Qualification Structure

The Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care is an Ofqual-regulated qualification accredited on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), with Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN) 603/0819/9. The qualification has a Total Qualification Time (TQT) of 600 hours and carries 60 credits.

Assessment for the Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care is primarily assignment-based. Learners complete written assessment tasks designed around the qualification’s learning outcomes and assessment criteria, with work internally assessed by an approved centre and subject to external quality assurance by Qualifi before certification.

To achieve the qualification, learners must successfully complete four mandatory units and a minimum of two optional units.

Core Study Units

Mandatory Units

An Introduction to Health and Social Care

Learning outcomes:

• Understand the main roles and responsibilities of Health and Social Care workers when delivering care.
• Understand the importance of regulatory bodies in the delivery of high-quality care.
• Evaluate the role of the inter-professional team in delivering Health and Social Care.

Communication for Health and Social Care

Learning outcomes:

• Understand the role of effective communication in Health and Social Care practice.
• Be able to communicate information in a variety of formats.
• Understand the importance of ICT in communication in Health and Social Care.

Promoting Health in the Population

Learning outcomes:

• Understand how public health policy is developed to improve the health of the population.
• Examine factors that can affect health in the population.
• Understand how health promotion can influence individuals to adopt healthy lifestyles.
• Develop a health promotion campaign and analyse its effectiveness.

Person-Centred Care

Learning outcomes:

• Understand the professional values and attributes of a Health and Social Care worker.
• Understand the ethical issues involved when meeting care needs.
• Understand the policies and legislation that govern Health and Social Care practice.

Optional Units

Understanding Diabetes Care

Learning outcomes:

• Understand the causes and effects of Type 2 Diabetes.
• Examine the clinical investigations associated with diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes.
• Examine the treatment and support available for service users with Type 2 Diabetes.

Understanding Stroke Care

Learning outcomes:

• Understand the causes and effects of cerebrovascular accident (CVA).
• Understand the risk factors associated with a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) and common investigations associated with diagnosis.
• Examine the treatment and support available for service users following a CVA and their families.

Understanding Dementia Care

Learning outcomes:

• Understand the causes and effects of Dementia.
• Examine the investigations associated with diagnosis of Dementia.
• Examine the treatment and support available for service users with Dementia and their families.

Who Is This Qualification For?

The Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care is suitable for learners who want to develop knowledge and understanding of health and social care practice, whether they are preparing for further study or developing their existing understanding of the sector.

It is particularly relevant to:

• Individuals interested in starting a career in health and social care and seeking a recognised Level 3 qualification.
• Existing health and social care workers who want to strengthen their understanding of professional practice, communication and person-centred care.
• Learners returning to education who want to develop a foundation in health and social care before progressing to higher-level study.
• Students interested in areas such as public health, care delivery, health promotion and the needs of individuals receiving care and support.
• International learners seeking a UK-regulated qualification that provides structured learning in core health and social care concepts.
• Learners who want to explore specialist areas such as diabetes care, stroke care or dementia care through the qualification’s optional units.

The qualification is especially appropriate for learners who value assignment-based learning and want to develop their ability to understand, evaluate and apply concepts relevant to contemporary health and social care settings.

It can provide a foundation for progression into further education and higher-level qualifications in health and social care, subject to the admission and progression requirements of the receiving institution.

Career Opportunities

The Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care is a UK-regulated qualification for learners seeking to study health and social care and develop essential knowledge for further education or professional development. It covers health and social care practice, communication, public health, health promotion and person-centred care, with optional units in diabetes, stroke and dementia care.

Future Progression

The Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care provides learners with a foundation for further academic study and entry-level or support roles across the health and social care sector. The qualification develops knowledge of health and social care practice, communication, public health, health promotion, person-centred care and ethical practice, with optional specialist areas including diabetes, stroke and dementia care.

Academically, learners may progress to higher-level qualifications in health and social care or related disciplines, subject to the entry requirements of the receiving institution. The qualification can support further study in areas such as health and social care, healthcare, public health and related subjects.

Professionally, the diploma can support progression towards roles such as Care Assistant, Care Support Worker, Healthcare Support Worker, Residential Care Worker, Domiciliary Care Worker, Community Support Worker and Dementia Care Support Worker, depending on experience, employer requirements and local occupational regulations. The knowledge developed through the qualification provides a foundation for understanding care principles, communicating effectively, promoting wellbeing, supporting person-centred care and recognising the needs of individuals receiving health and social care services.