- Entry Requirements
5 GCSEs Grade 4/C or above including English and Maths.
- Example Modules
- working in social care
- the care and support planning process
- values and behaviours
- mental health and wellbeing
- learning disabilities
- dementia awareness
- health and safety
- prevention and control of infection
- personal and professional development
- What will I learn?
This qualification covers a broad range of essential topics to prepare you for a successful career in social care.
You will explore areas such as working in social care, the care and support planning process, values and behaviours, mental health and wellbeing, learning disabilities, dementia awareness, health and safety, infection prevention and control, and personal and professional development. These units are designed to give you the practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to thrive in diverse care settings.
Upon completion, you can progress to employment in the social care sector or continue your studies at university, using some of these units as a strong foundation for higher-level qualifications.
- Progression
Completing this qualification opens the door to a wide range of rewarding roles within the health and social care sector. Graduates can pursue careers such as:
Adult Care Worker – providing essential support to individuals in residential or community settings.
Support Worker – assisting people with mental health needs, learning disabilities, or physical challenges.
Care Coordinator – managing care plans and ensuring quality standards are met.
Dementia Support Specialist – working with individuals and families affected by dementia.
Health and Social Care Assistant – supporting professionals in hospitals, care homes, or domiciliary care.
This qualification also provides a strong foundation for progression to higher-level study, including university degrees in Social Work, Health and Social Care, Nursing, or related fields, as well as advanced apprenticeships.
- How am I assessed?
The qualification is graded as Not Yet Achieved / Pass / Merit / Distinction / Distinction*, giving you the opportunity to showcase your level of achievement.
Level 3 Study Programme: Social Care
This qualification is designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge, understanding, and practical skills required to develop competence as a social care worker across a variety of social care support settings.
Through a series of mandatory units, learners will gain the core knowledge and skills necessary for working effectively within social care environments. These units ensure that learners meet the professional standards expected in the sector, preparing them for real-world responsibilities.
Employers can rely on this qualification as robust evidence of a learner’s achievement against the occupational standards for knowledge, skills, and behaviours (KSBs). These standards represent the minimum requirements for entry into the profession and align with the Lead Adult Care Worker occupational standard, ensuring learners are well-prepared for their roles in social care.
Course Information
- Course Type Full-Time Course
- Study Mode Classroom Based
- Course Code FSOCAL3DP
- Start September
- Length 35 weeks
- Level Level 3
- Campus
Aylesbury Wycombe
