Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Northern Ireland)

• Ofqual code:

  603/5213/9

• Assessment:

  Pass/Fail Only

• Total qualification time:

  580

• Guided learning:

  374

• Training provider fee:

  £ 120.00

• Operation start date:

  1 November 2019

The content of the BIIAB Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Northern Ireland) has been specified by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC), who help to raise standards in the social care workforce by registering social care workers; setting standards for their conduct and practice and supporting their professional development, in consultation with employers, learning providers and those who use services.

The qualification has core shared knowledge and skills that support the vision of employers providing integrated services and the portability of skills and knowledge across the adult care workforce in Northern Ireland. As such, the content of the qualification is applicable to a variety of roles in Care, for example an adult care worker.

This qualification has been designed to allow learners to obtain and then demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to work effectively and flexibly within the Adult Care sector at level 3 in Northern Ireland. The primary purpose of the qualification is to confirm occupational competence. The qualification is a mandatory component of the Level 3 Health and Social Care Apprenticeship framework for Northern Ireland. This qualification has value either as a stand-alone qualification or as part of an Apprenticeship in Northern Ireland.

This qualification is not designed for delivery, or for individuals primarily working, in England, Wales or Scotland; alternative qualification provision is available at this level for those nations.