Health and Social Care (Adults) Diploma Level 3

Health and Social Care (Adults) Diploma Level 3 Awarding Body City & Guilds Course Details The Diploma in Health & Social Care (Adults) Level 3 covers the skills and knowledge needed to care for others in a wide range of health or social care settings. It is flexible to suit all fields of health and social care. You can chose a pathway that suits your role– for example working with people with a learning disability, people with dementia or a more generic pathway. This is the main qualification required by the Quality Care Commission in England; a recognised qualification for care workers in the health & social care field. The Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Adults) requires students to achieve a minimum number of 58 credits. These credits will be accumulated by undertaking mandatory and chosen optional units from different health and social care pathways. A Course for Students who currently work in health and social care settings and whom have additional responsibility above that of basic care. Entry Requirements Students need to be currently working in a health or social care service and have completed induction training. Students must have the agreement of their workplace manager and be working a minimum of 16 hours per week. Assessment Students will be appointed an assessor who will assess in the workplace using a range of assessment methods including; reflection, observation and knowledge work that will cover workplace performance and best practice outcomes. In addition students will attend college 4 hours per week for theory sessions. Learning Outcome Diploma in Health & Social Care (Adults) Level 3.