EDI Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care
Qualification summary
The EDI Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care will enable learners to demonstrate they have a knowledge and understanding of the Health and Social Care sector.
This qualification has been developed to be recognised as a technical certificate within the Advanced Apprenticeship framework and as such covers the underpinning knowledge and understanding of the core units within the Level 3 Health and Social Care NVQ.
There are 2 pathways at this level leading to either the EDI Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care (Adults) or the EDI Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People).
Both pathways have a total of 3 units each assessed by a multiple choice test. Units 1 and 2 are generic to both pathways. Learners on the Children and Young People pathway also need to take unit 3, whilst learners on the Adult pathway need to take unit 4. The units are:
•Unit 1 Use personal, interpersonal and professional skills to deliver a care service
•Unit 2 Promote individual’s health, well-being, safety and security in a care setting
•Unit 3 Promote the well-being and protection of children in a care setting
•Unit 4 Promote the well-being and protection of adults in a care setting
Qualification details
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
Operational start date in centres:
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF
Section 96 website.
For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS
Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the
DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the
DELNI and
DENI websites.
This qualification has been developed to be recognised as a technical certificate and so will enable learners who are working towards the Advanced Apprenticeship Framework in England to achieve a relevant and up to date qualification. As a result it will enable learners to progress in their careers in the Health and Social Care sector and to work towards the Advanced Apprenticeship frameworks.
Learners may also progress onto the Certificates in Children's Care, Learning and Development.
Care Worker
Healthcare Assistant
Social Worker
Youth and Community Worker
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01 Health, Public Services and Care
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01.3
Health and Social Care
E-assessment
Multiple Choice Examination
All units will be assessed by a multiple-choice test and verified by EDI
There are 2 pathways at this level leading to either the EDI Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care (Adults) or the EDI Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People).
All learners must take units 1 and 2. Learners on the Children and Young People pathway also need to take unit 3, whilst learners on the Adult pathway need to take unit 4.
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M/500/1003 - Use personal, interpersonal and professional skills to deliver a care service
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T/500/1004 - Promote individual’s health, well-being, safety and security in a care setting
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G1 -
Children and Young People Pathway
Learners on the Children and Young People pathway must take the one unit in this group
This group represents a pathway.
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A/500/1005 - Promote the well-being and protection of children in a care setting
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G2 -
Adults Pathway
Learners on the Adults pathway must complete the unit in this group
This group represents a pathway.
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F/500/1006 - Promote the well-being and protection of adults in a care setting