Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

Course Overview:
The Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care is a competence-based qualification which has been developed with Skills for Care and in consultation with employers who provide adult care. The qualification covers the knowledge and skills required to work in a lead adult care worker role in a range of settings and supporting individuals with different needs. 

The qualification contains units which are competence based and several knowledge based. The qualification is aimed at lead adult care workers, support workers and key workers in a range of adult care settings. 

Qualification: Level 3 Diploma
Total Credits: 58
Minimum Guided Learning Hours: 440
Awarding Body: iCQ
Course Duration: 12 months

Entry Requirements: You don’t need any formal qualifications to enrol on this course. Learners will need to produce full and articulate answers to questions. Learners will need to have a good standard of written and verbal communication skills.

  • Promote person-centred practice, choice and independence in adult care settings

    • Promote effective communication in adult care settings

    • Understanding duty of care

    • Promote own continuous personal and professional development 

    • Understand how to safeguard individuals in adult care settings 

    • Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights in care settings

    • Understand how to promote own personal wellbeing 

    • Support the health and wellbeing of individuals in an adult care setting 

    • Understanding mental capacity and restrictive practices 

    • Infection prevention and control in an adult care setting 

    • Responsibilities and ways of working of an adult care worker

    • Handling information in adult care

    • Promote and implement health and safety practices in adult care settings

    Additional optional units selected based on your preferences.

  • The qualification will be assessed by a portfolio of evidence. We’ll assess your practical skills and workplace performance. Your personal assessor will also visit you at work or conduct observation’s Personal Discussions via Teams to review your progress towards the qualifications.

    All assessments need to be passed, and each will directly assess the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the diploma standard.

  • After this programme, you could progress to the Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care, Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care.