LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Long-Term Care Management 

LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Long-Term Care Management 

Are you looking to advance your career in long-term care and elderly services management? The LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Long-Term Care Management is designed to equip learners with the practical skills and knowledge needed to lead care homes, manage long-term care operations, and ensure high-quality services for residents. Whether you are starting your career or formalizing your experience, this Level 3 Long-Term Care Management Certificate provides the expertise to excel in care home administration, nursing homes, and community care settings.

This course covers key areas including care home leadership, staff management, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and person-centered care practices. You will learn how to manage day-to-day operations, oversee staff, implement effective care strategies, and ensure residents receive safe and high-quality care. By focusing on practical long-term care management skills, this program prepares you to enhance care home efficiency, improve resident satisfaction, and support a positive workplace culture.

The LICQual Long-Term Care Level 3 Qualification is flexible, offering online and blended learning options to fit around your professional or personal commitments. Completing this program provides not only a recognized Level 3 certification but also strengthens your credibility and career prospects in care home management, healthcare administration, and long-term care leadership.

This course is ideal for care home supervisors, nurses, healthcare support staff, and anyone looking to develop leadership skills in long-term care. By the end of the program, you will confidently manage staff, implement care plans, and contribute to improving overall care quality.

Course Overview

Qualification Title

LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Long-Term Care Management 

Total Units

6

Total Credits

24

GLH

120

Qualification #

LICQ2200710

Qualification Specification

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To enroll in the LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Long-Term Care Management , applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
  • Educational Requirements: A minimum of a Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in healthcare, social care, or a related field is recommended. Learners with higher-level qualifications are also welcome.
  • Experience: Applicants should ideally have work experience in healthcare or social care, particularly within long-term care settings such as residential homes, assisted living, or community care. This ensures practical understanding alongside theoretical learning.
  • English Language Proficiency: Participants must have sufficient English reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills to understand instructions, complete assessments, and communicate during practical exercises.
  • Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Learners must demonstrate a strong commitment to professional growth and CPD, ensuring they are prepared to apply new knowledge and skills effectively in their workplace.
  • Access to Required Resources: LeaLearners should have access to relevant workplace settings, IT resources, and study materials to support both independent learning and assessment completion.

Qualification#

Unit Title

Credits

GLH

LICQ2200710-1

Principles of Long-Term Care Management

4

20

LICQ2200710-2

Health, Safety, and Risk Management in Care Settings

4

20

LICQ2200710-3

Ethical and Legal Considerations in Long-Term Care

4

20

LICQ2200710-4

Person-Centred Care and Quality of Life Enhancement

4

20

LICQ2200710-5

Leadership and Teamwork in Long-Term Care

4

20

LICQ2200710-6

Communication, Record-Keeping, and Family Engagement

4

20

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Unit 1: Principles of Long-Term Care Management

By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:

  • Explain the structure and functions of long-term care services.
  • Identify the roles and responsibilities of care managers.
  • Analyse key challenges and solutions in managing long-term care.
  • Apply management principles to improve care service delivery.

Unit 2: Health, Safety, and Risk Management in Care Settings

By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety legislation in care environments.
  • Carry out risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
  • Apply infection prevention and control strategies in care settings.
  • Develop workplace procedures to promote safe and healthy care practices.

Unit 3: Ethical and Legal Considerations in Long-Term Care

By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:

  • Interpret the legal frameworks that regulate long-term care provision.
  • Evaluate common ethical dilemmas in long-term care practice.
  • Demonstrate strategies for safeguarding vulnerable individuals.
  • Apply principles of dignity, equality, and rights in decision-making.

Unit 4: Person-Centred Care and Quality of Life Enhancement

By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:

  • Define and apply the principles of person-centred care.
  • Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing in care delivery.
  • Design strategies that enhance the quality of life for care recipients.
  • Assess the impact of person-centred care on patient outcomes.

Unit 5: Leadership and Teamwork in Long-Term Care

By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:

  • Explain the importance of leadership in long-term care management.
  • Demonstrate effective teamwork and collaboration in care environments.
  • Apply strategies for motivating, supervising, and supporting staff.
  • Evaluate approaches for managing staff performance and care outcomes.

