Level 3
iCQ Diploma in Adult Care (England)
Advance your knowledge and practice in adult social care with a regulated iCQ Level 3 qualification designed for progression and responsibility.
Level 3 Overview
The iCQ Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (England) is a regulated qualification made up of mandatory units plus optional units. It’s designed for learners working in adult care who want to deepen their skills, meet role requirements, and progress professionally.
Awarding Organisation: iCQ (Industry Qualifications)
58 Credits
Full qualification size
13 Units (39 credits)
Mandatory Units
Portfolio Assessment
Evidence-based completion
Choose Units
Optional Units (min 19 credits)
iCQ Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (England)
Who It’s For
This diploma is ideal for learners already working in adult social care who want to build advanced knowledge and confidence in day-to-day practice. It supports progression for those ready to take on more responsibility within a care setting.
It’s especially suitable for experienced care workers aiming to strengthen person-centred practice, safeguarding, wellbeing support, and professional standards. Optional units allow you to shape the qualification around your role, service users, and workplace needs.
What You’ll Learn in Level 3
Develop advanced care knowledge, strengthen professional practice, and build confidence for progression in adult care settings.
Advanced Person-Centred Practice
Support choice, independence, and person-centred outcomes while promoting dignity and high-quality care.
Safeguarding & Professional Duty
Strengthen safeguarding practice in adult care settings and apply duty of care with confidence and accountability.
Wellbeing & Mental Capacity
Support health and wellbeing while understanding mental capacity and how to work safely with restrictive practices.
Safety & Best Practice Standards
Apply infection prevention and control, handle information correctly, and promote safe working in adult care environments.
Mandatory Course modules (units)
These following 13 modules/units are mandatory for this course
Build care that respects individual preferences, rights, and independence while improving outcomes.
Apply duty of care, manage dilemmas, follow agreed ways of working, and reduce risk.
Recognise abuse, respond correctly, report concerns, and support safer care environments.
Maintain resilience, manage stress, and build habits that support wellbeing at work.
Understand capacity considerations and apply safe, ethical approaches to restrictive practices.
Work professionally, understand responsibilities, and follow policies and procedures within care services.
Identify hazards, reduce risk, and promote safe systems of work for staff and individuals.
Use clear communication methods to support individuals, families, and professionals in care environments.
Reflect on practice, use feedback, and plan development to maintain high standards.
Deliver fair, respectful, inclusive care and challenge discriminatory practice appropriately.
Promote wellbeing through day-to-day support, monitoring, and appropriate responses.
Prevent infection spread, follow IPC procedures, use PPE correctly, and maintain safe hygiene standards.
Maintain confidentiality, accurate records, and appropriate information sharing in care settings.
Optional Units (Choose Your Pathway)
You’ll select optional units to meet the required credits. Our team will guide you to the best options based on your role and setting.
Assessment
The iCQ Level 3 Diploma is assessed through evidence you build across mandatory and optional units, with guidance and feedback throughout.
Portfolio of Evidence
Submit unit-based evidence that demonstrates knowledge and competence aligned to iCQ requirements.
Overall Tutor Feedback
Get clear feedback on your evidence so you know what’s correct, what’s missing, and what to improve.
Mandatory + Optional
Complete all mandatory units and selected optional units to achieve the required credits for certification.