The Level 3 Award in Health and Social Care had been designed to enable learners to access Higher Education or assist with progression into the workplace.

This qualification has been designed and written by a team of subject matter experts, and we have involved employers and Higher Education Institutions in the review of the content.

This qualification has the following UCAS Points - D - 12, C - 16, B - 20, A - 24, A* - 28.

This qualification covers a wide range of key subject areas in health and social care.

This qualification is suitable for learners aged 16 or above who wish to progress on to Higher Education.

Learners must be at least 16 years old. We do not set any other entry requirements but colleges or training providers may have their own guidelines.

Learners will usually be able to achieve the Certificate in one year

Upon achievement of this qualification learners will be able to progress onto the Technical Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care and then onto the Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care.