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.uk
03433433445

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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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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