Social Care National Diploma (Level 3)


The course is primarily for young people who wish to pursue a career in Social Care or progress to higher education to study for degrees in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or other care related courses.


Course Content The course is made up of 18 units- nine core units and nine specialist units. The units include: Equality, Diversity, and Rights in Care Work, Communication and Supportive Skills for Care Work, Research for Care, Applying Sociology, Vocational Practice, Applying Psychology, Protecting Self and Others, Personal and Professional Development. Specialist units will include: Health Promotion, Practical Caring Skills, Care Organisations, Project in Care, Life Span Development, issues for People Who Use Care Services, Ethics and Values


and Technology in Health and Care Services. The course also includes key skills in communications in year one and numbers in year two.


Assessment All units are initially assessed and graded and an overall for the qualification is awarded.


Career Opportunity You can progress to higher education or employment in social care organisations.


Entry Requirements


The course is for students not older then 20 years.


Education: A good high school leaving certificate (grade 12 or at least 12 years of education) or overseas equivalent.


Level of English: IELTS: 5.5 (5.0 minimum in each section) or equivalent


Health & Social Care


Start Date September


Duration 2 years


Location Wandsworth


Fees £5,025 per year


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Health & Social Care / Childcare


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