Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

This qualification will support learners to develop the knowledge and skills required to work in a range of clinical healthcare support settings and in adult care environments. It comprises of a combination of taught units and written assessments alongside practical observations in the workplace.

Students will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement to be able to show competence in both knowledge and skills.

Qualifications, employment, training and skills will be considered

This course covers a wide range of areas including core areas such as communication, data handling and equality and diversity as well as more specialised topics such as end of life care and positive risk taking.

You will learn how to work with a range of individuals in a variety of settings. You will study and practice your communication skills and ability to promote independence. You will have the opportunity to learn theory in the classroom and then implement this in the care sector.

Work placement assessments
Assignments
Homework tasks

HE courses or employment in HSC sectorHE courses or employment in HSC sector

Employment:
- lead adult care worker
- senior care support worker
- lead personal assistant
- apprenticeships in degree careers

Promote Communication in Care Settings
Handling Information in Adult Care
Promote Own Continuous Personal and Professional Development
Person-Centred Practice, Choice and Independence
Understand How to Promote Personal Wellbeing
Promote Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Human Rights in Care Settings
Promote Health and Safety in Care Settings
Support the Health and Wellbeing of Individuals in a Care Setting
Scope and Responsibilities of an Adult Care Worker
Understand Duty of Care
Understand How to Safeguard Individuals
Understand Mental Capacity and Restrictive Practices
Infection Prevention and Control in a Care Setting
Principles of Advocacy
End of Life Care
Positive risk taking
Learning disabilities
Supporting personal care

For further information please contact T: 0161 886 7070 or E: info@trafford.ac.uk

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.