Qualification Level: 3
Awarding Body: CACHE
Regulated Qualification (QRN) Number: 601/6109/7
Placement Required: Yes
Recognised Qualification: Yes. RQF
Entry Requirements: Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy would be very beneficial for this course and future career or further study options.
Minimum Age: 16 Years
Pre-requisites: None.
Duration: 30 weeks plus assessment window.
Payment types: Instalments available
UCAS Points: This qualification has the following UCAS Points - D - 36, C - 48, B - 60, A - 72, A* - 84
Resources included: Full tutor support, online learning materials and student support forum.
Awarding Body: CACHE
Regulated Qualification (QRN) Number: 601/6109/7
Placement Required: Yes
Recognised Qualification: Yes. RQF
Entry Requirements: Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy would be very beneficial for this course and future career or further study options.
Minimum Age: 16 Years
Pre-requisites: None.
Duration: 30 weeks plus assessment window.
Payment types: Instalments available
UCAS Points: This qualification has the following UCAS Points - D - 36, C - 48, B - 60, A - 72, A* - 84
Resources included: Full tutor support, online learning materials and student support forum.
The Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care has been designed to enable learners to access Higher Education or assist with progression into the workplace.
This qualification has been designed and written by a team of subject matter experts, and we have involved employers and Higher Education Institutions in the review of the content.
The course contains a number of blocks where you complete coursework. There is also a placement handbook that you will be required to complete as part of your learning journey. Please see the Placement Requirement's tab for further information. You will also sit an externally assessed assessment, set by CACHE, which demonstrates an accumulation of your knowledge. We will halp you prepare for this. This assessment is sat in a set time window during the academic year.
This qualification has been designed and written by a team of subject matter experts, and we have involved employers and Higher Education Institutions in the review of the content.
The course contains a number of blocks where you complete coursework. There is also a placement handbook that you will be required to complete as part of your learning journey. Please see the Placement Requirement's tab for further information. You will also sit an externally assessed assessment, set by CACHE, which demonstrates an accumulation of your knowledge. We will halp you prepare for this. This assessment is sat in a set time window during the academic year.
Learners will be required to attend placement in a real work environment to support their learning. The minimum required number of placement hours are 75 hours.
Entry requirements of Higher Education Institutions may specify the need for more work experience.
Placement is a crucial element of the learner's journey. Listed below are some examples of appropriate settings which could support learners:
• Adult Residential Care Home
• Nursing Home
• Day Centre
• Children's Centre
• Health Centre
• Supported/Sheltered
• Accommodation
• Domiciliary/Community care
• Respite Care
• Residential Schools
• Assessment Centre
• Special Schools
• Hospital
• Specialised Voluntary Groups
Entry requirements of Higher Education Institutions may specify the need for more work experience.
Placement is a crucial element of the learner's journey. Listed below are some examples of appropriate settings which could support learners:
• Adult Residential Care Home
• Nursing Home
• Day Centre
• Children's Centre
• Health Centre
• Supported/Sheltered
• Accommodation
• Domiciliary/Community care
• Respite Care
• Residential Schools
• Assessment Centre
• Special Schools
• Hospital
• Specialised Voluntary Groups
Block 1: Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care and Human growth and development.
Block 2: Safeguarding in health and social care and Communication in health and social care
Block 3: Infection prevention and control in health and social care
Block 4: Psychological perspectives in health and social care and Sociological perspectives in health and social care.
Block 5: Working in health and social care and Reflective practice.
Work Placement: You will complete a booklet of tasks with the support of the college and a work-based mentor. You will not require an assessed observation by the college for this course, although an observation may occur with your college assess on your examination day to cover any gaps if required.
Block 2: Safeguarding in health and social care and Communication in health and social care
Block 3: Infection prevention and control in health and social care
Block 4: Psychological perspectives in health and social care and Sociological perspectives in health and social care.
Block 5: Working in health and social care and Reflective practice.
Work Placement: You will complete a booklet of tasks with the support of the college and a work-based mentor. You will not require an assessed observation by the college for this course, although an observation may occur with your college assess on your examination day to cover any gaps if required.
Upon achievement of this qualification learners will be able to progress onto the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care. The Certificate supports learners’ access to Higher Education and progression into a wide range of job roles within the health and social care sector. The qualification also supports progression to further learning in related subject areas at Level 4 and above.
You can also use this qualification to support progression into a wide range of job roles in the health and social care sector, including:
• Care Support Workers in adult residential settings
• Healthcare Assistants in community, primary care and acute health environments
• Care Support Workers in domiciliary services, supported living or day services
• Community-based Support Workers
You can also use this qualification to support progression into a wide range of job roles in the health and social care sector, including:
• Care Support Workers in adult residential settings
• Healthcare Assistants in community, primary care and acute health environments
• Care Support Workers in domiciliary services, supported living or day services
• Community-based Support Workers
