NVQ Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Adults)
NVQ Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Adults)
This NVQ Level 3 health and social care for adults course helps to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to hone the quality of care you provide for service users. A Level 3 NVQ in adult care qualification is proof of your ability in your current health and social care role and can open you up to new opportunities.
About the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
The NVQ Level 3 in health and social care provides you with a nationally recognised qualification in health and social care. It is evidence for employers that you have a full skill set through personal development and experience working within the care sector.
A Level 3 NVQ in health and social care reinforces and evaluates your day-to-day experience, you will understand in detail key aspects of adult care, such as communication, your duty of care, taking a person-centred approach and much more. Our health and social care NVQ Level 3 qualification is a fantastic stepping stone for any carer looking to progress in their role or take on new responsibilities.
Please note that the NVQ Level 3 health and social care has been superseded nationwide by the RQF Level 3 in health and social care. These qualifications are effectively identical.
This diploma is fully accredited by Highfield Qualifications.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care – Core Information
This course is the equivalent of an A-level qualification. It is aimed at those who already work in the care sector with a small amount of responsibility, sometimes working without supervision. When completed, the candidate will have the skills and knowledge to work with adults or children across all social care settings.
How long will the NVQ Level 3 diploma take to complete?
The awarding body for this qualification stipulates that the diploma should be completed within 36 months, though most students will successfully finish the programme in approximately 12 months. We encourage students to learn at their own pace.
How is the NVQ Level 3 diploma delivered?
Over the months, enrolled learners will put together an online portfolio of coursework for their appointed assessor, who helps to guide learners throughout their diploma.
What will I learn on the NVQ Level 3 Diploma?
During this course, you will learn the following aspects of care: promoting Communication, engaging in Personal Development, promoting equality and inclusion, implementing duty of care, safeguarding and more… click here for a full outline.
Who needs a Level 3 NVQ in adult care?
This qualification is important to those who work in the care sector with a small amount of responsibility, sometimes even working without supervision. Candidates will develop the skills and occupational competence necessary to work with adults or children across all social care settings.
What are the entry requirements for the NVQ Level 3 Diploma?
TutorCare is an equal opportunities provider and a potential participant only needs to have been employed in a vocational setting relevant to the occupational standards for Health and Social Care for them to be able to complete the qualification successfully.
Where can I progress after the NVQ Level 3 diploma course?
Upon completing this programme, graduates have the option of moving up to a Level 4 diploma, which serves as an interim for the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management; alternatively, you can undertake a range of other specialist courses that are also available with us at TutorCare.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care – Core Information
This course is the equivalent of an A-level qualification. It is aimed at those who already work in the care sector with a small amount of responsibility, sometimes working without supervision. When completed, the candidate will have the skills and knowledge to work with adults or children across all social care settings.
How long will the NVQ Level 3 diploma take to complete?
The awarding body for this qualification stipulates that the diploma should be completed within 36 months, though most students will successfully finish the programme in approximately 12 months. We encourage students to learn at their own pace.
How is the NVQ Level 3 diploma delivered?
Over the months, enrolled learners will put together an online portfolio of coursework for their appointed assessor, who helps to guide learners throughout their diploma.
What will I learn on the NVQ Level 3 Diploma?
During this course, you will learn the following aspects of care: promoting Communication, engaging in Personal Development, promoting equality and inclusion, implementing duty of care, safeguarding and more... click here for a full outline.
Who needs a Level 3 NVQ in adult care?
This qualification is important to those who work in the care sector with a small amount of responsibility, sometimes even working without supervision. Candidates will develop the skills and occupational competence necessary to work with adults or children across all social care settings.
What are the entry requirements for the NVQ Level 3 Diploma?
TutorCare is an equal opportunities provider and a potential participant only needs to have been employed in a vocational setting relevant to the occupational standards for Health and Social Care in order for them to be able to complete this Level 3 qualification successfully.
Where can I progress after the NVQ Level 3 Diploma course?
Upon completing this programme, graduates have the option of moving up to a Level 4 diploma, which serves as an interim for the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management; alternatively, you can undertake a range of other specialist courses that are also available with us at TutorCare.
Delivery and Certification
Coursework for the NVQ Level 3 in health and social care is submitted online using our innovative digital e-portfolio. This course’s vocational nature helps you understand the skills required and challenges of adult health and social care work, by promoting and reflecting on your day-to-day hands-on experience within your role.
If you enrol on the NVQ Level 3 in health and social care, you will be assigned a personal assessor to review and aid with your coursework. You are encouraged to learn at your own pace, with most learners finishing their course in approximately 9 months. Email and telephone support with our dedicated diploma support team is also available.
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Outline of this NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care Course
Learners will need to gain 58 credits to complete this Level 3 NVQ in adult care. This is made from mandatory units worth a minimum of 28 credits, optional units worth 2-7 credits, and further optional units worth at least 23 credits.
Mandatory Units
- Unit 1: Promote Communication in Health and Social Care Settings.
- Unit 2: Engage in Personal Development in Health and Social Care Settings.
- Unit 3: Promote Equality and Inclusion in Health and Social Care Settings.
- Unit 4: Principles for Implementing Duty of Care in Health and Social Care Settings.
- HSC 024: Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care.
- HSC 025: The Role of the Health and Social Care Worker.
- HSC 036: Promote Person-Centred Approaches in Health and Social Care.
- HSC 037: Promote and Implement Health and Safety in Health and Social Care.
- HSC 038: Promote Good Practice in Handling Information in Health and Social Care Settings.
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FAQs
What is an NVQ Level 3 in care equivalent to / is a Level 3 NVQ equivalent to a degree?
A Level 3 NVQ in health and social care is equivalent to an A-Level qualification.
Is a level 3 health and social care diploma equivalent to an NVQ level 3?
The Level 3 health and social care qualification is a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) programme. Did you know that the term NVQ has now been replaced by the term RQF (Regulated Qualifications Framework)?
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