Level 3 Award for Health and Social Care Trainers

An accredited qualification for those wishing to deliver health and social care courses, including the care certificate. Develops inclusive teaching and learning underpinned by the principles of care.

The Level 3 Award for Health and Social Care Trainers is designed for individuals who want to teach and assess health and social care courses within their own organisation. Whether you are a registered manager, senior carer, or in-house trainer, this qualification gives you the regulated competency to deliver high-quality training that meets CQC and Skills for Care expectations.

You will develop inclusive teaching and learning strategies underpinned by the principles of care, gaining the confidence to deliver sessions on the care certificate, safeguarding, infection control, and other health and social care topics where you are occupationally competent.

Qualifications Awarded

Three regulated qualifications included in one course.

Level 3 Award for Health and Social Care Trainers

The core qualification. Demonstrates your competency to plan, deliver, and assess health and social care training in a real workplace environment.

Level 3 Award in Education and Training

A nationally recognised teaching qualification. Covers roles, responsibilities, inclusive teaching strategies, and assessment in education and training.

Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment

Gives you the knowledge and skills to assess learner competency fairly and consistently, supporting quality assurance in your training delivery.

All qualifications are regulated by an Ofqual-recognised awarding body. Registration and certification fees are included in the course price.

What You Will Learn

The knowledge, skills, and practical competency to deliver health and social care training.

Teaching and Learning in Health and Social Care

  • Roles and Responsibilities: understanding the role of a trainer in health and social care, including professional boundaries and duty of care.
  • Inclusive Teaching Strategies: planning and delivering sessions that meet diverse learning needs, including different learning styles and abilities.
  • Principles of Care: embedding dignity, respect, equality, and person-centred practice throughout your training delivery.
  • Meeting CQC and Skills for Care Expectations: aligning your training with regulatory standards and the Care Certificate framework.

Assessing Learner Competency

  • Assessment Principles: understanding the principles and practices of assessment in a vocational context.
  • Assessing Competency: using observation, questioning, and portfolio evidence to assess learner competency in real workplace settings.
  • Quality Assurance: maintaining assessment records, providing constructive feedback, and contributing to internal quality assurance processes.

Planning and Delivering Training

  • Session Planning: designing structured training sessions with clear objectives, activities, and assessment opportunities.
  • Delivering Training: delivering engaging sessions using a range of teaching methods and resources suited to adult learners.
  • Evaluating Training: reviewing session effectiveness, gathering learner feedback, and making improvements to your delivery.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about the qualification.

Qualification Level Level 3 (Regulated Qualifications Framework)
Awarding Body Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation
Duration Flexible; typically completed within 3 to 6 months
Delivery Methods Face to face, online with Zoom observation, or blended
Assessment Portfolio of evidence, micro-teach session, and teaching observation in a real workplace
Entry Requirements Occupational competence in the subject you intend to teach; basic literacy and ICT skills
Price £650 (includes all qualifications, registration, and certification)
Synergy Member Price £585 (10% discount on the standard price)
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Delivery Options

Choose how you would like to complete your qualification.

Face to Face Training

Attend in-person sessions at our Cheadle training centre or arrange for us to deliver at your premises. Ideal for groups and organisations wanting a hands-on classroom experience.

Online with Zoom Observation

Complete the theory component online at your own pace, then progress to a live teaching observation via Zoom. You will need a laptop or tablet with camera and audio, positioned to capture your training delivery within a real workplace environment.

Blended Learning

Combine online theory with selected in-person workshop days. Flexible for those balancing shifts and study.

Assessment and Observation Requirements

Practical delivery evaluation in a real workplace environment.

Teaching Observation

Regardless of your chosen delivery method, all learners must complete a teaching observation. For online learners, this takes place via video conferencing (Zoom) with you positioned to capture your training delivery within a real workplace environment. For face-to-face learners, the observation is carried out in person at our centre or your premises.

Portfolio of Evidence

You will build a portfolio of evidence throughout the course, including session plans, learning resources, assessment records, and reflective accounts. Your assessor will guide you through each stage and provide feedback to support your progression.

Micro-Teach Session

As part of the Level 3 Award in Education and Training, you will deliver a short micro-teach session to demonstrate your teaching skills. This can be delivered face to face or online via Zoom.

Upcoming Training Dates

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12 Sep

Level 3 Award for Health and Social Care Trainers

Saturday · 10:00 · Online (Zoom)

Online

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10 Oct

Level 3 Award for Health and Social Care Trainers

Saturday · 09:30 · Cheadle Training Centre

Face to Face

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7 Nov

Level 3 Award for Health and Social Care Trainers

Saturday · 10:00 · Online (Zoom)

Online

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Don't see a suitable date? Contact us to arrange on-site training at your premises.

Why Train with Caring Alliance?

Key benefits of achieving your trainer qualification with us.

Who It's For: Trainers working in domiciliary care · Care homes · Supported living · Any other care environment · Those wanting to deliver training in-house

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