Level 3 Health and Social Care (Adults) for England Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working in a care setting, building on your existing experience as you go. This is a work-based health and social care for England qualification, so your day-to-day role is central to your learning. The course typically takes 13 months. Entry requires a Level 2 health and social care qualification and three years of experience as a care assistant. To earn the level 3 health and social care (adults) for England certificate, you need at least 58 credits, including 28 mandatory credits.
Who this course is for
The course lasts for about 12 months with high fliers able to achieve the qualification in 6 months. This course is for those working in the social care setting with less supervision or as senior care workers. It is also for those who are seeking such position in the care sector. The qualification is again a progression for candidates who already possess the level 2 qualification.To receive the certificate a candidate has to achieve a minimum of 58 credits including 28 mandatory credits.
Entry requirements
Level 2 health and social care
Three years of experience as a care assistant
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in supporting adults with reduced supervision in a care setting.
You'll learn how to lead and coordinate care for individuals with complex needs.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to apply them in practice.
You'll build knowledge of person-centred approaches to adult social care.
You'll learn how to support individuals' health, wellbeing, and independence.
You'll develop your understanding of duty of care and professional boundaries.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with individuals, families, and colleagues.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in your workplace. You'll gather evidence from your day-to-day practice, observed by an assessor who visits you on site. Assessment is competence-based: you demonstrate skills through work activities, professional discussions, and a portfolio of evidence. You need to achieve a minimum of 58 credits, including 28 mandatory credits, to complete the Diploma.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Empowerment Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: senior or supervisory role with less direct oversight.
Senior care worker: lead day-to-day care for a team or unit.
Support worker: one-to-one support for adults with complex needs.
Care coordinator: organise and oversee care plans for multiple clients.
Residential care worker: live-in or shift-based support in a care home.
Community care worker: support adults with daily living in their own homes.
What you could study next
Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step for those moving into management or specialist roles in adult social care.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: suited to those aiming for registered manager or service manager positions.
Nursing or social work degree: for those considering a move into registered professional roles, this Diploma supports university applications.
