Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RCF)

The objective of this qualification is to support a role in the workplace, such as lead adult care workers and lead personal assistants. This qualification forms the competence requirements for those learners working in adult care settings at level 3.

The content of the qualification covers core content that applies to the adult social care sector with a variety of optional units covering additional knowledge and skills applicable to learners in level 3 roles. Learners may also wish to select units in leadership skills and/or knowledge as part of this qualification.

This qualification supports delivery of the Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.

There are no prerequisites for this qualification, however It is advised that learners have a minimum of Level 2 in literacy or numeracy or equivalent. This qualification is approved for delivery to learners aged 16+.