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Health & Social Care Level 3 (City)

Start Date
Level
3
Course Course
P00137
Area
Health & Social Care
Campus
City Campus

About this Course

If you want to develop your knowledge, skills and practical experience to help you prepare for an exciting, challenging and rewarding career and further study in health or social care, this health and social care qualification could be the one for you.

Key Units

This qualification will provide you with a good foundation for many degree courses including diagnostic radiography, oncology and radiotherapy and midwifery. It helps develop study skills, self- confidence and communication skills through group work, role plays and presentations.

Work experience is a compulsory part of your studies. The one day a week placement, arranged with you, is tailored to your future employment or higher education progression.

All Level 3 students must wear a placement uniform while at their work placement. You will also be required to devote time outside of taught classes to produce coursework such as assignments, written reports and presentations to set deadlines.

Level 3 CACHE Health and Social Care is made up of 18 units of study.

You will learn about: 
  • Developing effective communication
  • Professional development
  • Equality
  • Diversity and rights
  • Life- stage development
  • Psychology and sociology for health and social care
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Promoting health education
  • Nutrition and public health 
In addition you will study health science units in physiology of fluid balance, biochemistry and science for health.

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs grades A*- C / grade 4 or above (or acceptable alternatives), including English Language and Maths.

A DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is required and will be carried out at the start of the course.

Assessment

CACHE Health and Social Care qualifications are assessed mostly by coursework however there will also be some exams.


Assessment methods include:
  • Written assignments
  • Worksheets/workbooks
  • Role plays
  • Practical assessments
  • Observations
  • Photographic records

Where does this Lead

Health and social care is one of the largest industry sectors and offers a huge choice of careers. Students who successfully complete this course can apply to university/higher education for careers/qualifications such as:

  • Nursing
  • Midwifery
  • Radiography/radiotherapy
  • Social work
  • Early childhood studies
  • Occupational therapy
  • Youth and community work
  • Operating department practitioner
  • Applied social sciences
  • Psychology/Sociology

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Will the qualification suit me?
This qualification is suitable for those interested in working and developing careers with vulnerable people of all ages and abilities in a health or social care capacity. You should have a caring personality, be patient, sensitive, non-judgemental and be able to communicate well. You need to have excellent time management skills in order to manage course work targets and deadlines.


Qualification Title
Level 3 CACHE Health and Social Care, which is accepted for entry to university and attracts UCAS tariff points equivalent to 3 A Levels.

Extra Costs

You may be entitled to help from the college’s Learner Support Fund with the cost of your DBS check, course placement uniform, trips and anything else you need to buy for your studies.

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