Qualification level: 3
Awarding Body: CACHE
Regulated Qualification (QRN) Number: 603/2618/9
Placement Required: Yes
Recognised Qualification: Yes. RQF
Entry Requirements: L2 Literacy and Numeracy preferred
Minimum Age: 16 Years
Pre-requisites: None, although you will need a good command of English for reading and writing.
Duration: 54 weeks
Payment types: Instalments available
Resources included: Full tutor support, workplace observations and assessments, online learning materials and student support forum
Awarding Body: CACHE
Regulated Qualification (QRN) Number: 603/2618/9
Placement Required: Yes
Recognised Qualification: Yes. RQF
Entry Requirements: L2 Literacy and Numeracy preferred
Minimum Age: 16 Years
Pre-requisites: None, although you will need a good command of English for reading and writing.
Duration: 54 weeks
Payment types: Instalments available
Resources included: Full tutor support, workplace observations and assessments, online learning materials and student support forum
This qualification will support learners to develop specialist knowledge and skills in their area of responsibility and enable learners to promote a values-based culture within their setting.
This qualification can act as a progression route from the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care qualification to the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care qualification.
Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement as they will need to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
This qualification can act as a progression route from the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care qualification to the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care qualification.
Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement as they will need to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement, as they need to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
You will need to log 300 hours in an adult care (post 18) care environment, such as:
You will need to log 300 hours in an adult care (post 18) care environment, such as:
- Care homes
- Community Care
- Day Centres
- Hospitals
The Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care course is undertaken over a period of 54 weeks and the course is structured across 9 six-week blocks.
Block 1: Causes and spread of infection and Responsibilities of a care worker.
Block 2: Support individuals with specific communication needs and Promote communication in care settings.
Block 3: Provide support for sleep and Promote effective handling of information in care settings.
Block 4: Support individuals to meet personal care needs and Promote personal development in care settings.
Block 5: Support independence in the tasks of daily living and Promote person-centred approaches in care settings.
Block 6: Support individuals to access and use services and facilities and Promote equality and inclusion in care settings.
Block 7: Move and position individuals in accordance with their care plan and Promote health, safety and well-being in care settings.
Block 8: Understand personalisation in adult care and Duty of care in care settings.
Block 9: Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Safeguarding and protection in care settings.
Practical Assessment: You will complete a range of tasks in your placement, plus your assessor will visit you in the setting to conduct an observation of your practice. a professional discussion and any additional evidence requirements.
Block 1: Causes and spread of infection and Responsibilities of a care worker.
Block 2: Support individuals with specific communication needs and Promote communication in care settings.
Block 3: Provide support for sleep and Promote effective handling of information in care settings.
Block 4: Support individuals to meet personal care needs and Promote personal development in care settings.
Block 5: Support independence in the tasks of daily living and Promote person-centred approaches in care settings.
Block 6: Support individuals to access and use services and facilities and Promote equality and inclusion in care settings.
Block 7: Move and position individuals in accordance with their care plan and Promote health, safety and well-being in care settings.
Block 8: Understand personalisation in adult care and Duty of care in care settings.
Block 9: Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Safeguarding and protection in care settings.
Practical Assessment: You will complete a range of tasks in your placement, plus your assessor will visit you in the setting to conduct an observation of your practice. a professional discussion and any additional evidence requirements.
Learners can progress into employment in residential or nursing homes, domiciliary care, day centres or some clinical healthcare settings within job roles such as:
• Senior Care Support Worker
• Lead Personal Assistant
You can move to further study, such as the level 4 and 5 Diplomas.
• Senior Care Support Worker
• Lead Personal Assistant
You can move to further study, such as the level 4 and 5 Diplomas.
