Level 3 Diploma In Adult Care Course
The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care develops the knowledge, skills, and competence required for working effectively in adult care settings in England, enabling learners to provide high-quality, person-centred care and support individuals to achieve positive outcomes.
The qualification contains both mandatory and optional units, allowing learners to tailor the qualification to meet their needs, interests, preferred progression paths and the context of their job role.
The content is applicable to a variety of roles and covers a wide range of areas:
- Aspects of support
- Specialisms
- Clinical skills or healthcare tasks
- Leadership and Management skills
It is aimed at all those who wish to work, or are already working in, health and social care settings in England.
Who is this qualification suitable for?
This qualification is designed for those who wish to work, or are already working in, health and social care settings in England.
Entry requirements
There are no specific prior skills/knowledge a learner must have for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they have already achieved a level 2 qualification in a related subject area, such as health and social care.
Qualification structure
To be awarded this qualification, learners are required to successfully achieve 58 credits: 39 credits from the mandatory units and a minimum of 19 credits from the optional units. At least 35 credits must be achieved at level 3 or above.
Assessment method
This qualification is internally assessed and externally quality assured via a portfolio of evidence.
Duration
This qualification is typically completed in 6 to 8 months.
Work placement requirement
The learner must be working, volunteering or on practical placement in an appropriate setting to be able to meet the assessment requirements of this qualification.
Credit value
Total credits: 58
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 453
Total Qualification Time (TQT):580
Progression opportunities
Learners who successfully complete this qualification may progress to:
- Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England)
Career opportunities
Learners who complete this qualification can apply for roles in the following areas:
- lead adult care worker
- senior care support worker
- lead personal assistant
Funding
Funding may be available through LDDS (Learning and Development Support Scheme), subject to eligibility. To find out more about available funding options and whether you may qualify, please contact us for further information. Our team will be happy to guide you through the process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Yes. Demand for trained professionals continues to grow across healthcare, residential care, and supported living services throughout the UK.
Yes. Many learners choose the Level 3 diploma in Adult Care online course in the UK because it offers flexible study options.
Recognised Adult Care training courses help professionals build safeguarding, communication, and person-centred care skills valued by employers.
Yes. Our Diploma courses in Adult Care focus on workplace-based understanding connected to real care responsibilities.
Yes. Completing a recognised care course for adults can support progression into senior care and supervisory roles.
At Shreeji Training, we believe healthcare learning should feel practical, relevant, and connected to real workplace expectations. Our specialist-led Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care course helps learners build confidence, strengthen professional skills, and prepare for long-term progression within healthcare and social care environments.
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