Health And Social Care Level 3 Qualification
The Health and Social Care Level 3 Qualification offers you the essential skills and knowledge to embark on a fulfilling career in health and social care.
Delivered online by Healthcare Courses. Ofqual-regulated qualifications with flexible payment plans and admissions support seven days a week.
Flexible payment plans available · Start studying online immediately after enrolment
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Why enrol on this course?
The Health and Social Care Level 3 Qualification offers you the essential skills and knowledge to embark on a fulfilling career in health and social care. This course is designed for aspiring professionals who want to understand key principles such as safeguarding, communication, and person-centred care. The qualification prepares learners for roles like senior care worker or support worker, ensuring they are equipped to make a positive impact in the lives of others.
About this course
Gain the practical skills and deep theoretical knowledge needed to excel in health and social care. You will be able to support individuals with their physical and mental needs.
Navigate diverse career prospects including nursing, social work, or direct care work.
Blend engaging work placements with essential learning for immediate employment or further studies.
Who is this course for?
The ideal candidates for a Health and Social Care Level 3 Qualification are compassionate individuals ready to build a rewarding career in the UK's largest employment sector, which supports over 1.5 million people in England alone. This qualification is your launchpad into a sector with high demand for skilled professionals.
- Aspiring health care workers
- Individuals interested in social service roles
- Those looking to start their careers directly after education
- Professionals seeking career progression within the field
Key facts
- Award: Search-Term Diploma
- Level: Diploma
- Duration: 6 months / 9 months
- Fee: £1250 / £950
- Online/Flexible study options available
- Accredited by our admissions team
- Credits: 60
- Benefits include career guidance and industry connections
Why this course?
The Health and Social Care Level 3 Qualification is a vital passport to a sector that forms a cornerstone of the UK's economy and community wellbeing. With an ageing population and rising demand for support services, skilled professionals are in high demand. This qualification provides essential practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to excel in roles such as care workers and social service providers.
Career path
Earning a Health and Social Care Level 3 Qualification opens doors to various roles within the health and social care sector. These include senior care workers, support workers, and social service providers. The career prospects are vast, with opportunities for advancement in both public and private sectors.
Course information
Duration
The programme is available in 2 duration modes:
- 6 months
- 9 months
Course delivery
Online
Entry requirements
No formal qualification required
Course content
• Human growth and development
• Safeguarding in health and social care
• Communication in health and social care settings
• Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care
• Health, safety and security in health and social care
• Promoting public health
• Personal and professional development in health and social care
Assessment
Assessment is via assignment submission.
Fee structure
The fee for the programme is as follows:
- 6 months — Accelerated mode @ GBP £1250
- 9 months — Standard mode @ GBP £950
Fee payment plans
The programme offers the following fee payment plans:
6 months programme
● 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 programme
● 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)
Accreditation
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Who delivers this course
- Qualification
- Health And Social Care Level 3 Qualification
- Delivered by
- Healthcare Courses (HCC) · UKPRN 10062390
- Awarded by
- an Ofqual-regulated awarding body
- Level
- RQF Level 3
- Assessment
- Written assignments, no exams
- Support
- Admissions team, 7 days a week
Insights
Your career in health & social care starts here
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