Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (RQF)

• Access Duration: 12 Months
• Awarded by: NCFE CACHE
• Guided Learning Hours: 491
• Total Qualification Time: 830
• Qualification Level: 3
• Qualification Number: 610/2160/X
• UCAS Points: 32

• Demonstrate essential healthcare support skills, including patient care, communication, and health and safety, to ensure comprehensive understanding and application.
• Implement patient-centred care practices, adapting approaches to meet physical, emotional, and psychological needs while respecting dignity and individuality.
• Develop effective communication techniques to manage sensitive conversations, provide reassurance, and deliver information clearly and supportively to patients.
• Collaborate effectively within healthcare teams by understanding roles, fostering mutual respect, and resolving conflicts to enhance teamwork and patient outcomes.
• Promote equality and diversity in healthcare by adhering to legislation and policies, ensuring care is delivered without discrimination.
• Identify and manage risks in healthcare settings by following health and safety regulations, infection control procedures, and emergency response protocols.

• Care Support Workers
• Healthcare Assistants
• Community-Based Support Workers
• Support Workers
• Care Workers
• Social Care Workers

This Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support at South London College will open up many fulfilling career opportunities in the healthcare, health and social care, and public services sectors. The qualification equips you with the foundational skills and knowledge to pursue various roles in adult and childcare settings. can pursue roles such as Healthcare Assistant, Care Support Worker, and Community-Based Support Worker, assisting healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality patient care. These roles involve supporting patients with daily activities, monitoring their health, and providing emotional support, all while maintaining health and safety standards. With further training and experience, there is potential to advance to senior positions that command a higher salary and attractive benefits. Additionally, you can specialise in areas such as mental health, palliative care, or rehabilitation.

Here are some career prospects you can explore, once you’ve achieved the Level 3 Diploma.

• Senor Healthcare Support Worker 
• Senior Healthcare Assistant 
• Maternity Support Worker 
• Theatre Support Worker 
• Children and Young People Support Worker 
• Therapy Support Worker 
• Rehabilitation Assistant 
• Enablement Worker 

• Learners over the age of 16 years are eligible to enrol for the course.
• It is recommended learners have GCSE in English and Maths or have a Level 2 qualification or equivalent.
• Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement in an adult/childcare setting to demonstrate competence in both knowledge and skills.

• This Level 3 Diploma can be completed in a matter of months or over the course of a year. Most learners will complete this course in 6-9 months. Some learners may complete the course quicker, depending on their personal circumstances and available study time. We will accommodate your pace, providing unlimited support for 12 months. 
• The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support requires approximately 491 guided study hours. This figure is an estimate and depends on how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how quickly you grasp the teaching, learning concepts, and course materials. 

• Written Assessments & Workplace-Based Evidence: You are required to complete written assessments. In addition to written work, you will need to provide evidence from your practical placement in a suitable setting. This will help you demonstrate your skills in a real-world environment. 
• Tutor-Marked Assignments: This course requires completion of written assignments. Some units will specifically need you to showcase your skills through workplace evidence. Assignments will be assessed internally, and you will receive detailed, constructive feedback and guidance from your personal tutor. 
• Practical Placement Requirement: A practical placement in an adult or childcare setting is required to demonstrate your skills. You should ideally work with two service users. You will gather evidence of your work and present it in a portfolio of evidence. Furthermore, the supervisor or manager will prepare and sign witness testimonies to confirm that you have met the work-based learning outcomes of the course.
• Assessor Support: You will have comprehensive access to support from assessors via various channels including telephone, WhatsApp, online discussions, email, and web chats. 

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Next Steps for a Possible Academic Progression Pathway:

• Step 01: Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management 
• Step 02: Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care  
• Step 03: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Health and Social Care Management 

Additional qualifications you can progress to: 

• Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Diploma (HND) in Healthcare Practice
• Nursing Associate Apprenticeship

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RQF

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