This is a CACHE accredited course which is eligible for funding through the Workforce Development Fund.
What does the qualification cover?
This qualification develops the knowledge and skills needed when working in care settings. It contains both mandatory and optional units which cover a wide range of areas, with units covering:
• aspects of support
• specialisms
• clinical skills or healthcare tasks
• leadership and management skills
This qualification aims to:
• focus on the study of the adult care worker role in care settings
• offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge
• provide opportunities to acquire a number of practical and technical skills
The objectives of this qualification are to:
• build knowledge and skills to work in adult care in health and social care settings in England
• cover a wide range of areas allowing learners to tailor the qualification to meet their needs, interests, preferred progression paths and the context of their job role
Who is it suitable for?
All those who wish to work or are working in an unsupervised role with adults in health and social care environments.
What are the entry requirements?
Learners must be 16+ years old.
What are the start dates?
This course can be started at any point of the year and sessions will be arranged with the learner. If you are making a group booking, sessions to suit the learners can be arranged at their place of work.
How many credits are required to complete it?
To be awarded this qualification, learners are required to successfully achieve 58 credits: 39 credits
from the mandatory units and a minimum of 19 credits from the optional units. At least 35 credits
must be achieved at level 3 or above.
How is it assessed?
It will be assessed by your tutor or assessor using a range of methods. This could include direct observation in the workplace, a portfolio of evidence, written assignments or a task.
Do you need to be working to take the qualification?
Yes, you will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement as you need to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
How long does it take to complete?
You can usually complete it in a year or less.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to the following:
• employment:
o lead adult care worker
o senior care support worker
o lead personal assistant
• further education:
o Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care
o Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care
o Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s
Services (England)
• higher education
Funding for our qualifications
Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications here.
What is the cost of this qualification?
This qualification costs £1100. If you are an adult social care employer you may be able to claim back the cost of some of this course through the Workforce Development Fund.
How do I book this course?
You can book this course online on this page, for group bookings or more information you can call us on 07889566113.