Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
Course Description
The qualification develops a deep common core of knowledge, understanding and skills in the sector through mandatory content. The content of this qualification has been developed to ensure it supports progression to higher study and employment. In addition to the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin study of health and social, this qualification gives learners experience of the breadth and depth that will prepare them for further study in the sector.
Assessment is specifically designed to fit the purpose and objective of the qualification. It includes a range of assessment types and styles suited to vocational qualifications in the sector. There are three main forms of assessment, which include:
- Examinations
- Assignment work
- Set tasks
The department has two technical rooms, which have been set up to represent an early years setting and a hospital ward. The hospital room has a wide range of resources you would find in a hospital ward.
The future career prospects are very wide and varied once you have completed the level 3 health and social care course. You will have the opportunity to apply for many different options of degrees and career pathways.
