Adult Care Diploma Level 3
This qualification will support you in developing the knowledge and skills required to work in a range of adult care environments.
The qualification is formed of units that cover core competencies and provide you an opportunity to enrich your knowledge and reflect on the context of your working environments. This qualification is aimed at those already working in the sector. Although there is no need for employer engagement, support from employers is required for observations and to relelase you for study.
Prior to course enrolment, a skills scan will be set as well as a meeting that will include the employer where they will complete an employer approval form.
This course is 12-15 months in duration and has a blended delivery with face-to-face classroom-based sessions on a Monday morning and online assessments. You will have a nominated assessor who will support you throughout your course.
Course Details
- You will require good literacy and IT skills
- You must already be working in the care sector and have undertaken study or continuous professional development within the last 5 years
Understand mental capacity and restrictive practices
Principles of advocacy
Understand duty of care
Provide support for mobility
Understand how to promote personal wellbeing
Support individuals to meet personal care needs
Course Applications
Please choose your preferred study option below (subject to change).
This course costs: £2882.00
If the amount shown is more than £0.00 and you are aged 19 and over at the start of the course, you may have options to help fund your studies with us. The funding you can receive depends on your personal circumstances, and could mean you are entitled to fully subsidised or reduced tuition fees.
This course is fully funded for 16-18 year olds (if applicable to the course).
You may also be entitled to support with travel, childcare and equipment.
To find out exactly what you could receive, contact our Helpzone team on 08000 380 123 for a free, impartial appointment, with no commitment necessary.
This course costs: £2225.00
If the amount shown is more than £0.00 and you are aged 19 and over at the start of the course, you may have options to help fund your studies with us. The funding you can receive depends on your personal circumstances, and could mean you are entitled to fully subsidised or reduced tuition fees.
This course is fully funded for 16-18 year olds (if applicable to the course).
You may also be entitled to support with travel, childcare and equipment.
To find out exactly what you could receive, contact our Helpzone team on 08000 380 123 for a free, impartial appointment, with no commitment necessary.
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