Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF)
(Trailblazer Competence)
Specifications
BTEC Competence-based qualification (England only) First registration January 2023
Introducingthequalification
What are BTEC competence-based qualifications?
BTEC competence-based qualifications are work-based qualifications that give learners the opportunity to develop and demonstrate their competence in the area of work or job role to which the qualification relates.
Learners will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours to become competent in the area of work or job role. The requirements to be competent are set by occupational standards/ for the appropriate sector. Pearson has worked closely with the appropriate professional body in the development of this qualification. The qualifications are written in broad terms to enable employers and providers to apply them to a wide range of occupational areas.
Qualification(s) purpose
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (England) is for learners who are employed as an apprentice in the role of a lead adult care worker. Learners may also complete this qualification outside of an apprenticeship.
A lead adult care worker will make a positive difference to someone’s life when they are faced with physical, practical, social, emotional or intellectual challenges. They will be expected to exercise judgement and take appropriate action to support individuals to maintain their independence, dignity and control. By providing leadership, guidance and direction at the frontline of care delivery, they will be instrumental in improving the health and wellbeing of those receiving care and support. Lead adult care workers will in some circumstances have delegated responsibility for the standard of care provided and may supervise the work of other care workers. By exercising autonomy and accountability, they will lead and support others to comply with expected standards and behaviours. Lead adult care workers may work in residential or nursing homes, domiciliary care, day centres or some clinical healthcare settings. As well as covering lead adult care workers, this standard also covers Lead Personal Assistants who can work at this senior level but may only work directly for one individual who needs support and/or care services, usually within their own home.
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (England) is suitable for learners to:
- • develop the fundamental technical skills and underpinning knowledge and understanding required to become competent in the job role. These cover the following areas: ways of working, safeguarding, mental capacity and restrictive practice, duty of care, effective communication, handling information, person-centred
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- practice, choice and independence, health and wellbeing, equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights, health and safety, infection prevention and control, continuous development and personal wellbeing
- • develop appropriate professional attitudes and behaviours that will support personal success in their job role and the long-term success of their organisation
- • Develop a range of interpersonal and intrapersonal skills to support progression to, and success in, further study and career advancement
- • achieve a nationally-recognised Level 3 qualification
- • develop own personal growth and engagement in learning.
Industry support and recognition
This qualification was developed through close collaboration with Skills for Care, part of the Sector Skills Council, Skills for Care and Development.
This qualification is supported by Skills for Care and is recognised by the Adult Care Trailblazer Group as an appropriate qualification to support the Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Standard.
Funding
Qualifications eligible and funded for post-16-year-olds can be found on the funding Hub.
Apprenticeships
The Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (England) is a mandatory requirement in the Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Standard. Learners must achieve this qualification, together with all other specified requirements of the Apprenticeship Standard, before progressing to the end-point assessment. The Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (England) fulfils this mandatory qualification requirement.
Relationship with previous qualifications
This qualification is a direct replacement for Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (England) (603/2764/9), which has expired.
Qualification structure
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (England)
Minimum number of credits/units that must be achieved | 58 |
Minimum number of credits that must be achieved at Level 3 or above | 35 |
Number of mandatory credits that must be achieved | 40 |
Minimum number of credits that must come from Group B1 – Optional Context or Specialist Knowledge Units Maximum number of credits that must come from Group B1 – Optional Context or Specialist Knowledge Units | 2 7 |
Minimum number of credits that must come from Group B2 – Optional Competence Units (if less than 7 credits have been achieved in Group B1, learners will need to achieve more than the minimum 11 credits from Group B2 to ensure the overall credits for the optional units is a minimum of 18 credits). Please note that Unit 50 Administering medication to individuals and Unit 65 Administer medication to individuals and monitor the effects are a barred combination of delivery. | 11 |
Unit number | Mandatory units | Level | Credit | Guided learning hours |
1 | Ways of Working in Adult Care | 3 | 4 | 30 |
2 | Safeguarding in Adult Care | 3 | 4 | 30 |
