OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care

Overview

Qualification Number: 603/6776/3

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.

Requirements

Students need to be 18 years plus
English Language: Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2, Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) 51, IELTS 4.5; Reading and Writing must be at 4.5. (Alternatively, gain an LanguageCert (ESOL) qualification from our college)
A student applying for a top-up program to enter the first year of university must have completed 12 years of schooling or possess relevant experience in the Health and Social Care industry.

This course is accredited by OTHM, a UK based awarding body regulated by Ofqual. For more information please review their website: https://othm.org.uk/

Equivalences

OTHM qualifications at RQF Level 3 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to GCE AS/A Levels.

Qualification Structure

The OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 60 credits, 600 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 120 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

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)

Progression

Successful completion of OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies provides learners the opportunity for academic progressions to a wide range of undergraduate programmes including OTHM Level 4 diplomas.

Course Length

Fast track: 3-6 months (online and in person)
Standard: 6 – 11 months (online)

Delivery method

The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, Step In Education provides various flexible delivery methods to its learners which include blended learning, online learning, distance learning and in class. The learners can choose the mode of study as per their choice and convenience. Learners are able to interact with tutors while also interacting with the online portal where the student can see all the study notes, assignments, briefing and online material etc.

The programme is delivered: