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Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF)

Care workers with responsibility for their own practice and opportunities to demonstrate competent adult care.

RQF Level 3Self-funding learners & employers

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Build on your experience

Build on your care experience and demonstrate how you take responsibility for safe, person-centred practice in your role.

Your questions answered

Is this the right qualification for me?

Care workers with responsibility for their own practice and opportunities to demonstrate competent adult care. We check your responsibilities, experience and access to workplace evidence before enrolment. Job title alone does not determine suitability.

What workplace evidence will I need?

You need a suitable adult care role with opportunities for practical assessment. Evidence may include observation, professional discussion, reflective accounts, witness testimony and appropriate work products. Your assessor agrees an individual assessment plan with you.

How will I learn and be assessed?

Knowledge tasks and assessment plans are available through your e-portfolio. Practical competence is assessed through planned workplace evidence and observation. Completion requires all relevant knowledge and practical assessment requirements to be met, followed by quality assurance.

What support will I receive?

Your appointed assessor introduces the programme and e-portfolio, helps plan your evidence and provides guidance and feedback. Learning and assessment arrangements are agreed around the qualification and your needs.

How long does it take?

Duration depends on your prior knowledge, responsibilities, access to evidence and the time you can commit. We agree realistic expected timescales before you enrol.

Where is workplace assessment available?

Delivery is subject to assessor availability in your location. Contact us to check coverage and agree suitable arrangements before enrolment.

Can I pay for the qualification myself?

Yes. Qualifications are available to self-funding learners and employers. Contact us for the full fee. We explain the fees and any available payment options before enrolment.

Is employer funding available?

Eligible adult social care employers in England may be able to claim support through LDSS. Eligibility, approved learning, evidence and available funding must be checked before booking. Reimbursement is not guaranteed. Read about funding and payment options.