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OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care

Level 3 ⎮ University Foundation year
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OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care

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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 as 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.

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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.

Key facts about Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care

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100% Online

Study online with the UK’s leading online course provider.
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Global programme

Study anytime, anywhere using your laptop, phone or a tablet.
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Study material

Comprehensive study material and
e-library support available at no additional cost.
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Extensive Tutor Support

Qualifications delivered by ICL comes with complete tutor support via email. Support via zoom meeting is provided on case to case basis.
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Assessments

Assessment is done through written assignments and/ or dissertation project.
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Progression opportunities

As this qualification is approved and regulated, learners are eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Master’s degree programmes.
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Cost Effective

Typically, British degree qualification starts from GBP £9,250 per annum, but with ICL, you enjoy savings of up to 60% on your educational investment.

Entry Requirements

Learner must possess: 01, 02 and 03
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No formal requirements

There are no formal entry requirements or specific prior qualifications. However ICL ensures that learners admitted to the programme have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment criteria

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Above 18 years old

Learner must be 16 years or older at the beginning of the course

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English requirements

If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency. (IELTS 5.5; Reading andWriting must be at 5.5)

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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

10 credits
Responsibilities of a Health and Social Care worker
20 credits
Personal and Professional Development 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
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Progressions

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.

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