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Equality, diversity, and rights

Human growth and development

Safeguarding principles

Upon achievement of this qualification, you will be able to progress to the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care. The Certificate supports your access to Higher Education*, progression to further learning at Level 4 and above, and a wide range of job roles within the health and social care sector such as:

Care Support Workers in Adult Residential Settings

Healthcare Assistants in Community, Primary Care and Acute Health Environments

Care Support Workers in Domiciliary Services, Supported Living or Day Services

Community-Based Support Workers.

*Higher Education Institutions may have their own entry requirements.

Completion of this qualification will equip you with knowledge, understanding and

skills across a range of key subject areas, for example:

the role of the health and social care practitioner in meeting individuals’ needs through inclusive practice

theories of human growth and development

the role and responsibilities of the health and social care practitioner in relation to safeguarding individuals

the role and responsibilities of the health and social care practitioner in relation to infection prevention and control

functions of national and local health and social care provision

identifying and planning for professional development needs.

You should take this qualification if you want to progress to further learning at Level 4 or above in a related field of study, or if you wish to progress to Higher Education (when taking the Certificate as part of a wider programme of study). The Certificate provides progression to the Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (England). It also provides direct progression to the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care. This qualification is ideal for you if you have already completed the Level 3 Award in Health and Social Care, as you will already have achieved three of the mandatory units for the Certificate.