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Health and Social Care

Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

Next Open Event · 19th January 4:30pm to 7:00pm

This course provides learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills essential to the health and social care sector.

After this course

UCAS points and university routes

What your grade is worth in UCAS points, and where this course can take you at our university campuses.

NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

Grade UCAS points
A* 168
A 144
B 120
C 96
D 72

University courses this leads to

UCAS points are an estimate. Each university course sets its own entry requirements, and points can change from year to year. Please enquire for full details about a specific course. Points from the UCAS Tariff tables for 2027 entry. About UCAS Tariff points

What You’ll Learn

Course Structure

Units you may study:

  • Equality, Diversity and Rights
  • Human Growth and Development
  • Safeguarding
  • Communication
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Psychological Perspectives
  • Sociological Perspectives
  • Reflective Practice
  • Working in Health and Social Care
  • Empowerment
  • Protection of Children, Young People and Adults
  • Research Skills
  • Personal and Professional Development
  • Anatomy and Physiology
How You're Assessed

Assessment Methods

85% coursework, 15% exams, 175 hours placement in a real work setting

Career Destinations

Where This Course Takes You

Care Workers and Home Carers

Up to £33,748
/year

Care workers and home carers attend to the personal needs and comforts of children, the elderly, the infirm and others with care and support needs (‘service users’) within residential care establishments, day care establishments or in their own homes.

Senior Care Workers

Up to £36,757
/year

Senior care workers routinely oversee and monitor care workers, care assistants and home carers. They also attend to the personal needs and comforts of children, the elderly and the infirm and others with care and support needs (‘service users’) within residential care establishments, day care establishments or in their own homes.

Houseparents and Residential Wardens

Up to £38,731
/year

Houseparents and residential wardens are responsible for the care and supervision of children, young people and the elderly within residential homes, schools or their own homes. An essential requirement of their work is that they reside with those for whom they are providing support.

Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants

Up to £34,249
/year

Nursing auxiliaries and assistants assist doctors, nurses and other health professionals in caring for the sick and injured within hospitals, homes, clinics and the wider community.

With further study or experience

Where this course can lead in time

  • Residential, Day and Domiciliary Care Managers and Proprietors
  • Social Workers
  • Social Services Managers and Directors

Your progression pathway

Before this Level 2 or GCSEs
This course Level 3 Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
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Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

Student Voice

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I felt there was a lot of support at College from tutors and other staff. The course is the reason why I got a place at university. It prepared me and helped with completing assignments and referencing which made it easier at university. My placements gave me a greater understanding of what a job in health and social care could be like. It was the best decision I made in terms of my career pathway.

Progression

Progression

Learners can progress into higher education or into work in the health and social care sector.

For Careers Advisers

Quick Reference Guide

Level

Level 3

Duration

2 Years

Study Mode

Full-Time

Ready to Start Your Journey?

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Questions? Call 01724 281 111