Diploma in Caregiving
Prepare for supervised caregiving roles through person-centred theory, practical skills and observed placement activity.
What you'll study
- Dignity, consent, communication and person-centred support
- Safeguarding, professional boundaries and accurate records
- Hygiene, infection prevention, nutrition and hydration
- Safe mobility assistance and daily-living support
- Awareness of dementia, disability, mental wellbeing and changing needs
- Recognising concerns, escalation and working within a care team
Proposed study themes — confirmed against the issuing body's module list where one applies.
This is a proposed caregiving programme, not a nursing qualification, automatic overseas licence or guarantee of employment.
Entry requirements
- Age 18 or above; GCE O/L or equivalent education, or relevant experience reviewed by admissions.
- Language and literacy sufficient for safe communication and care records.
- Meet the approved placement’s suitability and safeguarding requirements; discuss accessibility and support needs individually.
How you'll study
- Study mode
- Blended with supervised placement
- How classes run
- Blended online theory, in-person skills demonstrations and a proposed minimum of 120 supervised placement hours within the nine-month schedule. International study requires an approved placement and assessor in the learner’s location.
- Teaching language
- English; any additional language support must be confirmed for the cohort
- Weekly commitment
- 4 guided + 4 independent hrs/week
- Assessment
- Observed practical tasks, a placement log and a reflective care portfolio using anonymised information.
- What you'll need
- Approved skills facility, placement access and required protective equipment; internet access for theory lessons.
Fees
- Total investment
- LKR 120,000
- Registration (included in total)
- LKR 10,000
- Balance after registration
- LKR 110,000
What this includes
- Registration, scheduled tuition and digital learning materials
- Standard first-attempt internal assessment and ordinary completion documentation
- Required classroom lab or simulation access within the agreed teaching plan
- Required practical assessment and placement supervision within the agreed delivery location
Not included
- Personal computer, internet, travel and accommodation
- Optional software upgrades, optional live advertising and use beyond the classroom allowance
- Optional external examinations, professional memberships and resits