Oldham College
Care Services

Adult Care Diploma Level 3

Course Details

What will I Study?

Over the duration of this course you will develop the values, knowledge and skills required for working in or progressing to a senior or lead adult care worker role. You will learn about a wide range of topics including:

  • supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care
  • daily living needs
  • health and social care procedures.

You will also learn about the adult care worker's role in supporting team members, promoting person-centred care, duty of care, equality, diversity and inclusion, health and safety and safeguarding and protection. 

How Will I Be Assessed?

This course will be assessed through a range of methods such as written questions, observation and professional discussion. It is internally assessed and externally quality assured.

Entry Requirements

You must have prior knowledge and experience of working in care.

You should be able to engage in senior care duties.

You should have a minimum of Level 2/GCSE grade 4 English.

You must be employed in a care setting for a minimum of 20 hours per week for the duration of the course.

You must be employed or have an employer willing to support your placement for a minimum of 20 hours per week for the duration of the course.

Cost

The cost of adult courses and the availability of course funding is dependent upon your previous qualifications and personal circumstances. Please contact admissions@oldham.ac.uk for individual guidance.

Delivery Method

This is a part-time programme with 1:1 and/or group learning, assessment and mandatory observations of practice in the workplace. Days and times are to be confirmed.
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