Level 3 Award in Caregiving
The Level 3 Award in Caregiving offered by OXQUAL develops foundational competence in safe, ethical and person-centred support across health and social care environments. The programme covers caregiving responsibilities, communication, safeguarding, infection prevention, daily-li...
About this qualification
The Level 3 Award in Caregiving offered by OXQUAL develops foundational competence in safe, ethical and person-centred support across health and social care environments. The programme covers caregiving responsibilities, communication, safeguarding, infection prevention, daily-living support, confidentiality and professional conduct.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Introduction to Caregiving Practice
- Caregiver Roles and Responsibilities
- Person-Centred Care
- Dignity and Independence
- Individual Preferences
- Care-Setting Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Non-Verbal Communication
- Written Communication
- Safeguarding
- Recognising Abuse and Neglect
- Health and Safety
- Care-Environment Hazard Awareness
- Infection Prevention
- Cross-Contamination Prevention
- Basic Anatomy and Physiology Awareness
- Nutrition and Hydration Support
- Confidentiality
- Record Keeping
- Professional Boundaries
- Professional Ethics
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Individuals seeking caregiving roles
- New Residential-Care Staff
- Community-Care Personnel
- Volunteers supporting vulnerable individuals
- Learners preparing for further health and social care study
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop foundational caregiving competence.
- Strengthen person-centred care practices.
- Improve safeguarding awareness.
- Develop infection-prevention knowledge.
- Improve communication and record keeping.
- Support progression into further care study.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Format: Multiple-choice examination.
- Total Questions: 30.
- Passing Score: 60%.
- Duration: 60 minutes.
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