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Health & Social Care NVQ3

Entry Requirements
Candidates at this level should have a minimum 6 months experience of working in a supervisory or senior role in their chosen care sector e.g., residential, nursing, domiciliary, learning disability etc. Candidates should have undertaken training, both statutory and non-statutory, and may have achieved a Level 2 qualification.

In order to undertake this qualification candidates must be working in a supervisory position i.e. as a team leader, senior or similar.

They must be involved in the following:

    Care planning
  • Key work sessions with SUs 
  • Attendance and participation in review meetings 
  • Monitoring and reviewing care plans 
  • Updating care plans 
    Staff meetings
  • Full participation
    Records
  • Storing and access 
  • Updating 
  • Monitoring
  • Have some responsibility for health and safety

Programme Details
This is a nine-month assessment programme. A qualified and experienced assessor will observe candidates during their everyday work activities. With their assessors guidance they will build a portfolio of evidence to meet the National Occupational Standards.

National Vocational Qualification
Candidates at this level may wish to progress to management level. The level 3 qualification will give the candidate the grounding to do this effectively.

Qualification requirement
At level 3 candidates will achieve 8 units of competence, 4 of which are core units.

Please note that there is no direct transfer between levels.
All candidates must achieve the full qualification

Core Units

  • HSC 31 promote effective communication for and about individuals 
  • HSC 32 Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the working environment 
  • HSC 33 Reflect on and develop your practise 
  • HSC 35 Promote choice, well-being and the protection of all individuals
Option units are provided on CD-rom by City and Guilds and all candidates registered will be supported by their assessor in choosing the appropriate route to qualification.

Fees and funding
Fee £1050 + VAT (£1233.75) 

Option of pay by instalments interest free:

£183.75 deposit plus 7 monthly instalments of £150.00.

NO HIDDEN CHARGES.

Please enquire for full details.

May qualify for Grant of £1000 subject to availability and location of learner in England. See 'Latest News' on Home page or telephone or email for details.

Other relevant programmes

Health & Social Care NVQ2

Health & Social Care NVQ3

Health & Social Care NVQ4

Leadership and Management for Care Services NVQ4 (LMCS)


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