OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care
Program Overview
The OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care provides learners with a comprehensive foundation in the sector through mandatory units such as communication, personal development, and person-centered approaches. Delivered flexibly through face-to-face, online, and blended learning, this program prepares learners for roles as support workers or care assistants and serves as a pathway to further study. The program is accredited by OTHM, equating to GCE AS/A Levels.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care aims to equip learners with the foundational knowledge, understanding, and skills needed for a career in the health and social care sector at a support worker, senior support worker, or care assistant level. The program allows learners to demonstrate their skills using evidence from their work activities, aligning with national occupational standards. It prepares learners for roles in the Health and Social Care sector and provides a pathway to further study. The qualification number is 603/6776/3. OTHM does not specify entry requirements beyond the age of 18, but ensures learners have sufficient capability to meet the learning and assessment criteria. The qualification is offered in English, and learners from non-majority English-speaking countries must provide proof of English language proficiency. OTHM qualifications at RQF Level 3 are equivalent to GCE AS/A Levels.
Outline:
The OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care comprises six mandatory units totaling 60 credits, 600 Total Qualification Time (TQT) hours, and 120 Guided Learning Hours (GLH). The mandatory units are:
- Responsibilities of a Health and Social Care worker (10 credits)
- Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care (10 credits)
- Effective Communication and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care (10 credits)
- Health, Safety and Wellbeing in Health and Social Care Settings (10 credits)
- Person-centred Approaches in Health and Social Care Settings (10 credits)
- Effective Handling of Information in Health and Social Care Settings (10 credits) The program is designed for one academic year of full-time study but offers flexibility for part-time and distance learning, with options for completion in 6 or 10 months.
Assessment:
Assessment is solely through assignment submission; no exams are involved.
Teaching:
The program is delivered face-to-face (lectures, tutorials, seminars), online, and through blended learning methods. Step In Education offers flexible delivery methods including blended learning, online learning, distance learning, and in-class instruction. Learners can choose their preferred method. Interaction with tutors is available both in person and through an online portal containing study notes, assignments, briefings, and online materials.
Careers:
Successful completion prepares learners for roles as support workers, senior support workers, or care assistants in the health and social care sector. It also provides a pathway to further education, including OTHM Level 4 diplomas.
Other:
The program is accredited by OTHM, an Ofqual-regulated awarding body. The program's equivalency is stated as being equivalent to GCE AS/A Levels.
Step In Education is a London-based college accredited by ASIC and OTHM, offering globally recognized Level 3 to postgraduate qualifications. The institution specializes in professional development, IT training, and English courses, with flexible learning options including face-to-face, online, and blended environments.
Key features include:
- Visa sponsorship for eligible students attending campus-based courses.
- Short-term course visas (6 months) and English course visas (up to 11 months).
- A focus on enhancing knowledge, skills, and employability in a competitive market.
Step In Education provides high-quality education while immersing students in British culture and professional development.
However, the OTHM Centre must ensure learners have sufficient capability to meet the learning and assessment criteria.
