NCFE Level 3 Technical Occupational Diploma in Health & Social Care
This three A Level equivalent pathway enables students to explore a broad range of topics within the world of Health and Social Care, developing knowledge and understanding designed to enable a route into Higher Education or progression into the workforce.
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- Experienced tutors
- Industry-standard facilities
- Modern equipment
- Industry links
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You will be taught by staff with a wide range of experience who will advance your knowledge and skills to meet the expectations of working in the sector. Our Level 3 team are dedicated to ensuring you have the most enjoyable and successful start at college life.
Develop work-related skills
During your tutorial programme, you will also develop personal and work-related skills which will help prepare you for the challenges you will face within progression in education and/or full-time work.
Dedicated work experience
You will need to undertake a minimum of 100 hours work placement as part of the course which will support you in developing relevant and current sector specific skills.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
The Level 3 Technical Occupational Diploma is intended as an applied general qualification. It is for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to Higher Education and ultimately to employment in the health and social care sector. The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with higher education to ensure it supports progression to higher study. Employers and professional bodies have also been involved in order to confirm that the content is also appropriate for those interested in working in the health and social care sector.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
The qualification develops a deep common core of knowledge, understanding care values and professional skills in the sector through mandatory content and a range of first year units. In the second year, the course is designed to explore a range of health and social care related modules related to health, well-being and social care.
We will also tailor your work placement experience to your chosen pathway to ensure you are maximising your opportunities to learn in a range of settings.
WHERE WILL IT TAKE ME?
Successful completion of the course should leave you fully prepared for a range of health and social care degree-level programmes, including Nursing, Teaching and Psychology. It will also provide opportunities for employment or further training within the sector. Previous students have also progressed onto Sociology, Nutrition, Dental Nursing, and other allied health care professions.
Assessment is continuous throughout the course and consists of a range of internal and external tasks including:
- Presentations
- Demonstration of practical skills
- Discussions
- Extended pieces of writing
External assessment tasks will include:
- Exam papers – two in year 1 and one in year 2
- One controlled assessment in year 2
These external assessments will aid your time management, organisation and research skills that contributes to effective practice when working within the Health and Social Care Sector.
Four GCSEs at Grade 4 or above. This must include English (Language or Literature) and/or Maths, preferably Science and one other GCSE at a minimum of Grade 4. You will also be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service clearance check for work placement.
On successful completion of year one, students will achieve the Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care and continue to complete the full Level 3 Extended National Diploma in the second year.
Awarding body: Pearson
