The Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care is applicable to variety of roles, where workers have key responsibilities for delivery of care and support and /or a level of supervisory responsibility for others such as:
• Lead Adult Care Worker
• Lead Personal Assistant
• Key Worker
• Domiciliary Care Worker
• Senior Care Assistant
• Support Worker
This qualification allows candidates to learn, develop and demonstrate the skills and knowledge required for employment and/or career progression in Adult Care within a role which has some autonomy, delegated responsibility or where there may be a need for supervision of others.
This qualification is endorsed by Skills for Care the Sector Skills Council for Adult Social Care in England and accredited by City and Guilds. Learners can progress to the level 4 Diploma or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Adult Care
(3080-50) providing they are in an appropriate job role.

Opportunities may also be available to progress to an apprenticeships for the Lead Practitioner In Adult Care or
Leader in Adult Care, or to higher education programmes, providing all entry requirements are met.
This qualification consists of mandatory units covering core knowledge and skills competencies with optional
specialisms which can be are combined in flexible ways to reflect the real working context of different learners. The content of the mandatory units covers person-centred approaches, communication, personal development, equality and inclusion, handling information, duty of care, responsibilities of the role, safeguarding, and, health, safety and wellbeing.

The optional units are designed to meet the requirements of a range of Adult Care services and to support the delivery of the Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Standard.

I studied Level 2 Diploma in adult care as I needed it to secure my job. I work for NHS Ambulance Services. On completed the L2 successfully, got a permanent job. I progressed to Level 3 diploma. The course instilled confidence and discipline in me. This year I received an award as the best employee of the year. Many thanks to UCRA. My future

Ali Buwembo L3 Diploma in Adult Care

"I studied Level 3 Dip in Adult Care with UCRA while working as a domiciliary support worker. The course offered tremendous support in understanding my duties and responsibilities as a carer, safeguarding, how to communicate with service users and managers, health and well being. On completion, I now work as a care co-odinator and office based

Tobby Oyinim, Supreme Care at Stratfford L3 Diploma in Adult Care

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Course information and options

Additional information

L3 Diploma in Adult Care

The programme commenced in August but we enroll throughout the year.  Learners must achieve a minimum of 58 credits to qualify and work placement is mandatory

The units below are mandatory:
201 Safeguarding and protection in care settings
202 Responsibilities of a care worker
301 Promote personal development in care settings
302 Promote health, safety and wellbeing in care settings
303 Promote communication in care settings 3
304 Promote effective handling of information in care settings
305 Duty of care in care settings
306 Promote equality and inclusion in care settings
307 Promote person-centred approaches in care settings

Course details and enrolment

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