OCN NI Level 3 Award in Health and Social Care (Northern Ireland)
1.3 Health and Social Care
OCN NI Level 3 Award in Health and Social Care (Northern Ireland)
Qualification Code
603/7177/8
Review date
28/02/2026
Min age
18
Level
L3
Credits
5
Qualification Information
The aim of the OCN NI Level 3 Award in Health and Social Care (Northern Ireland) is to provide learners within health and social care, training aligned to the Health and Social Care Apprenticeship Framework and is fully endorsed by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC).To achieve the OCN NI Level 3 Award in Health and Social Care (Northern Ireland) learners must successfully complete a minimum of 5 credits from any of the optional units.
Individual Units
| Individual Units | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Administering Medication to Individuals and Monitoring Effects | L3 | 5 Credits | View |
| Contributing to Awareness Raising of Health Issues | L3 | 4 Credits | View |
| Develop, Maintain and Use Records in Health and Social Care Settings | L3 | 3 Credits | View |
| Diabetes Awareness | L3 | 3 Credits | View |
| Effective Communication with Individuals with Sensory Loss | L3 | 4 Credits | View |
| Facilitating Learning and Development Activities for Individuals | L3 | 5 Credits | View |
| Facilitating Person-Centred Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Review | L3 | 3 Credits | View |
| Factors Impacting on Mental Health and Well-being | L3 | 3 Credits | View |
| Implementing Therapeutic Group Activities | L3 | 4 Credits | View |
| Increase Awareness of Misuse of Substances within Individuals and Groups | L3 | 7 Credits | View |
| Managing Challenging Behaviour and Promoting Positive Behaviour | L3 | 6 Credits | View |
| Move and Position Individuals in Accordance with their Care Plan | L2 | 4 Credits | View |
| Obtaining and Handling Venous Blood Samples | L3 | 4 Credits | View |
| Obtaining and Testing Capillary Blood Samples | L3 | 4 Credits | View |
| Performing Intravenous Cannulation | L3 | 4 Credits | View |
| Performing Routine Electrocardiograph Procedures | L3 | 4 Credits | View |
| Person-Centred Approaches to Supporting Older People | L3 | 3 Credits | View |
| Prepare Environments and Resources for use During Healthcare Activities | L2 | 3 Credits | View |
| Preparing for and Carrying Out Extended Feeding Techniques | L3 | 4 Credits | View |
| Principles of Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities in Relation to Sexuality and Sexual Health | L3 | 3 Credits | View |
| Promoting Nutrition and Hydration in Health and Social Care Settings | L3 | 5 Credits | View |
| Promoting Personalisation within Social Care | L3 | 3 Credits | View |
| Provide Support for Journeys | L2 | 2 Credits | View |
| Provide Support to Manage Pain and Discomfort | L2 | 2 Credits | View |
| Providing Person-Centred and Inclusive Support in Dementia Care Practice | L3 | 5 Credits | View |
| Providing Support When Working in End of Life Care | L3 | 7 Credits | View |
| Rights and Choices for Individuals with Dementia | L3 | 4 Credits | View |
| Stroke Awareness | L2 | 3 Credits | View |
| Substance Misuse and Referring Individuals to Specialists | L3 | 4 Credits | View |
| Supply and Exchange Injecting Equipment for Individuals | L3 | 3 Credits | View |
| Support Individuals to Manage Continence | L2 | 3 Credits | View |
| Support Individuals with Learning Disabilities to Access Healthcare | L3 | 3 Credits | View |
| Supporting Individuals During Periods of Change | L3 | 4 Credits | View |
| Supporting Individuals in the Use of Assistive Technologies | L3 | 4 Credits | View |
| Supporting Individuals in Their Relationships | L3 | 4 Credits | View |
| Supporting Individuals through Detoxification Programmes | L3 | 3 Credits | View |
| Supporting Individuals to Access and Use Services and Facilities | L3 | 4 Credits | View |
| Supporting Individuals to Access Education, Training or Employment | L3 | 4 Credits | View |
| Supporting Individuals to Access Housing and Accommodation Services | L3 | 4 Credits | View |
| Supporting Individuals to Maintain and Develop Skills for Everyday Life | L3 | 4 Credits | View |
| Supporting Individuals to Manage Direct Payments | L3 | 6 Credits | View |
| Supporting Individuals to Manage Dysphagia | L3 | 5 Credits | View |
| Supporting Individuals to Manage their Finances | L3 | 3 Credits | View |
| Supporting Individuals to Negotiate Different Environments | L3 | 5 Credits | View |
| Supporting Individuals to Prepare for and Settle into New Home Environments | L3 | 3 Credits | View |
| Supporting Individuals to Stay Safe from Harm or Abuse | L3 | 4 Credits | View |
| Supporting Individuals Using Telecommunications Technologies | L3 | 5 Credits | View |
| Supporting Individuals who are Distressed | L3 | 3 Credits | View |
| Supporting Individuals Who Are Substance Misusers | L3 | 5 Credits | View |
| Supporting Individuals with Behavioural Difficulties Develop Strategies to Change Their Behaviour | L3 | 6 Credits | View |
| Supporting Individuals with Home Living | L3 | 4 Credits | View |
| Supporting Individuals with Multiple Conditions and/or Disabilities | L3 | 4 Credits | View |
| Supporting Individuals with Specific Communication Needs | L3 | 5 Credits | View |
| Supporting Individuals Within a Shared Lives Arrangement | L3 | 4 Credits | View |
| Supporting Parents with Disabilities | L3 | 6 Credits | View |
| Supporting the Social Inclusion of Individuals | L3 | 3 Credits | View |
| Supporting Use of Medication in Social Care Settings | L3 | 5 Credits | View |
| Supporting Young People with a Disability in Transitioning To Adulthood | L3 | 5 Credits | View |
| Testing for Substance Misuse | L3 | 5 Credits | View |
| Theme 1: Communication and Information Sharing | L3 | 5 Credits | View |
| Theme 2: Health and Well-being | L3 | 7 Credits | View |
| Theme 3: Principles and Values | L3 | 15 Credits | View |
| Theme 4: Continuous Professional Development in the Context of Health and Social Care | L3 | 10 Credits | View |
| Theory and Practice of Supporting Individuals with Autistic Spectrum Conditions | L3 | 3 Credits | View |
| Understand Models of Disability | L3 | 3 Credits | View |
| Understand Physical Disability | L3 | 4 Credits | View |
| Understand the Context of Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities | L3 | 3 Credits | View |
| Understand the Impact of Acquired Brain Injury | L3 | 4 Credits | View |
| Understand the Process and Impact of Dementia | L3 | 3 Credits | View |
| Understanding How to Support the Use of Medication in Health and Social Care Settings | L3 | 5 Credits | View |
| Understanding Mental Health | L3 | 3 Credits | View |
| Understanding Sensory Loss | L3 | 3 Credits | View |
| Understanding the Role of the Mental Health Worker | L3 | 3 Credits | View |
| Undertake Agreed Pressure Area Care | L2 | 4 Credits | View |
| Undertaking Physiological Measurements | L3 | 3 Credits | View |
| Undertaking Stoma Care | L3 | 4 Credits | View |
| Undertaking Urethral Catheterisation Processes | L3 | 4 Credits | View |
| Working in Partnership with Families to Support Individuals | L3 | 4 Credits | View |
| Working with Families, Carers and Individuals During Periods of Crisis | L3 | 5 Credits | View |