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NVQ Level 3 Health Care Diploma

Nvq3 In Health Care

Advance your career with HCC's NVQ Level 3 Health Care Diploma. Gain practical skills & recognized qualifications in the UK's healthcare sector. Start today!

The NVQ3 in Health Care is an essential vocational qualification designed for healthcare assistants and support workers who are committed to providing quality care within the UK's health 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.

Study online 9 months track From GBP £950

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This is an English qualification. All assignments must be completed in English. Your certificate will be issued in English.

Why enrol on this course?

The NVQ3 in Health Care is an essential vocational qualification designed for healthcare assistants and support workers who are committed to providing quality care within the UK's health sector. This course validates your competence and professional development, enhancing your daily practice and opening new career paths.

Estimated Demand
Estimated UK learners — Illustrative UK estimates — not official enrolment

About this course

By completing the NVQ3 in Health Care, learners will be able to:

Demonstrate advanced care skills and knowledge.
Provide compassionate support to patients in a variety of settings.
Understand legal and ethical responsibilities in healthcare roles.
Develop effective communication with both patients and colleagues.
Enhance their professional standing through national recognition.

Who is this course for?

The NVQ3 in Health Care is ideal for individuals already working as healthcare assistants, support workers, or similar roles who wish to formalise their skills and knowledge. This qualification is also suitable for those entering the health sector who want to gain practical experience while studying.

  • Current healthcare assistants seeking career advancement
  • Support workers looking to enhance professional standing
  • Individuals transitioning into the care sector
  • Those with some work experience in support roles
  • Aspiring nursing professionals

Key facts

  • Award: NVQ Level 3
  • Duration: 6 months / 9 months
  • Fee: £1250 / £950
  • Online/Flexible study options available
  • Accredited by leading healthcare bodies
  • Credits: 60 (EQA)
  • Study benefits include learning while earning and career advancement opportunities.

Why this course?

The NVQ3 in Health Care is crucial for those already working or planning to work as support staff in the UK’s health sector. This course offers a practical and competency-based approach, making it ideal for individuals who want to formalise their skills and knowledge while continuing their current roles.

By completing this qualification, you will gain recognition from employers and professional bodies, enhancing your career prospects within various healthcare settings such as hospitals, care homes, and community clinics. The NVQ3 also serves as a stepping stone towards further education opportunities like nursing degrees.

Estimated UK Demand for Healthcare Support Workers
Illustrative UK estimates — not official enrolment
YearEstimated UK learners
2026150,000
2027180,000

Career path

The NVQ3 in Health Care opens up a wide range of career opportunities within the healthcare sector. Graduates can pursue roles such as Senior Healthcare Support Worker, Patient Services Assistant, or Home Care Coordinator, among others. These positions are critical for providing high-quality care and support to patients across various settings.

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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
• Promote communication in care settings
• Promote equality and inclusion in care settings
• Promote person-centred approaches in care settings
• Promote and implement health and safety in care settings
• Promote good practice in handling information in care settings
• The principles of infection prevention and control
• Causes and spread of infection
• Cleaning, decontamination and waste management
• Duty of care in care settings
• Safeguarding and protection in care settings
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
For detailed information, we kindly advise you to chat with our admissions team.

Who delivers this course

Qualification
Nvq3 In Health Care
Delivered by
London School of International Business (LSIB) · UKPRN 10062390
Awarded by
an Ofqual-regulated awarding body
Assessment
Written assignments, no exams
Support
Admissions team, 7 days a week

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