• Access Duration: 24 Months
• Awarded by: Qualifi
• Qualification Level: Level 3
• Qualification Number: 610/5597/9 
• Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 1290
• Total Qualification Time (TQT): 1800 
• Total Credit Value: 180

• To develop a comprehensive understanding of professional care values, including dignity, respect, equality, and promoting autonomy, ensuring that every interaction with individuals is ethical, safe, and person-centred.
• To explore the impact of different health and social care environments on individuals, considering their unique needs, backgrounds, experiences, and identities, and understanding how these factors shape the delivery of personalised care.
• To acquire advanced practical skills in communication, safeguarding, supporting independence, and assisting with daily living activities, enabling learners to apply their knowledge confidently in real-world care settings.
• To build professional confidence and competence, equipping learners to practice safely, ethically, and effectively, while preparing them for meaningful roles in adult social care or further study at higher levels.
• To understand the broader responsibilities of care professionals, including promoting wellbeing, managing risk, collaborating with colleagues, and supporting individuals’ physical, emotional, and social needs.
• To develop critical thinking and reflective skills, enabling learners to assess care situations, make informed decisions, and continuously improve the quality of support they provide.

The Qualifi Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care is designed for learners who want to advance their knowledge and practical skills, building the confidence to provide safe, respectful, and person‑centred care across a variety of care settings. You’ll gain expertise in promoting independence, effective communication, ethical practice, and creating positive, empowering environments for adults in your care.

This qualification provides a strong foundation in professional practice, safeguarding, legal frameworks, and the policies that guide adult social care. It’s perfect for anyone looking to progress their career, take on more responsibility, or prepare for higher-level study.

Ideal learners include:

• Care Assistants or Support Workers in residential, community, or specialist care settings
• Personal Care Assistants seeking formal recognition of their skills
• Adult Social Care Practitioners looking to deepen knowledge and practice
• Health and Wellbeing Support staff
• Community Support or Outreach workers
• Entry-level or progressing roles in domiciliary, residential, or specialist care

• You can enrol if you are 18 or older. 
• At South London College, we’ll review your application to make sure the programme is a good fit for you and that you can succeed in both the academic and practical aspects of the course. 
• Our team will look at what support you may require and work with you to make sure you have the help you need to succeed. 
• This qualification is designed to be accessible and fair, with no unnecessary barriers to entry. 
• You’ll need to meet certain English language standards, but don’t worry, our team is here to guide you and discuss any support available to help you feel confident. 
• If you have international qualifications, we’ll review them carefully to ensure they match UK higher education standards. 
• We ask for two references, ideally with at least one academic, but if you have any concerns about this, our team is happy to discuss options with you. 

• There are no formal exams.  

Grading System

• Every unit’s grade shows up on your qualification transcript.
• Here’s how the grading works:
  • Fail: 0–39%
  • Pass: 40–59%
  • Merit: 60–69%
  • Distinction: 70%+

How We Assess You

You’ll do written assignments for all units, which are internally marked by South London College. Afterwards, your work goes through external quality checks by Qualifi, so your grades stay fair and consistent.

Assignments are built so you can use real-life work examples or case studies, making your learning feel relevant and practical. For some tasks, there may also be observed practical assignments, where an assessor will watch you apply skills in real or simulated care settings. To fill in your assignments, you’ll likely draw on real organisational data or case studies to do research or reflect on workplace experiences. Everything you submit needs to cover all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria.

Formative Assessment (“Practice & Feedback”)

Happens during your course, before the final graded tasks. You’ll get constructive feedback so you know where you’re doing well and how to improve.

Summative Assessment (“Final Evaluation”)

This happens when your assessor thinks you’re ready to show what you’ve learned. Your results may first be “provisional”. They’ll be confirmed by both an Internal Verifier and an External Quality Assurer.

Mentor Guidance and Support 

Our experienced mentors will guide and support you throughout the assessment process. You can reach them via email.  

For any questions about assessment methods, processes, or specific qualification requirements, please click ‘Enquire Now’ to connect with our team. 

The Qualifi Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care gives you a strong, future-ready foundation to work confidently in a wide range of care settings. Throughout the course, you’ll build a deep understanding of professional practice, person-centred approaches, safeguarding, legislation, communication, equality, diversity, and supporting health and wellbeing. As this is the Extended Diploma, you’ll explore a broader range of essential topics, giving you the knowledge and confidence to progress into higher-level study. It’s an ideal choice for learners who want a more comprehensive qualification than the standard Level 3 Diploma and who want to continue developing their skills.

Next Steps for a Potential Academic Progression Pathway

• Step 1: Qualifi Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care
• Step 2: Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care
• Step 3: Qualifi Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Alternative Pathways

• Level 3 Certificate in Health & Wellbeing
• Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health

Are you ready to build your expertise and make a real impact in the health and social care sector? The Qualifi Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care gives you in-depth knowledge, practical skills, and professional competence to deliver safe, person-centred support. This extended qualification is perfect for learners who want a comprehensive understanding of health and social care practice and the confidence to take on more responsibility in their roles.

Potential Roles and Approximate UK Salaries (Glassdoor)

• Community Care Coordinators – £23,000
• Adult Social Care Workers – £23,000
• Care Supervisors – £22,000
• Health and Wellbeing Practitioners – £22,000
• Senior Care Assistants – £20,000

Upon completing this Level 3 Extended Diploma, you can progress to higher-level qualifications such as the Level 4, 5, or 6 Diplomas in Health and Social Care, or specialise further in specific areas of practice. This opens opportunities to take on supervisory or senior responsibilities, expand your practical knowledge, and enhance your professional skills in the sector.

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating qualifications, exams, and assessments in England. Ofqual ensures that all qualifications offered by recognised awarding organisations meet rigorous national standards, giving you confidence that any Ofqual-regulated certificate is high-quality and widely accepted by employers and universities.