Course Summary
This diploma builds upon foundational skills and covers advanced topics such as promoting person-centred approaches, managing complex care needs, ethical and legal considerations in care practice, leadership and management in care services, and supporting individuals with specific health conditions. Students will also develop critical thinking and reflective practice skills to enhance care delivery and service improvement. The course emphasizes professional development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continuous improvement in care provision. Completion of this diploma equips learners with advanced competencies to lead and manage care services effectively, promote best practices in care delivery, and enhance the quality of life for individuals in their care.
This is a 15 month course and will be delivered in person and online. This course is free subject to meeting eligibility criteria such as being aged 19 years or older.
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Key Topics
This qualification develops the knowledge and skills needed when working in care settings. It contains both mandatory and optional units allowing learners to tailor the qualification to meet their needs, interests, preferred progression paths and the context of their job role.
Assessment
Students enrolled onto this course will be allocated an Assessor/Tutor. All units will be individually internally assessed using a range of assessment methods. Assessment will be Internally Quality Assured (IQA) and Externally Quality Assured (EQA) by the Awarding Organisation.
The different types/methods of assessment will be discussed between student and Assessor/Tutor.
Progression
You can progress onto another adult education course.
Entry Requirements
While there are no strict entry requirements for this qualification, students will need to complete initial and diagnostic assessments in English and maths to determine the level of the course.