Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care is a 60-credit qualification and is the equivalent level to an A-Level or Access to HE qualification. It has been designed for learners who wish to progress to a health and social care degree but may not have the traditional entry qualifications usually required.

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At a glance:

• Graded with Pass, Merit and Distinction

• Progression to a bachelor degree at a range of university partners

• 600 learning hours, usually studied over an academic year

• Designed with support from universities

• Can be delivered in the classroom, by distance or by blended learning.

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Units

Learners must complete all 4 mandatory units. 
 

The Health and Social Care Sector
To develop an understanding of the structure of the health and social care sector, how legislation and codes of practice impact on provision and the importance of multi-disciplinary working.

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Academic and Research Skills for Health and Social Care
To develop academic and research skills and the language skills needed to be able to formally present academic research, both in writing and orally.

 

A Person-Centred Approach to Health and Social Care
To develop an understanding of the importance of a person-centred approach in the health and social care sector and how it is applied in practice in different health and social care settings.

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Communication Skills for Health and Social Care
To develop knowledge and understanding of communication in health and social care organisations and to develop personal communication skills.