NCFE cache Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (Bishop Auckland College)

Who is it for

All those who wish to work or are working in a lead adult care worker role with adults in health and social care settings.

Entry requirements

You should be at least 19 years old and reside in County Durham.

Course delivery

The course usually takes between 12-18 months to complete.

Students need to attend an enrolment day on Wednesday 26 March 2025 10.00am-2.00pm at Bishop Auckland College, Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland DL14 6JZ to qualify for funding.

Face to face sessions will be held once a month at the college.  The tutor will also arrange for work-based learning and assessments throughout the course.

Please note: Your employer will be required to sign an agreement which confirms that they will release you from your role to attend. 

Course assessment

The qualification will be assessed using a range of methods. This could include direct observation in the workplace, a portfolio of evidence, written assignments, or a task.

Further study and career opportunities

You can progress to a Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care or a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care. You may also consider qualifications for management or lead practitioner roles in adult care, or to specialist qualifications reflecting the context in which they work.

You can apply also for employment in residential or nursing homes, domiciliary care, day centres or some clinical healthcare settings within job roles such as Senior Care Support Worker and Lead Personal Assistant.

How to book

To express an interest in this course, please complete Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care with Bishop Auckland College Form