Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

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Level

3
Study time

12 Months
Certificate

Lifetime
Assessment

ePortfolio
Learning type

Video/Text/Sound

The aim of the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care is to provide learners with the knowledge, skills, and understanding required to work effectively with individuals who require support and care. This diploma covers a range of topics including communication, the principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care, health and safety, and person-centred approaches. Successful completion of the diploma demonstrates that the learner has the competencies required to provide high-quality care and support to adults in a variety of settings.

This qualification develops the knowledge and skills needed when working in a senior role with adults in adult care environments. It covers a wide range of areas including supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care, daily living needs and care procedures.

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. This qualification is suitable for those who work within the adult care sector. It provides learners with an opportunity to demonstrate their competence in a wide range of job roles.

Progression opportunities Learners who achieve this qualification could progress into employment in a senior role in the adult care sector. Learners could also progress to further qualifications in management and leadership, either in a generic context or specific to the adult care sector.

Learners will need to complete a portfolio of evidence demonstrating how they meet the requirements of the qualification. An assessor will visit you in the workplace at some point and undertake observations of you at work. These will be planned in advance in order to cause minimum disruption to your work routine and to try to capture as much information as possible in one visit.

Methods used could include:

Interpretation of knowledge from direct observation of practice in the workplace
Witness evidence
Professional discussion
Reflection on own practice in real work situations
Written assignments
Learner’s own plans and written records
Learner log or reflective diary
Observation
Portfolio of evidence
Scenario or case study
Oral questioning

Learners must achieve at least 58 credits to gain this qualification. These consist of 39 credits from the mandatory units and a minimum of 19 credits from the optional units. Please note that at least 11 credits of the 19 optional unit credits must be from optional units at Level 3 or above.

Ways of working in care settings
Safeguarding in care settings
Mental capacity and restrictive practice
Duty of care
Promote effective communication in care settings.
Handle information effectively in care
Person-centred practice
Promote choice and independence in care settings.
Health and wellbeing in care settings
Equality, diversity, inclusion, and human rights
Health and safety in care settings
Promote continuous personal development in care settings.
Manage personal wellbeing.

+Optional Units

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Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

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