Level 3 Diploma in adult care
This health and social care qualification can be funded by student learner loans or commercially.
The qualification is linked to the lead adult care worker apprenticeship standard and is applicable to a variety of roles, where workers have key responsibilities for delivery of care and support and /or a level of supervisory responsibility for others such as
- Lead Adult Care Worker
- Lead Personal Assistant
- Key Worker
- Domiciliary Care Worker
- Senior Care Assistant
- Support Worker
The Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care is an occupational qualification for learners who work in adult care settings in England. This qualification consists of mandatory units covering core knowledge and skills competencies with optional specialisms that can be combined in flexible ways to reflect the real working context of different learners.
The content of the mandatory units covers person-centered approaches,
communication, personal development, equality and inclusion, handling information, the duty of care, responsibilities of the role, safeguarding, health, safety, and well-being. The optional units are designed to meet the requirements of a range of adult care services and to support the delivery of the Lead Adult Care Worker apprenticeship standard.
A minimum of 12 months is expected, with most Level 3 Apprenticeships being achieved within 14 months.
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Learners can progress to the City & Guilds level 4 Diploma in Care.
or City & Guilds Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Care provided they are in an appropriate job role. Opportunities may also be available to progress to apprenticeships for the Lead Practitioner In Adult Care or Leader in Care, or to higher education programmes, providing all entry requirements are met.
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