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Healthcare Support Practice (Northern Ireland) (Level 3 Certificate)

OCNNI
Care & Health

Course Overview

The aim of the OCN NI Level 3 Certificate in Healthcare Support Practice (Northern Ireland) is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills related to healthcare roles.The objective of the OCN NI Level 3 Certificate in Healthcare Support Practice(Northern Ireland) is to provide learners with a wide range of options to enable induction and development of career pathways in healthcare related functions and job roles.Grading for these qualifications is pass/fail.The OCN NI Level 3 Certificate in Healthcare Support Practice (Northern Ireland) will be targeted at learners who currently work in a range of settings and roles in the healthcare sector or those about to start working in a health care setting. Those not currently in work in health care sector will have 1 days work placements per week.Successful completion of the The OCN NI Level 3 Certificate in Healthcare Support Practice (Northern Ireland) will enable learners to progress to the OCN NI Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support Practice.The course will be delivered using a blended learning approach with a combination of online and face to face classes.
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    17 Weeks
  • Campus
    Strand Road

Important Message

Fees must be paid at the time of enrolment, or arrangements should be put in place to pay by instalments. The full fee includes tuition, registration and examination fees (where relevant). Depending on your circumstances you may be entitled to a reduced (concessionary) fee. Reduced fees are applied to the cost of tuition only. Failure to enrol before the Awarding Body deadline may result in you incurring a late fee.

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  • Course: OCN NI Level 3 Certificate in Healthcare Support Practice (Northern Ireland) (New pending approval) Ref D087
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 08/09/2026
    (Tue:9:00AM-4:00PM /)
    Fees:
     Full £179.00
    Concession £72.00
    Examination £77.00
    Apply now
  • Course: OCN NI Level 3 Certificate in Healthcare Support Practice (Northern Ireland) (New pending approval) Ref D087
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 08/09/2026
    (Tue:9:00AM-4:00PM /)
    Fees:
     Full £179.00
    Concession £72.00
    Examination £77.00
    Apply now

You may be eligible for funding on this course *

If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company

* Terms and Conditions apply

Course Offering

  • Site location Strand Road
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

Learners must be at least 18 years of age and currently work in healthcare.Learners must be able to evidence competencies in a real work environment. Learners will be required to have sufficient literacy and numeracy skills to enable them to successfully complete the qualifications. 2 GCSE including English and math or equivalent is desirable.

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

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Additional Information

This qualification will enable a learner to apply for Band 3 roles in any of the Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland. On successful completion of the course learners will be offered an interview for a Band 3 role.

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