Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care is designed to provide learners with essential knowledge and understanding of the health and social care sector. The course covers key areas such as communication, safeguarding, equality and diversity, and person-centred care.

It prepares learners for progression to higher-level qualifications or entry-level roles within health and social care settings.

 Mandatory Units:

1. An Introduction to Health and Social Care
2. Communication for Health and Social Care
3. Promoting Health in the Population
4. Person-Centered Care

Optional Units:

1. Understanding Diabetes Care
2. Understanding Stroke Care
3. Understanding Dementia Care

Entry Requirements:

• Level 2 Qualifications or equivalent, or;
• Work experience in the health and social care sector with clear career goals, or;
• A Level 3 qualification in another field and an interest in pursuing a career in health and social care.

Equivalences:

The Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care is comparable to other qualifications at Level 3 within the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). This makes the diploma suitable for learners looking to enter the health and social care sector or for those who are already working in the field and wish to formalize and expand their knowledge.

Qualification Structure:

The qualification is structured to include both mandatory and optional units. The mandatory units cover core concepts and practices needed for success in health and social care, while the optional units allow learners to specialize in areas like diabetes care, stroke care, or dementia care, depending on their interests and career aspirations.

Duration and Delivery:

• Duration: Typically, the qualification takes 6 months to complete, with 600 total qualification hours (TQT).
• Delivery: Available through distance learning, face-to-face instruction, and hybrid learning. This flexible delivery model ensures accessibility to learners from various backgrounds and locations.

Assessment and Verification:

• Internal Assessment: Learners will complete assignments and tasks, which are assessed internally by the approved learning centre. These assessments ensure learners have met the required learning outcomes for each unit.
• External Quality Assurance: All assessments are subject to external quality assurance by QUALIFI to ensure the consistency and credibility of the qualification.
• E-Portfolio System: QUALIFI provides a user-friendly e-portfolio system for learners to upload their assessment evidence. This system supports efficient marking and quality assurance processes.

Progression:

• Level 4 qualifications in health and social care or related fields, or;
• Year 1 of a UK Bachelor’s Degree in health and social care or a related subject, allowing for advanced entry into higher education.

This qualification opens up career opportunities in a variety of health and social care roles, such as care assistants, support workers, and other entry-level positions within healthcare organizations, social services, and community care settings