LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

You will develop your skills to prepare you for work or further study in Health, Social Care and/or Early Years services. You will study equality and diversity and clients’ rights, communication skills, anatomy and physiology, social and health psychology, lifestyle development, health, safety and security, and research. As well as these you will study a range of topics including: Public Health, Sociological and Psychological Perspectives, Life Span Development, Anatomy and Physiology, Equality and Diversity, Effective Communication, Health & Safety and Personal and Professional Development. The full qualification is equivalent to 3 A Levels.

You will also study Essential Skills, Wider Key Skills and Welsh as part of the Welsh Baccalaureate.

How you will gain the qualification

The qualification will be gained via assessment - all will be portfolio assessed and 100 required placement hours.

What qualifications you need

At least 5 GCSEs at grades A* to C including English or successful completion of a relevant Level 2 qualification at Merit or Distinction level.

Where to next

Students may progress directly into employment in a range of jobs, including HCA, Physio Aide, Project Worker, Ambulance Technician, etc. They may also progress to H.E. to further their studies in such areas as Social Work, Teaching, Health Promotion, Psychology, Physiotheraphy, OT, Midwifery, Nursing, Radiography by accessing a Degree Course.