Health & Social Care Extended Diploma - Level 3 - Principles and Contexts
- Graig Campus
- Aberystwyth Campus
This two-year qualification is knowledge-based and designed for post-16 learners who want to develop their knowledge of the health and social care sector. Working in health and social care involves providing support, assistance, and care to individuals who may have physical, mental, or social needs. It is a broad field that encompasses various roles and settings.
The level three health and social care (principles and contexts) course will provide a comprehensive and challenging programme of study that will develop your knowledge, skills and understanding within the context of health and social care services, including the current issues in relation to health and social care in Wales. The course will also share an understanding of the human body and some problems that can occur when the body systems do not function as intended.
It will provide a sound basis for learners who want to progress to higher education or to work in the care sector. You will be required to undertake 100 hours of sector engagement over two years to prepare you for further study at the degree level or to improve your skills and qualifications should you wish to seek employment in the health or social care sector.
Course details
- Full time
- Mixed
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The course is delivered mainly in the classroom; however, you will be required to undertake 100 hours of sector engagement, including a work placement, workplace visits, guest lectures and attending external conferences and events. This sector engagement will provide you with experience in the health or social care sector, tailored towards your future career aspirations.
You will study the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Principles and Contexts. These qualifications are the equivalent of 3 A-Levels.
This course also includes the following:
- Tutorial Program
- Progress Review
- Literacy and Numeracy development through various pathways: GCSE resits, Essential Skills Wales, WEST and Welsh language development.
This course will cover content which can be sensitive and triggering for some students. Topics such as abuse, safeguarding, mental health and addiction are all covered with some areas being taught in more detail than others.
The qualification will cover the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills required by the health and social care sectors.
Topics included are:
- Factors affecting individuals growth and development across the lifespan
- Understanding how the human body is affected by common conditions.
- Principles of care and safe practice within outcome focused person centred care.
- Anatomy and physiology
- Supporting the health and well being of adults in Wales.
- Promoting the rights of individuals across the lifespan.
- Supporting the individuals at risk to achieve their desired outcomes.
- Working in the health and social care sector
- Investigating contemporary issues in health and social care Wales.
As part of the course you will be required to attend work placement. This is an integral and a mandatory part of completing the course.
Successful completion of the course is the equivalent of three A levels and will enable you to progress to higher-level courses in areas including:
- Social care
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Midwifery
- Occupational therapy
Past students have gone on to study and qualify as nurses, radiographers, physiologists, research scientists, teachers, social workers, and healthcare managers or have gone on to work as healthcare support workers or work in social care.
The qualifications will be assessed through a combination of external written assessments and non-exam assessments.
This qualification is available to be assessed through the medium of Welsh and English.
All applicants will need a positive reference. Suitability for this course will be assessed at interview.
An applicant for the Level 3 course will need to have:
A minimum of 5 GCSEs grades A* - C including English language or Welsh first language. Mathematics needs to be grade D or above.
Learners progressing from a course at Coleg Sir Gar will have different entry requirements to include - successful completion and engagement on the current programme of study, proven skills development, good attendance levels and will be in receipt of a positive reference.
- All learners are required to pay an administration fee of £25 prior to enrolment.
- Enhanced DBS - £55.50
- Uniform (College scrubs) - approximately £15.00
- Occasional departmental trips and visits associated with the course – all costs will be minimal where possible.