Completion of this assessment is an essential part of the registration process. You must complete all sections to enable you to consider all the factors involved in taking a vocational qualification using distance learning.If you need help please contact the VQAC Learner Support team on 01908 653774 or email us on vq-enquiries@open.ac.uk
1. Are you currently in employment (paid or voluntary) in the UK, in the vocational sector in which you are interested?
2. Are you normally and lawfully resident in the UK from choice without any immigration restriction on your length of stay in the UK?
This vocational qualification enables you to develop and demonstrate your knowledge and competence. It is completed by:• distance learning methods using an online eportfolio • minimal face to face contact• self-directed studyIt is not offered as a face to face taught programme or training course.
1. Are you confident that you will be able to complete your vocational qualification in this way?
2. Do you have regular access and permission to use an internet connection which will allow you to access an eportfolio?
It is essential that your manager/employer agrees that you can undertake your vocational qualification.
1. Have you discussed registering for this vocational qualification with your manager and obtained their support to allow you time in the work place to work on it?
An assessor visit is an essential part of your qualification.
2. Has your employer agreed to allow our assessor to visit you in the workplace?
Please note you will need to provide information about Health and Safety in your workplace as part of the preparation for the assessor visit.You also need to provide the name and contact details of a line manager, senior carer and / or health/social care professional with whom you work regularly who can act as an expert witness. The expert witness may be required to provide testimony about your work practice as evidence towards your qualification. We will contact your expert witness to seek further details during registration.
The Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) requires you to:• Work in a health or social care setting with adults• Promote effective communication and overcome communication barriers• Demonstrate how legislation and standards relating to safeguarding, equality, inclusion, health & safety and handling information are followed• Demonstrate a personalised approach to care, promoting active participation and consent• Evaluate own performance and undertake opportunities for personal development
1. Are you confident that your current job role and level of responsibility will enable you to meet the requirements of all mandatory units and a range of optional units that make up the qualification?You may wish to review these requirements for these mandatory and optional units on our website, please click on 'The qualification structure' below:
The qualification structure
2. Do you already hold any vocational qualifications in health and social care? If so you may be able to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Further information can be found on our website, please click on 'Recognition of Prior Learning' below:
Recognition of Prior Learning
1. Do you have any specific learning needs that may require extra support?
Meeting your Needs
2. Are your literacy /numeracy skills at a level to enable you to achieve your vocational qualification?
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3. Are you confident about your study skills?
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1. I understand that the price of this qualification is based on the minimum credit point requirements and that I may be charged extra if I choose to take more than 5 credits over the minimum.
2. I am aware that my qualification has a set Start and End date.
3. I am aware that if I do not complete my qualification by the Qualification End Date I may be able to apply for an extension which will incur additional fees. Further information about End Date Extensions and fees can be found on our website, please click on 'End date extension and fees' below:
End date extension and fees
Please use the box below to provide any further information that you consider is relevant to your registration or to raise any queries you may have.
Once you have completed all the questions please submit using the button below. We will check the details you have provided on the form to make sure you are registering for a suitable qualification. You should hear from us within two working days to confirm the next steps in the registration process.
