Equality, diversity, and rights

Human growth and development

Safeguarding principles

Fully recognised RQF Level 3 qualification

Aligned with the Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship

Builds competence for NHS, private, and community care roles

Develops skills in clinical practice, communication, and safeguarding

Flexible study from home with guidance from a personal tutor

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.

Mandatory Units

Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care (K/507/1406)

Human Growth and Development (M/507/1407)

Safeguarding in Health and Social Care (T/507/1408)

Communication in Health and Social Care (J/507/1431)

Infection Prevention and Control in Health and Social Care (L/507/1432)

Psychological Perspectives in Health and Social Care (R/507/1433)

Sociological Perspectives in Health and Social Care (Y/507/1434)

Working in Health and Social Care (D/507/1435)

Reflective Practice (H/507/1436)

Empowerment in Health and Social Care (K/507/1437)

Protection of Children, Young People and Adults in Health and Social Care (M/507/1438)

Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care (T/507/1439)

Research Skills for Health and Social Care (K/507/1440)

Personal and Professional Development (M/507/1441)

Certificate Extended Assessment (HSC/CEA)

Extended Diploma Extended Assessment (HSC/EDEA)

Certificate 75 Placement Hours (HSC/CPH)

Extended Diploma 100 Placement Hours (HSC/EDPH)

Optional Units

Behaviour Change in Health and Social Care (D/507/1483)

Biochemistry for Health (H/507/1484)

Community Care Provision (K/507/1485)

Complementary Therapies and Alternative Medicine for Health and Social Care (M/507/1486)

Dementia Awareness (T/507/1487)

End of Life Care (F/507/1508)

Genetics in Health and Social Care (J/507/1509)

Health Education (F/507/1511)

Health Psychology (J/507/1512)

Mental Health and Well-Being (L/507/1513)

Microbiology for Health (R/507/1514)

Nutrition for Health and Social Care (Y/507/1515)

Physiology of Coordination (D/507/1516)

Public Health for Health and Social Care (K/507/1518)

Science of Nutrition (M/507/1519)

Social Policy (H/507/1520)

The Role of Play for Children and Young People (K/507/1521)

Advocacy in Health and Social Care (T/507/1490)

Epidemiology for Health and Social Care (F/507/1489)

Ethics in Health and Social Care (A/507/1491)

Family Issues in Health and Social Care (F/507/1492)

Learning Disability (J/507/1493)

Medication in Health and Social Care (L/507/1494)

Models and Systems of Health Care (R/507/1495)

Partnership Working in Health and Social Care (Y/507/1496)

Pharmacology (D/507/1497)

Physiology of Ageing (H/507/1498)

Promoting Positive Behaviour (K/507/1499)

Sociology of Health and Illness (R/507/1500)

Support Care Within Fostering and Adoption Services (D/507/1502)

Technology in Health and Social Care (H/507/1503)

Voluntary Organisations (K/507/1504)

Mandatory Units (39 Credits)

Promote Communication in Care Settings (A/650/1366)

Handling Information in Adult Care (D/650/1367)

Promote Own Continuous Personal and Professional Development (F/650/1368)

Person-Centred Practice, Choice and Independence (H/650/1369)

Understand How to Promote Personal Wellbeing (L/650/1370)

Promote Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Human Rights in Care Settings (M/650/1371)

Promote Health and Safety in Care Settings (R/650/1372)

Support the Health and Wellbeing of Individuals in a Care Setting (T/650/1373)

Scope and Responsibilities of an Adult Care Worker (Y/650/1374)

Understand Duty of Care (A/650/1375)

Understand How to Safeguard Individuals (D/650/1376)

Understand Mental Capacity and Restrictive Practices (F/650/1377)

Infection Prevention and Control in a Care Setting (H/650/1378)

Optional units (21 Credits)

Co-ordinate Activity Provision in Adult Social Care (Y/616/6327 )

Principles of Advocacy (D/616/6328 )

Co-ordinate the Use of Assistive Living Technology (J/616/6310)

Implement Positive Behaviour Support (L/616/6342 )

Managing Pain and Discomfort (M/616/6334)

Mandatory Units

Undertake a Research Project Within Services for Health and Social Care or Children and Young People (J/602/3499)

Use and Develop Systems That Promote Communication (F/602/2335)

Develop Health and Safety and Risk Management Policies, Procedures and Practices in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People's Settings (K/602/3172)

Work in Partnership in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People's Settings (A/602/3189)

Champion Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (Y/602/3183)

Promote Professional Development (L/602/2578)

Understand Children and Young Person's Development (F/601/9449)

Lead Practice in Promoting the Well Being and Resilience of Children and Young People (J/602/2577)

Lead and Manage a Team Within a Health and Social Care or Children and Young People's Setting (H/602/3171)

Develop Professional Supervision Practice in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People's Work Settings (M/602/3187)

Lead Practice That Supports Positive Outcomes for Child and Young Person Development (J/601/9369)

Develop and Implement Policies and Procedures to Support the Safeguarding of Children and Young People (A/601/9370)

Optional units

Facilitate Change in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People's Settings (F/602/2612)

Facilitate the Development of Effective Group Practice in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People's Settings (Y/602/2339)

Understand How to Manage a Team (D/602/3170)

Understand Partnership Working (T/602/3188)

Manage Domiciliary Services (L/602/2337)