Level Three Technical Certificate in Health and Social Care (Year 1)/ Level Three Technical Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Year 2)

This course offers the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and understanding in health, and social care. You will have the opportunity to apply learning in a practical and realistic way. The Certificate, equivalent to one and a half A-Levels, is completed in the first year with the opportunity to progress, subject to good progress, on to the Extended Diploma in Year 2, which is equivalent to three A-levels. The qualification is graded A*-D (4-9)

What will I study?

A range of units including topics such as:

Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care
Human growth and development
Safeguarding in health and social care
Communication in health and social care
Infection prevention and control in health and social care
Psychological perspectives in health and social care
Sociological perspectives in health and social care
Working in health and social care
Reflective practice

Placement in a real work environment is a mandatory element of the Certificate and Extended Diploma.

How will I be assessed?

A variety of assessment methods are used including assignments, presentations, displays and written reports.

There is currently no exams for this qualification, but you will complete an externally assessed research project.

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs grade A*-C/4-9 including English language
Or level two qualification (merit/grade C)
Or equivalent

What next?

Higher education for professions such as nursing or social work, and access to a wide range of careers. These qualifications do not provide a licence to practise, but may support progression into a wide range of job roles in the health and social care sector.