This qualification will typically take 1 academic year to complete.
To achieve this qualification learners will be required to complete 9 mandatory units.
This is a nested qualification which means its share common units with the Extended Level 3 Health and Social Care Diploma. The purpose of this qualification is designed to support progression to a range of job roles within the health and social care sector by providing you with the knowledge, understanding and essential skills through study learning and supported by placement in a real work environment.
It is designed to help learners develop and progress at a steady pace and move to higher level learning. The certificate aims to provide learners with an introduction to working in social care.
Evidence produced for the qualification will be graded by your assigned tutor and also require an external assessment set by the funding body NCFE.
This course can be delivered using a blended learning approach. This will give you flexibility to direct your own online learning. You will be assigned a tutor to provide support and guidance including face to face if desired. As well as having access to resources and collaboration tools to assist your learning.
