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Diploma in Adult Care

at Finchale Training College, Durham · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma36 weeksFull time

What the college says

This course is suitable for all those who wish to work or are working in a lead adult care worker role with adults in health and social care settings.Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement, as they need to show competence in both knowledge and skills. DHS 1 Promote communication in care settingsDHS 2 Promote effective handling of information in care settingsDHS 3 Promote personal development in care settingsDHS 4 Promote person-centred approaches in care settingsDHS 5 Promote equality and inclusion in care settingsDHS 6 Promote health, safety & wellbeing in care settingsDHS 7 Responsibilities of a care workerDHS 8 Duty of care in settingsDHS 9 Safeguarding and protection in care settingsHSC AS 2 Co-ordinate activity provision in adult social careHSC AS 5 Co-ordinate use of assistive living technologyHSC AS 12 Managing pain and discomfortHSC AS 17 Implement positive behaviour supportHSC AS 23 Support person-centred thinking, planning and reviewHSC S 22 Support individuals with multiple conditions and or disabilitiesDHS 10 The principles of infection prevention and controlDHS 11 Causes and spread of infection The units are a mixture of both knowledge and skills and are assessed both in the college environment as well as in a work setting.

What you need to get on

You will complete a basic skills assessment.

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?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Learning for Excellence Ltd

    3 Cookson House River Drive, South Shields, NE33 1TL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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