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The level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care is for learners that are looking to get an in-depth knowledge of core subject areas to support progression into Higher Education. By studying this course, you will learn a lot about the requirements of working in care settings and can go on to work with people of all ages who require help and assistance. It is perfect for learners who are looking to gain a fully recognised qualification.
This course also comes with UCAS points for learners looking to go to university after passing their level 3 qualification.
You will cover 14 mandatory units including Equality, Diversity and Rights, Human Growth and Development, Infection Prevention and Control, Psychological perspectives, Sociological perspectives.
There is also a wealth of optional modules to choose from including biochemistry for health, complimentary therapies, microbiology for health, science of nutrition, the role of play in young children and epidemiology for health.
Key Information for this course:-
DURATION
There are 18 modules to cover across a 2-year period.
In the first year, you will cover 9 core units to cover the certificate aspect of the qualification.
In the second year, you will 5 core units and 4 optional units towards the extended diploma aspect of the qualification.
ASSESSMENTS
For each of the modules, you will complete a written essay to build up a portfolio of work. Time is set in the curriculum to complete these within class.
There are also two externally marked assignments, one at the end of year 1, and another at the end of year 2.
LEARNING
The content that you will need to write your assignments will be delivered through a series of lessons with resources provided including class discussion, worksheets, and hands on experience.
A work experience in a health and social care is mandatory for the level 3 qualification totalling 175 hours.
PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES ON COMPLETION CAN INCLUDE:-
Up to 168 UCAS points which opens many doors to courses such as midwifery, adult, and child nursing as well as mental health nursing,
- Nursing homes,
- Day centres,
- Supported accommodation,
- Respite care,
- Special schools,
- Residential schools,
- Health centres,
- NHS Healthcare assistants
The Qualification:
- Is aimed at learners to understand these settings before deciding whether working in the sector is for them.
- Allows learners to gain the knowledge, understanding, and skills required for employment and/or progression in the sectors.
- Allows learners to tailers their learning to their interests through a broad range of optional units.
- Supports progression to level 2 qualifications in health, social care, or children’s settings.
- Provides learners with the opportunity to progress to employment in a range of job roles in the care sectors.
This qualification is nested. Qualifications within a nested suite allow learners to be topped up to a qualification that is the same level and subject within the Award, Certificate, Diploma structure.
The Qualification:
- Is aimed at learners to understand these settings before deciding whether working in the sector is for them.
- Allows learners to gain the knowledge, understanding, and skills required for employment and/or progression in the sectors.
- Allows learners to tailers their learning to their interests through a broad range of optional units.
- Supports progression to level 2 qualifications in health, social care, or children’s settings.
- Provides learners with the opportunity to progress to employment in a range of job roles in the care sectors.
This qualification is nested. Qualifications within a nested suite allow learners to be topped up to a qualification that is the same level and subject within the Award, Certificate, Diploma structure.
You have 14 mandatory units to complete in 12 months and 3 observations in work placement. The following units are knowledge/skills base:
EYP 01: Roles and responsibilities of the Early Years Practitioner
EYP 02: Health and safety of babies and young children in the early years
EYP 03: Equality, diversity and inclusive practice in Early Years Settings
EYP 04: Safeguarding, protection and welfare of babies and young children in Early Years Settings
EYP 05: Understand how to support children’s development – is knowledge base only (written assessment)
EYP 06: Support care routines for babies and young children
EYP 07: Support the planning and delivery of activities, purposeful play opportunities and educational
EYP 08: Promote play in an Early Years Setting
EYP 09: Support well-being of babies and young children for healthy lifestyles
EYP 10: Support babies and young children to be physically active
EYP 11: Support the needs of babies and young children with Special Educational Needs and Disability
EYP 12: Promote positive behaviour in Early Years Settings
EYP 13: Partnership working in the early years and EYP 14: Support the needs of the child in preparing for school
Fully accredited by the DfE and provides practitioners the skills knowledge and behaviour they need to work in a childcare setting.
You have 14 mandatory units to complete in 12 months and 3 observations in work placement. The following units are knowledge/skills base:
EYP 01: Roles and responsibilities of the Early Years Practitioner
EYP 02: Health and safety of babies and young children in the early years
EYP 03: Equality, diversity and inclusive practice in Early Years Settings
EYP 04: Safeguarding, protection and welfare of babies and young children in Early Years Settings
EYP 05: Understand how to support children’s development – is knowledge base only (written assessment)
EYP 06: Support care routines for babies and young children
EYP 07: Support the planning and delivery of activities, purposeful play opportunities and educational
EYP 08: Promote play in an Early Years Setting
EYP 09: Support well-being of babies and young children for healthy lifestyles
EYP 10: Support babies and young children to be physically active
EYP 11: Support the needs of babies and young children with Special Educational Needs and Disability
EYP 12: Promote positive behaviour in Early Years Settings
EYP 13: Partnership working in the early years and EYP 14: Support the needs of the child in preparing for school
Fully accredited by the DfE and provides practitioners the skills knowledge and behaviour they need to work in a childcare setting.
