Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (RQF) Level 3.

As this is a Level 3 qualification, learners will need to have a good standard of written and verbal communication skills (written skills, for example, would need to be at Level 2+).

Minimum age restriction

Learners must be age 16+ to enrol.

Average completion timeframe

You have 24 months to complete your course.

Assessement requirements

You will be assessed through written questions that will test the knowledge you have gained throughout the course.

Placement or Practical required

This course consists of online theory only.

Certification Timeframe

Learners typically receive their certification within 12 weeks, though this can be longer if an EQA sample is required.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Unit One: Principles of communication in adult social care settings (R/602/2906)

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand why effective communication is important in adult social care settings
• Understand how to meet the communication and language needs, wishes and preferences of an individual
• Understand how to overcome barriers to communication
• Understand principles and practices relating to confidentiality

Unit Two: Principles of personal development in adult social care (R/602/3036)

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand how to reflect on practice in adult social care
• Understand the importance of feedback in improving own practice
• Understand how a personal development plan can contribute to own learning and development

Unit Three: Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings (M/602/3044)

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion
• Understand how to work in an inclusive way
• Understand how to raise awareness of diversity, equality and inclusion

Unit Four: Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care (A/601/8574)

On completion of this unit you will:

• Know how to recognise signs of abuse
• Know how to respond to suspected or alleged abuse
• Understand the national and local context of safeguarding and protection from abuse
• Understand ways to reduce the likelihood of abuse
• Know how to recognise and report unsafe practices

Unit Five: Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings (R/601/1436)

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand how duty of care contributes to safe practice
• Know how to address conflicts or dilemmas that may arise between an individual’s rights and the duty of care
• Know how to respond to complaints

Unit Six: Understand the role of the social care worker (A/602/3113)

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand working relationships in social care settings
• Understand the importance of working in ways that are agreed with the employer
• Understand the importance of working in partnership with others

Unit Seven: Understand person-centred approaches in adult social care settings (R/602/3182)

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand person-centred approaches in adult social care
• Understand how to implement a person-centred approach in an adult social care setting
• Understand the importance of establishing consent when providing care or support
• Understand how to implement and promote active participation
• Understand how to support an individual’s right to make choices
• Understand how to an promote individual’s well-being
• Understand the role of risk assessment in enabling a person- centred approach

Unit Eight: Understand health and safety in social care settings (L/602/3178)

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the different responsibilities relating to health and safety in social care settings
• Understand risk assessments and their importance in relation to health and safety
• Understand procedures for responding to accidents and sudden illness
• Understand how to reduce the spread of infection
• Understand how to move and handle equipment and other objects safely
• Understand the principles of assisting and moving an individual
• Understand how to handle hazardous substances
• Understand how to promote environmental safety procedures in the social care setting
• Understand how to manage stress
• Understand procedures regarding handling medication
• Understand how to handle and store food safely

Unit Nine: Understand how to handle information in social care settings (D/602/3119)

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand requirements for handling information in social care settings
• Understand good practice in handling information in social care settings
• Understand how to support others to handle information

What's Included

• All study materials
• Study Guide
• Full Tutor and Admin support
• The course fee includes the awarding body registration and certification fee (valued at up to £75.00).