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Overview The adult social care sector continues to grow, creating increasing demand for skilled professionals who can deliver high-quality care while supporting and leading others in the workplace.
This qualification helps learners build on their existing experience by developing advanced care knowledge, leadership abilities, and professional decision-making skills. Throughout the programme, you'll explore key areas such as safeguarding, person-centred care, communication, equality and diversity, health and wellbeing, duty of care, and professional responsibilities.
You'll also develop the confidence to mentor colleagues, contribute to service improvements, and promote best practice within your organisation.
Curriculum Throughout the programme, you'll gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in advanced adult care roles, including:
Who It's For The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care is ideal for:
Please note: Learners must be employed or volunteering in a health or social care setting to meet the workplace assessment requirements of this qualification.
If you’re progressing from an entry-level qualification, explore our Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate before taking the next step towards advanced care training.
Benefits Completing the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care demonstrates your commitment to professional development while preparing you for greater responsibility within adult social care.
Careers Successful learners may progress into roles such as:
The qualification also provides an excellent pathway to Level 4 and Level 5 Leadership and Management qualifications.
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Gain the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (Course Code: 610/7192/4), a nationally recognised qualification that supports career progression within adult social care.
Study through Online or Hybrid Learning, giving you the flexibility to learn around your work and personal commitments.
The programme is completed over 6 months through self-paced learning, allowing you to study at a pace that suits your individual schedule.
Applicants will complete initial assessments in English reading, writing, speaking, listening, and digital literacy. A previous qualifications checklist will also be completed before enrolment.
Learners must be working or volunteering in a health or social care setting to complete the workplace assessment requirements. Access to a computer or laptop with a reliable internet connection is also required for online learning, coursework, and tutor sessions.
Assessment is completed through coursework, workplace observations, professional discussions, assignments, and portfolio evidence, enabling learners to demonstrate both theoretical knowledge and practical competence.
The course requires an initial deposit of £300 before registration. Flexible payment plans are available and can be arranged by agreement with KJD College London.
Why KJD At KJD College London, we are committed to helping care professionals achieve their career ambitions through high-quality, flexible education.
Our goal is to develop confident, compassionate, and highly skilled professionals who are ready to make a positive impact within the adult social care sector.
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FAQ's The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care is a nationally recognised qualification designed for care professionals who want to develop advanced knowledge and progress into senior roles within adult social care.
The course is suitable for Care Assistants, Senior Care Workers, Support Workers, Team Leaders, Supervisors, and other experienced care professionals. Learners must be working or volunteering in a health or social care setting to meet workplace assessment requirements.
The qualification takes 6 months and is delivered through flexible, self-paced learning. This allows learners to study around their existing work and personal commitments.
You will develop knowledge and skills in areas such as person-centred care, safeguarding adults, leadership and supervision, communication, equality and diversity, health and safety, risk management, and professional development.
The qualification can support progression into roles such as Senior Care Worker, Team Leader, Care Coordinator, Lead Support Worker, or Community Care Supervisor. It can also provide a pathway towards higher-level Level 4 and Level 5 care leadership and management qualifications.
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