The NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Health & Social Care will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of core subject areas in health and social care to support progression into Higher Education,the workplace or further learning in related subject areas at Level 4 and above. If you wish to progress onto higher qualifications you will first need to complete year 2 which is the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care.

You must be in paid or voluntary work to enable assessment to take place in the workplace.

Upon achievement of the certificate you will be able to progress to the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care, which is essentially year 2. We have not confirmed yet whether MAES will be delivering year 2 in 2023/2024.

Guided learning hours (GLH)- 619 hours

Total Qualification time -734 hours

There are 9 mandatory units and one extended assessment covering the ‘Core Mandatory’ units

Unit 1- Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care

Uni 2- Human growth and development

Unit 3- Safeguarding in health and social care

Unit 4-Communication in health and social care

Unit 5-Infection prevention and control in health and social care

Unit 6- Psychological perspectives in health and social care

Unit 7-Sociological perspectives in health and social care

Unit 8-Working in health and social care

Unit 9-Reflective practice

Extended assessment covering the ‘Core Mandatory’ units

Entry requirements

English GCSE/Level 2 Functional skills or willingness to work towards

Maths GCSE/Level 2 Functional skills or willingness to work towards

Confident digitally to enable the completion of assignments

Placement or paid work in the sector

How is the course delivered?

The sessions will be delivered either in one of our venues or online, using Google Meet. You will access materials and complete assignments via Google Classroom and our EQUAL learning platform.

View our prospectus for up to date information on this course.

What will I need?

You will need a smartphone, tablet, laptop or PC and a good internet connection to join the online sessions and/or access learning materials and resources between sessions. You will need access to a laptop or PC to complete assignments throughout the course. You may need to speak to your line manager about any time that could be available to complete elements of the course.

How will I be assessed?

For each unit, you will complete assessments that allow you to demonstrate your knowledge, skills and experience.

Assessments include:

• Work placement report

• Written assignments

• Professional discussions

• Presentations

• Oral questioning

• Witness testimonies

• Reflective accounts

• Extended assessment

All graded A* - D

Is a work placement a requirement of this course?

Yes, you must be in paid or voluntary work to enable assessment to take place in the workplace.

We suggest 1-2 days per week.

Course duration

36 weeks

Course dates and times

View our prospectus for up to date information on this course

What next?

To apply visit our website

You will then receive a call to be invited into one of our centres for an initial assessment.