Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
Qualifi Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, awarded by Qualifi and listed on the Ofqual register. The facts and unit list are below; the fuller account of what studying it with London School of Planning and Management involves is still being written.
Its 58 credits add nothing to a points total and will not satisfy a university offer expressed in points. What it does lead to is a Level 4 diploma delivered by London School of Planning and Management (LSPM), or first-year university entry where a university chooses to allow it. If you need Tariff points, this diploma is the wrong programme for you.
At a glance
- Level3 (RQF)
- Credits58
- Total qualification timeSee specification
- Guided learning hoursSee specification
- Awarding bodyQualifi
- Ofqual number610/7300/3
- Units32 mandatory, 0 optional
- UCAS TariffNone
- Duration9 months (standard) or 6 months (fast track)
- Study modesOnline, Blended, Evening classes
- FeesFrom £999 (9 months, standard) or £1,299 (6 months, fast track)
- Next intakeRolling intake — course starts when the fee is paid
Level, credits, hours, Ofqual number and unit list are taken from the Qualifi qualification specification (PDF) and the Ofqual register. Duration, study modes, fees and intake dates are set by LSPM, not by this site, and are confirmed by its admissions team.
What you study
32 mandatory units. There are no optional units, so every learner on the programme covers the same ground.
| # | Unit | Type | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ways of Working in Adult Care | Mandatory | See spec. |
| 2 | Safeguarding in Adult Care | Mandatory | See spec. |
| 3 | Mental Capacity and Restrictive Practice | Mandatory | See spec. |
| 4 | Duty of Care in Adult Care | Mandatory | See spec. |
| 5 | Effective Communication in Adult Care | Mandatory | See spec. |
| 6 | Handling Information | Mandatory | See spec. |
| 7 | Person-centred Practice in Adult Care | Mandatory | See spec. |
| 8 | Choice and Independence in Adult Care | Mandatory | See spec. |
| 9 | Health and Wellbeing in Adult Care | Mandatory | See spec. |
| 10 | Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Human Rights in Adult Care | Mandatory | See spec. |
| 11 | Health and Safety (General) in Adult Care | Mandatory | See spec. |
| 12 | Infection Prevention and Control in Adult Care | Mandatory | See spec. |
| 13 | Health and Safety (topics) in Adult Care | Mandatory | See spec. |
| 14 | Continuous Development in Adult Care | Mandatory | See spec. |
| 15 | Personal Wellbeing in Adult Care | Mandatory | See spec. |
| 16 | Digital Social Care Records (DSCR) in Practice | Mandatory | See spec. |
| 17 | Assistive and Smart Technologies for Independence | Mandatory | See spec. |
| 18 | Supervision Skills for Senior Care Workers | Mandatory | See spec. |
| 19 | Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement | Mandatory | See spec. |
| 20 | Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) | Mandatory | See spec. |
| 21 | Dementia Awareness and Support | Mandatory | See spec. |
| 22 | Autism: Strengths-based Support | Mandatory | See spec. |
| 23 | End of Life Care (including Bereavement) | Mandatory | See spec. |
| 24 | Care Planning and Outcomes-based Assessment | Mandatory | See spec. |
| 25 | Nutrition, Hydration and Dysphagia Awareness | Mandatory | See spec. |
| 26 | Safeguarding in a Digital World | Mandatory | See spec. |
| 27 | Reablement and Rehabilitation | Mandatory | See spec. |
| 28 | Mental Health Awareness and Support | Mandatory | See spec. |
| 29 | Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) -Awareness & Support | Mandatory | See spec. |
| 30 | Learning Disability – Strengths-based Support | Mandatory | See spec. |
| 31 | Trauma Informed Practice | Mandatory | See spec. |
| 32 | Advanced Dementia Practice | Mandatory | See spec. |
| Total | 32 units | 58 |
Unit titles and credit values from the Qualifi qualification specification (PDF). Where the specification does not state a credit value for a unit, the cell reads See spec.
Entry requirements
Qualifi sets the formal entry criteria for this qualification and LSPM, as the approved centre, applies them when it admits learners. As published by the awarding body:
- The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. Entry to the qualification at the discretion of the centre, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
- There are typically no formal entry requirements, but learners should be employed in an adult care setting and have the opportunity to demonstrate competence in the workplace.
Source: the Qualifi qualification specification (PDF), which is the definitive statement of the awarding body's criteria. LSPM's admissions team decides eligibility; ask us first if you are unsure whether you meet them.
How you are assessed
Units are assessed by written assignment set by LSPM against the awarding body's learning outcomes. LSPM's tutors mark the work and moderate it internally, and Qualifi samples it externally before results are confirmed. The specification sets no timed examinations.
Assessment is regulated by Qualifi under Ofqual's conditions. How awarding bodies and regulation work.
Where it leads
Completing the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care qualifies you to progress to a Level 4 diploma delivered by LSPM, in health and social care or a related subject. It carries no UCAS Tariff points. Any university that considers a holder for first-year entry does so at its own discretion, and we name none.
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