Key Facts

Level:
Level 3
Subject Sector:
1.3 Health and Social Care
Credits:
58
Qualification No:
610/0830/8
GLH:
332 hours
Total qualification time:
580 hours
Age Range:
16-18 & 19+

Qualification purpose

Confirm occupational competence and/or ‘licence to practice’

Qualification Grading Type

Pass

Assessment Methods

  • Portfolio of Evidence
  • Practical Demonstration/Assignment/Assessment
  • Observation

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    Rules of Combination

    Learners must achieve 39 credits from the Mandatory group and 19 credits from the optional group


    Units

    Mandatory Group

    Learners must complete all units within this group.

    Choice and Independence

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    15
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    H/650/2114
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    Continuous Development in Care Settings

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    28
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    F/650/2113
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    Duty of Care

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    16
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    K/650/2143
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    Effective Communication in Care Settings

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    26
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    K/650/2116
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    Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Human Rights

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    16
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    L/650/2108
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    General Health and Safety in Care Settings

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    12
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    M/650/2136
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    Handling Information in Care Settings

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    7
    Credits:
    1
    Unit No:
    J/650/2115
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    Health and Safety Topics in Care Settings

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    J/650/2106
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    Health and Wellbeing

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    F/650/2104
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    Infection Prevention and Control

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    13
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    H/650/2105
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    Mental Capacity and Restrictive Practice

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    16
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    K/650/2107
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    Person-Centred Practice

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    16
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    Y/650/2110
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    Personal Wellbeing in Care Settings

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    18
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    A/650/2111
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    Safeguarding

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    24
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    D/650/2112
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    Ways of Working in Care Settings

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    M/650/2109
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    Optional Group - Specialisms

    Learners must achieve 14 credits from the optional groups

    Diabetes Awareness

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    32
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    Y/650/2166
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    Enable Rights and Choices of Individuals with Dementia Whilst Minimising Risks

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    22
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    F/650/2169
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    End of Life and Dementia Care

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    10
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    K/650/2170
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    Managing Symptoms in End of Life Care

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    22
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    T/650/2174
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    Principles of Supporting Individuals with a Learning Disability Regarding Sexuality and Sexual Health

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    21
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    A/650/2176
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    Recognise Indications of Substance Misuse and Refer Individuals to Specialists

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    24
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    R/650/2164
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    Stroke Awareness

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    28
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    T/650/2183
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    Support Individuals During the Last Days of Life

    Level:
    Level 4
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    R/650/2173
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    Support Individuals who are Substance Users

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    28
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    T/650/2165
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    Support Individuals with Autistic Spectrum Conditions

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    26
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    A/650/2329
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    Support Individuals with Multiple Conditions and/or Disabilities

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    34
    Credits:
    5
    Unit No:
    F/650/2178
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    Support Individuals with a Learning Disability to Access Healthcare

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    25
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    D/650/2177
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    Support Young People with a Disability to make the Transition into Adulthood

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    28
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    H/650/2179
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    Support families who are affected by Acquired Brain Injury

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    26
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    A/650/2185
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    Support the Assessment of Individuals with Sensory Loss

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    22
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    R/601/3543
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    Supporting Individuals with Loss and Grief Before Death

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    14
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    Y/650/2175
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    Understand How to Support Individuals with Autistic Spectrum Conditions

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    28
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    Y/650/2184
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    Understand Mental Health Problems

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    16
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    A/650/2167
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    Understand Mental Well-being and Mental Health Promotion

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    16
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    D/650/2168
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    Understand Models of Disability

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    12
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    L/650/2180
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    Understand Physical Disability

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    22
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    J/601/6150
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    Understand Sensory Loss

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    21
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    R/650/2182
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    Understand and Enable Interaction and Communication with Individuals Who Have Dementia

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    18
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    L/650/2171
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    Understand the Context of Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    28
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    M/650/2181
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    Understand the Diversity of Individuals with Dementia and the Importance of Inclusion

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    23
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    Y/601/3544
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    Understand the Impact of Acquired Brain Injury on Individuals

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    28
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    Y/601/6167
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    Understand the Process and Experience of Dementia

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    22
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    M/650/2172
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    Optional Group -Clinical Skills

    Learners may achieve up to 31 credits from this group.

    Administer Medication to Individuals and Monitor the Effects

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    28
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    D/650/2186
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    Causes and Spread of Infection

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    J/616/3052
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    Cleaning, Decontamination and Waste Management

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    R/501/6738
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    Obtain Venous Blood Samples

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    24
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    F/616/3177
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    Obtain and Test Capillary Blood Samples

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    36
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    H/650/2188
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    Support Use of Medication in Social Care Settings

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    40
    Credits:
    5
    Unit No:
    F/650/2187
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    Test for Substance Use

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    26
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    J/650/2189
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    The Principles of Infection Prevention and Control

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    K/616/3058
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    Undertake Physiological Measurements

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    23
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    A/616/3548
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    Optional Group - Support

    Optional Group

    Assess the Needs of Carers and Families

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    28
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    M/650/2073
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    Enable Individuals to Develop Strategies to Manage their Behaviour

