Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) England, CQC & Skills For Care approved

The Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) (England) is an Ofqual-recognised qualification awarded by Highfield Qualifications and sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
This qualification is approved by CQC and Skills for Care, as the recognised qualification for lead adult care workers in England.

Payment Information

This advert is for those who want to pay for the full qualification fees by monthly instalments.

All prospective learners must read all the information provided on this page, to ensure they fully understand the terms of this sale, as payment through this site means that the prospective learner has fully agreed with the terms stated on this page.

The first payment made through this website covers the initial training course on Level 3 Adult Care Diploma courses essentials bundle, with 5 courses (worth 57 GBP), including a care worker induction course equivalent to the Care Certificate).

See details of the contents of the 5 initial courses in the Description section below

After completing the initial training covered by the initial fee, continuing learners then progress to the full recognised RQF Qualification by paying the full qualification fees, either as a one-off payment (£1099), or in monthly instalments of duration chosen by the learner, as detailed below,

• 12 months payment plan - Pay £140/month for 12 months
• 15 months payment plan - Pay £113/month for 15 months
• 18 months payment plan - Pay £94/month for 18 months
• 24 months payment plan - Pay £71/month for 24 months

The above are simple monthly payment plans. There are no credit checks, and it is not subject to status. Our monthly payment plan system is designed to support learners with affordable monthly payments to enable them to study a recognised qualification.

Note: Qualification delivery and assessments will only start after the learner creates their payment plan to pay the qualification payments.

The subsequent qualification fees when paid, as detailed in this advert, will cover everything needed for full qualification delivery, assessments and certification including:

• qualification assessment by a fully qualified, occupationally competent Assessor,
• learning resources delivered through inclusive 30 separate courses,
• portfolio-building and evidence matrices
• ongoing learner support,
• online communities and peer support,
• internal quality assurance,
• external quality assurance,
• external certification on completion,
• printed Hard-copy Diploma certificate from the Awarding Body.

Key facts of this recognised qualification

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 (also known as QAN - Qualification Accreditation Number)

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

By making your payment through this site, you are indicating that YOU HAVE FULLY READ ALL THE INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREED to our Terms and Conditions, our Fee Structures, and our delivery style as detailed in this Course Information.

The training provided for the initial payment will cover the following health and social care topics:

1. Working in Different Healthcare Settings
2. Differences between healthcare and social care occupational requirements
3. Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours for senior care assistants
4. National Occupational Standards for Skills and Competence for Lead Adult Care Worker in England
5. Professional standards of practice, legal and ethical aspects of health care
6. Care Worker induction
7. Effective Communication in Care Settings
8. Effective handling of information in care settings
9. Personal Development in Care Settings
10. Person-centred approaches in care settings
11. Duty of Care and Duty of Candour
12. Equality and inclusion in care settings
13. Health and Safety
14. Hygiene
15. Infection Control
16. Potential impact of an outbreak of infection
17. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
18. Risk assessments
19. Medication Administration
20. Contribute to quality-assurance processes
21. Working in partnership with others
22. Handling complaints
23. Promoting safeguarding and protection
24. Reducing the likelihood of abuse
25. Working with different agencies in safeguarding and protection
26. Principles for online safety
27. Sensory Impairment and Sensory Loss
28. Neurology of Dementia
29. Leadership and Management requirements for Level 3 Lead Adult Care Workers
30. Demonstrating leadership and initiative in practice
31. Leading and mentoring colleagues
32. Contributing to the induction process for new adult care workers

Progression to the full Ofqual-recognised qualification - Highfield Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) (England)

After completing the initial training covered by the initial fee, continuing learners then progress to the full recognised RQF Qualification by paying the full qualification fees, either as a one-off payment (£1099), or in monthly instalments of duration chosen by the learner, as detailed below,

• 12 months payment plan - Pay £140/month for 12 months
• 15 months payment plan - Pay £113/month for 15 months
• 18 months payment plan - Pay £94/month for 18 months
• 24 months payment plan - Pay £71/month for 24 months

The above are simple monthly payment plans. There are no credit checks, and it is not subject to status. Our monthly payment plan system is designed to support learners with affordable monthly payments to enable them to study a recognised qualification.

Note: Qualification delivery and assessments will only start after the learner creates their payment plan to pay the qualification payments.

The subsequent qualification fees when paid, as detailed in this advert, will cover everything needed for full qualification delivery, assessments and certification including:

• qualification assessment by a fully qualified, occupationally competent Assessor,
• learning resources delivered through inclusive 30 separate courses,
• portfolio-building and evidence matrices
• ongoing learner support,
• online communities and peer support,
• internal quality assurance,
• external quality assurance,
• external certification on completion,
• printed Hard-copy Diploma certificate from the Awarding Body.

Studying the full recognised qualification after paying the qualification fees

The content of the recognised 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

Delivery

The qualification learning and support are delivered by distance learning, in writing.

The prospective learner must read all information provided to them, including all information provided on this public information page.

The coursework and learning support are delivered in English, and prospective learners are expected to possess the ability to read and comprehend information provided in English at a minimum of Level 1 English language reading and comprehension.

Learners will most likely be working in the following settings:
• residential or nursing homes
• domiciliary care
• day centres
• healthcare

Note: Ofqual and the Awarding Bodies have specified who can be enrolled into this work-based qualification for care workers currently living and working in England.

Anyone our England can start studying the related coursework, but will not be enrolled into the formal qualification until they are in a care job in England.

Internet access.

Location requirements - must be in England, UK

Those outside England, who is interested in the qualification, can start if they are sure they will be in England within the next two years, to finish the work-based assessments as required.

Work requirements - must be working in a real job within a real care setting in England. The job may be full time, part-time, or agency; the type of employment contract does not matter.

Previous Qualifications: 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.

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)