Free Level 2 Adult Social Care Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your existing commitments. This free adult social care course runs over 16 weeks and covers the knowledge you need to start working in care settings. You'll explore person-centred care, safeguarding, communication, health and safety, and your responsibilities as a care worker. Entry requirements include 4 GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (English and maths desirable) or a Level 1 qualification.
Who this course is for
Further information is available on our website
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at grades 9 - 3/A* - D (English and maths desirable) or a Level 1 qualification.
What you will learn
You'll understand the principles of person-centred care and why they matter in practice.
You'll learn how to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns.
You'll develop communication skills for working with people who use care services.
You'll explore health and safety responsibilities in adult social care settings.
You'll understand the importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion in care work.
You'll learn about the roles and responsibilities of a care worker.
You'll gain knowledge of basic health and wellbeing principles relevant to adult social care.
How you will learn
You'll study online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed online. You'll submit work digitally and receive feedback from your assessor. No exams are required on-site. London South East Colleges will confirm the full assessment schedule when you enrol.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. London South East Colleges will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant. Support adults with daily living in home or residential settings.
Support worker. Help people with physical or learning disabilities live independently.
Home care worker. Provide personal care and companionship in people's own homes.
Residential care worker. Work in a care home supporting older or vulnerable adults.
Day centre support worker. Assist adults attending community day services.
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 Diploma in Care. A more in-depth work-based qualification if you move into a care role and want to build on this Certificate.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. An option if you later want to train or mentor others in a care setting.
