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Free Level 1 Adult Social Care Course in Harrogate – Harrogate Civic Centre – Evening

CostFREE
Duration4 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Adult Social Care Course in Harrogate. Evening classes run at Harrogate Civic Centre, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. The course runs over 4 weeks part-time and covers the foundations of working in adult social care: the values, responsibilities, and communication skills the sector expects. You'll have an initial assessment at enrolment to confirm this is the right level for you. Funding eligibility is checked at that stage too.

Who this course is for

This course is suited for individuals who wish to pursue a career into health and Social Care.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the values and principles that underpin adult social care.
  • You'll learn about the roles and responsibilities of care workers.
  • You'll understand the importance of person-centred approaches in care settings.
  • You'll develop awareness of safeguarding and duty of care.
  • You'll learn how effective communication supports people who use care services.
  • You'll understand health, safety, and wellbeing in a care environment.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered face-to-face at Harrogate Civic Centre on an evening timetable. Assessment is through written assignments and portfolio evidence completed during the course. There are no formal exams. Your tutor will guide you through each topic in class, and you'll build evidence of your understanding as you progress.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Harrogate Civic Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: entry-level support role in residential or home care
  • Home care worker: supporting people to live independently at home
  • Support worker: assisting adults with physical or learning disabilities
  • Healthcare assistant: supporting clinical staff in NHS or private settings
  • Domiciliary care worker: personal care and practical support in people's homes
  • Day centre support worker: activity and care support in community settings

What you could study next

This Level 1 Award is a starting point. From here, you could move on to a Level 2 Certificate in Care or a Level 2 Diploma in Care, which is the qualification many employers look for when hiring care assistants. If you want to move into a senior or specialist role, a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care is the next step after that.

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