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NCFE Cache Level 3 Diploma In Adult Care
NCFE Cache Level 3 Diploma In Adult Care qualification develops the knowledge and skills needed when working in a lead adult care worker role in care settings. It covers a wide range of areas including supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care, daily living needs and health and social care procedures. This…
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Overview
NCFE Cache Level 3 Diploma In Adult Care qualification develops the knowledge and skills needed when working in a lead adult care worker role in care settings. It covers a wide range of areas including supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care, daily living needs and health and social care procedures. This qualification also aligns to the Apprenticeship Standard for Lead Adult Care Worker.
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NCFE CACHE qualification. See the awarding organisation details below.
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About the Awarding Organisation
NCFE Cache Level 3 Diploma In Adult Care is accredited by Ofqual regulated awarding bodies
Course Delivery
In order to cater to various learning styles, the London College of Professional Studies provides various delivery methods.
Learners are able to:
- Access All course materials, including online modules and written assignments, are accessible.
- Secondly, gain teacher support.
- In addition, you can access the LCPS online portal (24/7 access to our user-friendly learning portal).
- Acquire Assignments Briefing
- Receive excellent-quality study notes.
- Moreover, obtain assignment marks and feedback.
- Additionally, gain a fully accredited UK certificate.
- Also, receive dedicated customer support via chat, telephone, and email (Monday to Friday).
- Finally, gain full support until the completion of the course.
Study Mode
- Online
- Blended
Duration
Level 3 Diploma In Adult Care is available in 2 modes:
- 12 Months (Fast Track)
- 14 Months
Module Structure
Explore the units, subjects and learning requirements included in this qualification.
In order to complete the Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate Qualification Learners must achieve a minimum of 35 credits.
1Programme structure
| Promote communication in care settings | Knowledge/ skills | 3 | 3 |
| Promote effective handling of information in care settings | Knowledge/ skills | 3 | 2 |
| Promote personal development in care settings | Knowledge/ skills | 3 | 3 |
| Promote person-centred approaches in care settings | Knowledge/ skills | 3 | 6 |
| Promote equality and inclusion in care settings | Knowledge/ skills | 3 | 2 |
| Promote health, safety and well-being in care settings | Knowledge/ skills | 3 | 6 |
| Responsibilities of a care worker | Knowledge/ skills | 2 | 2 |
| Duty of care in care settings | Knowledge | 3 | 1 |
| Safeguarding and protection in care settings | Knowledge | 2 | 3 |
2Co-ordinate activity provision in adult social care
- Unit type
- Knowledge/ skills
- Level
- 3
- Credit
- 4
3Principles of advocacy
- Unit type
- Knowledge
- Level
- 3
- Credit
- 4
4Co-ordinate the use of assistive living technology
- Unit type
- Knowledge/ skills
- Level
- 4
- Credit
- 4
5Promote continence management
- Unit type
- Knowledge/ skills
- Level
- 3
- Credit
- 4
6Understand how to support individuals to access and engage in education, training and employment (ETE)
- Unit type
- Knowledge
- Level
- 3
- Credit
- 3
7Facilitate learning and development activities to meet individual needs and preferences
- Unit type
- Knowledge/ skills
- Level
- 3
- Credit
- 5
8Managing pain and discomfort
- Unit type
- Knowledge/ skills
- Level
- 3
- Credit
- 3
9Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Unit type
- Knowledge
- Level
- 3
- Credit
- 3
10Promote nutrition and hydration in adult care settings
- Unit type
- Knowledge/ skills
- Level
- 3
- Credit
- 4
11Understand personalisation in adult care
- Unit type
- Knowledge
- Level
- 3
- Credit
- 3
12Implement positive behaviour support
- Unit type
- Knowledge/ skills
- Level
- 3
- Credit
- 6
13Develop, implement and review reablement plans
- Unit type
- Knowledge/ skills
- Level
- 4
- Credit
- 4
14Support individuals to retain, regain and develop skills for everyday life
- Unit type
- Knowledge/ skills
- Level
- 3
- Credit
- 4
15Understand how to support individuals with foot care
- Unit type
- Knowledge
- Level
- 2
- Credit
- 3
16Provide agreed support for foot care
- Unit type
- Knowledge/ skills
- Level
- 2
- Credit
- 3
17Provide support to individuals to continue recommended therapies
- Unit type
- Knowledge/ skills
- Level
- 3
- Credit
- 3
18Move and position individuals in accordance with their care plan
- Unit type
- Knowledge/ skills
- Level
- 2
- Credit
- 4
19Support individuals to access and use services and facilities
- Unit type
- Knowledge/ skills
- Level
- 3
- Credit
- 4
20Support independence in the tasks of daily living
- Unit type
- Knowledge/ skills
- Level
- 2
- Credit
- 5
21Work in partnership with families to support individuals
- Unit type
- Knowledge/ skills
- Level
- 3
- Credit
- 3
22Implement therapeutic group activities
- Unit type
- Knowledge/ skills
- Level
- 3
- Credit
- 4
23Support individuals to live at home
- Unit type
- Knowledge/ skills
- Level
- 3
- Credit
- 4
24Support individuals during a period of change
- Unit type
- Knowledge/ skills
- Level
- 3
- Credit
- 4
25Support individuals to access and manage direct payments
- Unit type
- Knowledge/ skills
- Level
- 4
- Credit
- 4
26Support individuals to access housing and accommodation services
- Unit type
- Knowledge/ skills
- Level
- 3
- Credit
- 4
27Support individuals to prepare for and settle in to new home environments
- Unit type
- Knowledge/ skills
- Level
- 3
- Credit
- 3
28Support the spiritual well-being of individuals
- Unit type
- Knowledge/ skills
- Level
- 3
- Credit
- 3
29Support individuals to meet personal care needs
- Unit type
- Skills
- Level
- 2
- Credit
- 2
30Programme structure
| If taken | cannot be taken (and vice versa) | ||||
| Unit title | Unit ref. | Unit no. | Unit title | ||
| Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists | D/616/6376 | HSC S 31 | Support individuals who are substance users | ||
| Support individuals at the end of life | D/616/6359 | HSC S 13 | End of life care | ||
Entry Requirements
Learners must achieve a minimum of 58 credits for the Diploma.
Learners must achieve 28 credits from the mandatory units and a minimum of 30 credits from the optional units.
At least 35 credits must be achieved at level 3 or above.
Career Progression
Learners can progress into employment in residential or nursing homes, domiciliary care, day centres or some clinical healthcare settings within job roles such as:
- Senior Care Support Worker
- Lead Personal
It is anticipated that learners will progress to the Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care or the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England). Learners may also progress on to qualifications for management or lead practitioner roles in adult care, or to specialist qualifications reflecting the context in which they work.
Assessment
The qualification will be assessed using a range of methods. This could include direct observation in the workplace, a portfolio of evidence, written assignments, or a task.
Further Study and Career Pathways
Learners can progress into employment in residential or nursing homes, domiciliary care, day centres or some clinical healthcare settings within job roles such as:
- Senior Care Support Worker
- Lead Personal Assistant.
Further study, employment and professional registration are subject to the relevant entry and professional requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need to be working to take this qualification?
Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement as they will need to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
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