Highfield Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) (England)
£690.00
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.
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
The content of the 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. Learners may also wish to select units in leadership and digital skills as part of this qualification.
How long will it take me to achieve this qualification?
This qualification is usually obtained by completing approximately 389 guided learning hours.
How is the qualification assessed?
This qualification is assessed by a portfolio of evidence that the apprentice builds during their time completing the qualification.
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What next?
Individuals achieving this qualification can use what they have learned to progress further with the following qualifications:
- Highfield Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management in Adult Care (RQF)
- Highfield Level 4 Diploma in Care (RQF)
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