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Free Level 1 Adult Social Care Course in Hereford

CostFREE
Duration11 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Adult Social Care Course in Hereford. Classes run at Herefordshire College, part-time during the day. The course runs for 11 weeks, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll cover the foundations of working in adult social care, including the values, responsibilities, and communication skills that underpin the role. A free adult social care course for adults looking to take a first step into the sector.

Who this course is for

Further details on this course coming soon. In the meantime, please contact the relevant college to find out more.Whether you're interested in learning a language, improving your IT skills, health and beauty, management & leadership or a certificate in competence to safely use a chainsaw, there's a part-time course for you! Many courses are offered both in the daytime and evening. Browse our courses to find out more.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the values and principles that guide adult social care work.
  • You'll learn about the rights and dignity of people who use care services.
  • You'll develop communication skills relevant to a care setting.
  • You'll understand the responsibilities of someone working in adult social care.
  • You'll learn about health, safety, and safeguarding in a care environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Herefordshire College. The course uses a mix of taught sessions and activities to build your understanding of adult social care. Assessment is through short tasks and written work completed during the course. Contact Herefordshire College directly to confirm the exact assessment format for this intake.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Herefordshire College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting adults in residential or home care settings.
  • Home care worker: helping people live independently at home.
  • Support worker: assisting adults with physical or learning disabilities.
  • Healthcare support worker: entry-level roles in NHS or community care.
  • Domiciliary care worker: personal care and practical support in clients' homes.

What you could study next

After completing this Level 1 adult social care qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 Certificate in Care or a Level 2 Diploma in Care, which covers more of the skills and knowledge needed for paid care roles. From there, a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care is the qualification many senior care workers and team leaders hold.

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