrate their skills by producing evidence from their work activities. This evidence is crucial for meeting national occupational standards. Additionally, learners will acquire the skills needed to support roles in the health and social care sector. They will also be well-prepared to progress to further study, ensuring continued growth and development in their careers.

The OTHM NVQ Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care is available to learners from age 18. Although OTHM does not specify strict entry requirements, it ensures that learners admitted to the programme have sufficient capability at the appropriate level. This capability is necessary to successfully undertake the learning and assessment criteria.

The OTHM Centre must recruit learners with integrity, ensuring they are placed into qualifications that meet their needs. This approach enables and facilitates learning, achievement, and progression. The qualification is offered in English.

The OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care aims to equip learners with essential knowledge, understanding, and skills for careers in the health and social care sector. Specifically, it prepares learners for roles such as support worker, senior support worker, or care assistant.