Course overview
The objective of the OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care is to equip learners with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills required for a career in the health and social care sector at a support worker, senior support worker or care assistant level. The programme enables learners to demonstrate their skills by producing evidence from their work activities, to meet national occupational standards. Learners will acquire skills to support a role in the Health and Social Care sector or progress to further study. The programme enables learners to demonstrate their skills by producing evidence from their work activities.
Mandatory units
Responsibilities of a Health and Social Care worker (10 credits)
Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care (10 credits)
Effective Communication and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care (10 credits)
Health, Safety and Wellbeing in Health and Social Care Settings (10 credits)
Person-centred Approaches in Health and Social Care Settings (10 credits)
Effective Handling of Information in Health and Social Care Settings (10 credits)
Intakes
Duration
Awarding Institution
Delivery
Location
Fees
Enrol anytime
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12-16 weeks
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OTHM
Online / Distance Learning / Part Time
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Manchester, UK
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£950+VAT for online learning
£3250 for Classroom-based learning
and / or under student visa route.
The intakes generally are in the 1st and 3rd week of every month, but you can join anytime
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The OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care can be offered to learners from age 18
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5 or more GCSEs at grades C and above or Grade 4 and above
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other related levels 2 subjects
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other equivalent international qualifications.
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Learners will need to have appropriate Level 2 standard in English and in particular Mathematics/Numeracy
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