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Health and Social Care NVQ Level 3

Aims

This NVQ is a nationally recognised and flexible qualification from City and Guilds that enables candidates to have a qualification that relates directly to their supervisory caring role within the care establishment.

Assessment

Assessment will be carried out in the workplace by an occupationally competent assessor. You will present your assessor with evidence to demonstrate competency using a variety of evidence gathering methods. The main form of evidence will be derived from assessor observations of you carrying out everyday workplace activities.

Entry requirements

The NVQ level 3 is aimed at staff that have already attained the level 2 qualification and/or have a number of years experience in a senior or supervisory role.

Course Content

4 mandatory units and 4 optional units

Mandatory units

  • Promote effective communication for and about individuals
  • Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the working environment
  • Reflect on and develop your practice
  • Promote choice, well-being and the protection of all individuals

Optional units

The optional units can be chosen from an extensive list to suit the requirements of your job.