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Overview
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
- Flexible Study – Learn at your own pace, anytime and anywhere.
- University Progression: Equivalent to A levels, it is a recognised route to higher education.
- Career Opportunities – Open doors to roles in care homes, hospitals, and community health services.
- Work & Study Balance – Perfect for those already working in healthcare or with other commitments.
- Cost-effective: Save time and travel by studying fully online.
- No exams are required; instead, assessment will be conducted through practical assignments that are designed to support your success.
With an online Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification, you’ll gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to move into a rewarding career or progress to university-level study.
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.
- Collaborative Learning: Discussion boards and group activities with other learners.
- Receive dedicated customer support via chat, telephone, and email (Monday to Friday)
Modules
Unit 1 An Introduction to Health and Social Care
- Understand the main roles and responsibilities of Health and Social Care workers.
- Understand the importance of regulatory bodies in delivery of high-quality care
- Evaluate the role of the interprofessional team in delivering Health and Social Care
Unit 2 Communication for Health and Social Care
- Understand the role of effective communication in Health and Social Care practice
- Be able to communicate information in a variety of formats
- Understand the importance of ICT in communication in Health and Social Care
Unit 3 Promoting Health in the Population
- Understand how public health policy is developed to improve the health of the population
- Examine factors that can affect health in the population
- Understand how health promotion can influence individuals to adopt healthy lifestyles
- Develop a health promotion campaign and analyse its effectiveness
Unit 4 Person-Centred Care
- Understand the professional values and attributes of a Health and Social Care worker
- Understand the ethical issues involved when meeting care needs.
- Understand the policies and legislation that govern Health and Social Care practice
Unit 5 Understanding Diabetes Care
- Understand the causes and effects of Type 2 Diabetes
- Examine the clinical investigations associated with diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes
- Examine the treatment and support available for service users with Type 2 Diabetes
Unit 6 : Understanding Stroke Care
- Understand the causes and effects of cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
- Understand the risk factors associated with a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) and common investigations associated with diagnosis.
- Examine the treatment and support available for service users following a CVA and their families
Entry Requirements
- 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.
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.
Assessment requirements
Assessment is via assignment submission only.
No Exams
Average completion timeframe
The average time it takes our learners to complete the course is 3- 6 months.
Progression – Level 3 Health & Social Care
Successful completion of the qualification allows learners to progress in several ways:
- 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.
- Employment Opportunities
- Health Care Assistant
- Support Worker
- Residential or Domiciliary Care Worker
- Nursery Practitioner / Early Years Assistant
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