About this qualification The Level 3 Award in Health and Social Care had been designed to enable learners to access Higher Education or assist with progression into the workplace.
This qualification has been designed and written by a team of subject matter experts, and we have involved employers and Higher Education Institutions in the review of the content.

What is a nested qualification? This qualification is nested. Qualifications within a nested suite allow learners to be topped up to a qualification that is the same level and subject within the Award, Certificate, Extended Diploma structure. Find out about UCAS points and progression to higher education.

The Care Certificate These qualifications promote high quality care and support and have been mapped to the standards within the Care Certificate. For more information about the Care Certificate, including free teaching and learning resources, please see the Skills for Health website.