TQUK Adult Care Level 3 Diploma Course
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TQUK Level 3 Diploma – Adult Care Course (RQF)

£699.00

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    Description

    Online Adult Care Level 3 Diploma Course. Adult social care refers to the services and support provided to adults who need assistance due to aging, illness, disability, or other long-term conditions. The goal of adult social care is to improve the quality of life for individuals by supporting their independence, dignity, and well-being.

    Here are some key aspects of adult social care:

    1. Personal Care: This includes assistance with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating for those who are unable to perform these activities themselves.

    2. Home Care: Help provided in the individual’s home, including domestic tasks like cleaning, cooking, and shopping, as well as more personal support like medication management.

    3. Residential Care: For those who cannot live independently, residential care provides a place in a care home where staff offer 24-hour assistance and support.

    4. Nursing Care: This is a higher level of care for individuals with more complex medical needs, where trained nurses provide medical support alongside personal care.

    5. Support for Mental Health: Services for individuals dealing with mental health issues, including counselling, therapy, and structured support programs.

    6. Day Services: These provide social activities, therapeutic support, and sometimes medical care in a group setting, allowing individuals to socialise and engage in meaningful activities during the day.

    7. Rehabilitation: Some individuals may need rehabilitation services after illness or injury to regain their independence or manage long-term conditions.

    8. Carer Support: Providing resources, training, and respite care for family members or informal carers who provide unpaid support.

     

    Aimed at learners currently working or volunteering with adults in a care setting. Specifically targeted towards learners looking to qualify as a care home worker or lead adult care worker. The Level 3 Adult Care Diploma course prepares learners for employment as care workers.  This course is also ideal for learners that have already completed the Level 2 Diploma or those with existing experience of working with Adults in a care setting. The course, equivalent to the NVQ, can be completed online alongside your placement setting over a 12 month period or sooner if circumstances allow.  Voluntary or employed placements are acceptable, although we advise you to complete a minimum of 1 day per week if you are volunteering. The more time you can spend in the setting, the better.

    Learners are able to register online 365 days a year. 12 months access to the course along with tutor support is provided but learners are able to log in and out to suit providing the perfect opportunity to gain a recognised qualification in their own time.  Employment opportunities are available once qualified via some of the major job sites. See examples here

    We also offer a full selection of short CPD courses you may wish to consider.

    Qualification: TQUK Adult Care Level 3 Diploma (RQF)
    Duration: 12 Month’s to complete but complete to suit during this time. 
    Start Date: Anytime – We enrol 365 days a year 
    RQF Accredited: Fully recognised 
    Placement: A minimum of 7-9 hours per week is required in a care home setting.
    Credit Value: 55 
    UCAS Points: 32

    Course Syllabus

    Learners will complete 20 units of study in total as listed below.

    20 tutor-marked assignment to complete. 

    Unit 1: Agreed Ways of Working in Care Settings
    Unit 2: Safeguarding in Care Settings
    Unit 3: Mental Capacity and Restrictive Practice in Care Settings
    Unit 4: Duty of Care in Care Settings
    Unit 5: Effective Communication in Care Settings
    Unit 6: Handling Information in Care Settings
    Unit 7: Person-Centred Practice in Care Settings
    Unit 8: Importance of Choice and Independence in Care Settings
    Unit 9: Importance of Health and Wellbeing
    Unit 10: Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Human Rights in Care Settings
    Unit 11: Health and Safety in Care Settings
    Unit 12: Health & Safety Topics
    Unit 13: Infection Prevention & Control in Care Settings
    Unit 14: Continuous Development
    Unit 15: Personal Well-Being
    Unit 16: Support Individuals with Specific Communication Needs
    Unit 17: Support Individuals to Access and Use Services and Facilities
    Unit 18: Digital Skills
    Unit 19: Principles of Advocacy in Adult Care
    Unit 20: Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2025

    Entry Requirements

    Students looking to enrol onto this course should meet the following criteria:

    It is strongly advised that learners hold a Level 2 qualification or have previous experience working and caring for adults in a care setting.

    Have a confirmed placement voluntary or employed in a care home in mainland England for duration of the whole course until completion (Approx 350 hours overall) – 12 months on average.

    Minimum 7-9 hours placement per week

    Be aged 16 Years or above
    Possess a solid knowledge of the english language
    Have access to a PC and the internet for the duration of the whole course
    Basic computer skills: e.g Word processing, emailing, uploading documents etc
    Have a genuine desire to succeed

    Assessment & Direct Observation

    Learners will be required to complete a series of tutor marked assignments ( normally 1 after each unit) as they progress through this course. Each assignment will contain a variety of practical task and essay type questions. These assignments are assessed by your tutor to monitor progress. These assignments along with practical evidence uploaded to your learning portal create an ongoing portfolio. You will be provided with constructive feedback to help you in completing each unit to the required standard.

    The main pieces of evidence for the portfolio could include some or all of the following:

    Assessor observation (We come to you)
    Witness testimony by a suitably qualified individual in your setting.
    Learner product
    Worksheets
    Assignments/projects/reports
    Record of oral and written questioning
    Learner and peer reports
    Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

    All students on this course are required to nominate an expert witness from the placement setting.  Your expert witness must be one of the following. 

    Be a qualified teacher with QTS status
    Be a qualified assessor and hold an A1/D32 or CAVA qualification
    Be qualified to a minimum of NVQ/Diploma LV3 in Health and social care/adult care with a minimum of 2 years in practice.

    Important: You will be required to provide a copy of the qualification held by your expert witness as part of the enrolment process. . 

    The use of an Expert Witness (EW) will be determined and agreed by the college assessor and final assessment decisions must be made by the qualified assessor here at UK Open College.

    Tutors & Support

    All learners have access to a qualified tutor via email for the stated support period. In addition to this you are able to speak to our support team via telephone with any query you may have relating to your course.

    Our tutors and support team have years of experience in delivering online and distance learning courses. If you require help, then we are only a phone call away.

    Qualification Awarded

    TQUK Level 3 Diploma – Adult Care (RQF)

    Qualification ref:  610/6988/7

    Credit value: 59
    UCAS Points: 32

    This course provides successful students with a fully recognised qualification from TQUK, listed on the RQF (Regulated Qualifications Framework). TQUK is recognised as an awarding organisation by the qualification regulators for England and Northern Ireland, who are: the office of the qualifications and examinations regulator (OFQUAL) in England and the council for curriculum, examinations and assessment (CCA) in Northern Ireland.

    Why UK Open College?

    ✅ Enrol online today – No set term times
    ✅ Accredited College – We are fully approved
    ✅ Spread the cost with Payl8r finance
    ✅ NUS/Totum Student Card Approved*
    ✅ Trading since 2006 – We will not let you down
    ✅ Flexible learning – Study at a time that suits you
    ✅ Qualified Tutors – Fast assignment turnaround

    *NUS/TOTUM Student cards are only available to students who are studying a fully recognised RQF/QCF course of 120 study hours or more. £14.99 fee per year applies.

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    Once course access has been provided you have 14 days to ensure this course meets your needs and requirements. If you are not happy for any reason at all, simply email our accounts department with your request to cancel on [email protected]. We will offer a full refund. No questions asked !

    Please note: Any request to cancel outside the 14 days cancellation period will be declined. We will not refund you under any circumstances outside of the legal 14 day cooling off period. If you have opted to finance your course with Payl8r finance you are legally obliged to pay the balance of your fees once the 14 day period expires.

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