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Health and Social Care Diploma Level 3 CACHE (Part time)
Code PTHSC1
Course Level Level 3 Length of Course 36 Weeks
Entry Requirements
There are no formal qualifications for this award; however you must be a volunteer with some knowledge and experience in care, or currently employed in a care environment working with and caring for adults in a senior role. Initial assessments for Numeracy & Literacy will take place on application to the course.
Students will normally take part in an interview prior to being enrolled on the programme.
Course Title
Health and Social Care Diploma Level 3 CACHE
Day
Monday
Start Date
12-Sep-2011
9-Jan-2012
30-Apr-2012
Time
5.00pm-7.00pm
Drop-in
Course Fee
£850
Site Code
5
Where, When and how will I study?
Learners can usually complete in 1 year. You will be given a named assessor who will assess you in the workplace on a regular basis throughout the course. Appointment sessions will be available in the college for guidance & support and professional discussions, to support and monitor your progress.
What subject areas will I study?
Core Mandatory Units: 28 credits
SHC 31: Promote communication in health, social care or children and young peoples setting
SHC 32: Engage in personal development in health, social care or children and young peoples setting
SHC 33: Promote in equality and inclusion in health, social care or children and young peoples setting
SHC 34: Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or children and young peoples setting
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
Optional Units: 30 credits
You will choose from a variety of optional unit depending on your own role & responsibility in the workplace. These will build up the remaining credits to achieve the full L3 Diploma.
What equipment will I need?
You will be required to provide paper, writing materials, A4 ring binder file, extra wide dividers and clear plastic wallets. A copy of the standard handbook will be provided and given to you by your assessor on the first visit.
How will I be assessed?
Through Work based Assessments in your work placement and various evidence methods throughout the programme, building up a portfolio.
What qualifications might I achieve?
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults)
Where can I go from here?
Level 5 QCF qualification for management or senior roles in health and social care
Student Finance
The College has Access Funds that may assist students with expenses such as travel, books, equipment, and child care. Applications for assistance should be made to Student Services and will be dealt with on an individual basis.
For further information regarding fee remission and/or financial assistance, contact the Student Services Team on (01226) 216 114.
Support Services
Students in College may have the option of utilising a number of support services such as: Additional Support, Counselling, etc. Please contact the Learning Support team on (01226) 216 769
