Adult Care – Level 3 Diploma – Online Course

About the course

This qualification is designed for those who wish to work or are already working in health and social care settings in England. This qualification is internally assessed and externally quality assured via a portfolio of evidence. Learners complete the qualification in 12 months. Learners will need to be working or volunteering as they need to show competence in both knowledge and skills to complete this qualification.

Topics and units

Promote Communication in Care Settings
Handling Information in Adult Care
Promote Own Continuous Personal and Professional Development
Person-Centred Practice, Choice and Independence
Understand How to Promote Personal Wellbeing
Promote Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Human Rights in Care Settings
Promote Health and Safety in Care Settings
Support the Health and Wellbeing of Individuals in a Care Setting
Scope and Responsibilities of an Adult Care Worker
Understand Duty of Care
Understand How to Safeguard Individuals
Understand Mental Capacity and Restrictive Practices
Infection Prevention and Control in a Care Setting
Contribute to Quality Assurance in Adult Care.
Support Person Centred Thinking, Planning & Review.
Facilitate assessment, planning, implementation, and review using person centred and strengths-based approaches.
Personal & Professional Behaviour in Adult Care
Principle of Advocacy

Careers and progression

Lead adult care worker
Senior care support worker
Lead personal assistant
Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England)

Entry requirements

19+ years old
Don’t currently hold a Level 3 qualification
Lived in the UK for 3+ years
Working or volunteering to show competence in knowledge and skills.

Type

Distance learning

Duration

1 year

Campus

Online

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Taster Event – Adult Photography

03 June 2025

5.30pm — 6.30pm

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Taster Event – Adult Hairdressing

16 June 2025

5.30pm — 8.00pm

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