Health & Social Care NVQ Level 3

Subject : Health & Social Care | Course Code H&SCL3 | Print Version

Course Overview

Gain a nationally recognised qualification for the work that you do. You will cover the underpinning knowledge required and provide evidence of your competence from your work-based activities.

Start Date Duration Venue
Flexible dates throughout the year 9 Months Workplace/college

Who The Course is for

Adults already working in the Health & Social Care industry.

Course Content

Mandatory Units
• Promote effective communication for and about individuals
• Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the working environment
• Reflect on and develop your practice

Two Qualification Routes
• Health and Social Care
• Adults
• Health and Social Care Children and Young People
Candidates also take 1 mandatory unit and 4 optional units from either of the above qualification routes, dependent on their job role.

Entry Requirements

Candidates must be employed in a suitable role, be able to meet the standards of the qualification and be capable of achieving Functional Skills at the required level.

West Lancashire College will also accept credits previously gained through the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).

Learning & Assessment Methods

Assessment is mainly carried out in the workplace by trained assessors to suit the employee/er needs.

Programme Duration = 36 weeks
Workshops in college/workplace = 8 weeks
Class size minimum = 6 learners
Work Place assessment and observations = 18-24 hours (dependent on prior learning)
Assessor contact = fortnightly

Qualifications Gained

Health & Social Care NVQ Level 3.

Progression Opportunities

To progress to a management qualification if job role and ability allow.

Career Opportunities

Course Costs

Fully funded if candidates DO NOT hold a level 2, part government funding may be available for additional qualifications - £450 if part-funded.

Further Information
Please contact:

Business Solutions
Ormskirk Campus
Hants Lane
Ormskirk
L39 1PX

01695 52409
Businesssolutions@westlancs.ac.uk

How to Apply

Please complete and return a College application form. Application forms can be obtained college Admissions – contact details below.

Further Information: If you have a query about this course or would like advice on your study options please contact college Admissions:

In Person:
Until 19 August 2011: West Lancashire College, Westbank Campus, Yewdale, Skelmersdale WN8 6JA.
From 22 August 2011: West Lancashire College, Skelmersdale Campus, College Way, Skelmersdale, WN8 6DX
                

By Phone: (01695) 52300

By Email: enquiries@westlancs.ac.uk

By Post: The Principal, West Lancashire College, FREEPOST, Skelmersdale WN8 6BR

Website: http://www.westlancs.ac.uk

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this leaflet is correct at the time of printing. We reserve the right however, to make alterations or amendments to the information contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient numbers.