What opportunities will this course give me?

On successful completion of this qualification, learners who are in a supervisory or senior role may wish to continue their development by undertaking one of the following qualifications:
• Level 4/5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Adult Care (RQF)
• Specialist qualifications in adult care or healthcare
• Qualifications in coaching or mentoring

What will I be learning?

This qualification consists of mandatory units covering core knowledge and skills competencies with optional specialisms which can be combined in flexible ways to
reflect the real working context of different learners. The mandatory unit content covers:
 Person centred approaches
 Communication
 Personal development
 Values and behaviours
 Prevention and control of infection
 Handling information
 Mental health and wellbeing
 Responsibilities of the role
 Safeguarding
 Health and Safety
 Equality and diversity
 Study Skills

Why is this course for me?

You will be guided through your qualification by industry leaders with academic and experiential backgrounds who can support you to reach your full potential. You will have access to the colleges highly trained, friendly staff, study facilities and resources such as: library, access to computers, email, secure online classrooms and portfolios supporting remote delivery of the qualification. You will be supported to tailor your development specifically to your needs and the environment in which you work.

The Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support is a competence based qualification which has been developed with Skills for Health and healthcare employers.
This qualification is a mandatory component of the Senior Healthcare support Worker apprenticeship standard in England.
The qualification is aimed at senior healthcare support workers in a range of healthcare settings. This qualification is endorsed by Skills for Health.

How will my learning be enhanced?

Every unit within this qualification requires not only knowledge, but practical skills. Throughout your time at Eastleigh College you will not only be learning the theoretical background - you will be learning how to put this into practice in your own environment.

Why is Eastleigh College my best choice?

At Eastleigh College, we are flexible and understanding of the needs of adult learners and we have a strong record of achievement with learners working in the Health & Social Care sector.

What do I need to sign up?

Learners will have responsibility for providing person-centred, values-driven care and support for those accessing a service. The learner will work under the direction of a manager or supervisor but will have a degre e of autonomy. As well as demonstrating best practice, they will be working towards promoting and modelling it.
Learners may or may not have supervisory responsibilities for others. Learners will most likely be working in the following healthcare settings on the role as theatre assisstnace, community support workers, maternity support workers, mental health support workers, therapy support assistance and health care support workers on GP surgeries.

Is there anything else I need to know?

The course will be an online distance learning course where you will have set tasks each week and regular 1:1 supprt with your trainer.
The apprenticeship end-point assessment is the final evaluation stage of your apprenticeship program at Eastleigh College. It's designed to determine whether you have achieved the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to meet the apprenticeship standard and perform the job role independently.
Depending on the standard, we assess your competence through various methods, such as assignments, project work and observations. We will also evaluate your portfolio of evidence, which documents your learning and progress throughout your apprenticeship with us.
The end-point assessment must be taken at the end of your apprenticeship, and the results determine whether you have successfully completed the program and achieved the apprenticeship standard. Successful completion of the end-point assessment is required to receive certification.

If you are a levy paying employer, the cost of training will be funded through your digital account. If you are a non-levy paying employer you will pay 5% of the cost of training. For full details on fees, or for any other enquiries please email bebetter@eastleigh.ac.uk or call 023 8091 1000

Application Information

Please note that all courses are subject to minimum numbers and course descriptions may be subject to change. A place on your chosen course is not confirmed until all of the necessary enrolment paperwork is signed and any relevant fees are paid. The team will be in touch to discuss this with you, once your application has been processed.

Course Code

AAP013/SHSW/STND

Need some further advice?

Contact the Learner Recruitment Team for further guidance - email bebetter@eastleigh.ac.uk or call 023 8091 1000

The Equality Act

The College wishes to ensure that it complies with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. If you are a disabled person, please ensure that we know what you need so that we can make all reasonable adjustments to help you succeed.