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Adult Care L3
Course

iCQ Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) 603/2763/7

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Course Overview

iCQ Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to work effectively in the Adult Care sector. It is aimed at those with some previous work experience or a Level 2 qualification in Adult Care, and is particularly relevant for those in roles requiring Leadership and Team Management. The qualification covers a range of topics including person-centered practices, communication, duty of care, personal development, safeguarding, and promoting health and wellbeing.

Duration

Thrive’s Standard Course is a 22-26 week program covering 430 Guided Learning Hours throughout the duration of the course.

Mode of Study

Full-Time In Attendance Learning (short course). All modules are covered within the students workplace.

Location

Locations vary.

Why Us?

At Thrive Skills, we’re not just a Training Provider, we are a small company providing Beauty & Business courses, with specialised industry experts since 2008. We provide a variety of Beauty, Business and Care courses to help Beginners and Experts learn and extend their knowledge to provide a high quality service, leaving learners feeling confident and well balanced. At Thrive Skills we understand the importance of flexibility and creating that personalised approach to training, this is why we deliver many cohorts throughout the year, accommodating Day, Evening, Intense short courses, remote and classroom based courses – A course for everyone! As a student of Thrive Skills, you can be confident in your choice that we are not just a provider, but a gateway to your success!

Entry Requirements

This course qualifies for Government backed Student Funding called ‘Advanced Learner Loan’.

SIMPLE FUNDING

NO CREDIT CARDS

NO BANK DETAILS REQUIRED

Pay NOTHING until you earn MORE than the Threshold which currently stands at £25,000 per Annum (Plan 5 Advanced Learner Loans).

Even if you do hit this threshold, it’s a few £ each month from your tax code!

If you NEVER earn above the threshold, you NEVER pay it back – SIMPLE. After 40 years, whatever is ‘owed’ is WRITTEN OFF.

Fees & Funding

This course is valued at £2882, this is set by the Government, not us! Pay NOTHING now – Not a PENNY.

Career Progression

Successful learners can progress to further qualifications within the healthcare sector or different areas of the industry regarding end-of-life pathway care in adults. Learners can also use the eligibility for entrance for a higher education establishment qualification.

Career Opportunities

Adult Care Worker

Senior health care assistant

Health care assistant/ support worker

Personal Assistant

Social Worker

Occupational Therapist

Activities Coordinator

Further Education

Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management

Lead Practitioner in Adult Care Apprenticeship

Social Work Degree

Nursing Degree

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Overview

Reference

60164748

Level

Level 3

Awarding body

Focus Awards Limited

Type

Diploma

Guided learning hours

413

Level 3 category

Not Applicable

Level 2 category

Not Applicable

Ofqual total qualification time

510

Minimum Ofqual guided learning hours

414

Maximum Ofqual guided learning hours

414

Sector subject area tier 1

7.00 - Retail and Commercial Enterprise

Sector subject area tier 2

7.30 - Service Enterprises

Last modified

20 December 2024

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Funding approved for selected year

Last date for new start: 31 July 2026

Last date for new start: 31 July 2026

Last date for new start: not set

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Category codes

Category code Description Parent
category
code
Parent
description
Effective
from
Effective
to
14Loans Length - 3
Year (not Tech
Lvl 2017/EYE)
12Loans length
(not Tech
Levels
2017/EYE)
01 August
2015
31 July
2025
12Loans length
(not Tech Levels
2017/EYE)
ON/A01 August
2015
31 July
2025
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Basic Skills

Basic skills

No

Basic skills type

Not Applicable

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Key dates

Operational start date

01 July 2015

Operational end date

Not Set

Certification end date

Not Set

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LearnDirect class system

LDCS code (1)

HL.4 - Manicure

LDCS code (2)

Not Applicable

LDCS code (3)

Not Applicable

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HECoS Code

HECoS code 1

101274 - General Studies

HECoS code 2

Not Applicable

HECoS code 3

Not Applicable

HECoS code 4

Not Applicable

HECoS code 5

Not Applicable