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Diploma in Adult Care

at London Cactus Limited, EDGWARE · training provider

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessRequires improvement2024see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma18 months

What the college says

This course is designed to develop the knowledge and skills required for roles such as Lead Adult Care Worker, Senior Care Support Worker, and Lead Personal Assistant. This course is ideal for: Care assistants, support workers, or personal assistants looking to progress. Individuals currently working or volunteering in adult social care settings. Career changers entering the care sector for the first time. Learners aiming to move on to Level 4 or 5 qualifications, or even healthcare and nursing pathways.

What you need to get on

Minimum age: 16+ (some funded places require 19+). No formal prior qualifications needed. Must be in a real adult care work placement or employed in a relevant care setting to complete assessment requirements.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

The provider describes this as being for learners aged 19 and over.

Where it runs

  • London Cactus Limited

    Online

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