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Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

Having staff trained to the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care helps meet CQC staff training requirements whilst bringing longer-term benefits to your care home.By supporting your staff with Level 3 training, you are putting in place the foundations needed for them to progress to the Level 5 Diploma - ensuring your care home has vital managerial cover.

How much does it cost?

As a Government-approved training center, Access Training has been awarded funding to deliver the new 'free courses for jobs'. They recognise that there is a worrying shortage of trained staff in the care sector so have taken the decision to allocate their funding specifically in this area. It means the training can be delivered at no cost to you.

Who's eligible?

Staff memebers that are 19 or over and do not already have a level 3 qualification

Staff memebers who already have a level 3 qualification or higher but earn below the National Living Wage annually (£18,525 from April 2022)

Whats involved?

The training covers the following mandatory units:

Safeguarding and protection in care settings

Responsibilities of a care worker

Promoting personal development in care settings

Promoting health, safety and wellbeing in care settings

Promoting communication in care settings

Promoting effective handling of information in care settings

Duty of care in care settings

Promoting equality and inclusion in care settings

Promoting person-centred approaches in care settings

Optional units:

Optional units are agreed by you and your staff member, and according to job role.

How long before a staff member is qualified?

The training takes place over a period of 12-15 months and involves monthly learning sessions. Unlike an apprenticeship, there is no minimum off-the-job training nor any requirement to complete separate maths and English qualifications.