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🇬🇧 QUALIFI LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

Qualification Code: 603/0819/9
Total Credits: 60
Total Qualification Time (TQT): 600 hours
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 300 hours
Level: RQF Level 3
Duration: Typically 6–12 months

🎯 Qualification Aim

To provide learners with foundational knowledge, skills, and understanding of the health and social care sector, preparing them for employment or progression to Level 4/5 Diplomas or university-level studies in health, nursing, or social care.

🧩 MANDATORY UNITS (6 Units, 10 Credits Each)

Unit No.	Title	Credit Value	Guided Learning Hours (GLH)	Key Learning Outcomes
1	An Introduction to Health and Social Care	10	50	- Explain principles of health and social care practice. - Understand roles and responsibilities of care workers. - Explore equality, diversity, and safeguarding. - Apply codes of practice and professional standards.
2	Communication for Health and Social Care	10	50	- Understand importance of effective communication. - Apply different methods of communication. - Overcome barriers (cultural, emotional, physical). - Maintain confidentiality and accurate records.
3	Promoting Health in the Population	10	50	- Explain public health principles and determinants of health. - Analyze health promotion models (Tannahill, Beattie). - Plan and evaluate health promotion campaigns. - Discuss national health initiatives (e.g., NHS, NPHCDA).
4	Person-Centred Care	10	50	- Define person-centred values (choice, dignity, independence). - Promote active participation and empowerment. - Manage risk while maintaining autonomy. - Reflect on own practice.
5	Understanding Diabetes Care	10	50	- Understand causes, types, and complications of diabetes. - Support individuals with diabetes through diet, medication, and monitoring. - Promote self-management and education. - Evaluate community and clinical interventions.
6	Understanding Stroke Care	10	50	- Understand causes and effects of stroke. - Provide physical, psychological, and emotional support to stroke survivors. - Identify risk factors and prevention strategies. - Review rehabilitation and long-term care approaches.

🗓️ SUGGESTED 60-CREDIT TEACHING PLAN (55–60 HOURS PER UNIT)

Week Range	Unit Title / Focus	Indicative Content	Learning & Teaching Activities	Assessment / Homework	Multimedia Resources
Weeks 1–3	An Introduction to Health and Social Care	Principles, legislation, values	Lecture + group case study on safeguarding	Write essay: “Why equality and diversity matter in care.”	NHS Values Video
Weeks 4–5	Communication for Health and Social Care	Verbal/non-verbal, written, ICT, barriers	Role-play: patient–caregiver interactions	Observation checklist & reflection log	BBC Learning – Communication Skills
Weeks 6–8	Promoting Health in the Population	Determinants of health, campaigns, epidemiology	Design health awareness poster on obesity or smoking	Campaign plan report (1,500 words)	WHO – Health Promotion Videos
Weeks 9–10	Person-Centred Care	Holistic approach, empowerment, ethics	Workshop: Designing a care plan for a case study client	Reflective journal: “How I apply person-centred values”	SCIE – Person-Centred Practice
Weeks 11–12	Understanding Diabetes Care	Pathophysiology, lifestyle, medication, education	Guest talk by nurse/health educator; diet plan activity	Case report on supporting diabetic client	Diabetes UK Video
Weeks 13–14	Understanding Stroke Care	Types, risk factors, rehab, carer support	Simulation: developing a care plan for a stroke patient	Written evaluation: “Challenges in Stroke Rehabilitation”	Stroke Association Video
Weeks 15–16	Review & Assessment	Summative assessment and portfolio compilation	Peer review, oral presentation	Final 2,000-word reflective portfolio	NHS Careers in Care Video

🧾 ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

Type	Description	Weighting
Formative	Quizzes, class discussions, observation logs	30%
Summative	Written assignments and case study analysis	50%
Practical / Reflective Portfolio	Reflective journal and care planning	20%

Each unit will have a Learner Evidence Record (LER) documenting:

• Written essays or reports
• Observation and role-play evidence
• Health promotion project
• Reflective logs

💡 Teaching and Learning Approach

• Active learning: simulations, debates, and group projects
• Case-based learning: real-life patient scenarios
• ICT integration: multimedia resources, online health databases
• Reflective learning: journals, peer feedback, portfolio work
• Professional ethics emphasis: NHS and World Health Organization standards

📚 RECOMMENDED TEXTS AND RESOURCES

• Books:
• Stretch, B. & Whitehouse, M. (2020). Health and Social Care Level 3 (Pearson).
• Squires, G. (2021). Health and Social Care Studies for RQF Qualifications.
• Websites:
• Qualifi Official Site
• NHS England
• Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• World Health Organization (WHO)
• SCIE – Social Care Institute for Excellence

🎓 PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES

Successful learners can progress to:

• Qualifi Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care
• Higher National Diploma (HND) in Health and Social Care
• University entry into Year 1 of Nursing, Social Work, or Health Studies

🧠 EXPECTED COMPETENCIES

By the end of this qualification, learners will be able to:

• Demonstrate understanding of health and social care systems and ethics.
• Communicate effectively in care environments.
• Apply public health and disease-prevention principles.
• Deliver person-centred, evidence-based care.
• Manage and reflect on their own professional development.

 

 

the official QUALIFI Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care parameters.

🎓 QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE

·        Total Credits: 60

·        Units: 6 (mandatory)

·        Credit Value per Unit: 10 credits

·        Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 300 hours

·        Total Qualification Time (TQT): 600 hours

·        Duration: Typically 6–12 months

🧮 Step 1: Guided Learning Hours per Unit

300 GLH6 units=50 GLH per unit\frac{300 \text{ GLH}}{6 \text{ units}} = 50 \text{ GLH per unit}6 units300 GLH​=50 GLH per unit

So each unit is designed to include approximately 50 guided learning hours.

🕒 Step 2: Weekly Lesson Duration

You’ve specified 5 hours per week, which is consistent with UK FE (Further Education) practice for vocational diplomas.

📆 Step 3: Number of Weeks per Unit

50 GLH per unit5 hours per week=10 weeks per unit\frac{50 \text{ GLH per unit}}{5 \text{ hours per week}} = 10 \text{ weeks per unit}5 hours per week50 GLH per unit​=10 weeks per unit

✅ Therefore:
Each unit = 10 weeks
Each week = 5 hours of guided learning (classroom, tutorials, or structured assignments)

🧩 Step 4: Programme Summary

Unit	Credits	GLH	Weeks (5 hours/week)	Focus Area
1. An Introduction to Health and Social Care	10	50	10 weeks	Core principles & roles
2. Communication for Health and Social Care	10	50	10 weeks	Communication methods & barriers
3. Promoting Health in the Population	10	50	10 weeks	Public health & wellbeing
4. Person-Centred Care	10	50	10 weeks	Individual rights & care planning
5. Understanding Diabetes Care	10	50	10 weeks	Chronic illness management
6. Understanding Stroke Care	10	50	10 weeks	Rehabilitation & support

Total = 60 Credits | 300 GLH | 60 Weeks @ 5 hrs/week (can be compressed to 30 weeks if taught 10 hrs/week)

💡 Summary Recommendation

·        If 5 hours/week: 10 weeks per unit → total 60 weeks (≈ 12 months)

·        If 10 hours/week: 5 weeks per unit → total 30 weeks (≈ 6 months)

Both schedules are acceptable under Qualifi’s “typically 6–12 months” duration range.