HSCD03 - Skillsfirst Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (RQF) Closed for registrations

Skillsfirst Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (RQF)

Please note: this qualification is closed for registrations. Certification end date is 31/08/2021.

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Qualification summary

The Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (RQF) qualification assesses the development of knowledge and skills relating to the health and social care sector. This qualification is made up of 100% vocational units.

This qualification can also be used by anyone in a supervisory position as part of their CPD. It achieves this by confirming supervisory competency in many areas such as;

Mental health
Dementia
Learning disabilities
General health care

This qualification has been created for roles such as:

Care assistants/support workers/key workers in residential settings
Healthcare assistants / support workers in community and primary care environments
Healthcare assistants / support workers in acute health environments
Care assistants/support workers/key workers in domiciliary services
Care assistants/support workers/key workers in day services
Support workers in supported living projects
Community-based care assistants/ support workers/key workers, including those working in specialist areas e.g. dementia, learning disabilities
Personal assistants employed directly by the individual they support or their families
Emerging new types of workers and multidisciplinary health roles crossing traditional service barriers and delivery models.

If you feel your role is not in a supervisory capacity you could choose the Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (RQF)

It is anticipated that learners will progress to Level 5 qualifications for management or senior practitioner roles in Health & Social Care, or to specialist qualifications reflecting the context in which they work.

This qualification does not require you to have any prior qualifications or levels of previous learning. There is no minimum age requirement for this qualification.

It is supported nationwide by employers. For a list of the training providers and colleges who deliver this qualification in your area please contact our customer services team.

Qualification structure

To achieve this qualification learners must achieve 58 credits

Learners must achieve all 28 credits from Group A

A maximum of 7 credits from Group B and at least 23 credits from Group C

Guided Learning Hours (GLH) are 315

Total Qualification Time (TQT) is 580

Qualification number	Qualification reference	Qualification review date
HSCD03	600/0364/9	31/08/2018

Group A - mandatory units

RQF unit no.	Skillsfirst unit no.	Unit title	Credit value	Barred units
A/601/8574	HSC024	Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care	3	-
J/601/8576	HSC025	The role of the health and social care worker	2	-
Y/601/8145	HSC036	Promote person centred approaches in health and social care	6	-
F/601/8138	HSC037	Promote and implement health and safety in health and social care	6	-
J/601/9470	HSC038	Promote good practice in handling information in health and social care settings	2	-
J/601/1434	SHC31	Promote communication in health, social care or children's and young people's settings	3	-
A/601/1429	SHC32	Engage in personal development in health, social care or children's and young people's settings	3	-
Y/601/1437	SHC33	Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children's and young people's settings	2	-
R/601/1436	SHC34	Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or children's and young people's settings	1	-

Group B - optional units

RQF unit no.	Skillsfirst unit no.	Unit title	Credit value	Barred units
M/502/3146	ADV301	Purpose and principles of independent advocacy	4	-
F/602/0097	CMH301	Understand mental well-being and mental health promotion	3	-
J/602/0103	CMH302	Understand mental health problems	3	-
J/601/3538	DEM301	Understand the process and experience of dementia	3	-
K/601/9199	DEM305	Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person centred approach	2	-
L/601/3539	DEM308	Understand the role of communication and interactions with individuals who have dementia	3	Y/601/4693
Y/601/3544	DEM310	Understand the diversity of individuals with dementia and the importance of inclusion	3	F/601/4686
Y/601/8579	HSC3021	Understand theories of relationships and social networks	3	-
K/601/9493	HSC3046	Introduction to personalisation in social care	3	-
L/501/6737	IC01	The principles of infection prevention and control	3	-
H/501/7103	IC02	Causes and spread of infection	2	-
R/501/6738	IC03	Cleaning, decontamination and waste management	2	-
K/601/5315	LD201	Understand the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities	4	-
H/601/5703	LD206	Principles of supporting an individual to maintain personal hygiene	1	K/601/9963
T/601/5317	LD310	Understand how to support individuals with autistic spectrum conditions	3	-
M/601/7227	LD311K	Principles of supporting young people with a disability to make the transition into adulthood	3	F/602/0049
M/601/7048	LD314K	Principles of self directed support	3	-
J/601/6293	LDOP305	Understand positive risk taking for individuals with disabilities	3	-
A/601/6274	LDOP307	Principles of supporting individuals with a learning disability regarding sexuality and sexual health	3	-
J/601/6150	PDOP31	Understand physical disability	3	-
Y/601/6167	PDOP33	Understand the impact of Acquired Brain Injury on individuals	3	-
M/601/3467	SSMU31	Understand sensory loss	3	-
F/601/3473	SSOP31	Understand models of disability	3	-

