Level 3

Care – Diploma

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.

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

Upon achieving this qualification, students can choose to either deepen their expertise at the same level/type of qualification or advance to higher-level qualifications within the same field or related areas. This qualification can significantly enhance employment prospects for roles directly related to this specialised pathway. Additionally, these qualifications contribute to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), helping individuals maintain and improve their professional skills.

This suite of qualifications supports upskilling and retraining, making it a valuable addition to students’ CVs. Designed to help students succeed, this pathway offers a robust foundation for career advancement and personal growth.

Care Pathway progression options include:
Level 2 qualifications [no workplace required]:

  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
  • Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse
  • Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions
  • Level 2 Certificate in Self Harm, Suicide Awareness & Prevention
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace
  • Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication
  • Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Dementia Care
  • Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour That Challenges
  • Level 2 Certificate in Principles of End of Life Care
  • Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading
  • Level 2 Certificate in Equality & Diversity

Care Pathway progression options include:
Level 3 qualifications [no workplace required]:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care


Level 4 qualification [workplace required]:

  • Level 4 Diploma in Care

Entry Requirements

While there are no strict entry requirements for this qualification, students will undergo assessments in English and numeracy to determine their skill level. Additionally, students must be at least 19 years old to enrol in this programme.

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