SELF-FUNDING LEARNERS & EMPLOYERS
Adult Care Qualifications (RQF)
Highfield qualifications for care workers, practitioners, managers and care teams. Explore self-funding and eligible employer LDSS options.
Choose your Adult Care qualification
Highfield RQF qualifications regulated by Ofqual. Choose a route that matches your current role, experience and access to workplace evidence.
Self-funding and LDSS options
Self-funding is available to individual learners and employers. The qualifications listed below appear on the current LDSS eligible list. Eligible adult social care employers in England may claim reimbursement, subject to the scheme rules, provider and learner eligibility, evidence, deadlines and available funding. LDSS is an employer reimbursement scheme, not direct funding for self-funding learners. Please confirm eligibility with us before booking.
Highfield Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate
Qualification number: 610/4219/5
Essential adult social care knowledge and workplace competence for care workers.
Self-funding availableLDSS eligible qualification
Highfield Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF)
Qualification number: 610/7045/2
Develop competent practice for care workers and lead adult care roles.
Self-funding availableLDSS eligible qualification
Highfield Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF)
Qualification number: 603/2829/0
For experienced practitioners with greater autonomy and advanced care responsibilities.
Self-funding availableLDSS eligible qualification
Highfield Level 5 Diploma in Leading and Managing an Adult Care Service (RQF)
Qualification number: 610/7047/6
For managers, deputy managers and assistant managers leading an adult care service.
Self-funding availableLDSS eligible qualification
Specialist care qualifications
Develop knowledge in key areas of adult care practice.
Highfield Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia (RQF)
Qualification number: 600/1826/4
Build understanding of dementia and the support needs of people living with the condition.
Self-funding availableLDSS eligible qualification
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Highfield Level 2 Award in Awareness of End of Life Care (RQF)
Qualification number: 601/4586/9
Develop awareness of person-centred support, communication and care at the end of life.
Self-funding availableLDSS eligible qualification
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Highfield Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Medication Handling and Administration for Care Settings (RQF)
Qualification number: 603/4455/6
Understand the principles of safe medication handling, administration and record keeping in care settings.
Self-funding availableLDSS eligible qualification
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Leadership and service development
Highfield Level 5 Award in Understanding Digital Leadership in Adult Social Care (RQF)
Qualification number: 610/5276/0
Develop understanding of digital leadership and the use of technology in adult social care.
Self-funding availableLDSS eligible qualification
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Highfield Level 5 Certificate in Principles of Commissioning for Wellbeing (RQF)
Qualification number: 603/0969/6
Explore person-centred commissioning that supports wellbeing and individual outcomes.
Self-funding availableLDSS eligible qualification
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Training and assessment skills for care teams
Highfield Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment (RQF)
Qualification number: 600/3873/1
A knowledge-based introduction to assessment principles for staff supporting learning and development.
Self-funding availableLDSS eligible qualification
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Highfield Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF)
Qualification number: 601/1636/5
An introduction to teaching and training for staff developing their role in workforce learning.
Self-funding availableLDSS eligible qualification
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Contact us to confirm course availability, suitability, delivery and fees before enrolling.
Personal support. Practical assessment.
Learning around your work
Your assessor introduces your e-portfolio, agrees a learning plan and provides guidance and feedback throughout your qualification.
Evidence from your role
Demonstrate knowledge and competence through planned observations, discussions and appropriate workplace evidence.
We explain suitability, assessment, support and expected duration before enrolment. Contact us for fees and payment options.
Find the right level for you
Tell us about your care role and the responsibilities you already have. We’ll help you choose a suitable route.
