|
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
This course is suitable for employees (or prospective employees) within the care industry who are employed (or want to be employed) within a supervisory role.
· Specialised skills needed to work within an advanced role in the caring profession
· A City and Guilds (NVQ level 3) qualification in Health and Social Care
You will also be eligible to join the NVQ Level 4 Course in Health and Social Care, Social Work, and train to be a nurse or enter other jobs in the caring profession.
Units
Candidates must complete eight units in total.
· All four core units A
· Select four units from Adults optional units and/or Generic optional units
Additional units may be selected for professional development but do not count towards achievement of this NVQ.
Core units — Health workers select at least TWO units/social care workers take FOUR units
|
Unit number
|
Title
|
|
HSC21
|
Communicate with, and complete records for individuals
|
|
HSC22
|
Support the health and safety of yourself and individuals
|
|
HSC23
|
Develop your knowledge and practice
|
|
HSC24
|
Ensure your own actions support the care, protection and well being of individuals
|
Available Optional units and additional Units —
|
Unit number
|
Title
|
|
HSC27
|
Support individuals in their daily living (for people with learning difficulties)
|
|
HSC218
|
Support individuals with their personal care needs (for the elderly)
|
|
HSC213
|
Provide food and drink for individuals (for people with learning difficulties)
|
|
HSC214
|
Help individuals to eat and drink (for the elderly)
|
Duration: To be discussed with your assessor
Assessment: Coursework and Practical Observation at the care home
Prerequisite NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or the require pass mark in a skills scan test
Accreditation Body: City & Guilds |
LATEST NEWS 
