Health & Social Care
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
Develop the knowledge, practical competence and professional confidence required for lead adult care practice. Qualification number: 610/7192/4.
£1,500
Regular Price
£1,200
ELC Course Fee
£210
Initial Deposit
Monthly Instalments
9 × £110
Total Payable
£1,200
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Organisation
NCFE CACHE
Delivery Mode
Flexible Learning
Assessment
Portfolio of Evidence
Duration
12–24 Months
About This Course
The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (610/7192/4) develops the knowledge, understanding and workplace competence required for lead adult care practice in England.
Learners must achieve 58 credits: 39 credits from the mandatory units and at least 19 credits from approved optional units. At least 35 credits must be achieved at Level 3 or above.
Learners must be working, volunteering or on practical placement in an appropriate setting. Download the official NCFE qualification specification.
Course Units
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1–5: Effective Communication in Adult Care (D/651/9990)
Handling Information in Adult Care (F/651/9991)
Continuous Development in Adult Care (H/651/9992)
Personal Wellbeing in Adult Care (J/651/9993)
Person-Centred Practice in Adult Care (K/651/9994) -
6–10: Choice and Independence in Adult Care (L/651/9995)
Health and Wellbeing in a Care Setting (M/651/9996)
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Human Rights in Adult Care (R/651/9997)
Health and Safety (General) (T/651/9998)
Health and Safety (Topics) (Y/651/9999) -
11–15: Infection Prevention and Control (R/652/0000)
Ways of Working in Adult Care (T/652/0001)
Duty of Care (Y/652/0002)
Safeguarding in Care Settings (A/652/0003)
Mental Capacity and Restrictive Practices (D/652/0004)
Who Is This Course For?
- People working in adult care settings in England
- Learners preparing for lead adult care responsibilities
- Experienced care and support workers
- Learners aged 16 or above
- No mandatory prior qualification is specified by NCFE
- A related Level 2 qualification may be helpful
- Learners must be working, volunteering or on practical placement
- Learners able to produce evidence from a real work environment
What You Will Learn
- Effective communication and information handling in adult care
- Continuous professional development and personal wellbeing
- Person-centred practice, choice and independence
- Health and wellbeing in care settings
- Equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights
- Health, safety and infection prevention and control
- Ways of working and duty of care
- Safeguarding in care settings
- Mental capacity and restrictive practices
Career Opportunities
Lead Adult Care Worker
Senior Care Support Worker
Lead Personal Assistant
Frontline Leadership
Supervision and Guidance
Autonomous Practice
Adult Care Specialisms
Clinical and Healthcare Tasks
Student Journey
Enroll
Flexible Study
Build Portfolio
Workplace Observation
Achieve Qualification
Progression
Assessment
Assessment is internally assessed and externally quality assured through a portfolio of evidence. Evidence may include written work, professional discussion, reflective accounts, witness testimony and direct observation in a real work environment.
Portfolio and workplace evidence
Why Choose Essex and London College?
NCFE Approved Centre
Flexible Learning
Experienced Tutor Support
Interactive Learning Resources
Study From Anywhere
Friendly Student Support
Flexible Payment Plan
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a regulated Level 3 qualification designed to develop the knowledge, understanding and workplace competence required for lead adult care practice.
NCFE specifies no mandatory prior skills or knowledge, although a related Level 2 qualification may be helpful.
Yes. Learners must be working, volunteering or completing a practical placement so workplace competence can be assessed.
It is internally assessed and externally quality assured through a portfolio of evidence, including workplace evidence where required.
NCFE advises that learners can usually complete the qualification in 12 to 24 months.
Progression may include lead adult care worker, senior care support worker or lead personal assistant roles, Level 4 Adult Care study, suitable Level 5 adult care leadership study or higher education.
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