Advance Your Career in the Adult Care Sector
The iCQ Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care is a competency-based qualification designed for individuals who are already working in adult care and want to develop their knowledge, skills and responsibilities.
The qualification focuses on practical skills and knowledge within your workplace, helping you build the confidence and competence needed to progress into more senior care roles.
✅ The Details
- Qualification: iCQ Diploma in Adult Care
- Level: Level 3
- Delivery: Workplace-based learning
- Assessment: Portfolio of evidence, workplace observations and professional discussions
- Certification: Awarded upon successful completion
- Support: Ongoing tutor and assessor guidance and feedback throughout
✅ Who is it for?
- Individuals currently working in an adult care role
- Care workers with experience who are ready to take on greater responsibility
- Those who have completed a Level 2 care qualification and want to progress
- Experienced care workers looking to develop their professional skills
- Individuals aspiring to senior care or team leader roles
✅ Entry Requirements
- Suitable for individuals currently working in an adult care setting
- Previous experience within the care sector is recommended
- A Level 2 care qualification may be beneficial but is not necessarily required
- Suitable for learners aged 19+
✅ What you’ll learn
- Person-centred approaches to care and support
- Promoting individuals’ dignity, independence and wellbeing
- Effective communication in health and social care
- Safeguarding and protecting individuals from harm
- Health, safety and infection prevention and control
- Supporting the health and wellbeing of individuals
- Leadership and teamwork within care settings
- Developing your own professional practice
- Contributing to the quality of care and support provided
✅ Career Opportunities
Achieving the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care can support progression into roles such as:
- Senior Care Assistant
- Lead Adult Care Worker
- Team Leader
- Key Worker
The qualification demonstrates your knowledge, skills and competence to employers and can help you take on greater responsibility within the care sector.
✅ Progression Opportunities
- Progress onto the Lead Practitioner in Adult Care Level 4 Apprenticeship
- Progress to the Leader in Adult Care Level 5 Apprenticeship
- Develop further specialist knowledge within health and social care
- Progress into senior or supervisory roles within adult care
✅ Costs
Funding options may be available depending on eligibility. Please contact us for further details.
This programme is funded by the Cornwall Council Adult Skills Fund.
✅ Ready to Apply?
If you are unable to find an available date, please get in touch with us directly or apply here.
