HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE (ADULTS) Level 3 Diploma

Level 3
Courses For Industry
Newry Campus
City & Guilds

Overview

This course is 75% funded by the Department for the Economy and 25% paid by the employer as part of the Skills Focus Programme. To qualify, your business or social enterprise must have less than 250 employees and you must be based in Northern Ireland and operate for profit.

The Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 3 Diploma is designed for individuals passionate about working in the field of adult care. Throughout the course, students will develop a deep understanding of the principles and practices involved in providing high-quality care and support to adults in various health and social care settings. They will gain knowledge about promoting dignity, independence, and well-being, as well as the importance of person-centred care.

The course covers a wide range of topics, including the role of the health and social care worker, safeguarding adults, health and safety, communication skills, and understanding mental health and well-being in adults. Students will also explore specific areas such as supporting individuals with physical and learning disabilities, dementia care, end-of-life care, and promoting equality and inclusion.

This course provides a sector wide recognised qualification for working in health and social care as a senior care workers or other roles with similar responsibilities.

Applicants must be employed as a senior care worker role or equivalent role.
Applicants must also have a good standard of written English in order to to complete assignments.

Modules include:

Communication
Health and safety
Safeguarding adults
Personal development

Assessments within the course are designed to evaluate students' knowledge, skills, and understanding of health and social care practices.. Assessment is through the use of written assignments and direct observation in the workplace.

The Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) serves as a solid foundation for those who wish to progress their studies at a higher level or specialise in specific areas of adult care. On successful completion of this course, many students progress onto the Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services, all offered at SRC.

Upon completion of the Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 3 Diploma, students will be equipped with the necessary skills to pursue a range of roles within the health and social care sector. They may find work within the health and social services trusts while there are also good employment opportunities within voluntary and private care organisations.

If you are a company or social enterprise and want to find out about funding opportunities, please contact Business Support on T: 028 3839 7778 or E: betterbusiness@src.ac.uk