Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Illness
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HiQual UK delivers the Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Illness, designed for learners progressing into supervisory and advanced support roles in health and social care. The qualification develops competence in recognising intellectual disabilities, understanding mental illness, safeguarding vulnerable individuals, and ensuring compliance with international care standards. Learners gain the expertise required to provide inclusive support, promote wellbeing, and produce audit‑ready documentation aligned with global healthcare frameworks.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Illness |
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| Total Credits | 12 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 24 |
| Qualification Time | 48 |
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Foundations of Intellectual Disability: Definitions, classifications, and global frameworks for learning disability support.
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Understanding Mental Illness: Common conditions, symptoms, and international diagnostic standards.
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Person‑Centred Care Approaches: Promoting dignity, autonomy, and inclusion in care planning.
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Communication Strategies: Adapting methods for individuals with intellectual and mental health needs.
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Safeguarding and Protection: Identifying risks, preventing abuse, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding policies.
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Health and Wellbeing Promotion: Supporting nutrition, exercise, social inclusion, and resilience.
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Medication Awareness: Understanding psychotropic and supportive medications, monitoring effects, and compliance.
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Risk Assessment and Crisis Intervention: Managing challenging behaviour, emergencies, and de‑escalation techniques.
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Legal and Ethical Frameworks: Reviewing patient rights, equality legislation, and international care standards.
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Practical Assessment and Portfolio Development: Applying case studies, simulations, and audit‑ready documentation.
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Develops advanced skills in disability and mental health support
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Strengthens competence in safeguarding and person‑centred care
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Enhances compliance with international health and social care standards
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Provides audit‑ready documentation and advanced practical assessments
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Supports progression into Level 4 and Level 5 health and social care qualifications
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Health and social care assistants progressing into supervisory roles
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Supervisors and team leaders in disability and mental health support settings
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Individuals seeking advanced skills in supporting intellectual disability and mental illness
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Learners preparing for higher‑level health and social care qualifications
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Assessment Type: Practical assessments, written exam and portfolio review
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Format: MCQs, case simulations, documentation tasks, oral discussion
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Total Questions: 50 theory plus multiple practical tasks
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Passing Score: 70 percent
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Duration: 10–14 weeks (160–200 hours)
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Certification: Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Illness
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