L3 Diploma in Adult Care
Course Overview
The qualification is designed for lead adult care workers, support workers and key workers in a range of adult care settings.
You will have key responsibilities for delivery of care and support and/or a level of supervisory responsibility for others in a role such as:
- Lead Adult Care Worker
- Lead Personal Assistant
- Key Worker
- Domiciliary Care Worker
- Senior Care Worker
- Support Worker
You will learn, develop and demonstrate the skills and knowledge required for employment and/or career progression in Adult Care within a role which has some autonomy, delegated responsibility and where there may be a need for supervision of others.
Course Highlights
Our friendly and approachable staff are professionals in the health and social care sector and will provide you with academic support, work experience opportunities and career advice.
You will benefit from our easy to use and accessible online learning platform to complete assignments and prepare you with the skills that you need for your future career in Adult Care.
The course syllabus will be delivered through a series of engaging and interactive online classes, personalised one-to-one sessions with your tutor and observations at your workplace.
Additional Financial Support
Bursary Fund
If you meet the eligibility criteria, you may be provided with additional financial support through the Bursary Fund, which can be used to provide financial assistance with travel, course equipment and childcare costs on the days you attend college.
*Please Note:- This course is very popular so please submit your application early.
Assessment
You will have to complete a group of mandatory units, the content of which is required across any lead adult care role. In addition there is a wide range of optional units to support areas of specialism, including:
- Learning disability services
- Dementia Care
- End of life Care
- Residential Care
- Domiciliary Care
201 Safeguarding and protection in care settings
202 Responsibilities of a care worker
301 Promote personal development in care settings
302 Promote health, safety and wellbeing in care settings
303 Promote communication in care settings
304 Promote effective handling of information in care settings
305 Duty of care in care settings
306 Promote equality and inclusion in care settings
307 Promote person-centred approaches in care settings
244 Move and position individuals in accordance with their care plan
323 Enable individuals to develop strategies to manage their behaviour
344 Administer medication to individuals and monitor the effects
322 Promote positive behaviour
309 Understand mental health problems
310 Work with individuals who have specific communication needs
366 Knowledge, skills and behaviour expected of a lead adult care worker
This qualification also involves your assessor observing you at your workplace.
Course Structure
You will develop evidence of your work practice, including assignments, case studies, written accounts and work products.
Your evidence will be uploaded to our easy to use and accessible online e-portfolio platform, which is available 24/7 on computers, tablets and mobile devices.
Your assessor will support you throughout your qualification and observe work-based practice. They will assess evidence uploaded to your e-portfolio and provide developmental feedback.
Entry Requirements
All applicants will be required to take an English and Mathematics initial assessment, regardless of previous qualifications.
Please note that universities are increasingly asking for GCSEs or L2 Functional Skills as part of their entry criteria and therefore if you wish to gain admission to university, you may need to enrol on GCSE or L2 Functional Skills English and Maths course. Please note that it is the responsibility of the student to ensure their current and future qualifications comply with the entry requirements of any university to which they intend to progress.
All applicants will be interviewed to ensure that the course is the right choice based on previous educational and work experience.
Financial eligibility
This course can be funded through the 19+ Advanced Learner Loan. You will need to check that you meet the eligibility criteria for the 19+ Advanced Learning Loan.
Alternatively, the tuition fee can be paid cash. Installment payment options are available. Please contact a course adviser to discuss payment plans.
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Key Facts
Level: 3
Course Start Date: Enrolling Now
Mode of Study: Part Time
Duration: 8-12 Months
Location: Brixton, London
Tuition: £2225 (An Advanced Learner Loan could cover the cost of your training and you won’t need to start repayments until you’re earning over £26,575 per year)
Funding: 19+ Advanced Learner Loan available
Course Code: 60326621
Awarding Organisation: City & Guilds
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