Unit 6: Communication, Record-Keeping, and Family Engagement

By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:

  • Apply effective communication techniques with patients, families, and colleagues.
  • Maintain accurate and compliant care records and documentation.
  • Develop strategies for engaging families in long-term care processes.
  • Build trust and positive relationships between care teams and families.

The LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Long-Term Care Management is designed for individuals seeking practical skills and recognized certification in managing care homes, elderly care services, and long-term care programs. This course is ideal for learners aiming to advance their careers in healthcare and care management.

Aspiring Care Home Managers

  • Individuals starting a career in long-term care or care home management
  • Learners interested in leadership and operational management in care settings
  • Candidates seeking recognized Level 3 certification in care management
  • People wanting to improve resident care quality and safety
  • Individuals aiming to develop staff supervision and leadership skills
  • Learners seeking career-focused, practical training in long-term care

Healthcare Support Staff

  • Nurses, medical assistants, and support staff working in care homes
  • Staff looking to formalize experience with professional certification
  • Employees aiming to enhance administrative and operational competencies
  • Team members wanting to improve workflow and resident care coordination
  • Existing support staff seeking career progression in long-term care
  • Staff wanting practical skills in managing daily care home operations

Senior Nurses and Clinical Professionals

  • Registered nurses aspiring to leadership roles in care homes
  • Allied health professionals looking to improve long-term care delivery
  • Staff aiming to implement person-centered care and best practices
  • Professionals seeking structured Level 3 certification in care management
  • Employees wanting to lead teams effectively in long-term care settings
  • Individuals aiming to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations

Career Changers

  • Professionals transitioning into care home management or long-term care
  • Individuals seeking structured Level 3 certification in care management
  • Learners wanting practical knowledge of staff leadership and resident care
  • Candidates aiming to gain recognized certification for new roles
  • People looking for career growth with minimal prior management experience
  • Learners seeking skills applicable in care homes, nursing homes, and community care

Students and Recent Graduates

  • Graduates seeking entry-level careers in care management
  • Students exploring long-term care and elderly services as a career path
  • Recent graduates looking for recognized professional certification
  • Learners wanting practical skills for care home operations
  • Students aiming to strengthen their CV and employability in healthcare
  • Individuals seeking flexible online or blended learning opportunities

Employers and Workplace Learners

  • Care homes and healthcare organizations investing in staff development
  • Teams aiming to improve operational management and resident satisfaction
  • Employers promoting professional certification for career growth
  • Organizations seeking staff trained in long-term care management
  • Companies wanting to enhance care quality and compliance
  • Staff looking for structured, practical training aligned with industry standards

To ensure high-quality delivery of the LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Long-Term Care Management, centres must meet specific standards that align with international best practices in healthcare education. Meeting these requirements ensures that learners receive effective training and are fully supported throughout their qualification.

Centres must ensure the following requirements are in place:

  • Qualified and Experienced Staff – Trainers and assessors should hold relevant academic and professional qualifications in long-term care, healthcare management, or related fields, with practical experience in care settings.
  • Access to Learning Resources – Centres must provide learners with current textbooks, study guides, case studies, digital tools, and other learning materials to support theoretical and practical understanding.
  • Modern Facilities and Equipment – Adequate classrooms, IT resources, and simulated or real-world care environments should be available to facilitate interactive and practical learning.
  • Structured Assessment and Quality Assurance – Centres must implement clear assessment strategies, monitor learner progress, and maintain compliance with LICQual quality standards.
  • Learner Support Services – Academic guidance, mentoring, and administrative support should be readily available to ensure learners can achieve their full potential.
  • Practical Learning Opportunities – Where possible, centres should provide exposure to workplace scenarios, projects, or placements that reflect real-world long-term care management challenges.
  • Staff Continuing Professional Development (CPD) – Trainers and assessors should engage in ongoing CPD to stay updated with current best practices, regulations, and innovations in long-term care.
  • Health, Safety, and Safeguarding Compliance – Centres must ensure learners are trained in safety protocols, safeguarding, and ethical standards relevant to care settings.

By adhering to these requirements, centres can deliver the LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Long-Term Care Management effectively, helping learners develop the leadership, management, and care skills needed to excel in long-term care environments.

Assessment and Verification

All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that learners meet all specified learning outcomes.

To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the learner has successfully met the required standards.

Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.