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Diploma in Healthcare Support

at Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, Wakefield · other provider

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma24 monthsPart time

What the college says

This qualification aims to assess and develop the knowledge and skills of people working in a variety of healthcare settings as healthcare assistants working within different roles: Adult Nursing Maternity Support Theatre Support Children and Young People in Healthcare setting Mental Health Allied Health Profession Therapy Support People wishing to gain this Level 3 qualification should be working with a minimum level of supervision and already possess good technical skills and knowledge. You will be allocated a workplace assessor who will develop an individual learning plan and guide you to develop a portfolio of evidence to meet the learning outcomes.

What you need to get on

There are no formal entry requirements except a College interview, but you will need the appropriate language and literacy skills to enable you to achieve the qualification. You will need to be working in a largely unsupervised role as a Healthcare Assistant and already have a good level of technical skills and knowledge.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Castleford College

    Thunderhead Ridge, Castleford, WF10 4UA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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  • Wakefield College

    Margaret Street, Wakefield, WF1 2DH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Who else teaches this exact qualification

Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.