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Level 3 Diploma in
Health & Social Care

A QUALIFI-accredited Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care — the essential starting point for anyone entering the sector. Build your foundation in care values, safeguarding, communication, and professional practice, with a UK-recognised qualification that opens the door to Level 4 and beyond.

9 Months
Flexible Schedule
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Level 3 UK diploma in Health and social Care (qualifi)
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ICSA Graduates
9
Months
60
UK Credits

QUALIFI Certified

Earn an official QUALIFI UK Level 3 certificate — a nationally recognised credential that validates your entry into the health and social care profession.

Flexible Schedule

Morning, afternoon, and evening classes six days a week — designed to fit around existing work or care commitments without disruption.

Expert Teachers

Learn from experienced care professionals and academic tutors who understand what working in health and social care actually looks like.

Pathway to Level 4

Level 3 is your launchpad into the full QUALIFI Health pathway — with direct progression to Level 4, Level 5, and eventually Level 7 at ICSA.

About This Course

Level 3 Health & Social Care at ICSA

The right place to start. Level 3 is designed for people who are new to health and social care — whether you're entering the sector for the first time or formalising experience you already have. No prior qualifications in care are required.

The QUALIFI Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care is the recognised entry qualification for anyone beginning their professional journey in healthcare, social care, residential care, community services, or related settings. At 60 credits, it introduces the foundational knowledge, values, and skills that every care professional needs — from safeguarding and communication to equality, safety, and reflective practice.

The Level 3 is accessible without prior academic health qualifications, making it the ideal starting point for those changing careers, entering work for the first time, or building on voluntary or informal care experience. ICSA provides full academic support throughout — structured teaching sessions, assignment guidance, and tutor access — to ensure every student succeeds regardless of prior experience with formal study.

What You'll Learn

Skills You'll Walk Away With

The values and principles underpinning person-centred care
Effective communication skills for care settings
Safeguarding: recognising, reporting, and responding to abuse
Health and safety responsibilities in care environments
Equality, diversity, and inclusion in professional care practice
Infection prevention, hygiene, and PPE in care settings
Working effectively in multidisciplinary care teams
Reflective practice and personal professional development (CPD)
Course Outline

Program Structure

Who Should Enrol

Is This Course Right For You?

This diploma is for anyone ready to begin a career in health and social care — whether you're brand new to the sector, returning after a break, or looking to formalise experience you've gained informally or through voluntary work.

People entering health and social care for the first time
Care workers seeking their first formal UK qualification
Those returning to work after a career break or family period
Anyone planning to progress to Level 4 and the full QUALIFI pathway
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Your Care Career Starts Here.

Join ICSA and earn a QUALIFI Level 3 qualification that gives you the foundation, the credentials, and the confidence to build a meaningful career in health and social care. Your first consultation is completely free.

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