Course snapshot
Minimum duration
6-12
Months
STUDY TYPE
Online
qualifIcation
Diploma
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Duration
6-12
Months
STUDY TYPE
Online
The objective of this qualification is to support a role in the workplace, such as lead adult care workers, lead personal assistants, care supervisors or community support workers to name a few. This qualification forms the competence requirements for those learners working in adult care settings at level 3. Learner/role profile: Learners will have responsibility for providing person-centred, values-driven care and support for those accessing a service. The learner will work under the direction of a manager or supervisor but will have a degree of autonomy. As well as demonstrating best practice, they will be working towards promoting and modelling it. Learners may or may not have supervisory responsibilities for others. Learners will most likely be working in the following settings: • residential or nursing homes • domiciliary care • day centres • healthcare The content of the qualification covers core content that applies to the adult social care sector with a variety of optional units covering additional knowledge and skills applicable to learners in level 3 roles. Learners may also wish to select units in leadership and digital skills as part of this qualification.
On successful completion of this qualification, learners may wish to continue their development by undertaking one of the following qualifications:
• Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management in Adult Care (RQF)
• Level 4 Diploma in Care (RQF)
To register on to this qualification, learners are required to meet thefollowing entry requirement:
• Be working as a manager(paid/voluntary) in a suitable role (as outlined above) within the residential childcare sector.
• This qualification is approved for delivery to learners aged 16+
It is advised that learners have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.
Additionally, it is recommended that learners are able to demonstrate prior achievement of qualifications at a minimum of Level 3 in a related area. It is recommended that learners will have completed a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
This qualification is assessed through completion of a portfolio of evidence which will be assessed and internally quality assured by the centre.
All submissions will be made via student platform (log in details obtain during on boarding).
· Portfolio of Evidence
· Coursework
· Practical Demonstration/Assignment
· You’ll be evaluated via a series of written questions to assess your comprehension.
To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.
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To complete the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) (England), learners must complete the following:
• all units contained within the mandatory group totalling 39 credits
• a minimum of 19 credits from the optional group
Unit 1: Communication in Care Settings
Unit 2: Duty of Care
Unit 3: Safeguarding and Protection
Unit 4: Person-Centred Approaches
Unit 6: Equality and Inclusion
Unit 7: Personal Development
Unit 8: Mental Health and Wellbeing
Unit 9: Nutrition and Hydration
Unit 10: Infection Prevention and Control
Unit 11: Supporting Complex Needs
Unit 12: Teamwork in Care
Unit 13: Mentoring and Buddying
Unit 14: Pain and Discomfort Management
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