RQF Level 3 · Ofqual-regulated
Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care
60 credits · Typically one semester · Fully online · English
60 credits · Typically one semester · Fully online · English
The Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care is a 60-credit qualification designed to provide a structured introduction to the care sector. It comprises six mandatory units: Responsibilities of a Health and Social Care worker; Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care; Effective Communication in Health and Social Care Practice; Health, Safety and Wellbeing in Health and Social Care Settings; Person-centred Approaches in Health and Social Care Settings; and Effective Handling of Information in Health and Social Care Settings.
It is a 60-credit qualification with 600 hours of Total Qualification Time, including 300 guided learning hours. Level 3 qualifications are at the same level as A levels. At Brussels College of Business and Technology (BCBT) it is studied fully online and typically takes one semester.
Awarded by an Ofqual Authorised Body (RQF Level 3).
This qualification is designed for learners aged 16 and above seeking to gain foundational knowledge in health and social care or prepare for employment and further study at this level.
Learners examine the day-to-day responsibilities of care workers, codes of practice, and methods for reflective personal and professional development.
The curriculum develops practical communication techniques alongside protocols for securely and accurately recording, storing, and sharing care information.
Learners study how to implement person-centred values to support individuals while maintaining health, safety, and risk management standards in care settings.
University progression is into a related programme, subject to the university’s admission requirements, including English. See progression.
Your entry profile is likely to include at least one of the following:
You complete 6 mandatory units worth 60 credits in total.
Every unit is assessed by coursework, with no written examinations. Units are graded Pass or Fail: you pass a unit by meeting all of its assessment criteria, with feedback and support before any reassessment. Assessment is externally verified by the awarding organisation.
| Learning time | Hours |
|---|---|
| Guided learning (live classes, tutorials and supervised study) | 300 |
| Directed self-study, reading and coursework | 300 |
| Total Qualification Time | 600 |
Unit titles, credits and hours are set by the awarding organisation and may be updated.
Fees: €7,500 a year (€3,750 in all, 60 credits) online. Our admissions team can answer your questions and help you check your entry requirements.
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