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Duration: 12-15 Months
Credits: 58 credits
Enrol: Anytime
Fees: £1,645* (+20% VAT)
* VAT applicable in UK

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How you’ll study
This course is studied 100% online.
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Course Duration
Study this course over minimum 16 weeks.
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Start dates
Start any day of the week. Onboarding happens within an hour.
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Ofqual Approved
Approved by Ofqual in the UK and Globally recognised.
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Comprehensive study material
Learning material includes recorded lectures, presentations, ebooks specific for each unit, case studies, articles, handouts, assignment brief.
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Assessment
There are no exams. Assessment via assignments on which feedback is given.
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Registration and course induction. Start your studies

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Overview

A Level 3 occupational-entry route into adult care for people building towards a senior support role. It covers the full range of Level 3 practice, from promoting communication, person-centred working and equality to safeguarding, mental capacity, health and safety and infection control, with optional specialist units in dementia, end-of-life care, autism, positive behaviour support and medication. It gives new and developing carers a strong professional grounding.

Modules

Mandatory units (all required to achieve the qualification):
• Promote communication in care settings
• Handling information in adult care
• Promote own professional development
• Person-centred practice, choice and independence
• Understand how to promote personal wellbeing
• Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights
• Promote health, safety and wellbeing in care settings
• Support the health and wellbeing of individuals
• Scope and responsibilities of an adult care worker
• Understand duty of care
• Safeguarding and protection in care settings
• Understand mental capacity and restrictive practices
• Maintain infection prevention and control

Optional units: you also complete a minimum of 19 credits from a bank of optional units, selected with your Course Coordinator to suit your role and goals. Popular optional units include:
• Support individuals with dementia
• End-of-life care
• Support autistic individuals
• Positive behaviour support
• Administer medication and monitor effects

Entry Requirements

• Aged 18 or over
• Working or volunteering in an adult care role
• Reasonable standard of English
• Internet access for online study

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Progressions

On successful completion you can progress to:
• NCFE CACHE Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care
• Senior care worker or care coordinator
• Lead adult care worker roles
• Further specialist CPD

Certification

The certificate is issued by NCFE CACHE, the Awarding Organisation. UK Versity Online Limited (Number 8465520) is an accredited and approved delivery centre for NCFE qualifications.

Key Facts

Award Body: NCFE CACHE
Level and Credits: Level 3 | 58 credits (TQT 580)
Course duration: 12-15 Months
Methods of Study: Online / Distance Learning / Part-time
Qualification level: 3

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Why Choose UK Versity?

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Student Centered Approach
Ofqual approved courses. Taught in supportive environment allowing fastrack completion. Affordable and Fees.

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Comprehensive learning resources including presentations, ebooks, articles, handouts, recorded lectures and case studies

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