Highfield Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) (England)
New Ofqual-recognised Qualification launched in 2023. Approved by Skills for Care and CQC
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Overview
The Highfield Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) (England) is awarded by Highfield Qualifications and sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). The RQF is a qualification framework regulated by Ofqual.
This qualification is supported by Skills for Care, the sector skills council for the adult care sector in England.
The Highfield Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) (England) was launched in January 2023; it 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.
Key facts
Qualification: Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) (England)
Awarding Body: Highfield Qualifications
Study Type: Part Time Study, Distance Learning
Entry Requirements: No formal requirements
Qualification number: 610/1372/9
Learning aim reference: 61013729
Credit value: 58
Assessment method: Portfolio of Evidence
Guided learning hours (GLH): 389
Total qualification time (TQT): 580
The objective of this qualification is to support a role in the workplace, such as lead adult care workers, lead personal assistants, care supervisors or community support workers to name a few. This qualification forms the competence requirements for those learners working in adult care settings at level 3.
Learner/role profile
Learners will have responsibility for providing person-centred, values-driven care and support for those accessing a service. The learner will work under the direction of a manager or supervisor but will have a degree of autonomy. As well as demonstrating best practice, they will be working towards promoting and modelling it. Learners may or may not have supervisory responsibilities for others.
Learners will most likely be working in the following settings:
• residential or nursing homes
• domiciliary care
• day centres
• healthcare
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Description
The content of the qualification covers core content that applies to the adult social care sector with a variety of optional units covering additional knowledge and skills applicable to learners in level 3 roles.
To complete the Highfield Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) (England), learners must complete the following:
• all units contained within the mandatory group totaling 39 credits
• a minimum of 19 credits from the optional group
Mandatory Units
1 - Promoting Effective Communication in Care Settings
2 - Effective Handling of Information in Care Settings
3 - Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Care Settings
4 - Promoting Personal Wellbeing
5 - Promoting Person-Centred Practice in Care Settings
6 - Promoting Choice and Independence in Care Settings
7 - Promoting Individuals’ Health and Wellbeing in Care Settings
8 - Promoting Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Human Rights in Care Settings
9 - Promoting General Health and Safety in Care Settings
10 - Promoting Specialised Health and Safety in Care Settings
11 - Promoting Infection Prevention and Control in Care Settings
12 - Care Worker Responsibilities and Ways of Working
13 - The Principles of Duty of Care in Care Settings
14 - The Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Care Settings
15 - The Principles of Mental Capacity and Restrictive Practice in Care Settings
Optional Units
20 - Understand the process and experience of dementia
36 - Understand sensory loss
62 - Administer Medication to individuals and monitor the effects
73 - Provide support to maintain and develop skills for everyday life
79 - Support individuals to access and use services and facilities
Who is this course for?
Learners will most likely be working in the following settings:
• residential or nursing homes
• domiciliary care
• day centres
• healthcare
Requirements
Internet access.
There are no prerequisites for this qualification, however it is recommended that learners have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.
Career path
On successful completion of this qualification, learners may wish to continue their development by undertaking one of the following qualifications:
• Highfield Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management in Adult Care (RQF)
• Highfield Level 4 Diploma in Care (RQF)
Questions and answers
Is their any internship for this course
Answer:No, this is not an internship programme. For this qualification, the learner must be working in a real job in a care setting in England. As indicated in this public course page, this qualification supports a role in the workplace, such as lead adult care workers, lead personal assistants, care supervisors, in England. The lead adult care worker will have a degree of autonomy in the workplace, and will supervise care assistants, support workers, and other adult care workers.
This was helpful.Do you accept international students and can i finish the course in 3 months
Answer:Students in England, as stated in the public information we posted. If you are currently outside the UK, we suggest our learning bundle titled Health and Social Care bundle PLUS Care Certificate 15 Standards, as the best option. You can find it advertised on this site, by clicking through our profile for Courses For Jobs Ltd and finding our courses. The Health and Social Care bundle PLUS Care Certificate 15 Standards provides you with a solid foundation of what social care employers require.
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