Program Overview

OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care

Overview

The objective of the OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care is to equip learners with the underpinning knowledge, understanding, and skills required for a career in the health and social care sector at a support worker, senior support worker, or care assistant level. The programme enables learners to demonstrate their skills by producing evidence from their work activities, to meet national occupational standards. Learners will acquire skills to support a role in the Health and Social Care sector or progress to further study.

Requirements

• Students need to be 18 years plus
• English Language: Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2, Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) 51, IELTS 4.5; Reading and Writing must be at 4.5. (Alternatively, gain an LanguageCert (ESOL) qualification from our college)
• A student applying for a top-up program to enter the first year of university must have completed 12 years of schooling or possess relevant experience in the Health and Social Care industry.

Equivalences

OTHM qualifications at RQF Level 3 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities, and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to GCE AS/A Levels.

Qualification Structure

The OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 60 credits, 600 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT), and 120 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

Mandatory Units

• 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)

Progression

Successful completion of OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies provides learners the opportunity for academic progressions to a wide range of undergraduate programmes including OTHM Level 4 diplomas.

Course Length

• Fast track: 3-6 months (online and in person)
• Standard: 6 – 11 months (online)

Delivery Method

The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, and online learning. Learners can choose the mode of study as per their choice and convenience.

Assessment

Assessment is via assignment submission only, and no exam is involved.

Accreditation

The programme is accredited by OTHM, an Ofqual Regulated awarding body.

Fee Structure

• Registration Fees Online: £50 per participant
• Online Course: £850
• Registration Fees on Campus: £300 per participant
• Blended Course: £1450
• Campus Based Course: £3500
• (Please inquire about instalment processes)

Intakes

• April 2025
• July 2025
• September 2025
• January 2026