Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 3 is the most recognised.
Level 3 most recognisedOpen entry
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 3)
Any of these strengthens your application.
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care L313 courses
- Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care L33 courses
- Level 2 Certificate in Health and Care L22 courses
- Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) L31 course
- Level 2 Award in Health and Care L21 course
- Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support L31 course
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Add-on certificates
Complements to the main route. Where no level is shown, the awarding body does not specify one.
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Where this can take you
With experience and further training, you could become a: pastoral lead, pastoral support manager, education welfare officer and non-teaching head of year. You might also train to be a teacher, or move into counselling or youth work.
- Nursing Associate Degree Apprenticeship L61 course
Courses for this career
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Level 2
- Level 2 Certificate in Health and Care L22 courses
- Level 2 Award in Health and Care L21 course
Level 3
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care L313 courses
- Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care L33 courses
- Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) L31 course
- Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support L31 course