Skill Bridge Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (610/5597/9)

Overview

Qualification title: Skill Bridge Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

Qualification type: Vocational Related Qualification

Level: 3

Accreditation status: Accredited

Credit Equivalency: 180

In Year 1.5y-2y (Fast Track Available)

Qualification number (RQF): 610/5597/9

Progression routes: Skill Bridge Level 4 Diplomas. Employment in an associated profession. Degree at UK University

Availability: UK and international

What Will I Learn?

All of the QUALIFI Level 3 Extended Diplomas in this specification are made up of 180 credits which equates to 1800 hours of TQT.

Learners will complete 60 credits consisting of generic units and then choose their subject area to complete another 120 credits.

Mandatory Units

English for Higher Education
Communication and Cultural Skills for Higher Education
An Introduction to the Business Environment
Business Resources
An Introduction to Marketing
Human Resource Management
Introduction to Health and Social Care
Communication for Health and Social Care
Promoting Health in the Population
Person Centred Care
Understanding Diabetic Care
Understanding Stroke and Heart Care
Responsibilities of a Health and Social Care worker
Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care
Effective Communication and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care
Health, Safety and Wellbeing in Health and Social Care Settings
Person-centred Approaches in Health and Social Care
Effective Handling of Information in Health and Social Care Settings

The ability to read and use appropriate literature with a full and critical understanding
The ability to think independently and solve problems.
Apply subject knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems.
Recognise the moral and ethical issues of business practice and research, appreciating the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct.
An appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of business and service provision.
Capacity to give a clear and accurate account of a subject, in a mature way and engage in debate and dialogue both with specialists and non-specialists
Transferable skills and knowledge that will enable individuals to meet changes in business.
To motivate individuals to progress to further professional development through future study or as part of their chosen career.

Approved Centres are responsible for reviewing and making decisions as to the applicant’s ability to complete the learning programme successfully and meet the demands of the qualification. The initial assessment by the centre, will need to consider the support that is readily available or can be made available to meet individual learner needs as appropriate.

The qualifications have been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access, for this qualification applicants must be aged 18 or over.

In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6 (or equivalent) is required. International qualifications will be checked for appropriate enrolment to UK higher education postgraduate programmes where applicable. The applicants are normally required to produce two supporting references, at least one of which should preferably be academic.