Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care

Level 1 Diploma

Course Location

College

Marple College

Location

Marple College

Further Details

Age

College 16-18

Department

Health & Social Care

Course Start Date

Monday 1st September 2025

Course Duration

Full-time, 1 Year

Course Time

Course Fee

£
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Course Code

MFP-HS3N-1100

Course Overview

The Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care is a two-year course equivalent to 3 A Levels. The course will lead to a highly specialised work-related qualification where you will gain the knowledge, understanding and skills to prepare you to progress to employment or continue to study in Higher Education.

Course Requirements

A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 including English and / or Maths at a minimum of level 4.

A satisfactory enhanced DBS check will be essential.

What you will Learn

Opportunity to gain work experience with local employers

Tutors who have industry experience across a range of specialisms.

Development of employability skills valued by health and social care sector.

Close links with HE institutions with opportunities to visit for ‘taster’ days.

Assessment

By a mixture of coursework (58%), an exam and controlled assessment (42%). Controlled assessment involves completing an assignment in exam conditions with support material.

Progression

Career Options

Nursing degree (Adult, Children, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities)/Midwifery

NHS Apprenticeships

Social Work/Social Care Work

Primary School Teaching

Children and Young Peoples Workforce

Allied Health professions e.g. Occupational Therapy

Related HE degrees e.g. Psychology

Mandatory Units

Building Positive Relationships

Equality and Diversity

Safeguarding

Looked after Children and Young People

Promote Positive Behaviour

Anatomy & Physiology in Health & Social Care

Psychological Perspectives

Sociological Perspectives

Supporting People with Mental Health

Impact of Long Term Physiological Conditions

Health, Safety and Security in Health and Social Care

Research Methods

Infection Control

Contact Details

For further information please contact T: 0161 886 7070 or E: info@trafford.ac.uk

Extra Costs Involved

Exam Validation Body

Hours Per Week

How Long To Complete

Programme Structure

Contact Details

Disclaimer

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.
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