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NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care Course - Accepted by CQC
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Summary

Price
£155 inc VAT
Or £51.67/mo. for 3 months...
Study method
Online
Course format
Reading material - PDF/e-book
Duration
6 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
2 years
Qualification
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF)
Regulated qualification What's this?
Certificates
  • TQUK NVQ Level 3 Adult Care Qualification - Free
Assessment details
  • Workplace Evidence and Assignment Submission - £579
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students
  • TOTUM card available but not included in price

Overview

Discover the latest regulated Level 3 Adult Care (RQF) qualification – carefully designed to replace the previous NVQLevel 3 Health and Social Care course and bring you the most up-to-date, industry-recognised pathway.

This qualification is the modern evolution of the hugely popular Level 3 NVQ and QCF Health & Social Care programmes, ensuring you gain skills that are current, respected, and valued by employers nationwide.

This Course at a Glance

  • Fully regulated and recognised across the UK
  • Accepted body: CQC and NHS
  • Accreditation: TQUK
  • Builds on the trusted NVQ & QCF legacy
  • Tailored to today’s Health & Social Care standards
  • Expert tutoring: Get 1:1 tutor support via Microsoft Teams
  • Qualification Title: TQUK Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (NVQ)
  • Qualification number: 610/0103/6
  • Total credits: 59
  • UCAS points: 32
  • Work placement duration: 50 hours
  • Total Qualification Time (TQT): 580 Hours
  • E-module: Included with the course
  • Access: 2 years of access to the study materials and 24-hour access to the course, assignment
  • Flexible payment options: Instalment plan on checkout
  • Opens doors to career progression and professional growth

This Diploma in Adult Care Level 3 RQF course is designed to help you gain the employability skills and proficiency to work as an adult care worker. Through insightful modules, you will also learn how to promote equality and diversity, with a focus on human rights, health, and safety in care settings, supporting individuals with specific communication needs and promoting more effective practices. Start your TQUK-certified NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care training today and obtain the proficiency to start a rewarding career!

Upgrade your future with the qualification that sets the standard in Health & Social Care.

Qualification

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF)

Regulated by Ofqual

Certificates

Assessment details

Workplace Evidence and Assignment Submission

£579

About Assessment Method & Certification

This Adult Care Level 3 course is evaluated through a number of assignments that are designed to assess your knowledge and understanding. These are designed to be completed at various points in your programme, typically at the end of a module or unit. The fee for assignment review and grading is £579 + VAT.

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Description

Work Placement

For this work placement, you must first ensure that a member of staff with occupational competence is able to provide supervision and prepare and sign the witness testimonies to prove you have achieved the work-based learning outcomes of this course. For this work placement, you must first ensure that a member of staff with occupational competence is able to provide supervision and prepare and sign the witness testimonies to prove you have achieved the work-based learning outcomes of this course. In addition, you will be required to participate in remote observations conducted by one of the Lead Academy Assessors.

Please Note: To complete this course, you will need to undertake a work placement of at least 50 hours, either paid or voluntary.

This Course is Accredited by

TQUK is an awarding organisation approved by Ofqual and offers RQF courses in a variety of sectors. RQF courses have different credit values that can be applied to the National Credit Transfer System. TQUK accredits courses developed by industry experts and collaborates with organisations to ensure the quality and value of the courses provided.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive an Ofqual Regulated Level 3 Adult Care certificate. Thus, you will achieve a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care on The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

About Assessment Method & Certification

This Adult Care Level 3 course is evaluated through a number of assignments that are designed to assess your knowledge and understanding. These are designed to be completed at various points in your programme, normally at the end of a module/unit.

Once you are ready for the submission of the assignments, you need to pay an additional fee of £579 + VAT to grade your assignment.

Completing assignments

Once you have read the course content and accessed the assignment, you can begin completing the assignments. The assessment method will be used to assess:

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

Certification

Upon successful completion of this Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care – NVQ you will be awarded the qualification: TQUK Certification Service which is valued by all employers in the UK and globally.

Who is this course for?

This Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care course is suitable for individuals who want to pursue a career in health and social care setting.

With a nationally recognised adult care qualification, care coordinators, senior care workers, support workers, or community care workers who want to acquire competency and skills to work with adults in every setting by obtaining TQUK qualification.

Course Curriculum

  • Unit – 1: Agreed Ways of Working in Care Settings (K/650/2298)
  • Unit – 2: Safeguarding in Care Settings (L/650/2299)
  • Unit – 3: Mental Capacity and Restrictive Practice in Care Settings (A/650/2300)
  • Unit – 4: Duty of Care in Care Settings (D/650/2301)
  • Unit – 5: Effective Communication in Care Settings (F/650/2302)
  • Unit – 6: Handling Information in Care Settings (H/650/2303)
  • Unit – 7: Person-Centred Practice in Care Settings (J/650/2304)
  • Unit – 8: Importance of Choice and Independence in Care Settings (K/650/2305)
  • Unit – 9: Importance of Health and Wellbeing (L/650/2306)
  • Unit – 10: Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Human Rights in Care Settings (M/650/2307)
  • Unit – 11: Health and Safety in Care Settings (R/650/2308)
  • Unit – 12: Infection Prevention and Control in Care Settings (T/650/2309)
  • Unit – 13: The Importance of Continuous Development (D/650/2310)
  • Unit – 14: The Importance of Personal Wellbeing (F/650/2311)
  • Unit – 15: The Principles of Infection Prevention and Control (Y/616/4058)
  • Unit – 16: Move and Position Individuals in Accordance with their Plan of Care (K/616/4159)
  • Unit – 17: Support Individuals to Maintain Personal Hygiene (L/616/4204)
  • Unit – 18: Support Individuals with Specific Communication Needs (A/616/4179)
  • Unit – 19: Support Individuals to Access and Use Services and Facilities (Y/616/4173)
  • Unit – 20: Cleaning, Decontamination and Waste Management (D/616/4059)

Requirements

  • There are no academic entry requirements for this Diploma in Adult Care Level 3 course and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds. A background knowledge of the industry will be beneficial for your learning.
  • However, you are required to have a laptop/desktop/tablet or smartphone and a good internet connection.

Please note that to complete the workplace element of this course, learners must be UK-based (excluding Northern Ireland).

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