The TQUK Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) develops the knowledge, skills and competence of those working in a wide range of roles in health and social care settings. This will enable you to progress to a higher level qualification in the same subject area.

This qualification is approved by skills for care.

You must be in paid or voluntary work to enable assessment to take place in the workplace.

(RQF) Regulated Qualifications Framework

Guided learning hours (GLH)

580 hours Total Qualification Time

There are 9 mandatory units totalling 28 credits:

Unit 1- Promote communication in care settings

Uni 2- Promote effective handling of information in care settings

Unit 3- Promote personal development in care settings

Unit 4-Promote person-centred approaches in care settings

Unit 5-Promote equality and inclusion in care settings

Unit 6- Promote health, safety and well being in care settings

Unit 7-Responsibilities of a care worker

Unit 8-Duty of care in care settings

Unit 9-Safeguarding and protection in care settings

An additional 25 credits come from choosing optional units

Entry requirements

English GCSE/Level 2 Functional skills or willingness to work towards

Maths GCSE/Level 2 Functional skills or willingness to work towards

Confident digitally to enable the completion of assignments

Placement or paid work in the sector

How is the course delivered?

The sessions will be delivered either in one of our venues or online, using Google Meet. You will access materials and complete assignments via Google Classroom and our EQUAL learning platform.

View our prospectus for up to date information on this course.

What will I need?

You will need a smartphone, tablet, laptop or PC and a good internet connection to join the online sessions and/or access learning materials and resources between sessions. You will need access to a laptop or PC to complete assignments throughout the course. You may need to speak to your line manager about any time that could be available to complete elements of the course.

How will I be assessed?

For each unit, you will complete assessments that allow you to demonstrate your knowledge, skills and experience.

Assessments include:

• Workplace/placement observations

• Written assignments

• Professional discussions

• Presentations

• Oral questioning

• Witness testimonies

• Reflective accounts

Is a work placement a requirement of this course?

Yes, you must be in paid or voluntary work to enable assessment to take place in the workplace.

We suggest 2 days per week.

Course duration

36 weeks

Course dates and times

View our prospectus for up to date information on this course

What next?

To apply visit our website

You will then receive a call to be invited into one of our centres for an initial assessment.