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This qualification is based on the National Occupational Standards (NOS). The qualification includes the social care units and the health units relevant to both the social care and health sectors.
The qualification reflects the changing face of this sector by providing greater flexibility to enable staff to meet the needs of service users more effectively. It also offers career progression routes in the Health & Social Care sector.
The new units of this course include the value base, the Codes of Practice for the social sector, and modern and innovative care practice.
This course is nationally and internationally recognised. The qualification is to afford learners gain the practical skills needed to be efficient and effective in the Health & Social Care sector. It is deigned to boost the individual’s confidence, personal growth and development.
Who Can Attend this Course?
The NVQ Level 3 & 4 is appropriate for those already working in a variety of job roles either within health or social care. The UK government has made it imperative that anyone working in residential care is required to have a minimum qualification. We at LCMS offer NVQ level 3 progressively to level 4. Anyone at level 3 may either be working directly in care or supervising and managing others in this sector.
For those wishing to get to Level 4 must hold more senior staff roles. Candidates at all levels they may be employed in the following public, private or voluntary sector across the whole spectrum of residential, hospital, day care, foster care or domiciliary settings:
- Residential Care Homes
- Community Support Workers
- Housing and Supported Accommodation
- Hospitals and Primary Care Trusts
- Day Services for those with physical disabilities, mental illness and learning disabilities.
- Residential homes for older people
THE COURSE STRUCTURE
EDEXCEL NVQ - HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE LEVEL 3
Core Units
All candidates must select the three core units and one further unit. The three compulsory core units are:
| Unit Detail |
Unit Code |
| Promote effective communication for and about individuals |
HSC31 |
| Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the working environment |
HSC32 |
| Reflect on and develop your practice |
HSC33 |
Candidates will further do the following in the Health and Social Care – Adult option:
| Qualification Route |
Details |
Unit Code |
| Adults |
Promote choice, well-being of children and young people the protection of all individuals. |
HSC 35 |
Optional Units
Candidates also have to take a further four optional units to complete this level.
EDEXCEL NVQ - HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE - LEVEL 4
There is one qualification route which candidates must do:
Health and Social Care (Adults) Candidates must complete the following three Core Units:
Core Units
Candidates must complete all three
| Unit |
Details of Core Unit |
Code |
| Unit 1 |
Use and develop methods and systems to communicate, record and report |
HSC 41 |
| Unit 2 |
Contribute to the development and maintenance of healthy and safe practices in the working environment |
HSC 42 |
| Unit 3 |
Take responsibility for the continuing professional development of self and others |
HSC 43 |
Qualification Routes
Candidates will further do the following in the Health and Social Care – Adult option:
| Qualification Route |
Detail of Qualification |
Code |
| Adults |
Develop practice which promotes choice well-being and protection of all individuals |
HSC45 |
There are additional optional units from which candidates must select four others to complete this level.
Duration
The course runs for one year full-time per level and comprises of two phases based upon the College’s academic semester pattern. The course starts four times a year in January, April, July and October. Please contact the college for more details.
General Requirements
Further to being a worker in the health and social care setting candidates must have good communication skills. This is because care requires very good communication skills since many service-users themselves have communication difficulties. The course therefore requires a good standard of spoken and written English. Candidates must be committed, enthusiastic, motivated and be able to work on their own and as part of a team. However, experience of working with others in a care setting is desirable but not essential. Anyone who has completed the Higher Secondary Education is eligible to apply for this course at level 3. Mature candidates are welcomed to apply. Candidates wishing to do level 4 must have a level 3 to be enrolled. International students are required to submit a ‘Police Clearance Certificate’ and a ‘Criminal Records Bureau’ check will be required for both local and international students.
Delivery
Workshops and Seminars
Candidates will be given thorough theoretical and practical based studies in care work. They will also have the opportunity to improve communication and information technology skills in workshop sessions once a week. During these session candidates will be taken through the steps of how to prepare a portfolio which will be used for assessment of practical experience.
Workplace Based
There will be workplace based experience which candidates will be placed with employers within the health and social care sector. Students will be given guidance by their College Tutor and will be assessed for practical skills by an approved workplace Assessor who will be provided by the college. The College will provide lists of suitable places for employment including Care Sector Employment Agencies
Assessment
Learning and knowledge will be assessed by professional tutors with experience in teaching the subjects and with professional care experience. Tutors will set assignments which will be used to support the full NVQ Care assessment and provide evidence of a good knowledge base in care related subjects. Care Practice will be assessed by fully approved and qualified Workplace Assessors. This assessment will be carried out within the placement workplace. Students will be expected to build up a Portfolio of Evidence which requires writing reports about their practice, answering written and oral questions and other written material. Records of Directly Observed Practice will be supplied by the Workplace Assessor for inclusion in the Student’s Portfolio. Final Assessment and presentation for the NVQ Care Level 3 Award will depend upon successful completion of the Portfolio to the standard accepted by the Qualifications Curriculum Authority covering the required components.
Award
On completion of the course candidates will receive a prestigious industry recognised qualification from EDEXCEL National Vocational Qualification for the appropriate level completed - Level 3 (NVQ) - in Health & Social Care. They will also receive a Certificate of attendance from the London College of Management Studies of Management Studies
Awarding Body
EDEXCEL is a leading provider of vocational and higher qualifications offered in the United Kingdom. They are recognised for their high quality and are valued by employers in every sector of business.
Why the NVQ in Health & Social Care is important
This is a highly valued qualification for those entering front-line care service provisions. The employment prospects are very high as this sector is growing rapidly in the UK economy. This view has been expressed by many leading recruitment agents that the UK should be attracting workers from overseas to meet a shortfall in available recruits for employment. The NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care is accepted by many Universities as an entrance qualification for Registered Nurse training, Senior Care Role, BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Health and Care, BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in Care or Health Studies, to name a few. These courses also provide a good grounding for those wishing to progress to degree level courses in Social Work, Nursing (General and Mental Health), Community Education, Housing Administration, etc. |
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| Quick Facts |
| Course Commencement: |
| January & September |
| Duration: |
| 2 Years (Levels 3 and 4) |
| Fees: |
Home & EU:
£2,250 per Year |
Overseas:
£3,350 per Year |
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| Course Co-ordinator |
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Dr Gladys Njoh
Health & Social Care |
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