Free Level 1 Adult Social Care Course in Wandsworth. Classes run at South Thames College - Tooting Centre, part-time during the day. The course takes around 2 weeks and covers the essentials of working in adult social care, including safeguarding, duty of care, and person-centred approaches. Part-time daytime adult social care classes work well alongside other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. Complete with an NCFE Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care with certificate.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll explore the values and principles that underpin adult social care work.
You'll learn what safeguarding means and why it matters in care settings.
You'll understand duty of care and how it applies to your role.
You'll look at person-centred approaches and what they mean in practice.
You'll learn about communication skills needed in care environments.
You'll gain an overview of health, safety, and wellbeing in the workplace.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at South Thames College - Tooting Centre. Assessment for the NCFE Level 1 Award is typically through written tasks and portfolio evidence completed during the course. Your tutor will guide you through each topic over the two weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Thames College - Tooting Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults with daily living tasks in care settings.
Home care worker: providing personal care in people's own homes.
Support worker: helping adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Residential care worker: working in care homes for older or disabled adults.
Day centre support worker: assisting adults in community day services.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Care: the main qualification for working in adult social care roles and a common next step after this Award.
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Dementia: builds specialist knowledge for working with people living with dementia.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: suited to those moving into senior or supervisory care roles.
