Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

(610/2966/X)

Overview

The NQual Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care is designed to provide learners with knowledge and skills relating to care practices. It will provide individuals with the chance to develop knowledge and gain skills to seek employment or progression onto higher level qualifications.

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare individuals for employment and progression in the care sector. The units specified within this document cover a variety of areas and topics relevant to the sector.

NQual has produced more optional units to allow learners to tailor their qualifications to best fit their expected outcomes and career ambitions.

This qualification is regulated by Ofqual. 

Entry Requirements

• Minimum Age: 16

There are no further entry requirements for this qualification.

Progression Opportunities

• Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care

Unit Guidance

Learners must achieve all 39 credits of mandatory units and a minimum of 19 optional unit credits. The total credit value for this qualification is 58.

Guided Learning Hours

These hours are made up of contact time, guidance or supervision from course tutors, trainers, or training providers. The Guided Learning Hours for this qualification is 464.

Total Qualification Time

This is an estimate of the total length of time it is expected that a learner will typically take to achieve and demonstrate the level of understanding required for the award of this qualification. This includes the Guided Learning Hours and time spent completing the independent study.

The Total Qualification Time for this qualification is 580.

Delivery Options

NQual allows qualifications to be delivered both online and face-to-face. Please check the additional requirements with your Centre EQA if delivering qualifications online.