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 full and critical understanding and solve problems independently
2. Applying subject knowledge to familiar and unfamiliar problems
3. Recognising moral and ethical issues in health and social care practice
4. An appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of health and social care
5. Ability to communicate clearly and engage in professional dialogue
6. Development of transferable skills and knowledge
7. Motivation to progress to further professional development

Entry Requirements

• Learners with Level 2 qualifications
• Learners with relevant work experience and clear career goals
• Learners with Level 3 qualification in another discipline

List of Universities with Progression Paths

Some universities where previous Qualifi graduates gained entry 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