What Qualification/level is this course?
This is a City & Guilds Diploma at Level 3.

Entry Requirements/Application Process
Applicants must: Be working with adults in a care setting. GCSE's in English and maths at grade 4/C or equivalent or be deemed able to work towards the required level as part of the programme.

Application Process
Learners will: Complete an online application form Undertake an Initial Assessment test that includes English. Have an interview with an ACL team member to assess suitability and eligibility Employers will: Provide consent to ACL for the learner to be enrolled.

Who is the course for?
Leaders of frontline staff who help adults with care and support needs to achieve their personal goals and live as independently and safely as possible, enabling them to have control and choice in their lives which is at the heart of person-centred care. Leaders of adult care workers are able to model the right values and behaviours and supervise to develop the competencies and knowledge of other team members. They will be able to demonstrate high quality compassionate care and support to individuals in a care setting.

What can I expect to learn?
Responsibilities and ways of working Safeguarding and protection in adult care Understanding mental capacity and restrictive practice Understanding duty of care (main tasks and responsibilities) Effective communication Handling information in adult care settings Person-centred care practice Promoting choice and independence in adult care settings/services Health and wellbeing Equality, diversity, inclusion, human rights Promoting Health and Safety & Principles of basic life support Infection prevention and control Moving and handling, Fire Safety and Hazardous Substances Continuous development Understand personal well-being.

How will I learn?
Our blended approach means that our programmes are flexible and enable learners to experience a range of learning and support opportunities in a variety of formats such as in the workplace by observation, online or at a local ACL centre. The learner will have a dedicated tutor who they will meet regularly once a month to guide them through their course. Additionally, there are workshops included in the learning programme for the learner to gain a wider perspective of adult care work.

How will I know how well I am doing?
The tutor will communicate with learners through the online platform, email, and Microsoft Teams. Work will be regularly assessed and marked, and learners will be provided with encouraging developmental feedback. Learners will also be set targets at different stages of the learning programme to enable personal and course objectives to be met. Reviews of progress will be carried out every 12 weeks with the learner, line manager and the tutor.

Will I have to do any work at home?
We recommend at least 10 to 12 hours a week to complete research, reading and home study. Typically, the course can be completed in 18 months.

What will I need to provide?
Learners will need to have access to a computer or device to enable them to visit the online platform to complete and submit work. Device to enable tutor contact. Pen/pad of paper for taking notes for example to use during one to one phone meetings.

Are there any other costs?
There are no other costs in addition to the course fee.

What can I do next?
The tutor will be happy to support and guide learners towards courses that will compliment current skills, needs, interests and current job role.

Further information:
For information on all ACL courses please see http://www.aclessex.com/ The National Careers Service provides information, advice, and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training, and work. The service offers confidential and impartial advice and is supported by qualified careers advisers. To make an appointment please call 0800 100 900 (calls are free from landlines and most mobile numbers) or visit their website https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk