If you are in a position of responsibility within the care industry, and have finished an NVQ in care at level 2 then a Health and Social Care NVQ Level 3 is for you.

Depending on the units you choose to study in your Health and Social Care NVQ Level 3 you can choose to care for teenagers, children and babies.

The Health and Social Care NVQ Level 3 units are constructed to highlight the knowledge and experience needed for carers to provide affective care within their work duties. The main focal point of the NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social care is in providing physical and emotional care to clients, whether they are employed in the health or social care industry, or in the public, private or voluntary sectors. The Health and Social care NVQ Level 3 is planned to be applicable to candidates who will be delivering care.

This NVQ 3 in health and social care qualification can also reflect a higher level of specialisation depending on the units chosen when compared to the level 2.

The NVQ 3 in care units is made up of compulsory and optional units. You will need to complete a mixture of these in order to attain your level 3 NVQ qualification

What is in a Health and Social Care NVQ 3?

A Health and Social Care NVQ level 3 is constructed of 8 units. All candidates must complete all compulsory units, and choose an additional 4 units from a wide range of optional modules.

Compulsory Units for the Health and Social care NVQ level 3

  • NVQ in Care Level 3.31: Promote effective communication for and about individuals
  • NVQ in Care Level 3.32: Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the working environment
  • NVQ in Care Level 3.33: Reflect on and develop your practice
  • NVQ in Care Level 3.35: Promote choice, well -being and the protection of individuals

Who should take the Health and Social Care NVQ Level 3?

The Health and Social care NVQ Level 3 is aimed at Carers in a supervisory position or with a level of responsibility.

How long is Health and Social Care NVQ Level 3 course?

The Majority of learners will take anywhere between 6 and 12 months to complete the course.

How is the Health and Social Care NVQ Level 3 assessed?

An NVQ Assessor will visit you at your place of work each month at a time that is suitable to you. Usually you will have an initial induction, which will be followed by 8 additional assessments.

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Interested in a leadership and management qualification to further your career?

Another option to further your career could be a more general management qualification; we offer a wide range of management qualifications accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management at the following levels:

  • Level 2 Team Leading
  • Level 3 Management
  • Level 5 Management
  • Level 7 Strategic Leadership

We also now offer the new Level 5 Qualification and Higher Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care and Young Peoples Services.