Diploma in Adult Care, Level 3
Course Title: NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Adult CareCOURSE OVERVIEW
- Length of course: 12-24 months (1-2 years)
- Awarding Body: NCFE
- Start Date: Ongoing enrolment
- Application Deadline: 30th April 2022
- Mode of Delivery: Blended Learning
- Study Type: Self-Paced
- Tuition Fee: This course is government funded.
The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care is a course that has been specifically designed for learners who wish to develop the knowledge and skills needed to work in an adult care worker role, within a range of care settings.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
- This course is government funded.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care provides all students with the essential knowledge, understanding, and practical skills required to work in an adult care worker role in a range of care settings in the UK.
Throughout the course, students will cover a wide range of areas - including supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care, helping with daily living needs, and a detailed understanding of health and social care procedures. In this way it can help students to either enter into the field of adult health care, or alternatively, if they are already in a caregiving position, to develop their skills further and increase their progression opportunities.
Course Requirements and Suitability
In order to be accepted onto the course you must:
- • Be 18 or older
- • Working or volunteering in a health care setting.
- ☑ British passport/ EU Settlement Status Documentation or Leave to Remain Status
- ☑ Academic qualification(s)
- ☑ Proof of address
Enrolment Requirements
To get enroled onto this course you must hold:
Furthermore, applicants must also supply the following depending on their employment status:
| Unemployed | Employed (PAYE) | Self-Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Letter from DWP/Jobcentre Plus | Latest Payslip/Employment contract | HMRC ‘SA302’ Self-Assessment tax declaration |
| Written confirmation or referral from DWP/Jobcentre Plus or similar. | Class 2 National Insurance Contributions, VAT registration confirmation from HMRC |
Qualification Delivery
The qualification is delivered online, through a combination of live classes and interactive webinars, which are supported with expert learning resources and an e-portfolio. Each student is assigned a personal assessor from our highly experienced faculty - along with dedicated tutors, assessors and IQAs. Online classes also give students the opportunity to discuss their studies with other learners whilst receiving advice, guidance, and support from an experienced healthcare professional.
Level 3 Modules
This level 3 qualification consists of the following 9 mandatory units. On completion of the units, students will have achieved a total of 28 credits:
| Unit No. | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| DHS1 | Promote communication in care settings |
| DHS2 | Promote effective handling of information in care settings |
| DHS3 | Promote personal development in care settings |
| DHS4 | Promote person-centred approaches in care settings |
| DHS5 | Promote equality and inclusion in care settings |
| DHS6 | Promote health, safety and well-being in care settings |
| DHS7 | Responsibilities of a care worker |
| DHS8 | Duty of care in care settings |
| DHS9 | Safeguarding and protection in care settings |
Please note that learners will also have to complete a minimum of 30 credits from a range of optional modules.
Level 3 Assessments
The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care is assessed through a combination of the following range of methods:
• Direct observation in the workplace
• A Portfolio of evidence
• Written assignments
• Course related tasks
Progression Opportunities
Once students have completed the The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care Diploma, they can then progress to the Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care or the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and management for Adult Care.
Learners may also progress on to qualifications for management or lead practitioner roles in adult care, or to specialist qualifications reflecting the context in which they work.
Alternatively, learners will have the skills and qualifications they need to progress straight into employment in residential or nursing homes, domiciliary care, day centres, or select clinical healthcare settings, within job roles such as Senior Care Support Worker and Lead Personal Assistant.