Level 3 Diploma In Adult Care (QN-505-50056)

Qualification Title Diploma in Adult Care
Level 3
Accreditation Status Accredited
Credit Equivalency 58
Qualification Number QN-505-50056

Course Overview

This qualification enhances the knowledge, skills, and competence of individuals employed or volunteering in various roles within health and social care settings. It requires learners to be actively engaged in paid or voluntary work for assessment purposes. The primary aim of this qualification is to facilitate effective performance in the workplace and to provide a pathway for learners to advance to higher-level qualifications within the same subject area .

Units

Mandatory
  • Agreed Ways of Working in Care Settings
  • Duty of Care in Care Settings
  • Effective Communication in Care Settings
  • Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Human Rights in Care Settings
  • Handling Information in Care Settings
  • Health and Safety in Care Settings
  • Importance of Choice and Independence in Care Settings
  • Importance of Health and Wellbeing
  • Infection Prevention and Control in Care Settings
  • Mental Capacity and Restrictive Practice in Care Settings
  • Person-Centred Practice in Care Settings
  • Safeguarding in Care Settings
  • The Importance of Continuous Development
  • The Importance of Personal Wellbeing
Optional Units
  • Administer medication to individuals and monitor the effects
  • Assess the needs of carers and families
  • Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
  • Care for the elderly
  • Carry out assessments for substance misuse
  • Causes and spread of infection

Entry Requirements

  • There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification; however, learners should possess a minimum of Level 2 in literacy and numeracy or an equivalent qualification. The recommended minimum age for this qualification is 16 years and above