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Level 3
Total Qualification Time -580
Credit Value – 61
Guided Learning Hours – 302
Level Sector Qualification Type
Qualification Purpose:
The Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) is aimed at those learners with supervisory experience who are already working within the care sector, such as a lead adult care worker, lead personal assistant, etc.
Age ranges
Entry is at the discretion of the centre. However, learners should be aged 16 to undertake this qualification
Learner Entry Requirements
Focus Awards does not set any other entry requirements, but additional criteria may be requested or specified by the centre.
Assessment Methods
This qualification is Internally Assessed. Each learner must create a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates achievement of all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria associated with each unit.
The main pieces of evidence for the portfolio could include some or all of the following:
- Assessor observation
- Witness testimony
- Learner product
- Worksheets
- Assignments/projects/reports
- Record of oral and written questioning
- Learner and peer reports
- Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Progression Routes
Learners seeking progress from this qualification can advance their skills further through the following:
- Focus Awards Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF)
- Focus Awards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young
- People’s Services (England) (RQF)
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N.B: Learners must achieve a total of 58 credits; 28 credits from the mandatory units and a minimum of 30, credits from the optional units. A minimum of 46 credits must be at Level 3.