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Free Level 2 Adult Social Care Course in Harrow

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Adult Social Care Course in Harrow. Classes run at Stanmore College, part-time during the day. The course runs over one year, giving you a manageable pace that fits around other commitments. You'll cover safeguarding, duty of care, equality and inclusion, and the role of the social care worker. These are the core topics employers look for when hiring in adult social care.

Who this course is for

The Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care NCFE CACHE Certificate Level 2 qualification will prepare you to be work ready for adult health and social care sectors.

Overview of the course and units:

Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care Understand the Role of the Social Care Worker Introduction to Duty of Care in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings Principles of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in Adult Social Care Settings Understand Person-Centred Approaches in Adult Social Care Settings Principles of Communication in Adult Social Care Settings Principles of Personal Development in Adult Social Care Settings Understand Health and Safety in Social Care Settings Understand How to Handle Information in Social Care Settings

You will be required to successfully achieve a total of 20 credits from 9 mandatory units.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care.
  • You'll understand the role of the social care worker and what it involves day to day.
  • You'll explore duty of care and what it means in practice.
  • You'll study diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings.
  • You'll develop knowledge of how to support the wellbeing and dignity of the people you care for.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Stanmore College during the day. Learning is delivered through taught sessions, group discussion, and written assignments. Assessment is through coursework and knowledge-based tasks that reflect real situations in adult social care. There are no formal exams.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant. Support adults in residential or home care settings.
  • Home care worker. Provide personal care and support in clients' homes.
  • Support worker. Help adults with daily living in community or residential settings.
  • Healthcare support worker. Assist clinical staff in care or health settings.
  • Day centre support worker. Support adults attending daytime activity services.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care. The next step for those wanting to take on more responsibility or move into senior care roles.
  • Level 2 or 3 Award in First Aid. Useful alongside a care role and often requested by employers.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement. For those who want to train or assess others in care settings.
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