Group C - optional units

RQF unit no.	Skillsfirst unit no.	Unit title	Credit value	Barred units
T/502/3147	ADV302	Providing independent advocacy support	6	-
A/502/3148	ADV303	Maintaining the independent advocacy relationship	6	-
F/502/3149	ADV304	Responding to the advocacy needs of different groups of people	6	-
M/601/0648	ASM1	Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists	4	-
A/601/0670	ASM3	Support individuals who are substance users	7	-
D/501/0585	ASM4	Identify and act upon immediate risk of danger to substance misusers	4	-
M/601/0682	ASM5	Provide services to those affected by someone else's substance use	4	-
H/501/0586	ASM8	Increase awareness about drugs, alcohol or other substances with individuals and groups	7	-
T/601/0666	ASM9	Test for substance use	5	-
D/601/0662	ASM11	Carry out initial assessments to identify and prioritise the needs of substance misusers	5	-
K/501/0587	ASM12	Carry out comprehensive substance misuse assessment	5	-
D/601/0676	ASM15	Assist with the transfer of individuals, who misuse substances, between agencies and services	1	-
K/501/0590	ASM18	Support individuals through detoxification programmes	3	-
R/601/3526	ASM24	Develop and sustain effective working relationships with staff in other agencies	4	-
Y/501/0598	ASM34	Administer medication to individuals and monitor the effects	5	F/601/4056
D/501/0599	ASM35	Supply and exchange injecting equipment for individuals	3	-
T/601/9187	DEM302	Understand and meet the nutritional requirements of individuals with dementia	3	-
A/601/9191	DEM304	Enable rights and choices of individuals with dementia whilst minimising risks	4	-
Y/601/4693	DEM312	Understand and enable interaction and communication with individuals who have dementia	4	L/601/3539
F/601/4686	DEM313	Equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care practice	4	Y/601/3544
K/601/9025	HSC2003	Provide support to manage pain and discomfort	2	-
R/601/7902	HSC2019	Gain access to the homes of individuals, deal with emergencies and ensure security on departure	2	-
T/601/8721	HSC2024	Undertake agreed pressure area care	4	-
J/601/8027	HSC2028	Move and position individuals in accordance with their plan of care	4	-
T/601/9027	HSC3001	Contribute to raising awareness of health isssues	4	-
A/601/9028	HSC3002	Provide support to continue recommended therapies	3	-
L/601/8028	HSC3003	Provide support to maintain and develop skills for everyday life	4	-
L/601/8644	HSC3004	Facilitates learning and development activities to meet individual needs and preferences	5	-
M/601/9494	HSC3007	Support the development of community partnerships	5	-
D/601/9491	HSC3008	Implement therapeutic group activities	4	-
H/601/9492	HSC3010	Support individuals to develop and run support groups	3	-
M/601/9611	HSC3012	Prepare to support individuals within a shared lives arrangement	4	-
F/601/7927	HSC3013	Support individuals to access and use services and facilities	4	-
J/601/9601	HSC3014	Provide support for individuals within a shared lives arrangement	5	-
R/601/8578	HSC3019	Support individuals in their relationships	4	-
H/601/8049	HSC3020	Facilitate person centred assessment, planning, implementation and review	6	-
Y/601/7903	HSC3022	Support individuals to live at home	4	-
D/601/7904	HSC3023	Support individuals to manage their finances	3	-
H/601/7905	HSC3024	Support individuals to access and manage direct payments	6	-
