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OTHM Qualifications · 3
OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care
60 CreditsQualification size
3-6 monthsTypical duration
AnytimeFlexible entry
Ofqual regulated pathway
Online tuition
£950
Current course tuition
Study Experience
Built for serious, flexible learning.
Clear structure, flexible access and evidence-led assessment without traditional examinations.
Course Duration
Study this course over minimum 16 weeks.
Start dates
Start any day of the week. Onboarding happens within an hour.
Ofqual Approved
Approved by Ofqual in the UK and Globally recognised.
Comprehensive study material
Learning material includes recorded lectures, presentations, ebooks specific for each unit, case studies, articles, handouts, assignment brief.
Assessment
There are no exams. Assessment via assignments on which feedback is given.
Qualification Overview
Qualification overview and academic direction.
The objective of the OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care is to equip learners with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills required for a career in the health and social care sector at a support worker, senior support worker or care assistant level. The programme enables learners to demonstrate their skills by producing evidence from their work activities, to meet national occupational standards. Learners will acquire skills to support a role in the Health and Social Care sector or progress to further study. The programme enables learners to demonstrate their skills by producing evidence from their work activities.
Curriculum
Qualification structure and modules.
Explore the units that make up this qualification. Where optional units apply, the official qualification structure determines which units are required.
Responsibilities of a Health and Social Care worker
10 creditsPersonal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care
10 creditsEffective Communication and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care
10 creditsHealth, Safety and Wellbeing in Health and Social Care Settings
10 creditsPerson-centred Approaches in Health and Social Care Settings
10 creditsEffective Handling of Information in Health and Social Care Settings
10 creditsEntry Requirements
Know what you need before you begin.
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The OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care can be offered to learners from age 18
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5 or more GCSEs at grades C and above or Grade 4 and above
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other related levels 2 subjects
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other equivalent international qualifications.
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Learners will need to have appropriate Level 2 standard in English and in particular Mathematics/Numeracy
Progression
Built for progression beyond this qualification.
Achieving the OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care enables learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue further study. Specific university progression routes depend on the receiving institution and programme.
3
→Higher-level study
→University or career progression
Certification
Qualification details at a glance.
The Diploma is issued by the OTHM – Awarding Organisation. Come To UK Academy is an approved Learning Centre for OTHM qualifications.
- Awarding Body
- OTHM Qualifications
- Qualification Level
- 3
- Credits
- 60 Credits
- Online Tuition
- £950
- Campus Tuition
- £5,700
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