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Highfield L3 Diploma in Adult Care
About this programme
The Highfield Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) has been developed and is awarded by Highfield Qualifications and sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). The RQF is a qualification framework regulated by Ofqual. This qualification is supported by Skills for Care, the sector skills council for the adult care sector in England.
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.
The total qualification time for this qualification is 580 hours and of this 341 are recommended as guided learning hours. TQT is an estimate of the total number of hours it would take an average learner to achieve and demonstrate the necessary level of attainment to be awarded with a qualification, both under direct supervision (forming guided learning hours) and without supervision (all other time). TQT and GLH values are advisory and assigned to a qualification as guidance.
Progression opportunities: On successful completion of this qualification, learners may wish to continue their development by undertaking one of the following qualifications: • Highfield Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management in Adult Care (RQF) • Highfield Level 4 Diploma in Care (RQF)
Session 1: Initial enrolment and information session
Session 2:
- Care worker responsibilities & ways of working / main tasks and responsibilities
- The principle of duty of care in care settings
- Continuing professional development (CPD) in care settings
Session 3:
- Promote effective communication in care settings
- Effective handling of information in care settings
Session 4:
- The principles of safeguarding & protection in care settings
Session 5:
- Promote person centred practice in care settings
- Promoting choice and independence in care settings
Session 6:
- Promoting individuals health and wellbeing in care settings
- Promoting personal wellbeing
Session 7:
- Promoting general health & safety in care settings
- Promoting specialised H&S in care settings
Session 8:
- Promoting equality, diversity, inclusion, and human rights in care settings
Session 9:
- Promoting infection prevention and control in care settings
- Principles of prevention and infection control (3)
Session 10:
- The principles of the mental capacity act and restrictive practice in care settings
Session 11 (Optional Units):
- Support individuals with multiple conditions and or disabilities (4)
- Administer medication to individuals and monitor the effects (5)
Session 12 (Optional Units):
- Understand how to support individuals with autistic spectrum conditions (4)
- Support individuals with specific communication needs (5)
Session 13:
- Complete 121
- CTC’s and sign off diploma.
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