3 | Mental Capacity and Restrictive Practice for Adult Care | 3 | 3 | 20 |
4 | Duty of Care in Adult Care | 3 | 3 | 20 |
5 | Effective Communication in Adult Care | 3 | 3 | 20 |
Unit number | Mandatory units | Level | Credit | Guided learning hours |
6 | Handling Information in Adult Care | 3 | 2 | 10 |
7 | Person-centred Practice for Adult Care | 3 | 3 | 20 |
8 | Choice and Independence, Health and Wellbeing for Adult Care | 3 | 3 | 20 |
9 | Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Human Rights in Adult Care | 3 | 3 | 20 |
10 | Health and Safety (General and Topics) for Adult Care | 3 | 4 | 30 |
11 | Infection Prevention and Control in Adult Care | 3 | 2 | 10 |
12 | Continuous Development when Working in Adult Care | 3 | 3 | 20 |
13 | Personal Wellbeing when Working in Adult Care | 3 | 3 | 20 |
Unit number | Group B1 – Optional context or specialist knowledge units | Level | Credit | Guided learning hours |
14 | Understand the Purpose and Principles of Independent Advocacy | 3 | 4 | 25 |
15 | Understand Mental Wellbeing and Mental Health Promotion | 3 | 3 | 20 |
16 | Understand Mental Ill Health | 3 | 3 | 16 |
17 | Principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 | 3 | 3 | 20 |
18 | Understanding the Process and Experience of Dementia | 3 | 3 | 22 |
19 | Understanding and Meeting the Nutritional Requirements of Individuals with Dementia | 3 | 3 | 26 |
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Unit number | Group B1 – Optional context or specialist knowledge units | Level | Credit | Guided learning hours |
20 | Understanding the Role of Communication and Interactions with Individuals who have Dementia | 3 | 3 | 26 |
21 | Understanding the Impact of Dementia on End-of-life Care | 3 | 2 | 20 |
22 | Understand Physical Disability | 3 | 3 | 22 |
23 | Understanding the Impact of Acquired Brain Injury on Individuals | 3 | 3 | 28 |
24 | Understanding Sensory Loss | 3 | 3 | 21 |
25 | Understand Supporting Autistic Individuals | 3 | 3 | 28 |
26 | Understand Parkinson’s for Care Staff | 3 | 2 | 14 |
27 | Principles of Management and Leadership | 3 | 7 | 42 |
28 | Principles of Team Leading in Care Settings | 2 | 5 | 37 |
29 | Understanding Professional Supervision | 4 | 3 | 22 |
30 | Awareness of Diabetes | 3 | 6 | 46 |
31 | Understand Models of Disability | 3 | 3 | 26 |
32 | The Principles of Infection Prevention and Control | 2 | 3 | 30 |
Unit number | Group B2 – Optional competence units | Level | Credit | Guided learning hours |
33 | Support Individuals with Issues of Substance Misuse | 3 | 4 | 24 |
34 | Provide Support to Manage Pain and Discomfort | 2 | 2 | 15 |
35 | Undertake Agreed Pressure Area Care | 2 | 4 | 30 |
36 | Safe Movement and Handling of Individuals in Accordance with Own Care Plan | 2 | 4 | 26 |
37 | Working in Partnership with Families to Support Individuals | 3 | 4 | 27 |
38 | Promoting Positive Behaviour | 3 | 6 | 44 |
39 | Supporting Individuals at the End of Life | 3 | 6 | 48 |
40 | Supporting Individuals during Last Days of Life | 3 | 4 | 32 |
41 | Assessing the Physical Needs of Individuals with Mental Ill Health | 4 | 5 | 35 |
42 | Supporting Individuals with Multiple Conditions and/or Disabilities | 3 | 4 | 31 |
43 | Supporting Individuals to Access Education, Training or Employment | 4 | 4 | 31 |
44 | Supporting Infection Prevention and Control in Care Settings | 3 | 3 | 20 |
45 | Promoting Nutrition and Hydration in Care Settings | 3 | 4 | 32 |
46 | Assessing the Needs of Carers and Families | 3 | 4 | 28 |
47 | Contribute to Effective Team Working in Care Settings | 3 | 4 | 25 |
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Unit number | Group B2 – Optional competence units | Level | Credit | Guided learning hours |
48 | Encouraging Learning and Development in Care Settings | 4 | 3 | 20 |
49 | Buddy a Colleague to Develop their Skills | 2 | 3 | 19 |
50 | Administering Medication to Individuals | 3 | 5 | 25 |
51 | Prepare for and take Physiological Measurements | 3 | 3 | 23 |
52 | Supporting Individuals in the Use of Assistive Technology | 4 | 4 | 32 |
53 | Enabling Rights and Choices of Individuals with Dementia while Minimising Risks | 3 | 4 | 30 |
54 | Prepare for and Support Quality Audits in Care | 4 | 4 | 17 |
55 | Support Independence in the Task of Daily Living | 2 | 5 | 33 |
56 | Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Dementia Care practice | 3 | 4 | 31 |
57 | Provide Active Support | 2 | 3 | 27 |
58 | Support Individuals to Access and Use Services and Facilities | 3 | 4 | 25 |
59 | Support Individuals to Maintain Personal Hygiene | 2 | 2 | 17 |
60 | Supporting Infection Prevention and Control in Social Care | 3 | 2 | 18 |
61 | Support Individuals to Live at Home | 3 | 4 | 25 |
62 | Meet Food Safety Requirements when Providing Food and Drink for Individuals | 2 | 2 | 15 |
63 | Support Individuals with Specific Communication Needs | 3 | 5 | 35 |
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Unit number | Group B2 – Optional competence units | Level | Credit | Guided learning hours |
64 | Support Care Plan Activities | 2 | 2 | 13 |
65 | Administer Medication to Individuals and Monitor the Effects | 3 | 5 | 30 |
66 | Supporting People with Learning Disabilities | 3 | 3 | 19 |
67 | Empowering and Enabling People with Learning Disabilities | 3 | 4 | 17 |
68 | Supporting Effective Communication with People with Learning Disabilities | 3 | 4 | 28 |
69 | Promoting the Health and Wellbeing of People with Learning Disabilities | 3 | 5 | 26 |
70 | Understanding how to Support Healthy Relationships for People with Learning Disabilities | 3 | 3 | 26 |
71 | Supporting People with Learning Disabilities as they Grow Older | 3 | 4 | 23 |
72 | Understanding how to Support people who at Times Present Behaviour of Concern | 4 | 4 | 24 |
