City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Adult Care)
The City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Adult Care) is aimed at candidates who work in Adult Care settings, where workers have key responsibilities for delivery of care and support. Successful completion of this qualification allows candidates to progress in Adult Care within a role which has some autonomy, delegated responsibility or where there may be a need for supervision of others.
This qualification would suit the following groups of people:
- Lead Adult Care Worker
- Lead Personal Assistant
- Key Worker
- Domiciliary Care Worker
- Care Assistant
- Support Worker
Course Structure
Through the Learning Assistant platform provided by City & Guilds, you can earn your qualification online while learning, developing and practicing the skills required for employment and/or career progression in Health & Social Care.
To gain the Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Adult Care) you must complete 9 mandatory units and choose from a wide range of optional units, covering both your knowledge and your working practice. Your assessor will discuss the optional units with you and help you to decide which units would be beneficial to you.
Mandatory Units
Unit 201: Safeguarding and Protection in Care Settings
Unit 202: Responsibilities of a Care Worker
Unit 301: Promote Personal Development in Care Settings
Unit 302: Promote Health, Safety and Well-Being in Care Settings
Unit 303: Promote Communication in Care Settings
Unit 304: Promote Effective Handling of Information in Care Settings
Unit 305: Duty of Care in Care Settings
Unit 306: Promote Equality and Inclusion in Care Settings
Unit 307: Promote Person-Centred Approaches in Care Settings
Course Format
The learning material is provided electronically on the Learning Assistant Platform with a guidebook and assessment plan. The assessment team will monitor your progress to offer you support and guidance throughout your course.
Assessment
You will build up a portfolio of evidence in the form of written statements or “Reflective Accounts” along with supporting work products you have produced. Observations will be undertaken by a member of the Health & Social Care assessment team. You may also supply witness testimonies or statements from third parties with whom you work. This may include a supervisor, line manager or other suitably qualified individuals who understand your job role and the standards you have to meet to obtain this level of qualification.
Observations
A member of the Health & Social Care assessment team will visit you in the workplace at some point during your course to undertake observations of you at work. These will be planned in advance in order to cause the minimum disruption to your work routine and to try to capture as much information in one visit as possible.
Age Restrictions
The City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Adult Care) is not approved for those under the age of 16.
Duration
Learners will receive 12 months access to their course. Average completion time for the Level 3 Diploma is 6 months.
Support
You will receive full uncapped access to the TrustTeach Health & Social Care assessment team for 12 months. You can contact the assessment team via phone, email or over the Learning Assistant platform. Our assessors work Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm, and any messages sent outside of these hours will be picked up during normal working times.
You will receive your e-cert within 1 week of completion and the hard copy of your certificate within 4 weeks of completion.
Pricing
The cost of the course is £945.00
Should you wish to pay in full by card you can receive 15% off the full cost of the course. Use code PIF15 or call +44 (0)203 9002048.
Interest-free payment plans are available to suit all budgets with no credit checks.
Membership with Professional Bodies
Successful completion of this course allows you the opportunity to apply for membership with:
- The Social Care Association
- The Royal College of Nursing