Level 3 Cambridge Technical 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

£
You may be eligible for support with your tuition fees - please visit the college website - funding and finance page for further information

Course Code

MFP-HS3S-1100

Course Overview

The Diploma in Health and Social Care is a two-year course equivalent to 2 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

Assessment

Students will be assessed 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

Students can explore many career paths in relation to this course:

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

2. NHS Apprenticeships

3. Social Work/Social Care Work

4. Primary School Teaching

5. Children and Young Peoples Workforce

6. Allied Health professions e.g. Occupational Therapy

Mandatory Units

Building positive relationships in health and social care
Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care
Health, safety and security in health and social care
Anatomy and physiology for health and social care
Infection control
Personalisation and a person-centred approach to care
Safeguarding
Creativity and activity for children and young people
Supporting people with learning disabilities
Nutrition for health
Career planning for health and social care
Promote positive behaviour
Sexual health, reproduction and early development stages
The impact of long-term physiological conditions
Promoting health and wellbeing
Supporting people with dementia
Supporting people with mental health conditions
Caring for older people
Creativity and activity for adults
Principles of youth work practice
Looked after children and young people
Psychology for health and social care
Sociology for health and social care
Public health
Research methods in health, social care and childcare

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

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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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