Adult Social Care Diplomas & CQC-Compliant Training
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Health & Social Care Training Throughout England
Are you ready to take the next step in your care career? The Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care is a nationally recognized qualification, endorsed by Skills for Care and approved by the CQC. With our flexible online study, workplace learning, and one-to-one tutor support, you’ll gain the confidence and skills to move into senior care roles , without the stress of exams.
What You’ll Learn
Build the skills that matter the most in care, including:
Who Is This Qualification Is For ?
This course is perfect if you are:
A blended approach designed for working professionals.
24/7 access to all learning materials and assignments.
Regular 1-on-1 video support from expert tutors.
Observations carried out in your place of work.
9 -12 months flexible study schedule
Nationally Recognised Certificate.
Endorsed to meet the UK Care Standards.
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CQC-Compliant Training
This qualification is built with a real-world focus, covering essential areas such as duty of care, safeguarding, wellbeing, and leadership. You’ll gain practical skills that directly impact the quality of care you provide.
We offer flexible online + workplace learning, allowing you to balance your studies with your professional responsibilities. No need to take time off work to attend classes.
You’ll be backed by expert tutors and delivered by Access Skills, an official National Care Association training partner, ensuring your qualification is respected industry-wide.
Quality Compliance Systems (QCS) Learner Access
Live and recorded webinars and workshops
Learning activities aligned to your workplace
Weekday access to tutors and assessors
Feedback on assignment submissions
This is more than a qualification — it’s a real step forward in your care career.
This course consists mainly of 14 structured units. Each unit is designed to equip every learner with essential knowledge and practical skills to succeed in their roles while staying compliant and up-to-date with the industry standards.
Build meaningful relationships through clear, respectful communication.
This helps you:
Understand your responsibilities and the importance of acting in the interest of those you support
You will:
Protect vulnerable people by recognising signs of abuse and knowing how to respond.
You will:
Put the individual at the heart of everything you do.
You will:
Keep everyone safe through awareness, preparation, and professional practice.
You will:
Champion inclusive care that celebrates individuality.
You will:
Take ownership of your learning and future in care.
You will:
Support positive mental health through understanding and empathy.
You will:
Provide balanced support for healthier living.
You will:
Minimise risks through safe, consistent hygiene practices.
You will:
Deliver care with confidence for individuals with multiple conditions or disabilities.
You will:
Collaborate effectively to provide the best possible support.
You will:
Support new colleagues and strengthen your leadership practice.
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Ensure comfort and dignity by understanding and managing pain.
You will:
Unit 1: Communication in Care Settings
Build meaningful relationships through clear, respectful communication.
You will:
Unit 2: Duty of Care
Understand your responsibilities and the importacance of acting in the interest of those you support
You will:
Unit 3: Safeguarding and Protection
Protect vulnerable people by recognising signs of abuse and knowing how to respond.
You will:
Unit 4: Person-Centered Approaches
Put the individual at the heart of everything you do.
You will:
Unit 5: Health, Safety and Wellbeing
Keep everyone safe through awareness, preparation, and professional practice.
You will:
Unit 6: Equality and Inclusion
Champion inclusive care that celebrates individuality.
You will:
Unit 7: Personal Development
Take ownership of your learning and future in care.
You will:
Unit 8: Mental Health and Wellbeing
Support positive mental health through understanding and empathy.
You will:
Unit 9: Nutrition and Hydration
Provide balanced support for healthier living.
You will:
Unit 10: Infection Prevention and Control
Minimise risks through safe, consistent hygiene practices.
You will:
Unit 11: Supporting Complex Needs
Deliver care with confidence for individuals with multiple conditions or disabilities.
You will:
Unit 12: Teanwork in Care
Collaborate effectively to provide the best possible support.
You will:
Unit 13: Mentoring and Buddying
Support new colleagues and strengthen your leadership practice.
You will:
Unit 14: Pain and Discomfort Management
Ensure comfort and dignity by understanding and managing pain.
You will:
Assessment is an essential part of your learning journey, helping you apply knowledge to practice while receiving valuable feedback after each unit. There are no formal exams, your progress is measured through real-world application and professional engagement.
Nationally recognised qualification awarded by Pearson. Endorsed by Skills for Care and aligned with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards.
Fees & Funding
We’re here to make your learning journey is as accessible as possible. Whether you’re paying in full or need a bit more flexibility, we offer several options to suit you.
Career Progression With Level 3 Diploma In Adult Care
Earning your Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care isn’t just a qualification – it’s a real step forward in your journey. This diploma opens doors to a range of career opportunities in the care sector.
With this diploma, you’ll be ready to take on more responsibility in your role or progress into senior care roles.
You may choose to advance into further study with recognised qualifications such as:
ADVANCE INTO FURTHER STUDY WITH RECOGNISED qualifications
Senior Carers, Carers in a supervisory position
Course Length
For Registered Care Managers and Deputy Care Managers.
Course Length
Payment Plans available, Government Funded Loans and Supported by LDSS Funding
Specialist courses in Understanding Mental Health, Dementia Care, Autism and End of Life Care
Course Length
Flexible
Payment Plans available, Government Funded Loans and Supported by LDSS Funding
FAQs - For Level 3 Diploma In Adult Care
No prior formal qualifications are required to enrol.
However, because this is a competence-based qualification (NVQ-style), you must be working or volunteering in a real adult care setting. This is essential as you will need to demonstrate practical skills and gather workplace evidence.
Suitable roles include:
The typical duration is 9–12 months, but this depends on:
Because the course is flexible, some learners complete earlier, while others take the full duration to comfortably balance study with shifts and personal commitments.
There are no written exams.
Assessment is completed through practical, workplace-based methods, including:
Yes. There’s the Advanced Learner Loan and LDSS Funding Options.
Eligible learners may receive up to £835 funding through the Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS).
Yes. The qualification is specifically designed for working care professionals.
Because learning is:
Most of our learners are in full-time care roles while studying.
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Learner Testimonials About Level 3 Diploma In Adult Care
“I knew I wanted to progress when i started as a care assistant. The Level 3 Diploma gave me the skills, confidence, and structured guidance I needed. With the support of amazing tutors and high-quality learning resources, I’ve successfully stepped into a senior care role and genuinely feel excited for more opportunities ahead!”
“I was worried about combining full-time work with studying, but Access Skills made it surprisingly manageable. I never imagined learning could be this easy. The online learning system was straightforward, and the ongoing support made the whole journey stress-free. It was exactly what I needed to stay on track.”
“The way I deliver care completely changed after getting the Level 3 Qualification. I must say, the tutor feedback was clear, supportive, and really helped me grow significantly. I honestly now feel fully prepared and confident to move progressively into a senior position role with this qualification.”
“What I appreciated most with enrolling in the Level 3 Diploma with Access Skills online was how practical the training was. The flexibility meant I could study around my shifts, and everything I learned connected directly to my daily responsibilities which meant a lot to me. It made a real difference to my work.”
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