Level 3 Award in Fundamentals of Health and Social Care
The Level 3 Award in Fundamentals of Health and Social Care offered by OXQUAL develops core competence in person-centred care, communication, safeguarding, health promotion, equality, risk management and teamwork across health and social care environments.
About this qualification
The Level 3 Award in Fundamentals of Health and Social Care offered by OXQUAL develops core competence in person-centred care, communication, safeguarding, health promotion, equality, risk management and teamwork across health and social care environments.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Health and Social Care Principles
- Care Roles and Responsibilities
- Human Growth and Development
- Physical Development
- Emotional Development
- Social Development
- Safeguarding
- Protection of Vulnerable Individuals
- Recognising Abuse
- Communication Skills
- Active Listening
- Patient Dignity
- Health Promotion
- Nutrition and Hygiene
- Exercise and Wellbeing
- Equality and Diversity
- Inclusive Practice
- Care-Environment Risk Assessment
- Teamwork
- Professional Accountability
- Care Documentation
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Healthcare Assistants
- Social-Care Workers
- Care-Team Supervisors
- Community Support Personnel
- Learners developing health and social care competence
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop health and social care knowledge.
- Strengthen safeguarding competence.
- Improve communication skills.
- Develop health-promotion awareness.
- Improve inclusive-care practices.
- Strengthen teamwork and accountability.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Practical assessments, written examination and portfolio review.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, care simulations, documentation tasks and oral discussion.
- Total Questions: 50 theory questions plus multiple practical tasks.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 10–14 weeks (160–200 hours).
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