Description

Overview

The Diploma in health and social care qualification has been created to develop and reward the health and social care workers of
today and the future, and to continue to bring recognition and professionalism to the health and
social care sector.
We hope that centres and learners take the opportunity to learn a great deal from this programme
that will provide relevant new skills and qualities.
It is envisaged that this programme will encourage both academic and professional development so
that your learners move forward to realise not just their own potential but also that of organisations
across a broad range of sectors.
The Diploma is accredited at Level 3 with a total equivalence of 60 credits. It is envisaged that
learners completing the Level 3 Diploma will progress to the QUALIFI Level 4 Diploma in Health
and Social Care.

Outcome of the qualification

The qualification has been created to develop and reward the health and social care workers of
today and the future, and to continue to bring recognition and professionalism to the health and
social care sector.
We hope that centres and learners take the opportunity to learn a great deal from this programme
that will provide relevant new skills and qualities.
It is envisaged that this programme will encourage both academic and professional development so
that your learners move forward to realise not just their own potential but also that of organisations
across a broad range of sectors.
The Diploma is accredited at Level 3 with a total equivalence of 60 credits. It is envisaged that
learners completing the Level 3 Diploma will progress to the QUALIFI Level 4 Diploma in Health
and Social Care.

Skills development

Learners studying for the Diploma in Health and Social Care will be expected to develop the
following skills during the programme of stud

1. The ability to read and use appropriate literature with a full and critical understanding
the ability to think independently and solve problems
2. Apply subject knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems
3. Recognise the moral and ethical issues of health and social care practice and research;
appreciating the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct
4. An appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of health and social care service provision
5. Capacity to give a clear and accurate account of a subject, in a mature way and engage in debate
and dialogue both with specialists and non-specialists
6. Transferable skills and knowledge that will enable individuals to meet changing
7. To motivate individuals to progress to further professional development through future study or
as part of their chosen career.

Entry requirement:

The qualifications  accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access
and progression. Entry to the qualification will be through centre interview and learners will be
expected to hold the following:
• qualifications at Level 2 and/or;
• work experience in the health and social care sector and demonstrate ambition with clear
career goals;
• a Level 3 qualification in another discipline and want to develop their careers in health and
social care.
In certain circumstances, learners with considerable experience but no formal qualifications may be
considered, subject to interview and being able to demonstrate their ability to cope with the
demands of the programme.