Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Course Summary

This diploma is ideal for carers looking to expand their understanding and skillset within their chosen field of care. The programme is designed to structure thinking and give students the knowledge to perform their role to the highest standard and in compliance with all legal guidelines.

The diploma programme is internationally recognised and will give students the potential to move to a senior position programme. Students will complete a selection of both mandatory and optional units, with each unit holding a different credit value. For full details please contact us, but students must gain a minimum total of 58 credits in order to pass the course.

Duration and Course Fees

Duration: 12-18 Months
Fees: (* Exam and registrations fees are not included)

Assessment

Diplomas are completed via e-portfolio. All students will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will be on hand to provide virtual support. The assessor team is there to help students work to the best of their ability and complete their diploma in good time.

The e-portfolio is a collection of evidence submitted via an online portal. This evidence comprises a range of documents, from peer statements, presentations of evidence and a series of Q&A sessions.

Evidence is collected via experience gained in the delegate’s workplace whilst they perform their usual working role and will cover a series of competence and knowledge-based units.

Course modules

The level 3 adult care qualification consists of 20 units as detailed below.

Unit 1: Agreed Ways of Working in Care Settings
Unit 2: Safeguarding in Care Settings
Unit 3: Mental Capacity and Restrictive Practice in Care Settings
Unit 4: Duty of Care in Care Settings
Unit 5: Effective Communication in Care Settings
Unit 6: Handling Information in Care Settings
Unit 7: Person-Centred Practice in Care Settings
Unit 8: Importance of Choice and Independence in Care Settings
Unit 9: Importance of Health and Wellbeing
Unit 10: Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Human Rights in Care Settings
Unit 11: Health and Safety in Care Settings
Unit 12: Infection Prevention and Control in Care Settings
Unit 13: The Importance of Continuous Development
Unit 14: The Importance of Personal Wellbeing
Unit 15: The Principles of Infection Prevention and Control
Unit 16: Move and Position Individuals in Accordance with Their Plan of Care
Unit 17: Support Individuals to Maintain Personal Hygiene
Unit 18: Support Individuals with Specific Communication Needs
Unit 19: Support Individuals to Access and Use Services and Facilities
Unit 20: Cleaning, Decontamination and Waste Management

Progression

Entry to UK Higher Educations Courses in health and Social Care.

How to Apply and Fees

To apply for this course please visit www.bilstoncollege.uk
or Email: info@bilstoncollege.uk
or Call: (0044) 0121 2703999

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care