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S/NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care
Who is it for?
This award is designed for staff who deliver physical, emotional or enabling care to
clients who have a medium to high degree of dependency, whether they work in health or social care, or in the public, private or voluntary sectors. It is designed to be applicable wherever such care is delivered. The award has links to the NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care award, but reflects a higher level of responsibility and specialisation. As such, it is a potential progression route from Level 2.
Course content
The course contains four mandatory units and four optional units.
Mandatory units HSC 31 | Promote effective communications for and about individuals | HSC 32 | Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the working | HSC 32 | environment | HSC 33 | Reflect on and develop your practice | HSC 35 | Promote choice, well-being and the protection of all individuals |
Optional units
There are a range of optional units available depending upon work role and work setting.
Course delivery and assessment
Learners work through the support materials and complete activities and assessments for each unit. A tutor/ assessor will also observe the learner carrying out practical tasks during their normal working hours in order to meet the requirements of each unit. The advisor/assessor will meet with the candidate in the workplace and agree the assessment and training plan for the programme. This process will include evaluating any prior skills, knowledge and existing qualifications which will be recognised in determining the planned programme. Candidates will then commence the programme and work through the comprehensive learning materials support provided, and complete activities and assessments for each unit. The advisor/assessor will support candidates with these and also oversee learners carrying out practical tasks in the workplace. This will involve regular contact, including workplace visits with the advisor/assessor throughout the programme. The duration of the programme will vary usually depending on the amount of time the candidate is able to devote to the programme. Most candidates would aim to complete the process between 4 - 12 months from the commencement of the programme.
Progression opportunities
On completion of this programme you may be able to progress on to NVQ Health and Registered Managers Level 4 (Adults) Our range of NVQs UKQCS S/NVQ programmes, delivered wholly in the workplace. TOPSS funding could be attracted by employers who successfully apply to their regional TOPSS Committee. |
