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OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care
UK Versity Online.

Awarded by OTHM | Regulated by Ofqual | PASS Grade Only | Comprehensive Study Material Provided

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Price
£950 inc VAT
Or £79.17/mo. for 12 months...
Study method
Distance learning
Duration
12 weeks · Self-paced
Qualification
Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care
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  • OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care - Free
Assessment details
  • Assignment (included in price)
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  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Health and social care is one of the largest and fastest-growing employment sectors in the UK and globally. This qualification equips you with the management knowledge and clinical-sector understanding to lead teams, improve services and progress to senior roles — or progress to a degree in the field.

The OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care is a 60-credit, Ofqual-regulated qualification at Level 3 Foundation Diploma level — awarded by OTHM and delivered entirely online by UK Versity. The course is 100% assignment-based. No exams. This qualification carries UCAS points and provides a direct pathway to the first year of a relevant degree at any UK university.

Mandatory units covered:
• Principles of Health and Social Care
• Safeguarding in Care Settings
• Person-Centred Values
• Communication in Care Environments
• Health, Safety and Risk Management

Duration: 12 weeks (minimum) | Study mode: Online, part-time, self-paced Learners who complete this qualification can progress to the OTHM Level 4 programme, or apply directly to the relevant year of a degree programme at a UK university.

Qualification

Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care

Awarded by OTHM Qualifications
Regulated by Ofqual
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Description

UK Versity is a British Accredited College (BAC) and one of the UK's leading Ofqual-regulated online education providers. Established in 2015 and based in Salford, England, we have helped 11,000+ learners complete their qualifications and advance their careers — with a 98.4% completion rate that speaks for itself.

We hold the Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award for 2024 and 2025, awarded by verified learners. Every course is 100% online, assignment-based, and delivered with full tutor support.

What you get when you study with UK Versity:
• Full course materials via our learner management system — books, slides, recorded lectures, case studies and handouts per module
• A dedicated personal tutor with 10+ years' industry experience and PGCE qualification
• Live Zoom sessions every weekend — join, interact and ask questions in real time
• 24/7 access on any device, from anywhere in the world
• Induction session via Zoom to walk you through the systems, tutors and what to expect
• WhatsApp group support, email and phone (Mon–Sat, 9am–5pm)
• No exams. All assessment is by written assignment. Feedback within 2–3 working days
• Flexible payment — 0% instalment plans, PayPal, Klarna, and in-house payment options

Enrol today at ukversity. co. uk

Who is this course for?

This course suits support workers, care assistants, and NHS staff who want to formalise their experience with a recognised qualification. It's also the right entry point if you're planning a career in health or social care and want to progress to a degree.

Requirements

You will normally need one of the following: 2 A-Levels (or equivalent), a Level 3 diploma, an Access to HE Certificate, or equivalent international qualifications. Learners must be 19 or over. A satisfactory standard of written English is required to complete assignments.

Career path

Care Assistant, Senior Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant. Progress to Level 4 or a degree in health management or social work.

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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