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Level 3 Adult Health and Social Care Course in Chatham

Cost£1,700.00
Duration18 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

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. The course covers 58 credit units across three pathways: Generic, Dementia, and Learning Disability. It suits those moving into supervisory roles such as key worker or team leader. The course typically takes 18 months. A level 2 qualification in health and social care or equivalent is helpful but not mandatory.

Who this course is for

Level 3 Diploma in HSC is for those who are aspiring to be or are already in supervisory positions like key workers or team leaders and have achieved level 2 or equivalent qualification. The diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 is divided into 3 pathways, namely, Generic, Dementia and Learning Disability. At this level, candidates are expected to cover 58 credit units.

Entry requirements

No mandatory requirements but ideally a level 2 qualification. Learner will be expected to be working in care setting.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of person-centred approaches in adult care settings.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals with dementia, learning disabilities, or general care needs depending on your chosen pathway.
  • You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to apply them in your role.
  • You'll cover health, safety, and risk management in care environments.
  • You'll build skills in communication with individuals, families, and colleagues.
  • You'll learn how to lead and support others in a supervisory or key worker capacity.
  • You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion as they apply to adult social care.

How you will learn

This is a work-based qualification. You learn on the job, applying your skills directly in your care setting. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence gathered in the workplace, covering the 58 credit units required at Level 3. Your assessor will observe your practice, review written evidence, and conduct professional discussions to confirm your competence across your chosen pathway.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Learning and Development Bureau will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: support adults with daily living in residential or home care.
  • Senior care assistant: lead a small team on a care shift.
  • Key worker: coordinate care plans for named individuals.
  • Team leader (care): supervise care staff in a residential or supported-living setting.
  • Dementia care worker: specialist support for people living with dementia.
  • Learning disability support worker: day-to-day support for adults with learning disabilities.
  • Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in community or hospital settings.

What you could study next

The Level 3 health and social care for england qualification opens routes to further study in care management and leadership. You could progress to a Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, which prepares you for registered manager roles. A Level 5 qualification is typically required to register as a care home manager with the Care Quality Commission. Some learners also move into nursing via an Access to Nursing Diploma or a nursing degree apprenticeship.

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