Health & Social Care Level 3 Diploma, A Home Study, Distance Learning Course

Health & Social Care Level 3 Diploma

A distance learning course is the ideal way to gain a Health & Social Care Diploma. Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning health and social care is a flexible and convenient course, which allows you to comprehensively prepare for a health and social care exam or career through home study. What's more, because the distance learning diploma course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required.

This could be either through a role as an informal or formal carer, for those who wish to work in associated professions, or as a means to build on an existing knowledge base.

The course emulates accepted and recognised structure and content which is also empathetic to current practice within the field.

If you'd like to embark upon one of the many careers this course can lead to such as a family support worker or a care assistant then the home study Level 3 Health & Social Care Diploma Course is the ideal distance learning training course for you.

Support

You will be provided with comprehensive materials designed to provide you with everything required to complete your course of study. You will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.

What's more, you'll have access to the online Student Community, where you can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your account.

Assessment

The Ascentis Level 3 Health & Social Care Diploma is assessed by a Final online multiple choice examination counts for 100% of the final grade.

Throughout the course there are ten SAPs (coursework) and a thesis. The course clearly states that this is not mandatory to complete as it has no bearing on the final grade. We do suggest that students complete these as this will not only assist them in examination preparation but also will give the student the skill set should they wish to continue their studies (continuous professional development) at a higher level.

Upon verification of the activities, exercises, assignments and final exam, a nationally recognised certificate will be awarded by Ascentis as confirmation that your written work has met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the programme.

Course Duration

We recommended you spend approximately 400 hours of your time studying for the Health & Social Care Diploma or 40 hours per module. The pace of study is completely up to you. To give an example, if you dedicate 4 hours a week to the course it would take you 24 months to complete but if you could spare 8 hours a week you could complete it in 12 months.

Get started today, and you can earn your Level 3 Health & Social Care Diploma in as little as a year, or take up to two years, if you prefer – the choice is yours.

Home Study Entry Requirements

The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about being a health and social care professional and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course.

You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 24 months from initial registration with full tutor support.

Course Fees

Our aim is to provide you with the best deal available, therefore registration fees, certification fees and full tutor support is included in the course price for you. The enrolment fee for the Health & Social Care home study course is £481.25 (inc VAT), though for a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to pay only £385 (inc VAT) which is a 20% discount if you enrol online and pay in full.

You can also opt for our Easy Payment Plan and enrol online today by paying a deposit of £159 and then 6 equal payments of £53.71 per month. The first instalment is paid about a month after you receive your course.

Qualification

Ascentis Health & Social Care Level 3 Diploma
This course leads to a Level 3 Award for successful learners. This means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3). In accrediting the programme at level 3, Ascentis attests that its learning outcomes are at an equivalent level to a level 3 national qualification.

This course has been designed by NCC to meet specific learner requirements. Accreditation by Ascentis is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited by Ascentis.

About Ascentis

Ascentis is a Qualifications & Curriculum Authority (QCA)-approved national awarding body that designs user-friendly qualifications and supports these with the highest possible standard of customer service.

The course can be enrolled upon by students internationally. There are no deadlines for enrolments.

Your Future Prospects

Health & Social Care workers, Family Support Worker, Social Work Assistant

Further Information

If your course is being delivered online, please ensure you meet the minimum requirements below.

For Windows:
Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7 - Acrobat Reader 4.0 and above

For Macintosh:
Mac OS X, Mac OS 9.2 - Acrobat Reader 4.0 and above

From time to time we may enrol our students with our partner sites; this is dependent on the number of students enrolling on a particular course and course material availability. If this happens, nothing changes for you other than the name of the college administering your course. We will continue to be your point of contact; you will get the exact same course you have enrolled on with the same high level of quality content and support.

Postage & Packing

Get FREE UK delivery when purchasing distance learning courses online. We will deliver your course materials direct to your door upon enrolment so you can get started straight away and plan your studies around your other commitments.