Adult Care Diploma Level 3 RQF

This qualification is for individuals looking to pursue a career in the health and social care industry. This is an ideal course if you are looking for care roles in residential settings, as well as domiciliary services and day services.

This updated qualification replaces the the previous version of the course (Adult Care Diploma Level 3, qualification number 603/2553/7), and is the most up-to-date version of the popular Health and Social Care Level 3 NVQ and QCF qualifications.

Are you passionate about helping people? Imagine if you could turn this passion into a fulfilling career. By undertaking a Diploma in Adult Care, you will be equipped with all of the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive within the health and social care industry. You will be taught how to manage this role in a range of settings, such as residential and domiciliary services, along with day services.

In this course, you will develop a greater understanding of your role and responsibilities, along with the overall duties that are involved in this rewarding industry. Learn how you can support and care for individuals that need it the most, by studying a Diploma in Adult Care.

• Care Act (2014) and subsequent amendments
• Fundamental Standards 2015
• Duty of Candour
• New principles of independent advocacy
• Revised Audit Processes, following the publication of the Caldicott Report (2015)
• The General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
• Skills for Care’s updated CPD guide
• Updates to the requirements for Care and Support Plans
• Updates to definitions of the balance between risk assessment, risk-taking and rights and responsibilities

To complete this course, you will need to undertake a UK-based (excluding NI) work placement of at least 50 hours and participate in workplace observations.

Modules

• Unit 1: Agreed Ways of Working in Care Settings
• Unit 2: Safeguarding in Care Settings
• Unit 3: Mental Capacity and Restrictive Practice in Care Settings
• Unit 4: Duty of Care in Care Settings
• Unit 5: Effective Communication in Care Settings
• Unit 6: Handling Information in Care Settings
• Unit 7: Person-Centred Practice in Care Settings
• Unit 8: Importance of Choice and Independence in Care Settings
• Unit 9: Importance of Health and Wellbeing
• Unit 10: Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Human Rights in Care Settings
• Unit 11: Health and Safety in Care Settings
• Unit 12: Infection Prevention and Control in Care Settings
• Unit 13: The Importance of Continuous Development
• Unit 14: The Importance of Personal Wellbeing
• Unit 15: The Principles of Infection Prevention and Control
• Unit 16: Move and Position Individuals in Accordance with Their Plan of Care
• Unit 17: Support Individuals to Maintain Personal Hygiene
• Unit 18: Support Individuals with Specific Communication Needs
• Unit 19: Support Individuals to Access and Use Services and Facilities
• Unit 20: Cleaning, Decontamination and Waste Management

Duration study load

• 400 hours

Entry requirements

• No previous knowledge knowledge
• Please note that a UK-based (excluding NI) work placement of at least 50 hours is required to complete this option

Course features

• Exam(s)/assessment(s) is included in the price
• 12 months expert tutor support
• Once enrolled you become eligible to apply for a TOTUM PRO student card to enjoy a variety of student discounts across the UK.

Professional recognition

• Training Qualifications UK (TQUK)
  TQUK are fully approved as an awarding organisation by Ofqual and award RQF courses in a number of sectors. RQF courses have various credit values which can be applied to the National Credit Transfer System.

Assessment

Assignments are required to be completed by the student. Your work will be marked and reviewed by your own personal expert tutor with feedback.

This qualification is recommended for those who aspire to work or are already working in adult care roles in residential settings or domiciliary and day services.

This is suitable for individuals who would like to develop their knowledge and understanding of the Health and Social Care industry.

There is no previous learning knowledge needed to enrol on to the course making it easily accessible to anyone who would like to learn more about this subject area. However, you will find it useful if you already have some background knowledge of the industry.

This is the ideal course for individuals who wish to pursue a career in the health and social care industry. Popular job roles include: Senior Care Assistants, Support Workers, and Key Workers in residential settings, as well as domiciliary services and day services.

Training Qualifications UK Level 3 Diploma

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