Overview
This qualification is nested. Qualifications within a nested suite allow learners to be topped up to a qualification that is the same level and subject within the Award, Certificate, Extended Diploma structure. This can be done by self-service through the Portal. Qualification nests and top-up pricing can be found in our fees list.
Key Facts
Level:
Postgraduate
Duration:
Full Time: 1 Year
Starting:
September, January, June
UK Fees 23/24:
£11,800
International Fees 23/24:
£17,500
Location:
Waterside
Get in touch
For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:
UK/EU Students enquiries study@nottingham.ac.uk03433433445
International Students enquiries international@nottingham.ac.uk
+44 03433433445
HIGHLIGHTS
This qualification covers a wide range of key subject areas in health and social care. The Extended Diploma includes a wide range of optional units, allowing learners to pursue an interest in the specific areas of social care, health studies and health sciences, while still allowing enough diversity for the optional units to be tailored to suit a learner’s preferred progression path.
Course Content
Placement is a crucial element of the learner's journey. Listed below are some examples of appropriate settings which could support learners:
• Adult Residential Care Home
• Nursing Home
• Day Centre
• Children's Centre
• Health Centre
• Supported/Sheltered Accommodation
• Domiciliary/Community care
• Respite Care
• Residential Schools
• Assessment Centre
• Special Schools
• Hospital
Learners must be at least 16 years old. We do not set any other entry requirements but colleges or training providers may have their own guidelines.
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look in a real-world application.Achievement of the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care supports learners’ access to Higher Education and progression into a wide range of job roles within the health and social care sector.
This qualification promotes high quality care and support and has been mapped to the standards within the Care Certificate.
What are the entry requirements?
Learners must be at least 16 years old. We do not set any other entry requirements but colleges or training providers may have their own guidelines.
How long will it take to complete?
Learners will usually be able to achieve the Extended Diploma in two years.
What qualifications can you progress to?
Achievement of the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care supports learners’ access to Higher Education and progression into a wide range of job roles within the health and social care sector.
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CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY
This qualification does not provide a licence to practise, but may support progression into a wide range of job roles in the health and social care sector, including:
• Care Support Workers in adult residential settings
• Healthcare Assistants in Community, Primary Care and Acute Health Environment
• Care Support Workers in Domiciliary Services, Supported Living or Day Services
• Community-Based Support Worker
Campus Facilities
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