OTHM | Regulated Qualification | RQF Level 3 | 6 months - 12 months | Online (Self-Paced) | Instalment plans
The OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care empowers you to start your career as a skilled care professional.
The OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care is ideal for anyone looking to start or advance their career in the sector.
By completing the OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care, you will be able to: Progress into employment within the health and social care sector.
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The OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care empowers you to start your career as a skilled care professional. This qualification builds your foundational knowledge in health and social care. You’ll gain practical skills and professional understanding to work confidently as a support worker, senior support worker, or care assistant.
6 units
The OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care gives you a strong starting point to begin your journey in the care sector. It equips you with the essential knowledge, understanding, and practical skills needed to work in roles such as a care assistant, support worker, or senior support worker. As you progress, you’ll explore key areas like ethical communication, safeguarding, health and safety, person-centered care, and information management, helping you build confidence for real care settings.
Throughout the course, you’ll develop skills that reflect real workplace expectations. The qualification consists of 6 mandatory units, with a combined total of 60 credits, 600 hours of Total Qualification Time (TQT), and 300 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification. You’ll also have the opportunity to demonstrate your learning by producing evidence from your work or practical activities, aligned with national occupational standards. This approach helps you understand how to apply care principles in everyday situations while preparing you for real responsibilities in the health and social care environment.
What makes this course different is its flexible, supportive, and learner-focused approach. With LCFT Business School, you can study online at your own pace while receiving guidance and support from experienced tutors throughout your learning journey. The course is designed to make learning practical, engaging, and manageable, helping you build confidence and apply your knowledge to real care settings. Once completed, you can move into suitable entry-level care roles or continue your studies at a higher level, such as Level 4, giving you a clear pathway for further development in health and social care.
Course Details
The OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care qualification consists of 6 mandatory units, for a combined total of 60 credits, 600 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT), and 300 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.
Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN): 603/6776/3
Unit Ref. No. Mandatory Units Credit GLH TQT H/618/5284 Responsibilities of a Health and Social Care worker 10 50 100 T/618/5287 Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care 10 50 100 F/618/5289 Effective Communication and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care 10 50 100 F/618/5292 Health, Safety, and Wellbeing in Health and Social Care Settings 10 50 100 J/618/5293 Person-centred Approaches in Health and Social Care Settings 10 50 100 L/618/5294 Effective Handling of Information in Health and Social Care Settings 10 50 100Accreditation
The Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care is accredited by OTHM Qualifications. OTHM is an awarding body approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), reference RN5284. Ofqual makes sure qualifications meet high standards, while OTHM ensures the course is reliable, quality-checked, and meaningful for your career. LCFT Business School offers these RQF qualifications through OTHM, giving you respected, recognised credentials that help you grow and succeed in health and social care.
Learners can verify this qualification on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications for confirmation and further details. This qualification holds the Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN): (603/6776/3). OTHM also maintains strong progression arrangements with several UK universities, allowing learners who complete Level 3 to Level 7 qualifications to gain advanced entry into relevant degree top-up and Master’s top-up programmes. This supports both academic and professional progression.
Assessment
The OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care uses a structured and quality-assured assessment approach. LCFT Business School conducts internal assessments, while OTHM carries out external verification to maintain consistency and high standards. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced system. This means you must meet all specified learning outcomes to achieve a pass. The programme uses assignment-based assessment, allowing you to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a clear and practical way.
Each unit provides detailed guidance and clearly defined marking criteria, so you understand what is expected. You must submit sufficient evidence that meets the required standards for every learning outcome. This approach ensures clarity throughout the process, supports your achievement, and prepares you effectively for real-world roles in the health and social care sector.
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