Completing the QCF Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care part-time requires a certain number of credits. This diploma is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to work in the health and social care sector. It covers a wide range of topics including communication, equality and diversity, safeguarding, and health and safety.
In order to successfully complete the QCF Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care part-time, you will need to earn a total of 58 credits. These credits are achieved by completing various units within the diploma program. Each unit is worth a certain number of credits, and by successfully completing all the required units, you will accumulate the necessary 58 credits to obtain the diploma.
Below is a breakdown of the credits required for each unit in the QCF Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care:
| Unit | Credits |
|---|---|
| Promote communication in health, social care or children's and young people's settings | 3 |
| Engage in personal development in health, social care or children's and young people's settings | 3 |
| Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children's and young people's settings | 2 |
| Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or children's and young people's settings | 1 |
| Understand the role of the social care worker | 1 |
| Understand person-centred approaches in adult social care settings | 4 |
| Understand health and safety in social care settings | 4 |
| Understand how to handle information in social care settings | 1 |
| Introduction to duty of care in health, social care or children's and young people's settings | 1 |
| The role of the health and social care worker | 2 |
By successfully completing all the units and earning the required 58 credits, you will be awarded the QCF Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care. This diploma will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a career in the health and social care sector.