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L3 Diploma Adult Care Level 3 | Diploma in Adult Care (England)
Information Dates and EnrolmentSummary
The NEW Level 3 Diploma in Adult
Care is a competence-based qualification which has been designed to meet the
Skills for Care qualification criteria. City & Guilds conducted additional
consultation with employers and assessment centres during the development of the
qualification.
The qualification covers the
knowledge and skills required to work in lead adult care worker roles, such as,
support worker, home care workers and residential care worker in a range of
settings, supporting individuals with different needs.
The qualification contains units which are competence based and knowledge based.
The diploma is a flexible
qualification to suit different settings in the care sector. There is a strong
emphasis on practical skills, as well as the underpinning theories which support
your working practices. The qualification will take around 15 months to
complete.
Candidates are required to
complete their training within the workplace, where an assessor will visit them
and support their progress through on-site assessment.
Benefits from studying with us include:
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We focus on you
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We are flexible and reliable
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Competent assessors
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Resources are provided
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Bespoke packages to meet individual employers' requirements
This qualification is ideal for
you if you are working in an adult care setting and wish to develop your skills
and knowledge to a level which demonstrates that you are
competent.
Delivery of the qualification can be flexible to meet your needs and assessment usually takes place in your place of work. The qualification has been endorsed by Skills for Care and has national recognition in England.
The Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
(England) allows you to learn, develop and demonstrate the skills and knowledge
required for employment and/or career progression in adult care within a role
which has some autonomy, delegated responsibility or where there may be a need
for supervision of others.
Learners can progress to the following qualifications providing they are in an appropriate job role:
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Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care, or
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Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, or the replacement for this qualification, the Level 5 Diploma in Leading and Managing an Adult Care Service
You will be provided with log in details to our Smart Assessor portal and assigned an assessor who will visit you within the work place throughout the year.
This course is eligible for the Free Courses For Jobs government scheme which is designed to offer a selection of level 3 qualifications to learners for free to eligible learners.
How will I learn?
The assessment of the
qualification mostly takes place in your real work environment whilst you carry
out the day-to-day activities of your job. This means that you can prove that
you are working to a nationally recognised level at the same time as doing your
job. You will be observed at work by an assessor who is competent in working in
adult care. Your assessor may also use other assessment methods, such as
professional discussion to assess your knowledge and confirm your skills.
Occasionally you may be asked to
provide a
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reflective account
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complete a project
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write an assignment
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answer questions
which can be assessed outside of your
workplace
You will be provided with log in
details to our Smart Assessor portal and assigned an assessor who will visit you
within the work place throughout the year.
Entry Requirements
The
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care is a competence-based qualification, which means
that it covers the knowledge and skills that are required to work in a
particular job role in adult care. These could include domiciliary/home care
worker, senior care assistant or senior support worker.
Additional Information
UNIT INFORMATION
This qualification consists of 15 mandatory units covering the required core knowledge and skills and a selection of optional specialisms which can be combined in flexible ways to reflect the real working context of different learners.
The content of the mandatory units
covers
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person-centred approaches
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communication
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personal development
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diversity
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equality,
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inclusion and human rights
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choice and independence
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handling information
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duty of care
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responsibilities of the role
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ways of working
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safeguarding
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health and safety
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infection prevention and control
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personal wellbeing and wellbeing of
individuals.
It also includes knowledge of mental capacity and restrictive practice.
COURSE
FEES
Please be aware that some courses have fees that are
payable on enrolment. This course is only free if a form of waiver or
entitlement is applied, for example Free Courses For Jobs.
If you require financial support including payment plans, bursaries and advanced learner loans please visit the Money Management Service section of the website.
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Course fees explained
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