Who is this Diploma for?

The OCR Level 3 in Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) and OCR Level 3 in Diploma in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) are designed to reflect the work of candidates who deliver Health and Social Care to client’s/service users, Adults or Children and Young People.

The qualifications are about the delivery of physical, emotional or enabling care to clients/service users. The candidate will usually be delivering care in support of, and under the direction of, a colleague who is accountable in the area of practice. Candidates may often be working without direct supervision or on their own, such as in a client’s/service users own home. Candidates will have a degree of responsibility and autonomy, and will be required to make decisions within boundaries and limits agreed with their team. The candidate would be expected to seek support, advice or assistance if they are unclear about what to do or if unusual or untoward situations arise (such as significant deterioration in the client’s/service users condition).

These Diplomas are work-oriented qualifications and are aimed at those who have current real work experience. They are open to candidates of any age, of either gender and there are no entry barriers on grounds of race, creed or previous academic attainment or learning.

Employees will benefit from:

  • A clearer understanding of their responsibility within their organisation
  • The opportunity to develop new skills
  • The recognition of existing skills

Employers will benefit from:

  • Improved staff performance and motivation
  • Improvements in the quality of service to services users
  • The opportunity to ensure levels of care are to national standard

Structure of this Diploma

To achieve these qualifications, candidates must achieve 8 units made up of 4 Core units (including the choice of specialist route) and 4 Optional units.

  • The OCR Level 3 in Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults)
  • The OCR Level 3 in Diploma in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People)

Candidates can also undertake additional units, although these are not required to complete the qualification.

Core Units

UNIT 31 Promote effective communication for and about individuals
UNIT 32 Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the working environment
UNIT 33 Reflect on and develop your practice
UNIT 35 Promote choices, well-being and the protection of all individuals

How do I enrol?

Contact us on 0191 230 3090 or email us.

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Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Adults)