Free Level 2 Adult Social Care Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments. Over 8 weeks, you'll cover the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for a role in adult social care, including person-centred care, safeguarding, and the values that underpin good care practice. There are no formal entry requirements. The adult social care sector employs around 1.5 million people in England, and this course gives you a solid grounding to enter it.
Who this course is for
The need for adult social care continues to rise at a time when the system supporting that care is rapidly and significantly changing. With around 1.5 million people working in adult social care in England, care workers need up-to-date support and guidance in order to provide adequate person-centred care.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements.
What you will learn
You'll understand the principles of person-centred care and why they matter in practice.
You'll learn about safeguarding adults and your responsibilities in keeping people safe.
You'll explore the values and behaviours expected of care workers.
You'll understand how to communicate effectively with people who use care services.
You'll learn about health, safety, and wellbeing in a care setting.
You'll understand the importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion in adult social care.
You'll explore how the adult social care sector is structured and how it is changing.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed online. There are no exams. You submit your work digitally, and a tutor will review and mark it. No classroom attendance is required.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Total Training Provision will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults with daily living in home or residential care
Support worker: helping adults with physical or learning disabilities live independently
Home care worker: delivering personal care in people's own homes
Healthcare assistant: entry-level support roles in NHS or private healthcare settings
Residential care worker: working in care homes with older or vulnerable adults
Domiciliary care worker: providing care and companionship in community settings
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step for care workers moving into senior or supervisory roles
Level 2 Award in First Aid: useful alongside any adult social care qualification
Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care: deepens the knowledge from this course for those wanting to specialise further
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: for those aiming toward management roles in the sector
