Qualification

Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Footcare Support for Podiatry Assistants and Technicians in Wales

QW Approval/Designation No: C00/5378/2

Total credits required: 60

Guided learning hours (GLH): 301

Total qualification time (TQT): 600 hours

Minimum credits at or above qualification level: 46

Lower age restriction: 18

Standard Qualification Fee: £225.00

Review date: 28/02/2031

Operational Start Date: 20/03/2026

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Mandatory Group with Mandatory Units

Minimum credits required: 34
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Unit Code	Title	Level	Credits	Unit ID
PA12CY047	Monitor and Maintain the Environment and Resources During and After Clinical/Therapeutic Activities	Two	3	CCY458
PA12CY054	Maintaining Quality Standards in the Health Sector	Two	1	CDM624
PT23CY181	Principles for Implementing Duty of Care	Three	1	CDM646
PT13CY100	Promote Person Centred Approaches	Three	6	CDM648
PT23CY187	Engage in Personal Development	Three	3	CDP548
PH53CY126	Infection Prevention and Control	Three	2	CDP621
PA13CY085	Study Skills for HCSW: Reflective Practice	Three	3	CDP636
PH23CY004	Professional Practice in a Health and Care Setting	Three	6	CDR362
PT23CY195	Communication and Behaviour Skills for the Workplace	Three	5	CDR382
PJ52CY005	Understanding Foot Conditions	Two	3	CDR648
PJ52CY006	Anatomy and Physiology of the Foot and Lower Limb	Two	1	CDR649

Mandatory Group with Optional Units

Minimum credits required: 26
Maximum credits at Level Two:6
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Unit Code	Title	Level	Credits	Unit ID
GB73CY012	Implement Therapeutic Group Activities	Three	4	CCY361
PJ12CY014	Understanding Falls	Two	3	CDC815
PB62CY006	Point of Care Testing (POCT) - Principles	Two	1	CDL313
PA12CY051	Principles of Health Promotion	Two	2	CDL317
PT12CY118	Dementia Awareness	Two	2	CDM625
PT13CY104	Obtain a Client History	Three	2	CDM666
PT13CY105	Provide Support to Continue Recommended Therapies	Three	3	CDM669
PE13CY015	Adapt and Fit Healthcare Equipment, Medical Devices, Assistive Technology or Products	Three	6	CDM684
AF43CY010	Working within Multidisciplinary, Primary, Secondary and/or Community Teams	Three	4	CDO560
PH13CY087	Obtain Venous Blood Samples from Adults	Three	3	CDP136
PA13CY081	Service Improvement in the Health Sector	Three	2	CDP550
PT12CY139	Introductory Awareness of Sensory Loss	Two	2	CDP551
AF42CY019	Contribute to the Effectiveness of Team Working	Two	3	CDP554
PH53CY127	The Principles of Wound Care	Three	3	CDP627
PH53CY132	Wound Care Practice	Three	3	CDP628
GB73CY076	Digital Technology for Support Workers	Three	3	CDR363
PJ53CY013	Casting in the Podiatry Service	Three	5	CDR633
PH63CY009	Diabetic Foot Assessment	Three	6	CDR634
PJ53CY014	Footwear - Measuring and Fitting	Three	5	CDR635
PJ53CY015	Shockwave Therapy	Three	4	CDR636
PJ53CY010	Foot and Toe Nail Care	Three	3	CDR650
PJ53CY011	Assisting with Nail Surgery	Three	3	CDR651
PE13CY033	Manufacture Equipment or Medical Devices for Individuals within Healthcare	Three	4	CDR652
PJ53CY012	Orthotics	Three	2	CDR653
PH12CY042	Neurological Conditions and Confusional States	Two	2	CDR654
PJ23CY030	Equipment Assisted Therapeutic Intervention: Diagnostic Equipment	Three	3	CDR655

Qualification

Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Footcare Support for Podiatry Assistants and Technicians in Wales

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Unit Achievement Groups

Mandatory Group with Mandatory Units

Mandatory Group with Optional Units