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Qualification Details

Qualification

The TQUK Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (RQF) is regulated by Ofqual.

The TQUK Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (RQF) can be completed within or outside of an apprenticeship however it is the mandatory qualification requirement that must be completed by all Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprentices before they can go through the gateway to end point assessment.

The competence requirements for the end point assessment of the Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Standard is set out in the Assessment Plan. The qualification includes a mandatory study skills unit which develops writing and research skills which are required to carry out job roles at this level and are beneficial to those wishing to progress to Higher Education. Guidance for centres can be found in Appendix 2. Guidance to assist learners to choose optional units to support a variety of job roles can be found in Appendix 1.

Qualification Purpose

The purpose of the qualification is to support the Senior Healthcare Support Worker role in the workplace and to enable learners to progress to a higher level qualification in the same or related subject area. The qualification develops learners knowledge, skills and competence in healthcare support settings. The qualification develops competence therefore, learners must have access to a workplace to enable assessment to take place..

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements however learners should have a minimum of level two in literacy and numeracy or equivalent. The recommended minimum age for this qualification is 16 years and above.

Progression

Successful learners can progress to specialist health qualifications, an apprenticeship or to health related undergraduate programmes