Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

Modules

To achieve the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, the learner must achieve 58 credits in total 

Mandatory units

Unit 1: Ways of Working in Adult Care

• Understand agreed ways of working.
• Work in ways that are agreed with the employer.
• Understand working relationships in care settings.

Unit 2: Safeguarding in Adult Care

• Understand the national and local context of safeguarding and protection from abuse and neglect.
• Know how to recognise signs of abuse and neglect.
• Understand ways to reduce the likelihood of abuse or neglect occurring.

Unit 3: Mental Capacity and Restrictive Practice in Adult Care

• Understand the principles of mental capacity.
• Understand the application of the principles of mental capacity and consent.
• Understand restrictive practices.

Unit 4: Duty of Care in Adult Care

• Understand how duty of care contributes to safe practice.
• Know how to address conflicts or dilemmas that may arise between an individual’s rights and the duty of care.
• Know how to respond to concerns and complaints. 

Unit 5: Effective Communication in Adult Care

• Understand why effective communication is important in the work setting.
• Understand the variety in peoples’ communication needs and preferences.
• Be able to communicate effectively with others. 

Unit 6: Handling Information

• Understand requirements for handling information in care settings.
• Implement good practice in handling information.

Unit 7: Person-centred Practice in Adult Care

• Understand the application of person-centred practices in care settings.
• Understand the importance of individuals’ relationships.
• Work in a person-centred way.

Unit 8: Choice and Independence in Adult Care

• Promote individuals’ rights to make choices.
• Promote individuals’ independence.
• Understand the role of risk assessments in promoting person-centred approaches, choice, and independence.

Unit 9: Health and Wellbeing in Adult Care

• Understand the importance of individuals’ wellbeing.
• Know how to monitor individuals’ health and wellbeing.
• Be able to assess and respond to changes in an individual’s health and wellbeing. 

Unit 10: Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Human Rights in Adult Care

• Understand influencers on working practices to promote equality, diversity, inclusion, and human rights.
• Understand the importance of equality, diversity, inclusion, and human rights within the work setting.
• Know how to promote equality, diversity, inclusion, and human rights.

Unit 11: Health and Safety (General) in Adult Care

• Understand own responsibilities, and the responsibilities of others, relating to health and safety.
• Understand procedures for responding to accidents and sudden illness.
• Carry out own responsibilities for health and safety.

Unit 12: Infection Control and Prevention in Adult Care

• Understand how to prevent and control the spread of infection.
• Prevent and control the spread of infection.

Unit 13: Health and Safety (Topics) in Adult Care

• Move and handle equipment and other objects safely.
• Handle hazardous substances and materials.
• Promote fire safety in the work setting. 

Unit 14: Continuous Development in Adult Care

• Know what is required to be competent in own role.
• Demonstrate commitment to own development.
• Understand the value of reflective practice. 

Unit 15: Personal Wellbeing in Adult Care

• Understand own wellbeing.
• Understand the importance of maintaining and improving own wellbeing.
• Know how to maintain and improve own wellbeing.

Optional Units

Unit 1: Digital Social Care Records (DSCR) in Practice

• Understand the principles and use of Digital Social Care Records (DSCR).
• Use DSCR to record and share information in practice.
• Use information from DSCR to support care and decision-making.

Unit 2: Assistive and Smart Technologies for Independence

• Understand assistive and smart technologies and their impact on individuals.
• Apply assistive and smart technologies to support individual needs.
• Gather and use feedback from individuals and others to inform the review of assistive and smart technologies.

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must be aged 16 or above.
• There are typically no formal academic entry requirements;

Qualifications

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Assessment requirements

• Assessment is via assignment submission only. 
• No Exams
• Practical observations in the workplace are required to complete this course. Remote observation may be used only to support direct workplace observation.

Average completion timeframe (Course Duration)

• The average time it takes our learners to complete the course is 3-5 months.
• Learners are granted a maximum of two years’ access to complete the course from the date of enrolment.

Progression – Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

Successful completion can support further study and career development in adult care.

1. Higher Education

Learners may progress to higher-level qualifications and training such as:

• Level 4 Certificate in Adult Care
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Adult Care
• Associated apprenticeships

2. Employment Opportunities

Successful completion of the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care can support career development towards roles such as:

• Adult Care Worker
• Support Worker
• Senior Care Worker
• Senior Support Worker
•  Care Team Leader