Free Level 2 Adult Social Care Course in Hammersmith and Fulham. Classes run at Hammersmith & Fulham College one day a week, making it manageable alongside other commitments. This adult social care qualification covers communication, equality and diversity, safeguarding, health and safety, duty of care, and person-centred approaches. You'll also have the option to join English or maths classes if your initial assessment shows it would help. The course takes around one year part-time.
Who this course is for
Adults (19+)
Entry requirements
At enrolment, you will have an interview with our course tutors to ensure the course is right for you.
You may also need to complete an initial assessment in English and maths, depending on your grades.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with people who need care and support.
You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in a care setting.
You'll explore safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable adults.
You'll learn about health and safety responsibilities in social care.
You'll understand the duty of care and what it means in practice.
You'll study person-centred approaches and why they matter.
You'll learn how to handle information confidentially and correctly.
You'll explore the role of the social care worker and personal development in the sector.
How you will learn
You'll attend college one day a week for classroom-based sessions. Assessment is tutor-marked and builds into a portfolio of coursework. You'll complete practical assignments and receive feedback from tutors throughout. Work is graded as Distinction, Merit, Pass, or Unclassified. Some mandatory units may be assessed by external exam. At enrolment, you'll have an interview with tutors to confirm the course is right for you, and you may complete an initial assessment in English and maths.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hammersmith & Fulham 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.
Support worker: helping people with daily living and independence.
Healthcare assistant: assisting with personal care in NHS or private settings.
Domiciliary care worker: providing care in people's own homes.
Day centre support worker: supporting adults in community day services.
Residential care worker: working in care homes with older or disabled adults.
What you could study next
A free adult social care course at Level 2 is a solid starting point for further study in the sector.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step for those wanting to take on more responsibility or move into senior care roles.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you're interested in training or mentoring others in care settings.
Level 3 Health and Social Care qualifications: broaden your knowledge across health and social care combined.
