Adult Care Level 3 - Aspiration Training

Overview

This apprenticeship is for individuals who have prior knowledge or experience of working within the adult care sector. The learner will become a lead adult care worker, providing adults with the care and support they need. This enables these adults to achieve their personal goals and live as independently and safely as possible while enabling them to have control and choice. The learner will also have responsibility for providing supervision, frontline leadership, guidance and direction for others, in addition to working autonomously, exercising judgement and accountability as required.

What is covered on the course?

The apprentice will be expected to complete the 13 mandatory diploma units below:

Ways of working
Safeguarding and protection in care settings
Mental capacity and restrictive practice
Duty of care
Promote effective communication
Handling information effectively
Person-centered practice
Promote choice and independence
Health and well-being
Equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights
Health and safety
Promote continuous personal development
Manage personal wellbeing

The learner will also work towards Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English, if applicable.

Key info

Course duration

13 months plus up to 3 months for EPA.

Entry requirements

The individual must be at least 16 years old and will be required to undertake a DBS check. They must be employed, working more than 16 hours per week and have some experience of working within the care sector.

End Point Assessment (EPA)

60-question multiple choice test completed in 90 minutes
45-minute professional discussion supported by a portfolio of evidence

Qualifications

On successful completion of this apprenticeship, the apprentice will be awarded the following:

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
Lead Adult Care Worker Standards Certificate
Functional Skills in Maths and English level 2 (as appropriate)

Everything that Aspiration Training has supported me through has been great and I’m very grateful for such a positive experience with maximum support to get me the qualification. I want to be able to better myself and further my career in care work.

Ashleigh Smith Care Co-Ordinator

We are more than happy to continue our working relationship with Aspiration Training as we are confident in the knowledge that we will work together to ensure a positive outcome for our apprenticeships.

Maxine Mills Adult Care Training Co-Ordinator

What happens after my apprenticeship?

At Aspiration Training, we provide every learner with a career pathway. This is a plan with clear, practical steps our learners can take to achieve the career of their dreams.

Our career pathways show typical routes through the various stages of learning, the knowledge and skills that will be learnt along the way and the career options that may be available as a result.

Career Progression is available across a number of levels, meaning, with hard work and determination, the sky is the limit.
Explore the pathways below to find out more about the typical job titles associated with each career.

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Adult Care Vacancies

Lead Adult Care Worker