The Technical Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care has been designed to enable learners to access Higher Education or assist with progression into the workplace.

This qualification has been designed and written by a team of subject matter experts, and we have involved employers and Higher Education Institutions in the review of the content.

The Technical Level 3 Certificate has been designed to meet the Department for Education’s criteria for the 16–19 Performance Tables, and has been approved as a ‘Tech Level’ qualification.

Entry Requirements?

Learners must be at least 16 years old. We do not set any other entry requirements but colleges or training providers may have their own guidelines.

• At least 6 months experience in the sector
• Preferably level 2 functional skills maths and english
• Level 2 qualification in a related subject. Or 4 GCSEs. A-C

Please feel free to discuss entry requirements as individual cases are assessed for suitability.

What does this qualification cover?

The Technical Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care has been designed to enable learners to access Higher Education or assist with progression into the workplace.

This qualification has been designed and written by a team of subject matter experts, and we have involved employers and Higher Education Institutions in the review of the content.

The Technical Level 3 Certificate has been designed to meet the Department for Education’s criteria for the 16–19 Performance Tables, and has been approved as a ‘Tech Level’ qualification.

Experience in a real work environment:

Learners will be required to attend placement in a real work environment to support their learning. The minimum required number of placement hours are 75 hours.

Entry requirements of Higher Education Institutions may specify the need for more work experience.

Progression

Upon achievement of this qualification learners will be able to progress onto the Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care. The Certificate supports learners’ access to Higher Education and progression into a wide range of job roles within the health and social care sector. The qualification also supports progression to further learning in related subject areas at Level 4 and above.

Course Fee: £999

The Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care has been designed to enable learners to access Higher Education or assist with progression into the workplace.

This qualification has been designed and written by a team of subject matter experts, and we have involved employers and Higher Education Institutions in the review of the content.

The Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma has been designed to meet the Department for Education’s criteria for the 16–19 Performance Tables, and has been approved as a ‘Tech Level’ qualification.

Entry Requirements?

Learners must be at least 16 years old. We do not set any other entry requirements but colleges or training providers may have their own guidelines.

• At least 6 months experience in the sector
• Preferably level 2 functional skills maths and english
• Level 2 qualification in a related subject. Or 4 GCSEs. A-C

Please feel free to discuss entry requirements as individual cases are assessed for suitability.

What does this qualification cover?

This qualification covers a wide range of key subject areas in health and social care. The Extended Diploma includes a wide range of optional units, allowing learners to pursue an interest in the specific areas of social care, health studies and health sciences, while still allowing enough diversity for the optional units to be tailored to suit a learner’s preferred progression path.

Experience in a real work environment:

Learners will be required to attend placement in a real work environment to support their learning. The minimum required number of placement hours is 175 (includes the 75 hours completed during the Certificate).

Entry requirements of Higher Education Institutions may specify the need for more work experience.

Progression

Achievement of the Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care supports learners’ access to Higher Education and progression into a wide range of job roles within the health and social care sector.

Course Fee: £999

What does this qualification cover?

This unit is suitable for learners aged pre-16 and above. In this unit learners will prepare and undertake a mentoring meeting. Learners will receive feedback from the observer, review their performance and prepare a personal development plan.

Course Fee: £899

What does this qualification cover?

This qualification allows learners to understand the role of a mentor and be aware of the skills needed to become an effective mentor. The aims of the qualification are to help learners to:

• gain insight into the role and practice of mentorship
• be clear about mentor/mentee relationships
• ensure they follow good practice
• be aware of the specific skills and understanding they will require in order to mentor
• review their own learning and work performance

Course Fee: £495

What does this qualification cover?

This qualification allows learners to gain a deeper understand the role of a mentor and develop the skills needed to become an effective mentor. The aims of the qualification are to help learners to:

• gain insight into the role and practice of mentorship
• be clear about mentor/mentee relationships
• ensure they follow good practice
• develop the specific skills and understanding they will require in order to mentor
• reflect on their own learning and work performance
• understand the benefits of mentoring
• understand legal and ethical mentoring requirements.

