The Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care is designed for people already working in the adult care sector who support individuals with their day-to-day needs.
What You’ll Learn
- Professional development
- Person-centred support
- Health and safety
- Communication
- Safeguarding
How You’re Assessed
- Written assignments & portfolio work
- Workplace observations (where applicable)
- Tutor feedback and ongoing support
- Help with evidence and completion
Qualification Specification
Learners must achieve 28 Credits from mandatory units and the remaining 30 credits from the optional units.
| Unit Title | URN | Level | GLH | Credit | Type |
| Responsibilities of a care worker | D/616/3896 | 2 | 16 | 2 | Mandatory |
| Promote communication in care settings | D/616/3963 | 3 | 25 | 3 | Mandatory |
| Promote person-centred approaches in care settings | D/616/3994 | 3 | 39 | 6 | Mandatory |
| Promote effective handling of information in care settings | K/616/3965 | 3 | 16 | 2 | Mandatory |
| Safeguarding and protection in care settings | M/616/3868 | 2 | 26 | 3 | Mandatory |
| Duty of care in care settings | M/616/3983 | 3 | 8 | 1 | Mandatory |
| Promote personal development in care settings | M/616/4003 | 3 | 10 | 3 | Mandatory |
| Promote health, safety and wellbeing in care settings | Y/616/3959 | 3 | 45 | 6 | Mandatory |
| Promote equality and inclusion in care settings | Y/616/3993 | 3 | 18 | 2 | Mandatory |
| Principles of Quality Management | A/506/4167 | 4 | 37 | 4 | Optional |
| Understand care and support planning and risk management in mental health | A/616/3985 | 3 | 14 | 4 | Optional |
| Support individuals to live at home | D/616/3929 | 3 | 29 | 4 | Optional |
| Support individuals at the end of life | D/616/4613 | 3 | 50 | 6 | Optional |
| Move and position individuals in accordance with their care plan | F/616/3907 | 2 | 26 | 4 | Optional |
| Support individuals to access and use services and facilities | F/616/4541 | 3 | 25 | 4 | Optional |
| Support individuals with specific communication needs | Y/616/3931 | 3 | 35 | 5 | Optional |
Free Bonuses:
- Assessment Plans: Detailed guidance for assessments, tasks, and activities.
- Evidence Matrices: Criteria and guidance for demonstrating competence.
- Learner Summative Reflection: Opportunity to reflect on learning, growth, and skills.
- Online Observation Platform: Platform for assessor observation of practical skills, if required.
- Recommended Books: Guidance on purchasing suitable textbooks and study materials.
