Please note: To qualify for this course, you must be in relevant paid employment for at least 12 hours per week.
The Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care gives you the knowledge and skills to work as a lead adult care worker. You’ll learn how to support people with their physical and emotional care, daily living needs and health and social care procedures. You’ll also learn how to lead and support other care workers to meet expected standards. It’s fully funded for eligible learners in London, Surrey and Buckinghamshire.
You’re assessed as you go, using a portfolio of evidence from your work, which is internally and externally assessed. A tutor is assigned to support you throughout, and you can reach them by phone, text or email. You’ll get email reminders when units are due, and your tutor marks and returns your work within 7 days. We then apply for your certificate, which is posted to your home address, usually within 2–4 weeks.
This is a guide to the eligibility criteria for our funded courses. If you are unsure whether you are eligible, please get in touch with our team and we will be happy to help.
If employed, learners must meet the relevant earnings threshold for their area and course level:
Eligibility is subject to individual circumstances and will be confirmed as part of the enrolment process.
This course is fully free for eligible adults aged 19 and over living in London, Surrey or Buckinghamshire, funded by the government through the Adult Skills Fund. Eligibility is subject to residency and funding checks during enrolment, and learners must also be working in a suitable Adult Social Care role to complete the qualification.
The Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care is a nationally recognised qualification for experienced care practitioners who want to develop their knowledge and practical skills in Adult Social Care. It covers safeguarding, communication, person centred practice, equality and inclusion, health and wellbeing, professional development and supporting individuals to achieve positive outcomes.
This qualification is suitable for experienced care practitioners working in residential care, domiciliary care, supported living or community care services, including Senior Care Workers, Team Leaders and Lead Support Workers. Learners must be employed in a suitable Adult Social Care role so they can complete the required workplace assessments and demonstrate occupational competence.
The qualification can support progression into roles such as Senior Care Worker, Support Worker, Care Assistant and other positions with increased responsibility within Adult Social Care. It also provides a strong foundation for progression to Level 4 and Level 5 Adult Care qualifications and apprenticeships, supporting further career development and leadership opportunities.
Most learners complete the qualification within 12 to 18 months through flexible blended learning, combining online learning with dedicated tutor support and practical workplace assessment. Learners are assessed through a portfolio of evidence, workplace observations, professional discussions and competency based activities that demonstrate their knowledge and practical skills in a real care environment.
