OTHM LEVEL 3 FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

Entry requirements

A learner willing to study a OTHM Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification must possess the following entry requirements:
• Learners should be aged 16 and over.
• Learners admitted to the programme must have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment criteria.
• Learners should undertake Initial and Diagnostic assessment.

Course structure

• Responsibilities of a Health and Social Care worker
• Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care
• Effective Communication and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care
• Health, Safety and Wellbeing in Health and Social Care Settings
• Person-centred Approaches in Health and Social Care Settings
• Effective Handling of Information in Health and Social Care Settings

Progression

Achieving the OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care qualification enables learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue their further study.

Overview

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.