£2,882.00
This qualification develops the knowledge and skills needed when working in a lead adult care worker role in care settings. It covers a wide range of areas including supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care, daily living needs and health and social care procedures. This qualification also aligns to the Apprenticeship Standard for Lead Adult Care Worker.
Duration: 6 Months
Awarding Body: TQUK
Entry Requirements:
- 5 or more GCSEs at grades C and above
- other related level 2 subjects
- other equivalent international qualifications
Modes of Study: Classroom based
Assessment: Portfolio of evidence
Funding: This course is for UK/EU students who are eligible for 19+ Advanced Learner Loans.
Course structure: Learners must achieve a total of 58 credits for the Diploma. All learners will need to complete the 9 mandatory units, thereby achieving a total of 28 credits. Learners will need to complete a minimum of 30 credits from the optional units.
Progression:
Learners can progress to the Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care or the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care. Learners may also progress onto qualifications for management or lead practitioner roles in adult care, or to specialist qualifications reflecting the context in which they work. The qualification is designed to provide access to higher education (e.g. University) entry to various Bachelor Degree programmes at UK universities.
