Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care

Overview
Those who desire to work in health and social care should pursue the OTHM Level 3 Online Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care in those fields. Perhaps they already have a job in health and social care. In order to become a manager in the future, they would like to further expand their knowledge and skills. People of all ages and professional backgrounds are welcome to take this course. They could be older pupils or recent graduates from high school or college. Everybody who works in health and social care is required by the Social Services and Well-Being Act 2014 to continuously learn new skills and refine their existing ones. As a result, this credential will aid in the development of experience as a practitioner of modern health and social care. Also, it provides you the courage to apply for management positions. Trinity Open Learning is a reputable school that offers classes.

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About This Course

Equivalences

The Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and is considered a Level 2 qualification in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.: A Level 2 qualification is broadly equivalent to:

GCSEs at grades 4–9 (A–C
BTEC First Diploma / Level 2 BTEC
OCR Level 2 Nationals

Delivery Methods

Trinity Open Learning provides various flexible delivery methods to its learners which include blended learning, online learning, distance learning, and in-class. The learners can choose the mode of study at their convenience.

Learners are able to:

Access All course materials, including online modules and written assignments
Gain Teacher support
Access Trinity Open Learning online portal (24/7 access to our user-friendly learning portal)
Acquire Assignments briefing
Receive Excellent quality of study notes
Obtain Assignment marking and feedback
Gain Fully accredited UK certificate.
Receive Dedicated customer support via chat, telephone, and email (Monday to Friday)
Gain Full support until the completion of the course.

Duration

The learners can choose the course duration from two options.

5 Months (Fast Track)
9 Months

Learners are granted a maximum of two years’ access to complete the course from the date of enrolment.

Accreditation

This Online Diploma in Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate is accredited by Ofqual regulated Awarding body Qualifi.

Course Delivery

Online

Entry Requirements

These qualifications are designed for learners who are typically aged 16 and above.

Module Structure

Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate qualification consists of 15 mandatory units of 36 credits. All 9 units are mandatory

Mandatory Units	Level	Credit
Understand Own Role	2	2
Personal Development	2	3
Duty of Care	2	2
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Human Rights	2	2
Work in a Person-centred Way	2	3
Communication	2	3
Privacy and Dignity	2	3
Nutrition and Hydration	2	2
Awareness of Mental Health and Dementia	2	3
Adult Safeguarding	2	3
Safeguarding Children	2	1
Health, Safety, and Principles of Basic Life Support	2	3
Handling Information	2	1
Infection, Prevention and Control	2	2
An Awareness of Learning Disability and Autism	2	3

What could this qualification lead to?

The Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate provides learners with a strong foundation for both career progression and further study within the health and social care sector.

Higher Education Progression

Learners may also progress to:

Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support Services
Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support
Level 3 Apprenticeships in Adult Care or Senior Healthcare Support

With further study at Level 3 and beyond, learners may later move on to:

Nursing pathways (with additional qualifications)
Social work–related study
Specialist areas such as dementia care, mental health, autism, or learning disabilities support

Career Progression

Successful learners can progress into roles such as:

Care Assistant
Support Worker
Adult Social Care Worker
Home Care (Domiciliary) Worker
Personal Assistant in care settings

With experience and further training, progression opportunities may include:

Senior Care Assistant
Lead Support Worker
Key Worker
Shift Leader or Team Leader in a care service

These roles are available in residential care homes, supported living services, day centres, community services, and organisations working alongside the NHS