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    41
    Credits:
    8
    Unit No:
    R/650/2074
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    Facilitate Learning and Development Activities to Meet Individual Needs and Preferences

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    35
    Credits:
    5
    Unit No:
    T/650/2147
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    Facilitate Person Centred Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Review

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    45
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    Y/650/2148
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    Implement Therapeutic Group Activities

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    25
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    A/650/2149
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    Introduction to Personalisation in Social Care

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    22
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    H/650/2150
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    Move and Position Individuals in Accordance with their Care Plan

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    26
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    Y/650/2076
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    Promote Nutrition and Hydration in Health and Social Care Settings

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    45
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    J/650/2151
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    Promote Positive Behaviour

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    44
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    K/650/2152
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    Provide Support for Journeys

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    17
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    M/650/2091
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    Provide Support to Individuals to Continue Recommended Therapies

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    A/650/2077
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    Provide Support to Maintain and Develop Skills for Every Day Life

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    28
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    R/650/2092
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    Purpose and Principles of Independent Advocacy

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    25
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    H/650/2089
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    Responding to the Advocacy Needs of Different Groups of People

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    25
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    L/650/2090
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    Support Individuals in the Use of Assistive Technology

    Level:
    Level 4
    Guided Learning Hours:
    32
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    D/650/2078
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    Support Individuals to Access and Manage Direct Payments

    Level:
    Level 4
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    F/650/2079
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    Support Individuals to Access and Use Services and Facilities

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    25
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    K/650/2080
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    Support Individuals to Deal With Personal Relationship Problems

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    26
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    L/650/2081
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    Support Individuals to Live at Home

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    25
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    R/650/2083
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    Support Individuals to Maintain Personal Hygiene

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    17
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    T/650/2084
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    Support Individuals to Prepare for and Settle in to New Home Environments

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    23
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    Y/650/2085
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    Support Person-centred Thinking and Planning

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    41
    Credits:
    5
    Unit No:
    L/650/2144
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    Support the Spiritual Wellbeing of Individuals

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    26
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    M/650/2145
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    Understand Advance Care Planning

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    L/650/2153
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    Understand Positive Risk Taking for Individuals with Disabilities

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    25
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    A/650/2086
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    Understand the Factors Affecting Older People

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    17
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    R/650/2146
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    Undertake Agreed Pressure Area Care

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    M/650/2154
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    Undertake Personal Hygiene Activities with Individuals

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    24
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    D/650/2087
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    Work in Partnership with Families to Support Individuals

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    27
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    F/650/2088
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    Optional Group - Leadership and Management

    Optional Group

    Beliefs and Values

    Level:
    Level 2
    Guided Learning Hours:
    8
    Credits:
    1
    Unit No:
    R/650/2155
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    Contribute to Effective Team Working in Adult Care Settings

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    25
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    T/650/2156
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    Develop Professional Relationships with Colleagues and Stakeholders within Adult Care Settings

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    21
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    Y/650/2157
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    Plan, Allocate and Monitor Work of Self and Own Team Within an Adult Care Setting

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    30
    Credits:
    6
    Unit No:
    A/650/2158
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    Solving Problems and Making Decisions

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    9
    Credits:
    2
    Unit No:
    D/650/2159
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    Support Individuals During a Period of Change

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    29
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    K/650/2161
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    Support Individuals to Access Housing and Accommodation Services

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    31
    Credits:
    4
    Unit No:
    M/616/3501
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    Understand How to Manage a Team

    Level:
    Level 4
    Guided Learning Hours:
    20
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    L/650/2162
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    Work with other Professionals and Agencies to Support Individuals with Physical Disability

    Level:
    Level 3
    Guided Learning Hours:
    23
    Credits:
    3
    Unit No:
    M/650/2163
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    What is the purpose of this qualification?

    The qualification forms part of the mandatory requirements of the Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Standard. The Standard was facilitated by Skills for Care and Development and in partnership with employers, unions and professional bodies.

    The Standard sets out the requirements for the occupational area and specifies the qualification and endpoint assessment requirements


    What skills, knowledge, or understanding does this qualification develop?

    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 learners 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. This exercising of autonomy and accountability means leading and supporting 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


    Progression & entry requirements

    When recruiting, employers may select apprentices with prior experience as a care worker. Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment

    Funding information

    There are now two main sources for funding information, a straightforward ESFA Qualification Search and the more detailed Find a Learning Aim website.

    The new Find a learning aim (FALA) service provides a search tool that you can use to check the funding status of any qualification, framework, unit, standard or T Level:

    View this qualification on the ESFA’s Find a learning aim website

    The Education and Skills Funding Agency search provides funding information on qualifications. It does not provide funding information for units, non-regulated activity and work placements, for this information please use Find a learning aim (FALA).

    View this qualification on the ESFA Qualification Funding Search

    How to find a learning aim

    If you’re not sure how to use the new find a learning aim website, we’ve created a handy walkthrough to help you:

    How to Use: Find a learning Aim


    We have done our best to collate and summarise the key information, and wherever possible we alert our providers to changes in funding policy.

    This funding information is provided in good faith and it is always advisable to check directly with the funding agencies before committing to delivery.