Skillsfirst Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF)

Qualification summary

The Level 3 Diploma in Adult care (RQF) sets out the minimum requirements for a qualification that develops and confirms the competence of those who work in health and adult care services in England.

The titling of each unit within the qualification mirrors the Skills for Care performance requirements listed in the agreed specification whilst the skills and knowledge requirements listed are all included within the unit content.

The qualification is suitable for learners with supervisory experience who are already working within the care sector, such as a lead adult care worker, lead personal assistant, etc. It could also be suitable for those seeking employment who having the ability and the opportunity to demonstrate recognisable competences.

This qualification recognises the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to demonstrate effective communication, person development, values and behaviours, health and wellbeing, responsibilities of self and others and safeguarding

If you feel your role is not in a supervisory capacity you could choose the Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF)

It is anticipated that learners will progress to Level 4 or even Level 5 qualifications for management or senior practitioner roles in Health and Social Care, or to specialist qualifications reflecting the context in which they work.

Whilst this qualification is integrated into the Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Standard, the qualification may also be undertaken outside the Apprenticeship. This could be for learners who do not meet the age or qualification requirements for a full Apprenticeship, or who wish to use the qualification for CPD, to re-skill, or other development activities.

This qualification does not require you to have any prior qualifications or levels of previous learning.

It is supported nationwide by employers. For a list of the training providers and colleges who deliver this qualification in your area please contact our customer services team.

Qualification structure

Learners need to complete a minimum of 58 credits to achieve this qualification.

All units must be achieved from Group M and a minimum of 27 credits from Group O.

Guided Learning Hours (GLH) are 315

Total Qualification Time (TQT) is 580

Qualification number	Qualification reference	Qualification review date
CD3	603/2807/1	31/12/2021

Group M - mandatory units

RQF unit no.	Skillsfirst unit no.	Unit title	Level	Credit value
Y/616/7798	CA7	Responsibilities of a care worker	2	2
J/616/7800	CA9	Safeguarding and protection in care settings	2	3
L/616/7815	CA10	Promote communications in care settings	3	3
R/616/7816	CA11	Promote effective handling of information in care settings	3	3
Y/616/78157	CA12	Promote personal development in care settings	3	3
D/616/7818	CA13	Promote person-centred approaches in care settings	3	6
H/616/7819	CA14	Promote equality and inclusion in care settings	3	2
Y/616/7820	CA15	Promote health, safety and well-being in care settings	3	6
D/616/7821	CA16	Duty of care in care settings	3	3

Group O - optional units

RQF unit no.	Skillsfirst unit no.	Unit title	Level	Credit value
M/502/3146	ADV301	Purpose and principles of independent advocacy	3	4
M/601/0648	ASM1	Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists	3	4
Y/501/0598	ASM34	Administer medication to individuals and monitor the effects	3	5
J/602/4006	CH47	Administer oral nutritional products to indviduals	3	5
R/602/4011	CH60	Support carers to meet the care needs of individuals	3	5
J/602/0103	CMH302	Understand mental health problems	3	3
L/505/1147	DA4	Understand the treatment and management of diabetes	2	5
F/615/4480	DEM301R	Understand the process and experience of dementia	3	3
T/601/9187	DEM302	Understand and meet the nutritional requirements of individuals with dementia	3	3
A/601/9191	DEM304	Enable rights and choices of individuals with dementia whilst minimising risks	3	4
Y/6014693	DEM312	Understand and enable interaction and communication with individuals who have dementia	3	4
F/601/4686	DEM313	Equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care practice	3	4
D/601/9023	HSC2001	Provide support for therapy sessions	2	2
K/601/9025	HSC2003	Provide support to manage pain and discomfor	2	2
R/601/8663	HSC2017	Provide agreed support for foot care	2	3
F/601/3764	HSC3045	Promote positive behaviour	3	6
K/601/9493	HSC3046	Introduction to personalisation in social care	3	3
T/601/9495	HSC3048	Support individuals at the end of life	3	7
R/601/8662	HSC3052	Undertake physiological measurements	3	3
D/601/8860	HSC3053	Obtain venous blood samples	3	3
F/601/9029	HSC3057	Work with families, carers and individuals during times of crisis	4	5
R/615/4483	HSC3075P	Understand Parkinson's for health and social care staff	3	2
J/601/8657	LD308	Support individuals with a learning disability to access healthcare	3	3
T/601/5317	LD310	Understand how to support individuals with autistic spectrum conditions	3	3
D/600/9799	LDSSMP3	Professional practice in learning development and support services	3	5
Y/601/6167	PDOP33	Understand the impact of acquired brain injury on individuals	3	3
H/615/4486	SCM301	Understand stroke care management	3	4
H/601451	SSOP24	Contribute to supporting individuals in the use of assistive technology	2	3
K/601/3483	SSOP32	Promote effective communication with individuals with sensory loss	3	4
A/601/5190	SSOP33	Support individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities	3	4