K/601/7906	HSC3027	Support individuals to access housing and accommodation services	4	-
R/601/8581	HSC3028	Support individuals to deal with personal relationship problems	4	-
T/601/8282	HSC3029	Support individuals with specific communication needs	5	-
M/601/7907	HSC3033	Support individuals during a period of change	4	-
T/601/7908	HSC3034	Support individuals to prepare for and settle in to new home environments	3	-
A/601/7909	HSC3035	Support Individuals who are bereaved	4	-
H/601/8147	HSC3038	Work in partnership with families to support individuals	4	-
F/601/3764	HSC3045	Promote positive behaviour	6	-
F/601/4056	HSC3047	Support use of medication in social care settings	5	Y/501/0598
T/601/9495	HSC3048	Support individuals at the end of life	7	-
R/601/8824	HSC3049	Prepare environments and resources for use during healthcare activities	3	-
A/601/8980	HSC3050	Prepare for and carry out extended feeding techniques	4	-
Y/601/9022	HSC3051	Undertake tissue viability risk assessments	3	-
R/601/8662	HSC3052	Undertake physiological measurements	3	-
D/601/8860	HSC3053	Obtain venous blood samples	3	-
J/601/8979	HSC3054	Undertake urethral catheterisation processes	4	-
A/601/9174	HSC3055	Identify the physical health needs of individuals with mental health needs and plan appropriate actions	5	-
K/601/9185	HSC3056	Support families in maintaining relationships in their wider social structures	4	-
F/601/9029	HSC3057	Work with families, carers and individuals during times of crisis	5	-
L/601/9034	HSC3058	Enable individuals with behavioural difficulties to develop strategies to change their behaviour	8	-
J/601/9968	HSC3061	Help individuals address their substance use through an action plan	4	-
Y/601/8825	HSC3062	Interact with and support individuals using telecommunications	5	-
T/601/9738	HSC3065	Implement the positive behavioural support model	8	-
L/601/9549	HSC3066	Support positive risk taking for individuals	4	-
K/601/9963	LD206C	Support individuals to maintain personal hygiene	2	H/601/5703
A/601/7215	LD302	Support person-centred thinking and planning	5	-
J/601/8657	LD308	Support individuals with a learning disability to access healthcare	3	-
F/602/0049	LD311C	Support young people with a disability to make the transition into adulthood	5	M/601/7227
K/601/7047	LD312	Support parents with disabilities	6	-
Y/601/7352	LDOP203	Provide active support	3	-
J/602/0053	LDOP314	Support individuals with self-directed support	5	M/601/7048
D/601/7353	LDOP303	Promote active support	5	-
K/601/6190	PDOP32	Work with other professionals and agencies to support individuals with physical disability	3	-
M/601/5817	PDOP34	Support families who are affected by Aquired Brain Injury	3	-
D/601/5750	PDOP35	Support families who have a child with a disability	3	-
K/601/3483	SSOP32	Promote effective communication with individuals with sensory loss	4	-
A/601/5190	SSOP33	Support individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities	4	-
J/601/3541	SSOP34	Support individuals in the use of assistive technology	4	-
R/601/3543	SSOP35	Support the assessment of individuals with sensory loss	3	-
D/601/3545	SSOP36	Support the promotion of awareness of sensory loss	3	-
H/601/3546	SSOP37	Support individuals to access education, training or employment	4	-
R/601/5180	SSOP38	Enable individuals to negotiate environments	5	-
D/504/6101	FAE1	First aid essentials	1	-