Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
This Level 3 qualification develops the knowledge and skills needed when working in a lead adult care worker role in care settings. It covers a wide range of areas including supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care, daily living needs and health and social care procedures. This qualification also aligns to the Apprenticeship Standard for Lead Adult Care Worker.
Course Details
Qualification Reference
603/2763/7
Level
3
Duration
4 Months (Fast Track) 7 Months (Normal Track)
Fees
- One-off fee £1000
- Interest free payment plan: £240 deposit, followed by 4 monthly payment of £240. Total: £1200
Delivery
Online or Blended Learning
Entry Requirements
- This qualification is suitable for Learners aged 18 and above and work in health and social care in adult settings and who want to develop skills and knowledge in order to demonstrate their competence.
- There are no formal entry requirements; learning providers will ensure that learners have the skills, potential and the opportunity to successfully gain the qualification (this may include completion of a relevant Health and Social Care or Adult Care qualifications at level 2).
Qualification Details
- Qualification Title: Level 3 Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
- Duration: 7 months
- Modes of Study: Online learning / Blended
- Assessment: It will be assessed by your tutor or assessor using a range of methods. This could include direct observation in the workplace, a portfolio of evidence, written assignments or a task (No Exams)
- Awarding Body: ICQ
Course Content
Mandatory Units
- Unit 1: Responsibilities of a Care Worker (2 credits)
- Unit 2: Promote Communication in Care Settings (3 credits)
- Unit 3: Promote Person-Centred Approaches in Care Settings (6 credits)
- Unit 4: Promote Effective Handling of Information in Care Settings (2 credits)
- Unit 5: Safeguarding and Protection in Care Settings (3 credits)
- Unit 6: Duty of Care in Care Settings (1 credit)
- Unit 7: Promote Personal Development in Care Settings (3 credits)
- Unit 8: Promote Health, Safety, and Wellbeing in Care Settings (6 credits)
- Unit 9: Promote Equality and Inclusion in Care Settings (2 credits)
Study Support
Rhythmic Skills will provide support to Learners:
- Access all course materials, including online modules and written assignments.
- Gain Teacher support
- Access Rhythmic Skills online portal (24/7 access to our user-friendly learning portal)
- Acquire Assignments briefing
- Receive excellent quality study notes.
- Obtain Assignment marking and feedback.
- Access Free Online Library.
- Receive Dedicated customer support via chat, telephone, and email (Monday to Friday)
- Gain Full support until the completion of the course
Career Opportunity
Learners may work in residential or nursing homes, domiciliary care, day centres, a person’s own home, or some clinical healthcare settings. Roles where this qualification may be suitable include:
- Care or Support Worker
- Senior Care or Support Worker
- Care Officer
- Care Supervisor
- Supervising Care Worker
- Relief Team Leader
- Social Work Assistant
- Social Services Officer
- Outreach Development Worker
- Community Support Worker
- Community Outreach Worker
- Community Development Worker
- Family Support Worker
- Personal Assistant
Progression Pathway
The knowledge developed will enable you to progress to further study such as:
- Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care.
- Apprenticeship for the Lead Practitioner in Adult Care Leader in Adult Care.