Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care- Foundation

Specifications

1. Qualification title: Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

2. Qualification type: Vocational Related Qualification

3. Level: 3

4. Accreditation status: Accredited

5. TQT: 600

6. Guided learning hours: 450

7. Credit Equivalency: 60

8. Qualification number (RQF) : 603/0819/9

9. Availability: UK and International

10. Course Length: 6 Months or More

11. Study Mode: Online, Blended, On Campus.

12. Fees: On campus £3,500

13. Progression routes:  Qualifi Level 4 Certificate or first of 3 year Honours Degree at UK University

Progression FAQ’s: https://qualifi.net/progression-faqs/

Course Overview

The Qualification has been created to develop and reward the health and social care workers of today and the future, and to continue to bring recognition and professionalism to the health and social care sector. The rationale of the programme is to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop their care capabilities within the health and social care sector.

Units

• An introduction to Health and Social Care
• Communication for Health and Social Care
• Promoting Health in the Population
• Person-Centered Care

Optional

• Understanding Diabetes Care
• Understanding Stroke Care
• Understanding Dementia Care

Awarding Classification/Grading

All unit grading is shown on the qualification transcript.

• Fail – 0-39%

• Pass – 40%-59%

• Merit – 60% – 69%

• Distinction 70%+

Learning Outcomes

1. The ability to read and use appropriate literature with a full and critical understanding the ability to think independently and solve problems
2. Applying subject knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems
3. Recognising the moral and ethical issues of health and social care practice and research; appreciating the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct
4. An appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of health and social care service provision
5. Capacity to give a clear and accurate account of a subject, in a mature way and engage in debate and dialogue both with specialists and non-specialists.
6. To develop transferable skills and knowledge.
7. To motivate individuals to progress to further professional development through future study or as part of their chosen career.

Entry Requirements

• Learners who possess Qualifications at Level 2 and/or; QUALIFI Level 3 Diploma in H&SC Learner Guide December 2016 10
• Learners who have work experience in the health and social care sector and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
• Learners who possess a level 3 qualification in another discipline and want to develop their careers in health and social care.

List of Universities with Progression Paths

Some of the universities, where previous Qualifi graduates gained entry or have formal progression arrangements include:

1. Anglia Ruskin University
2. University of Central Lancashire
3. University of East London
4. University of Gloucestershire
5. De Montfort University
6. University of Bolton
7. University of Lincoln
8. University of West of Scotland
9. University of Wolverhampton
10. Birmingham City University
11. University of Derby
12. Arden University
13. University of Law
14. Bath Spa University
15. Bangor University
16. Leeds Beckett University
17. University of Bedfordshire
18. BPP University
19. Buckinghamshire New University
20. University of Chichester
21. Cardiff Metropolitan University
22. University of Cumbria
23. Glasgow Caledonian University
24. Northumbria University
25. University of Huddersfield
26. Liverpool John Moores University
27. London South Bank University
28. The Open University
29. Staffordshire University
30. University of New England – Australia
31. Wrexham Glyndwr University
32. University of Suffolk