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The Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care is a designed for individuals currently working in, or preparing for senior roles within the health and social care sector. This course equips you with advanced knowledge, skills, and competencies required to deliver high-quality, person-centred care and support individuals with more complex needs. This diploma is ideal for those working in roles such as care assistants, support workers, or key workers who are looking to take on more responsibility and advance their careers.
This course focuses on the adult care worker’s roles and responsibilities, and provides opportunities to acquire essential practical, technical, and interpersonal skills required to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. The Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care is an Ofqual-regulated qualification, delivered 100% online.
To achieve this qualification, you must complete 19 mandatory units. The details of these units are as follows;
The following are the entry requirements to enrol in this qualification:
The expected completion time for this course ranges from 12 weeks to 48 weeks, depending on the individual pace of the learner and level of commitment.
This course is assessed through a combination of tutor-marked assignments and practical work, which is evaluated either in the workplace or in simulated settings. You will need to show your ability to work competently with vulnerable individuals and reflect on your practice.
Assessment for the Level 3 Diploma in Adult care is conducted through a combination of tutor-marked written assignments and practical workplace assessments. You will complete a structured portfolio of evidence aligned to each unit, demonstrating their knowledge and practical application of core topics such as communication, safeguarding, person-centred care, and health and safety. Certain units require additional evidence, including witness testimonies and workplace observations, to meet the full assessment criteria. All assessments are internally marked by qualified tutors and externally verified by the awarding body. Full assessment guidance is provided upon enrolment.
Upon successful completion of the Level 3 Diploma in Adult care, learners can progress to higher-level qualifications or pursue specialist courses in areas like dementia care, mental health, or leadership and management. This course also supports career advancement into senior roles such as senior care worker, team leader, or supervisor within health and social care settings. It lays a strong foundation for further professional development and increased responsibility in the care sector.
Getting a diploma in Level 3 Diploma in Adult care, will enable you to progress to the following courses:
All prices include course fees, awarding body dues, Ofqual-approved certification and postage of certificate. The final certification you get is the same, regardless of your route. There are no strict deadlines for submitting individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your studies; the only deadline is the overall course duration based on the option you selected above.
The Level 3 Diploma in Adult care is ideal for individuals already working in health and social care who are looking to develop their skills and progress into senior or supervisory roles.
58 credits are required to complete this course.
Yes, we offer flexible payment plans.
Yes, the Level 3 Diploma in Adult care requires practical work experience, completed in a workplace. This allows you to demonstrate competence in delivering care and meet the assessment criteria.
Yes, it is regulated by Ofqual and part of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
