What opportunities will this course give me?
On successful completion of this qualification, learners who are in a supervisory or senior role may wish to continue their development by undertaking one of the following qualifications: - Level 4/5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Adult Care (RQF) - Specialist qualifications in adult care or healthcare - Qualifications in coaching or mentoring
What will I be learning?
This updated qualification is for care workers who want to develop their knowledge and skills in their areas of responsibility. This will enable them to lead others in areas relevant to all aspects of care work such as person-centred practice and personal well-being. The content is appropriate for learners in a variety of settings in adult social care including residential care, domiciliary care or day centres. It is also suitable for lead personal assistants who work as part of a personal assistant team at a senior level. To achieve the Level 3 Diploma, learners will complete the following mandatory units: - Promoting effective communication in care settings - Effective handling of information in care settings - Continuing professional development (CPD) in care settings - Promoting personal wellbeing - Promoting person-centred practice in care settings - Promoting choice and independence in care settings - Promoting equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights in care settings - Promoting general health and safety in care settings - Promoting infection prevention and control in care settings - Care worker responsibilities and ways of working - The principles of duty of care in care settings - The principles of safeguarding and protection in care settings - The principles of the mental capacity and restrictive practice and care settings Alongside the above mandatory units, learners will pick from a selection 134 of optional units based on their work setting and job role. The optional units will be chosen with support from the learners assessor, who has occupational experience.
Why is this course for me?
Eastleigh College has a strong record of achievement with learners working in the Health & Social Care sector. You will be guided through your qualification by industry leaders with academic and experiential backgrounds who can support you to reach your full potential. You will have access to the colleges highly trained, friendly staff, study facilities and resources such as: library, access to computers, email, secure online classrooms and portfolios supporting remote delivery of the qualification. You will be supported to tailor your development specifically to your needs and the environment in which you work.
How will my learning be enhanced?
Every unit within this qualification requires not only knowledge, but practical skills. Throughout your time at Eastleigh you will not only be learning the theoretical background - you will be learning how to put this into practice in your own environment.
What do I need to sign up?
Learners will have responsibility for providing person-centred, values-driven care and support for those accessing a service. The learner will work under the direction of a manager or supervisor but will have a degree of autonomy. As well as demonstrating best practice, they will be working towards promoting and modelling it. Learners may or may not have supervisory responsibilities for others. Learners will most likely be working in the following settings: - residential or nursing homes - domiciliary care - day centres - healthcare
Is there anything else I need to know?
You will need to attend weekly online classes that take place in the evening. Attendance is important for this qualification.
This course is done through the Standalone route as well as the Adult Education Budget (AEB) route.
If you would like to to do this same course through an apprenticeship route please search the college website for: Level 3 Adult Care - Apprenticeship Standard.
You can also email bebetter@eastleigh.ac.uk or call 023 8091 1000
Application Information
Please note that all courses are subject to minimum numbers and course descriptions may be subject to change. A place on your chosen course is not confirmed until all of the necessary enrolment paperwork is signed and any relevant fees are paid. The team will be in touch to discuss this with you, once your application has been processed.
Course Code
ADHAD3
Course Options
Click an option below to see more details and to apply.
| Session | Venue | Starts | Days | Time | Weeks | Fees* | 24+ Fees* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACH3C | Eastleigh College | 12/6/2024 | Wed | 18:00 – 20:00 | 78 | £2,882.00 | £2,882.00 | Apply now |
| ACH3A | Eastleigh College | 11/9/2024 | Wed | 18:00 – 20:00 | 78 | £2,882.00 | £2,882.00 | Apply now |
| ACH3B | Eastleigh College | 8/1/2025 | Wed | 18:00 – 20:00 | 78 | £2,882.00 | £2,882.00 | Apply now |
| ACH3C | Eastleigh College | 23/4/2025 | Wed | 18:00 – 20:00 | 78 | £2,882.00 | £2,882.00 | Apply now |
Need some further advice?
Contact the Learner Recruitment Team for further guidance - email bebetter@eastleigh.ac.uk or call 023 8091 1000
Latest News
School-leavers on NHS career path thanks to a unique care course
A pioneering group of learners who left school last year wishing to work within healthcare have now completed the first year of a unique Health and Social Care study programme at Eastleigh College that features a dedicated work placement at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS).
Unique course for tomorrow's healthcare professionals
An innovative and exciting Level 3 Health & Social Care course has been launched for Sept 2020. The learning programme has been developed in partnership between Eastleigh College and University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, and offers a unique introduction to school and college leavers with a desire to work in a range of clinical healthcare roles including nursing, midwifery and occupational therapy. The study programme is the first of its kind, and is likely to be even more popular following the government's recent announcement of a £5,000 per year NHS bursary scheme.