Health & Social Care BTEC Diploma Level 3

This qualification looks to develop the knowledge, skills and competence of those working in a wide range of roles in the health and social care sector. The purpose of the qualification is to support a role in the workplace with the option of learners progressing to a higher level qualification in the same subject area. This qualification is ideal for anyone looking to pursue a career in the health and social care industry in care roles within residential settings, domiciliary services or day care services.

The qualification aims to prepare learners who are looking towards a career in Health & Social Care. It serves as the required qualification for registration and regulatory requirements in the social care sector in England. It aims to guide and assess the development of knowledge and skills relating to the health and social care workforce.

These qualifications confirm competence in areas of health and social care where appropriate.

This qualification includes the following modules:
Health and safety
Safeguarding
Role of the health Worker
Promote person centred planning

The optional units can include the following but there are many others to choose from:
Infection prevention
Dementia Awareness
Moving and handling Pressure are care
Specific communication needs

The qualification is credit based and you will need to achieve a minimum of 58 credits, 28 of these credits are achieved through completing the mandatory units.

The assessments for this qualification are mainly a portfolio of work. Other evidence will include practical observations and Q&A discussions.

Lever arch portfolio and text book

On successful completion of this course students will be awarded a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care. This qualification has been accredited on the Regulated Qualifications Framework . This is a Level 3 Diploma and has 58 credits.

This qualification will lead to employment in the industry of Health & Social Care or to further study/higher education this includes the Level 5 qualifications for management or senior practitioner roles in Health & Social Care, or to specialist qualifications reflecting the context in which they work.

However in order to progress on to a level 5 award you would need to be within a role that would enable you to cover the criteria on units required or to be given addtional responsibiltiies in order that you could progress and develop in your place of work and that would enable you to complete all units successfully.

For entry onto this qualification learners must have had at least 1 months experience in a health and social care setting before we can enrol you on the course. You should have Literacy and Numeracy skills at Level 1. You will need to have an intial assessment at your interview.

You must be in a job role (paid or unpaid). You must be in a placement for a minimum of 12 hours per week and be sufficiently literate for your job role.

Note: This qualification leads to employment with vulnerable groups of people. Applicants are required to have a clear Police Record and have Police Clearance before embarking on the programme. DBS form available via the College. Employers are required to employ staff who have clean records. There may be exceptions to this where minor non-relevant offences are on record. However, any offence may create difficulties in gaining employment in this field of work.

Funding may be available to support your learning as an adult (aged 19+) studying at Dudley College. Check out the Financial Support guidance for more information.