Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF)

The TQUK Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) is suitable for learners working in a wide range of roles in a health and adult care settings. The course is accredited by Training Qualifications UK (TQUK) and meets the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) requirements. The qualification develops competence therefore learners must be in paid or voluntary work to enable assessment to take place.

The qualification is approved by Skills for Care as it was developed in association with Skills for Care. The TQUK Level 3 Diploma in Adult care is also listed in Workforce Development Fund 2023-24. A maximum of £800 can be claimed per learner per funding year.

Level 3 Diploma in Adult care is designed to support learners in their roles in the workplace and enable them to progress to higher-level qualifications in the same subject area. The course covers a range of topics, including person-centred care, communication, safeguarding, health and safety, and working with other healthcare and social care professionals.

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care is suitable for individuals in various roles, such as care coordinators, senior care workers, support workers, and community care workers. It provides a solid foundation of knowledge and skills required to work in a supervisory or management role. The course is ideal for individuals looking to progress in their careers in health and social care.

The qualification comprises mandatory and optional units, allowing learners to tailor their learning to their needs and interests. Different parts of Diploma require demonstration of practical skills and confirmation of workplace competence. Such learning outcomes will be assessed through observation of learner performance in real work situations. Further guidance about assessment methods is provided in assessment section of the description.

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF)

Learners are required achieve the 58 credits required to gain the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) 14 mandatory units will count for 39 credits and additional 19 credits must be achieved from optional units.

• Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN): (610/0103/6)
• Delivered 100% online
• Program available to UK. EU and International Students

Mandatory Units

Unit Ref. no: K/650/2298 - Agreed Ways of Working in Care Settings

Unit Ref. no: D/650/2301 - Duty of Care in Care Settings

Unit Ref.no: F/650/2302 - Effective Communication in Care Settings

Unit Ref.no: M/650/2307 - Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Human Rights in Care Settings

Unit Ref.no: H/650/2303 - Handling Information in Care Settings

Unit Ref.no: R/650/2308 - Health and Safety in Care Settings

Unit Ref. no: K/650/2305 - Importance of Choice and Independence in Care Settings

Unit Ref. no: L/650/2306 - Importance of Health and Wellbeing

Unit Ref. no: T/650/2309 - Infection Prevention and Control in Care Settings

Unit Ref. no: A/650/2300 - Mental Capacity and Restrictive Practice in Care Settings

Unit Ref. no: J/650/2304 - Person-Centred Practice in Care Settings

Unit Ref. no: L/650/2299 - Safeguarding in Care Settings

Unit Ref. no: D/650/2310 - The Importance of Continuous Development

Unit Ref. no: F/650/2311 - The Importance of Personal Wellbeing

Optional Units:

Unit Ref. no: M/616/4146 - Diabetes awareness

Unit Ref. no: J/616/4217 - Provide support to adults who have experienced harm or abuse

Unit Ref. no: F/616/4247 - Understand the role of communication and interactions with individuals who have dementia

Unit Ref. no: M/616/4079 - Care for the elderly

Unit Ref. no: F/616/8640 - Lead a team

Assessment

TQUK Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care is designed for an easy and smooth career progression for people working or interested in health and social care sector. All units are internally assessed by Inspire London College and externally verified by Training Qualification UK. To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.

The qualification develops competence therefore learners must be in paid or voluntary work to enable assessment to take place. Assessments are divided into two categories; knowledge and understanding, and demonstration of practical skills.

For knowledge-based assessment criteria, learner will submit written assignment; while for demonstration-based assessment criteria real-work assessment will be exercised.

Considering that qualification requires assessment of both competence and knowledge, the blend of following assessment methods will be used to assess
TQUK Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF).

• Written assignments and coursework
• Having a manager or colleague complete a witness testimony of tasks completed in a workplace
• Direct observations of you carrying out work-related tasks*
• Professional discussions over the phone
• Providing work product evidence

* The assessor will visit your workplace for observation as and if required. The fee for each visit will be £120, additional to the fee of Diploma course.

Accreditation

This Qualification has been accredited to the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) and has its own unique Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN). This number will appear on the learner’s final certification document. Each unit with the Qualification has its own RQF code. The QAN for this Qualification is as follows:

Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN): (610/0103/6 )

TQUK is an Ofqual-regulated Awarding Organisation, providing a wide range of vocational qualifications to FE Colleges and private training providers.

TQUK is an Awarding Organisation recognised by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) in England, CCEA Regulation in Northern Ireland and by Qualifications Wales. TQUK offers qualifications regulated by Ofqual and, in some cases, by CCEA Regulation and/or Qualifications Wales, which sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and are listed on the Register of Regulated Qualifications.

Certification

Upon successfully passing the qualification, the learner will get an Ofqual Regulated Certificate (Hardcopy) from TQUK, an Ofqual Regulated Awarding Organisation.

Certificate and Transcript + Standard postage (Local and International) = Included in Course Fee

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF)

TQUK Level 3 Diploma is a qualification that aims to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies of learners working in various roles in the health and social care sector.

It is envisaged that the qualification will encourage academic and professional development so that learners can move forward to realise their own potential and that of organisations across a broad range of sectors.

Achievement of this qualification confirms the learner has gained the knowledge and skills required to:

• Gain employment as a Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker or Adult Care Worker/Assistant
• Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care (RQF).

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF)

TQUK – Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care learners must fulfil the following requirements.

• Learner must be aged 18 or above.
• Good understanding of ICT.
• For learners wishing to study and are non-native English speakers, they must have a minimum level of English language competency*.
• Sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment criteria.

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