OCR Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care
Qualification summary
The OCR Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care is unit based and has been developed to recognise candidates’ understanding of the core knowledge requirements within the Health and Social Care sectors. There is a choice of two pathways, one for Adults and one for Children and Young People, to recognise the specialist routes available to candidates.
The qualification provides accreditation for candidates wanting to gain employment in the Health and Social Care sector and those who work in Health and Social Care who want to improve their knowledge. The knowledge that candidates gain through this qualification is transferable to the NVQs in Health and Social Care.
This qualification is suitable for those who are:
• wishing to prepare for employment in a job that involves Health and Social Care
• starting work in a job that involves Health and Social Care and wishing to learn essential knowledge and understanding at the same time as learning the job
• already experienced in a job involving Health and Social Care and wishing to update their knowledge and understanding
• undertaking the technical certificate.
The qualification will be submitted for approval as a technical certificate in Health and Social Care following accreditation.
For further information please see the OCR website www.ocr.org.uk
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.
The OCR Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care supports progression and will enhance the current provision of the NVQs in Health and Social Care.
The qualification will be submitted for approval as a technical certificate in Health and Social Care following accreditation.
This qualification allows for progression to and from OCRs’ existing portfolio of related qualifications and will complement other vocational and general qualifications. Progression routes will be identified within the Centre Handbook.
Additional information can be obtained from the OCR website at www.ocr.org.uk
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Social Worker
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01 Health, Public Services and Care
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01.3
Health and Social Care
All units will be centre assessed and externally moderated. For each unit, candidates will be required to produce evidence to demonstrate that they have met the assessment objectives identified in the specification for the unit.
This certificate comprises one group of mandatory units and two pathways. To achieve the qualification, the candidate must successfully complete Group A units and one unit from either the Children and Young People pathway (Group B) or the Adults pathway (Group C). The certificate will be endorsed with Children and Young People or Adults depending on the choice of optional unit.
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Mandatory units
The candidate must achieve all three mandatory units.
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A/500/2882 - Promoting effective communication within health and social care
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F/500/2883 - Promoting, maintaining and monitoring health, safety and security in health and social care
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J/500/2884 - Reflecting on and developing your own practice within health and social care
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B -
Children and Young People pathway
Candidates must achieve one unit from this group.
This group represents a pathway.
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L/500/2885 - Promoting and protecting the rights of children and young people within health and social care
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C -
Adults pathway
Candidates must achieve one unit from this group.
This group represents a pathway.
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R/500/2886 - Promoting choice, well-being and protection of individuals within health and social care