Turn experience into stronger professional practice.
This qualification is for experienced adult-care workers who want to deepen their judgement, model person-centred practice and prepare for greater responsibility.
Study the knowledge online, apply it during normal work activity and gather evidence that shows what you understand and what you can do. Your assessor helps you plan the right evidence for your role.
What you will strengthen
01
Person-centred supportProtect choice, dignity and independence while adapting support to the individual.
02
Safe, responsible practiceUnderstand duty of care, safeguarding, health, safety and professional boundaries.
03
Communication and recordsCommunicate clearly, handle information correctly and follow agreed ways of working.
04
Reflective developmentUse feedback and reflection to improve your confidence, competence and contribution.
Online learning with real workplace assessment
This is a competence-based qualification. Knowledge can be developed online, but practical competence must be demonstrated through suitable adult-care duties and authentic workplace evidence.
STUDY & DELIVERY
Learn online. Show competence at work.
RiseLadder combines guided online learning, tutor support and an agreed workplace assessment plan.
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Confirm your setting
Make sure your job or voluntary placement gives you suitable adult-care responsibilities and evidence opportunities.
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Study the knowledge
Work through guided materials and activities online, with tutor feedback and progress support.
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Apply it in practice
Use day-to-day care duties to demonstrate safe, person-centred and professional practice.
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Build your portfolio
Combine written work, discussion, observation and suitable supporting evidence against the required criteria.
Qualification size
The regulated size is 580 total qualification-time hours, including 375 guided learning hours. Your personal timetable depends on prior experience, working pattern and access to evidence.
COURSE CONTENT
Fifteen mandatory units. One complete Level 3 award.
Complete all fifteen mandatory units, then achieve at least 19 credits from the approved optional group confirmed for your workplace context.
01Ways of Working in Adult CareMandatory+
Apply professional responsibilities, agreed ways of working and values in adult care.
02Safeguarding in Adult CareMandatory+
Recognise, respond to and report concerns while supporting prevention.
03Mental Capacity and Restrictive PracticeMandatory+
Support rights, decision-making and the least restrictive approach.
04Duty of Care in Adult CareMandatory+
Use sound judgement when balancing choice, safety and professional responsibility.
05Effective Communication in Adult CareMandatory+
Adapt communication to individual needs and reduce barriers.
06Handling Information in Adult CareMandatory+
Record, store and share information safely and lawfully.
07Person-Centred PracticeMandatory+
Use assessment, planning and review to keep support centred on the individual.
08Choice and Independence in Adult CareMandatory+
Promote control, informed choice and positive risk-taking.
09Health and Wellbeing in Adult CareMandatory+
Recognise changes and support physical and emotional wellbeing.
10Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Human RightsMandatory+
Challenge discrimination and uphold rights in daily practice.
11Health and Safety in Adult CareMandatory+
Manage risk and follow safe systems of work within your responsibilities.
12Infection Prevention and ControlMandatory+
Apply measures that reduce infection risk in adult-care settings.
13Health and Safety Topics in Adult CareMandatory+
Respond to selected safety topics relevant to care practice.
14Continuous Development in Adult CareMandatory+
Use reflection and feedback to strengthen professional practice.
15Personal WellbeingMandatory+
Recognise and manage factors that affect your own wellbeing at work.
Your optional pathway is confirmed before study begins
The full award is 58 credits. RiseLadder confirms the registered Highfield unit combination and the evidence opportunities available in your role before enrolment is completed.
WORKPLACE EVIDENCE
Turn everyday practice into credible evidence.
Your portfolio must show authentic, current practice from your own responsibilities. Direct observation is a central evidence source for competence.
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Plan
Map unit criteria to suitable duties and people-supported activities.
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Observe
Your assessor observes relevant normal work activity without disrupting care.
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Discuss
Explain your choices, boundaries and response to realistic situations.
04
Record
Submit reflective work and supporting evidence without exposing confidential information.
Your assessor confirms what evidence is appropriate. Never upload identifiable service-user information unless an authorised process specifically requires and protects it.
ASSESSMENT
Show what you know—and what you can do.
The qualification is assessed through a portfolio of evidence and graded Pass or Fail. There are no traditional examinations.
Written activities and reflective accounts.
Professional discussion with your assessor.
Direct observation of relevant workplace practice.
Suitable supporting evidence from your role, where appropriate.
Evidence must be authentic and current
Your assessor explains the required evidence for each unit and how it connects to your own practice.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Check that your role can support the qualification.
No previous care qualification is stated as a regulatory prerequisite. RiseLadder checks suitability before registration.
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Suitable adult-care role or placementYou need regular access to duties that allow assessment of the required knowledge and competence.
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Workplace evidence accessYour setting must support observation and appropriate evidence gathering.
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English and study readinessYou need enough reading, writing and communication ability to complete learning and assessment.
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Individual suitability reviewRiseLadder confirms provider policies, role fit and the planned optional pathway before enrolment.
FEES & PAYMENTS
A clear £1,500 course fee.
RISELADDER COURSE FEE£1,500
Complete the enrolment steps to confirm eligibility, workplace access and the approved study pathway before payment.
Secure bank payment
The full course fee is payable in one payment through secure bank checkout.
The diploma can support development as a senior care worker, lead personal assistant, community support worker or practitioner moving towards supervisory responsibility.
ROLE DEVELOPMENT
Model stronger practice
Use sound judgement, records and person-centred leadership within the boundaries of your role.
NEXT QUALIFICATION
Explore Level 4 Adult Care
Progress when your responsibilities and workplace evidence support the higher-level qualification.
Employment and promotion depend on experience, role availability and employer requirements. Completing a qualification does not guarantee an outcome.
YOUR QUALIFICATION
The regulated record, clearly stated.
Formal title
Highfield Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF)
Awarding organisation
Highfield Qualifications
Qualification number
610/7045/2
Level and size
RQF Level 3 · 58 credits
GLH / TQT
375 guided learning hours · 580 total qualification-time hours
Assessment / grade
Portfolio of evidence · Pass or Fail
The formal qualification title matters
Your certificate and the regulated record use the Highfield Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) title and qualification number shown above.
LEARNING & ASSESSOR SUPPORT
Know what to learn, practise and evidence.
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Structured online materialsWork through the knowledge in a clear sequence.
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Tutor guidanceAsk focused questions and use feedback to improve your work.
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Assessment planningAgree practical evidence opportunities before deadlines arrive.
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Portfolio directionUnderstand which evidence can demonstrate each criterion.
SUPPORT THAT FITS CARE WORK
Keep learning connected to practice.
Every part of the support model helps you move from knowledge to safe, credible workplace evidence.
LEARN
Guided online study
Build the knowledge behind communication, safeguarding, duty of care and person-centred support.
ASK
Tutor guidance
Bring focused questions and use feedback to improve your written and reflective work.
APPLY
Workplace assessment
Agree suitable opportunities for observation and evidence during normal work activity.
PROVE
A structured portfolio
Connect each piece of evidence to the right criteria without exposing confidential information.
TRY THE LEVEL OF THINKING
Put the person before the routine.
A person you support declines lunch. They appear comfortable and can explain their preference. What is the strongest first response?
YOUR NEXT LEVEL
Choose progression that matches your responsibility.
Complete Level 3, then review the qualification that fits the leadership and specialist work you actually do.
