Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (603/0819/9)

QUALIFI Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care comprises seven units in total.

The Diploma requires four mandatory units and a minimum of two optional units. 

Course Overview

The Level 3 Diploma Health and Social Care has been created to develop and reward the health and social care workers of today and the future, and to continue to bring recognition and professionalism to the health and social care sector.

This qualification provides a generic core of mandatory units that apply to all health and social care contexts; and allows learners to select specialisms in the optional units.

Qualification Title and Code 

The Diploma is accredited at Level 3 with a total equivalence of 60 credits. 

This qualification has been accredited to the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) and has its own unique Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN). This number will appear on the learner’s final certification document. Each unit with the qualification has its own RQF code.

The QAN for this qualification is as follows: 

Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (603/0819/9) 

Entry Requirements

Learners will be expected to hold a Level 2 qualification and/or work experience in the health and social care sector and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals. Or a Level 3 qualification in another discipline.

 Progression and Links to other QUALIFI Programmes 

Learners completing the QUALIFI Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care can progress to: 

• the QUALIFI Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or
• the first year of undergraduate study in health and social care; or
• directly into employment in an associated profession. 

Career Opportunities

Primary areas of employment include:

• Social Care Worker
• Personal Assistant
• Health Care Assistant
• Community Development
• Health administration
• Charity Officer
• Nursing