Adult Care Level 3 Diploma Course (RQF)
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Distance
Description
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Type
Course
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Class hours
100h
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
Different dates available
This brand new (on Jan 1st 2018), RQF listed Diploma in Adult Care home study course replaces the old Health & Social Care Diploma.
Designed to be studied independently or as a follow on from Level 2 and aims to develop knowledge and understanding of a range of topics fundamental to working in health and social care.
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About this course
Students can expect to learn more about the role of the health and social care worker, the key principles of safeguarding and protecting in health and social care, the causes and spread of infection, the duty of care in health and social care settings, and much more!
No previous qualifications are required.
A placement either employed or voluntary is required for a minimum of 1 day per week for the duration of the whole Course. Placement must be in an adult care setting.
Students will be required to nominate an “Expert Witness” within the workplace. This will be a suitably qualifed Supervisor/manager (Level 4 or above) willing to witness and feedback to you on practical tasks carried out within each assignment. This individual will be required to sign statments confirming individual tasks have been carried out.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF)
Qualification ref: 603/2553/
Credit value: 58
Adult Care Level 3 Diploma Course (RQF) UK Open College
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, Wales and Northern Ireland, who are: the office of the qualifications and examinations regulator (OFQUAL) in England, the Welsh Government and the council for curriculum, examinations and assessment (CCA) in Northern Ireland.
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Subjects
- Adult care
- Adult Education
- Adult safety
- Adult Social Care
- Health and Social Care
- Social care
- Social Skills
- Social Science
- Sociology
- Healthcare
- Health & Safety
- Health Management
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Course programme
Course Syllabus
Learners will complete 18 units of study in total as listed below.
18 tutor marked assignments to complete
Unit 1: Promote communication in care settings
Unit 2: Promote effective handling of information in care settings
Unit 3: Promote personal development in care settings
Unit 4: Promote person-centred approaches in care settings
Unit 5: Promote equality and inclusion in care settings
Unit 6: Promote health, safety and wellbeing in care settings
Unit 7: Responsibilities of a care worker
Unit 8: Duty of care in care settings
Unit 9: Safeguarding and protection in care settings
Unit 10: The principles of infection prevention and control
Unit 11: Causes and spread of infection
Unit 12: Cleaning, decontamination and waste management
Unit 13: Move and position individuals in accordance with their plan of care
Unit 14: Support positive risk-taking for individuals
Unit 15: Support individuals to maintain personal hygiene
Unit 16: Support individuals to access and use services and facilities
Unit 17: Support Individuals with specific communication needs
Unit 18: Support use of medication in social care settings
Adult Care Level 3 Diploma Course (RQF)