ProQual Level 3 Award in Healthcare and Social Care Support Skills
This qualification provides essential healthcare and social care knowledge and skills for support workers in hospitals, care homes, and community settings.
Course Features
This 6-credit award offers flexible unit selection from a comprehensive range of healthcare and social care topics.
- Flexible unit selection from Level 2, 3, and 4 options
- Internally assessed portfolio-based qualification
- No formal entry requirements
- RQF Level 3 accredited by Ofqual
- Suitable for care home, hospital, and community settings
- Progression pathway to Certificate and Diploma qualifications
About This Course
The ProQual Level 3 Award in Healthcare and Social Care Support Skills is a flexible, competence-based qualification designed for individuals working in healthcare and social care environments. Regulated by Ofqual and approved by the Welsh Government and CCEA, this award validates practical skills and knowledge across a changing range of healthcare tasks where workers may not require a full diploma but need to demonstrate competence in specific areas.
Ofqual-regulated RQF Level 3 qualification
Portfolio-based assessment tailored to workplace activities
Suitable for workers performing specialized healthcare tasks
Approved for use in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland
Internal assessment and verification by approved centers
External quality assurance by ProQual verifiers
What You'll Learn
Learners select units totaling 6 credits from comprehensive options covering fundamental healthcare support competencies and specialized clinical skills.
Apply person-centered approaches and promote individual dignity and rights
Implement infection prevention and control standard precautions
Demonstrate safe medication administration assistance procedures
Perform personal care and hygiene support for individuals
Apply safeguarding principles and respond appropriately to concerns
Communicate effectively with individuals, families, and healthcare teams
Who Should Attend?
This qualification is designed for individuals working in healthcare and social care settings who need to demonstrate competence in specific support tasks.
Healthcare assistants in hospitals and acute care environments
Support workers in residential care homes and nursing homes
Community care workers providing domiciliary services
Personal care assistants in supported living settings
Perioperative support staff in surgical environments
Pharmacy assistants working in healthcare settings
Course Content
Explore the comprehensive ProQual Level 3 Award in Healthcare and Social Care Support Skills course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.
Communication and Professional Development
Health and Safety
Infection Prevention and Control
Personal Care and Support
Clinical Support Skills
Specialized Healthcare Activities
Perioperative and Surgical Support
Nutrition and Feeding Support
Mobility and Rehabilitation Support
End of Life and Palliative Care
Dementia and Learning Disability Support
Discharge and Transition Support
Pharmacy and Medication Management
Pediatric and Children's Services
Wound Care and Clinical Procedures
Specialized Clinical Skills
Decontamination and Sterilization
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Disability and Sensory Support
Emergency and First Aid
Team Working and Service Improvement
Course Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements, though centers should assess candidate readiness and identify any learning gaps.
Minimum age of 18 years at course commencement
Good command of English language (written and spoken)
Assessments
Assessment is through demonstration of competence in workplace activities, measured against unit learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
Portfolio of workplace evidence
Assignments and worksheets
Records of oral and written questioning
Internal assessment and verification by center staff
Progression
Upon completion, learners can progress to higher qualifications or advance into more senior healthcare roles.
ProQual Level 3 Certificate in Healthcare and Social Care Support Skills
ProQual Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare and Social Care Support Skills
ProQual Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Healthcare and Social Care Support Skills
Employment as senior healthcare assistant or team leader roles
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