At a glance
Course details
- Delivery
- Online
- Study pace
- Flexible and self-paced
- Assessment
- Six online written assignments
- Provider
- Online Business School
- Qualification level
- RQF Level 3
- Published course option
- Complete Level 3 course: £2,500
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RQF Level 3
Paid flexible online qualification
Health and Social Care Level 3
A flexible online foundation course covering responsibilities, communication, safety, person-centred practice and information handling in health and social care settings.
- Provider
- Online Business School
- Study format
- Online
- Assessment
- Six online written assignments
Course overview
Key facts before you choose this course
Compare the delivery, assessment, qualification and published fee, then check the entry requirements below.
Before you commit
What to know before enrolling
- OBS makes the admission decision and may ask for evidence of previous study, English ability, age or work experience.
- Course fees do not include external examination-centre charges, university top-up fees or other third-party costs unless the page says otherwise.
- The course has flexible online access, with up to five years under current provider terms.
- Universities, employers and professional bodies make their own recognition and progression decisions.
Fees and payment
Compare the current published options.
These are the course fees and instalment examples currently published by OBS. Taxes and clearly identified third-party charges may apply.
Complete Level 3 course
£2,500
Published course fee£20 deposit, then 24 monthly payments of £103.33 at 0% interest.
OBS publishes the course fee and instalment example shown above. Where rounded monthly figures do not equal the headline fee exactly, the provider may adjust the final payment.
Course decision guide
Is this the right route for you?
Use these fit questions alongside the qualification facts. Final entry and recognition decisions remain with the relevant provider or receiving organisation.
This route may suit you if
- Learners who want an introduction to responsibilities, communication, safety, person-centred practice and information handling in care settings.
- People considering further care study who need a 60-credit academic foundation before a higher-level management route.
- Learners who understand that workplace checks, occupational training and employer requirements sit outside this diploma.
Compare another route first if
- You already meet Level 4 entry requirements and want management, supervision, safeguarding and research across Level 4 and Level 5.
- You need a qualification that directly provides professional registration, workplace competence sign-off or eligibility for a regulated role.
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Alternative route
Health and Social Care Management Level 4 and Level 5
Choose the Level 4 and Level 5 route if you have suitable prior study and want management, supervision, partnership and research content. Compare course detailsAlternative route
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What qualification will you receive?
Review the provider and awarding organisation separately so you can understand exactly what the route leads to.
RQF Level 3
OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care
- Awarding organisation
- OTHM
- Qualification number
- 603/6776/3
- Credits
- 60
Curriculum
What you will study
Mandatory units
- Responsibilities of a Health and Social Care Worker
- Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care
- Effective Communication and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care
- Health, Safety and Wellbeing in Health and Social Care Settings
- Person-centred Approaches in Health and Social Care Settings
- Effective Handling of Information in Health and Social Care Settings
Practical requirements
What you need and how the course is assessed.
Entry requirements
- OTHM permits Level 3 study from age 16 and requires the approved centre to assess the learner’s capability.
- The current provider listing normally expects full secondary education, with relevant work experience considered in some cases.
- English-language competence is required for online study and written assessment.
- Online Business School makes the final enrolment decision.
Assessment in practice
- The provider listing states six online written assignments, one for each mandatory unit.
- The provider currently describes assignments as approximately 2,000 to 3,000 words each.
- The qualification is internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM.
- All six units must be passed for the qualification to be awarded.
Further study and careers
Further study and progression
The qualification may support applications for suitable Level 4 or undergraduate routes and can provide relevant knowledge for care and support work. Universities and employers set their own entry, experience, training, safeguarding and background-check requirements.
Continue health and care study
You may apply for a suitable Level 4 health and social care route, subject to the next provider’s entry decision.
Use the knowledge in employment
The topics may support care-related development, while each employer decides the training, checks, experience and qualification required.
Included support
Current benefits shown for this route
Benefits can change and may depend on the course and payment method. Confirm the current terms before enrolment.
Online learning materials
The current provider listing includes online modules, learning resources and assignment support under the provider’s course terms.
Tutor and learner support
The current provider listing describes one-to-one tutor support, webinars and a social learning forum. The exact contact schedule can vary.
Conditions applyQuestions before enrolment
Frequently asked questions
Read the main details about fees, study, assessment and progression.
Does this course automatically qualify me for a care role?
No. It provides relevant Level 3 knowledge, while employers set their own requirements for experience, workplace training and safeguarding checks.
Is this course CQC recognised?
The diploma does not create CQC registration or Registered Manager eligibility on its own. Requirements depend on the service and role.
How much does the course cost?
OBS publishes the following course fee: Complete Level 3 course: £2,500, with a £20 deposit and 24 monthly payments of £103.33.
What happens if I cancel, withdraw or request a refund?
Online Business School's current cancellation, withdrawal and refund terms apply. Ready Study Global does not set or administer the provider's refund decisions. Ask us for the current OBS terms before enrolment or payment.
Should I start at Level 3 or choose Health and Social Care Management Level 4 and Level 5?
Choose Level 3 for an academic foundation in care responsibilities and practice. Choose Level 4 and Level 5 only if you meet the higher entry requirements and want management, supervision, safeguarding and research.
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