This course is suitable for adults at the start of their career or for employed adults who want to professionally progress.
The course is designed to help you advance your career in the adult health and social care sector and will provide the skills, knowledge and experience needed to work successfully within a healthcare setting.
This course has flexible start dates throughout the year and will take up to one year to complete.
Attendance at College is not required, as the qualification is delivered within the workplace. You will be assigned a tutor/assessor at the beginning of the course, who will work with you throughout the programme.
During this course, you will cover:
In addition to the mandatory units above, you will also choose up to an additional 10 optional units.
You will be assessed through written assignments, reports, and direct observation of your work practice.
You do not need any formal qualifications, however, you must be employed in the health and social care sector, within a senior or team leader role.
The course fee is £2,882. You may be eligible for funding depending on your personal circumstances and subject to a fee assessment during the enrolment process. For further details, please visit our financial support pages.
If you are aged 19 or over, you may be able to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover your course fees. An Advanced Learner Loan enables you to study now, pay later. Loan eligibility is not dependent on income or employment status and there is no credit check. Loan repayments do not start until you have finished your course and earn over £25,000 per year. For more information on the Advanced Learner Loan, please visit our dedicated Advanced Learner Loan page.
Once you have successfully completed this course, you may choose to advance your skills and knowledge by continuing on to a level 4 health and social care qualification.
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