Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (QUALIFI)

The Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification provides learners with the knowledge, understanding, and practical skills required to work in the health, social care, and early years sectors. It is designed to prepare individuals for a wide range of career opportunities, such as nursing, midwifery, social work, and care practice, while also offering a strong foundation for higher-level study.

This qualification is ideal for those who want to make a positive difference in people’s lives, supporting individuals of all ages and backgrounds in maintaining health, dignity, and independence.

Benefits of Doing a Level 3 Health & Social Care Course Online

Studying the Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification online offers learners a flexible, accessible, and career-focused route to advancing their skills within the sector. Key benefits include:

1. Flexible Learning
   • Learners can study at their own pace and schedule, making it ideal for those balancing work, family, or other commitments.
2. Cost-Effective
   • Online learning removes the need for travel, accommodation, and other campus-related expenses, making education more affordable.
3. Access to Quality Resources
   • Students gain access to interactive digital learning materials, recorded lectures, case studies, and dedicated tutor support through an online learning portal.
4. Career Advancement Opportunities
   • The qualification develops essential leadership and management skills, supporting progression into supervisory and career roles within the health and social care sector.

Course Delivery

The qualification is delivered fully online through:

• Virtual Learning Platform:Access to study materials and resources 24/7.
• Tutor Support:Regular guidance via email, online forums,
• Independent Study:Learners study at their own pace with structured guidance.
• Obtain assignment:marking and feedback.
• Online Assessments:Assignments, projects, and portfolios submitted on LSM.
• Acquire:Assignment briefing, study lesson plan
• Receive excellent-quality study notes.
• Receive dedicated customersupport via chat, telephone, and email (Monday to Friday)

At the core of Qualifi’s mission is the creation and awarding of respected qualifications, built on a rigorous focus on high standards and consistency. Qualifi is recognised as an Awarding Organisation (AO) by Ofqual, the qualifications regulator for England, and is also a signatory to the BIS international quality commitments.

Unit 1 An Introduction to Health and Social Care

1. Understand the main roles and responsibilities of Health and Social Care workers.
2. Understand the importance of regulatory bodies in delivery of high-quality care
3. Evaluate the role of the interprofessional team in delivering Health and Social Care

Unit 2 Communication for Health and Social Care

1. Understand the role of effective communication in Health and Social Care practice
2. Be able to communicate information in a variety of formats
3. Understand the importance of ICT in communication in Health and Social Care

Unit 3 Promoting Health in the Population

1. Understand how public health policy is developed to improve the health of the population
2. Examine factors that can affect health in the population
3. Understand how health promotion can influence individuals to adopt healthy lifestyles
4. Develop a health promotion campaign and analyse its effectiveness

Unit 4 Person-Centred Care

1. Understand the professional values and attributes of a Health and Social Care worker
2. Understand the ethical issues involved when meeting care needs.
3. Understand the policies and legislation that govern Health and Social Care practice

Unit 5 Understanding Diabetes Care

1. Understand the causes and effects of Type 2 Diabetes
2. Examine the clinical investigations associated with diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes
3. Examine the treatment and support available for service users with Type 2 Diabetes

Unit 6 : Understanding Stroke Care

1. Understand the causes and effects of cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
2. Understand the risk factors associated with a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) and common investigations associated with diagnosis.
3. Examine the treatment and support available for service users following a CVA and their families

• To study an Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care learner must be aged of 16 and above.
• Learners who possess qualifications at Level 2 or,
• Learners who have work experience in the health and social care sector and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals; or
• Learners who possess a level 3 qualification in another discipline and want to develop their careers in health and social care.

• Assessment is via assignment submission only.
• No Exams

Average completion timeframe (Course Duration)

• The average time it takes our learners to complete the course is 3- 6 months.
• Learners are granted a maximum of two years’ accessto complete the course from the date of enrolment.

Progression – Level 3 Health & Social Care

Successful completion of the qualification allows learners to progress in several ways:

1. Higher Education

• Foundation degrees or undergraduate programmes in Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work, Public Health, or related fields.
• Level 4/5 Diplomas in Health and Social Care or Leadership and Management.

2. Employment Opportunities

• Health Care Assistant
• Support Worker
• Residential or Domiciliary Care Worker
• Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Assistant