Qualification Ref. OTHM · RQF Level 3
Ofqual regulated diploma
The knowledge, understanding and skills required for a career in health and social care at support worker, senior support worker or care assistant level.
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. OTHM Qualifications are approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation).
Studying with Wilor Academy, learners receive:
This qualification is awarded by OTHM and is regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation).
Distance learning via Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) – Moodle.
To successfully complete the programme, students must earn 60 credits at Level 3, distributed across 6 units.
| Unit | Title | Type | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| U01 | Responsibilities of a Health and Social Care worker | Core | 10 |
| U02 | Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care | Core | 10 |
| U03 | Effective Communication and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care | Core | 10 |
| U04 | Health, Safety and Wellbeing in Health and Social Care Settings | Core | 10 |
| U05 | Person-centred Approaches in Health and Social Care Settings | Optional | 10 |
| U06 | Effective Handling of Information in Health and Social Care Settings | Optional | 10 |
| Total | 60 | ||
Assessment is by written assignment submission. There are no exams.
Learners receive tutor feedback and marks for each unit submitted.
Successful completion of the OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care qualification enables learners direct entry into Year 1 of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree or to pursue Level 4 Diplomas. As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), many universities acknowledge the ability of learners after studying the course and consider them for direct entry into a range of their bachelor's degree programmes.
