NCFE Cache Level 3 Diploma In Adult Care

Program Overview

NCFE Cache Level 3 Diploma In Adult Care

Overview

The 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.

Delivery Methods

London College of Professional Studies provides various flexible delivery methods to its learners which include blended learning, online learning, distance learning, and in class. The learners can choose the mode of study as per their choice and convenience. Learners are able to:

• All course material, including online modules and written assignments
• Teacher support
• LCPS online portal (24/7 access to our user-friendly learning portal)
• Assignments briefing
• Excellent quality of study notes
• Assignment marking and feedback
• Online library
• Fully accredited UK courses
• Dedicated customer support via chat, telephone, and email (Monday to Friday)
• Proper support to our students until they completed the course

Accreditation

NCFE Cache Level 3 Diploma In Adult Care is accredited by Ofqual regulated awarding bodies

Duration

The programme is available in 2 duration modes:

• 12 Months
• 24 Months

Course Delivery

• Online
• Blended Learning

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.

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.

Module Structure

Optional Units

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 Assistant

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.

Payment Plan

• Option 1: Full Payment - £1900
• Option 2: Installment Plan - Initial Deposit £300, 09 Monthly installments of £160

Program Outline

Outline:

The NCFE Cache Level 3 Diploma In Adult Care develops knowledge and skills needed for a lead adult care worker role. It covers supporting individuals with physical and emotional care, daily living needs, and health and social care procedures. The qualification aligns with the Apprenticeship Standard for Lead Adult Care Worker. The program requires learners to achieve a minimum of 58 credits for the Diploma, including 28 credits from mandatory units and 30 from optional units. At least 35 credits must be at level 3 or above. The modules are structured as follows:

• Mandatory Units: These units cover topics such as promoting communication, effective information handling, personal development, person-centered approaches, equality and inclusion, health, safety and well-being in care settings, responsibilities of a care worker, duty of care, and safeguarding and protection in care settings.
The credit value for each unit varies (see table below). Credit values vary (see table below). Some units cannot be taken together (e.g., "Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists" and "Support individuals who are substance users"). | Unit title | Unit type | Level | Credit | |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|-------|--------| | 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 | | Co-ordinate activity provision in adult social care | Knowledge/skills | 3 | 4 | | Principles of advocacy | Knowledge | 3 | 4 | | Co-ordinate the use of assistive living technology | Knowledge/skills | 4 | 4 | | Promote continence management | Knowledge/skills | 3 | 4 | | Understand how to support individuals to access and engage in education, training and employment (ETE) | Knowledge | 3 | 3 | | Facilitate learning and development activities to meet individual needs and preferences | Knowledge/skills | 3 | 5 | | Managing pain and discomfort | Knowledge/skills | 3 | 3 | | Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 | Knowledge | 3 | 3 | | Promote nutrition and hydration in adult care settings | Knowledge/skills | 3 | 4 | | Understand personalisation in adult care | Knowledge | 3 | 3 | | Implement positive behaviour support | Knowledge/skills | 3 | 6 | | Develop, implement and review reablement plans | Knowledge/skills | 4 | 4 | | Support individuals to retain, regain and develop skills for everyday life | Knowledge/skills | 3 | 4 | | Understand how to support individuals with foot care | Knowledge | 2 | 3 | | Provide agreed support for foot care | Knowledge/skills | 2 | 3 | | Provide support to individuals to continue recommended therapies | Knowledge/skills | 3 | 3 | | Move and position individuals in accordance with their care plan | Knowledge/skills | 2 | 4 | | Support individuals to access and use services and facilities | Knowledge/skills | 3 | 4 | | Support independence in the tasks of daily living | Knowledge/skills | 2 | 5 | | Work in partnership with families to support individuals | Knowledge/skills | 3 | 3 | | Implement therapeutic group activities | Knowledge/skills | 3 | 4 | | Support individuals to live at home | Knowledge/skills | 3 | 4 | | Support individuals during a period of change | Knowledge/skills | 3 | 4 | | Support individuals to access and manage direct payments | Knowledge/skills | 4 | 4 | | Support individuals to access housing and accommodation services | Knowledge/skills | 3 | 4 | | Support individuals to prepare for and settle in to new home environments | Knowledge/skills | 3 | 3 | | Support the spiritual well-being of individuals | Knowledge/skills | 3 | 3 | | Support individuals to meet personal care needs | Skills | 2 | 2 | The program is available in 12-month (fast track) and 24-month durations. Delivery methods include online, blended learning. Dedicated customer support is available via chat, telephone, and email (Monday to Friday).

Careers:

Learners can progress to employment in residential or nursing homes, domiciliary care, day centres, or some clinical healthcare settings as Senior Care Support Workers or Lead Personal Assistants. Progression to Level 4 or Level 5 Diplomas in Adult Care or Leadership for Health and Social Care is also possible, as well as management or lead practitioner roles, or specialist qualifications.

Other:

The NCFE Cache Level 3 Diploma In Adult Care is accredited by Ofqual-regulated awarding bodies. Learners need to be working, volunteering, or on a practical placement to demonstrate competence in both knowledge and skills. The program has a 5.0/5 rating based on 2 reviews.