Level 3 Health Care Diploma
Level 3 Health Care
Start your career in healthcare with the Level 3 Health Care Diploma from HCC. Gain essential skills for a rewarding career as a healthcare assistant or support worker. Enrol now!
The Level 3 Health Care Diploma is an essential qualification for individuals aspiring to enter the health and social care sector.
Delivered online by London School of International Business, the school behind 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 Level 3 Health Care Diploma is an essential qualification for individuals aspiring to enter the health and social care sector. This course provides a comprehensive foundation in patient care, clinical support, and communication skills necessary to excel as a healthcare assistant or support worker. With an increasing demand for skilled professionals due to demographic changes and evolving healthcare needs, this diploma sets you up for success.
About this course
Upon completing the Level 3 Health Care Diploma, you will be able to:
- Master essential clinical skills and procedures.
- Provide exceptional patient care in various healthcare settings.
- Understand person-centred care principles and their application.
- Safeguard vulnerable individuals through comprehensive training.
- Apply effective communication techniques with patients and colleagues.
Who is this course for?
The Level 3 Health Care Diploma is ideal for individuals looking to start a career in the health and social care sector. Whether you are a recent school leaver, seeking a career change, or an experienced healthcare worker, this course provides the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in various roles.
- Backgrounds: Recent graduates, career changers, experienced healthcare workers
- Roles: Healthcare assistant, support worker, community caretaker
- Career Stages: Entry-level positions, progression to more advanced roles
- Prior Experience: Not required; some prior experience beneficial for faster learning and career advancement.
Key facts
- Award: Level 3 Health Care Diploma
- Level: Diploma
- Duration: 6 months / 9 months (flexible study)
- Fee: £1250 / £950
- Online/Flexible Study: Yes, with access to our dedicated learning platform
- Awarding Body: For detailed information, we kindly advise you to chat with our admissions team
- Credits: 60 credits
- Study Benefits: Hands-on work placements and comprehensive safeguarding training
Why this course?
The Level 3 Health Care Diploma is a cornerstone qualification in the UK's health and social care sector. With an ageing population, there is increasing demand for healthcare professionals skilled in providing advanced clinical support and patient care. This course equips learners with the knowledge to work effectively in various settings such as hospitals, care homes, and community services.
| Year | Estimated UK learners |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 120,000 |
| 2027 | 140,000 |
Career path
Upon completion of the Level 3 Health Care Diploma, graduates can pursue roles such as healthcare assistants or support workers in various settings including hospitals, care homes, and community services. This course also offers a pathway to further qualifications and career advancement within the health sector.
Course information
Duration
The programme is available in 2 duration modes:
- 6 months
- 9 months
Course delivery
Online
Entry requirements
- A Level 2 diploma or certificate, or an equivalent or higher qualification.
- OR Candidates with relevant professional experience are encouraged to apply and start advancing their career journey.
- AND Minimum age of 16 years.
Course content
• Promote equality and inclusion 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 and implement health and safety in health and social care
• Promote person-centred approaches in health and social care
• Promote good practice in handling information in health and social care settings
• The role of the health and social care worker
• Principles of safeguarding and protection 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
Who delivers this course
- Qualification
- Level 3 Health Care
- Delivered by
- London School of International Business (LSIB) via 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
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Your career in health & social care starts here
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