Course Description
This qualification develops the knowledge and skills needed when working in care settings. It contains both mandatory and optional units allowing learners to tailor the qualification to meet their needs, interests, preferred progression paths and the context of their job role.
Entry is at the discretion of the centre, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. However, learners should be aged 16 or above to undertake this qualification.
Learners are required to successfully achieve 39 credits from the mandatory units and a minimum of 19 credits from the optional units. At least 35 credits must be achieved at level 3 or above.
This qualification is internally assessed and externally quality assured via a portfolio of evidence. Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement, as they need to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
- Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England)
Which type of job roles can you apply for on completion?
- Lead adult care worker
- Senior care support worker
- Lead personal assistant
What You’ll Learn From This Course
- Core knowledge and skills for adult care settings — a mix of mandatory and optional units that can be tailored to your job role, interests, and career path.
- Practical, workplace-based competence — since the qualification is assessed through a portfolio of evidence, learners build and demonstrate skills while working, volunteering, or on placement.
- A recognised route to career progression — completion opens the door to roles like lead adult care worker, senior care support worker, or lead personal assistant.
- A foundation for further qualifications — learners can progress onto Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care or Level 5 Leadership diplomas in adult care/health and social care
Certification
The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care is a nationally recognised, Ofqual-regulated qualification. NCFE is one of the UK’s leading awarding bodies, trusted by over 340,000 learners a year. This diploma builds real, workplace-ready skills and opens doors to roles like senior care worker, lead personal assistant, and beyond.