Entry Requirements

Level 1 qualification and functional skills maths and english or GCSE’s – Minimum 2 at least level e – d

Course Fee: £495

Entry Requirements?

Level 1 qualification and functional skills maths and english or GCSE’s – Minimum 2 at least level e – d

What does this qualification cover?

This qualification aims to introduce learners to the use of counselling skills in everyday life and work, and some of the approaches that underpin the use of these skills.

This qualification gives learners the opportunity to investigate the knowledge and skills needed to use counselling skills and engage in a helping interaction appropriately.

This qualification does not qualify learners to practise as a counsellor.

How is this qualification structured?

To be awarded the Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills, learners are required to successfully complete 4 mandatory units:

• Unit 01 Using counselling skills
• Unit 02 Introduction to counselling skills theories
• Unit 03 Diversity and ethics in the use of counselling skills
• Unit 04 Counselling skills and personal development

Progression

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to the following:

• Level 3 Award in Counselling Skills and Theory
• Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills.

Course Fee: £795

Entry Requirements?

There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved a Level 2 qualification.

• At least 6 months experience in the sector
• Preferably level 2 functional skills maths and english
• Level 2 qualification in a related subject. Or 4 GCSEs. A-C

Please feel free to discuss entry requirements as individual cases are assessed for suitability.

What does this qualification cover?

This qualification aims to introduce learners to the use of counselling skills in everyday life and work, and the approaches underpinning the use of these skills.

How is this qualification structured?

To be awarded the Level 3 Award in Counselling Skills and Theory, learners are required to successfully complete 4 mandatory units:

• Unit 01 Developing and practising counselling skills
• Unit 02 Understanding different approaches to the use of counselling skills
• Unit 03 Working ethically in helping relationships
• Unit 04 Understanding the importance of self-development in relation to helping others.

Progression

The objectives of this qualification are to help learners to:

• progress to similar qualifications at a higher level
• progress to a role in which counselling skills are used.

Course Fee: £1200

• • Levels Available: 2
  • Awarding Body: ncfe

This qualification is suitable for candidates aged 14 and above. The NCFE Functional Skills qualification in English at Level 2 is an ideal qualification for candidates wishing to develop practical, transferable skills in English in order to work confidently, effectively and independently in life. It is suitable for a wide range of individuals and is fundamental to the successful completion of various wider qualifications and frameworks, such as the Diploma and Apprenticeships.

Entry Requirements

Level 1 qualification and functional skills maths and english or GCSE’s – Minimum 2 at least level e – d.

Placement required

Course Fee: £495

• • Levels Available: 2
  • Awarding Body: ncfe

This qualification is suitable for candidates aged 14 and above. The NCFE Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics at Level 2 is an ideal qualification for candidates wishing to develop practical, transferable skills in Mathematics in order to work confidently, effectively and independently in life. It is suitable for a wide range of individuals and is fundamental to the successful completion of various wider qualifications and frameworks, such as the Diploma and Apprenticeships.

Entry Requirements

Level 1 qualification and functional skills maths and english or GCSE’s – Minimum 2 at least level e – d.

Placement required

Course Fee: £495

• • Levels Available: 3
  • Awarding Body: ncfe

This qualification is suitable for learners aged 14 and above. The NCFE Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics at Entry Level 3 is an ideal qualification for candidates wishing to develop practical, transferable skills in Mathematics in order to work confidently, effectively and independently in life. It is suitable for a wide range of individuals and is fundamental to the successful completion of various wider qualifications and frameworks, such as Foundation Learning.

Entry Requirements

• At least 6 months experience in the sector
• Preferably level 2 functional skills maths and english
• Level 2 qualification in a related subject. Or 4 GCSEs. A-C

Please feel free to discuss entry requirements as individual cases
Are assessed for suitability.

Course Fee: £495

Short Courses are £19.99 each

There are no Entry Requirements and all courses are optional for learners.

For a full list with descriptions please click here to download the booklet.

Course Fee(s): £19.99