Course Description

This 60 credit Level 3 Diploma Health and Social Care Management Qualification is designed for managers in various types of organisations including hospitals and care homes in both the public and private sector.

Whilst the core competencies were drawn from the British healthcare system it has also been carefully considered that many managers may wish to use these qualifications abroad and so international aspects of healthcare policy and practice have also been included.

It is equivalent in size and level to an A level and an Access to Higher Education qualification.

Progression

Learners who complete this qualification can progress to study a variety of level 4 qualifications, including our Level 4 Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care or BSc (Hons) Integrative Health and Social Care degree programme.

Equivalences

This qualification at RQF Level 3 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to GCE AS/A Levels.

Qualification structure

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social care consists of 4 mandatory units for a combined total of 60 credits.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.

Learning Outcomes
● The ability to read and use appropriate literature with a full and critical understanding the ability to think independently and solve problems.
● Applying subject knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems.
● Recognising the moral and ethical issues of health and social care practice and research; appreciating the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct.
● An appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of health and social care service provision.
● Capacity to give a clear and accurate account of a subject, in a mature way and engage in debate and dialogue both with specialists and non-specialists.
● To develop transferable skills and knowledge.
● To motivate individuals to progress to further professional development through future study or as part of their chosen career.
This qualifications is approved and regulated by government regulated body Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) to ensure consistent course quality.
❯ OfQual Qualification Number: 603/0819/9
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Equivalences
This qualification at Level 3 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to GCE AS/A Levels.

Qualification structure
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social care consists of 4 mandatory units and optional units for a combined total of 60 credits.

• Same qualification as on-campus students
• Recognised qualification and accepted worldwide for further education.
• Assessments via assignment submission/ course work.
• You study on-line at your own pace
• No IELTS/ GMAT or English test required.

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