Course overview
This RQF course is the most up-to-date version of the popular Health and Social Care Level 3 qualification, and replaces all previous NVQ and QCF versions.
Our level 3 Adult Care qualification provides learners with a sound understanding of the subject area. The programme provides a framework to assess the learner’s competency relating to the health and social care sector.
The care diploma aims to develop the knowledge and skills of learners working in a wide range of roles within health and social care. The qualification supports the carer’s role in the workplace and provides a pathway to higher-level qualifications.
The course is particularly popular for learners currently working as senior care assistants and support workers in residential settings as well as domiciliary/day services.
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
Duration study load
All students are provided with 12 months to complete their course, however, you are able to complete at a faster pace without any additional costs. Some of our students have managed to complete in as little as 3 months!
Entry requirements
No prior knowledge or skills in this subject area is needed in order to enrol on this course, making it ideal for those just starting out in this career field.
Course features
- Trusted and regulated: Get recognised QCF Qualifications from official awarding bodies
- Money-back guarantee: 14 days money-back guarantee*
- Flexible, simple learning: Study at your own pace in your own space without pressure
- Personal expert support: Full 1-2-1 tutor support on all courses every step of the way
- Price matched courses: We price match guarantee (plus 5% extra off on top)
- Dedicated support: We are open 9 am – 10 pm, 7 days a week to help our learners
- Ofqual framework: Our courses follow the Ofqual government framework for learning
- 0% finance: Get 0% finance on many of our courses
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Work placement
This qualification has a workplace element where you will demonstrate your practical experience.
The work placement must amount to at least 50 hours in total, and you must ensure that a member of staff with occupational competence is able to sign the witness testimonies to prove you have achieved the work-based learning outcomes of the course.
Assessment
This course is assessed using a series of written assignments that are designed to test your knowledge of the course materials. These will need to be sent to your personal tutor for marking, whereupon they will supply you with feedback. You will need to complete a work placement of at least 50 hours in order to complete this course.
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Subjects
Qualification Number: 603/2553/7
Total Credits: 58
- Learn the importance of effective communication in the workplace
- Discover approaches used to meet the communication and language needs of individuals
- Techniques to overcome barriers to communication
- Understand requirements for handling information in a care setting
- How to implement good practice in recording, storing, and accessing information
- Discover how to recognise and develop competence in your role
- Learn how to reflect and evaluate on your own personal development within your work setting
- Establish boundaries and consent when providing care
- Support the individual’s right to make choices and promote well-being
- Understand the concepts of diversity, equality and inclusion, and how to promote these in a care setting
- Understand your own responsibilities and the responsibilities of others relating to health and safety
- Identify and monitor health and safety risks in a care environment
- Cover moving and handling, fire safety, hazardous substances and materials, and other health and safety concepts
About Association of Learning
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