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Free Level 2 Adult Social Care Course Online – Academy Transformation Trust Further Education

CostFREE
Duration179 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Adult Social Care Course. Study online, at your own pace, without travelling to a centre. Around 1.5 million people work in adult social care in England, and the sector is changing fast. This course covers the knowledge and skills care workers need to provide person-centred support in today's environment. It takes around 179 hours to complete, so you can fit your study around work, family, or other commitments. You'll need to be 19 or over and have lived in the EU for at least three years to be eligible.

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.

This course is FREE for eligible learners. Please enquire further with us regarding the eligibility requirements.

Entry requirements

You must be 19+ at the beginning of the academic year to enrol on this course and be a resident within the EU for 3 years+.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the principles of person-centred care and how to apply them.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding adults and how to recognise and respond to abuse or neglect.
  • You'll explore the roles and responsibilities of care workers within the adult social care sector.
  • You'll understand health and safety responsibilities in a care setting.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with people who use care services.
  • You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in adult social care.
  • You'll explore how to support individuals' wellbeing and promote independence.

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. You submit your work digitally, and it is assessed against the requirements of the NCFE qualification. There are no exams to sit in person.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Academy Transformation Trust Further Education 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 settings.
  • Support worker: helping individuals with physical or learning disabilities live independently.
  • Home care worker: providing personal care and companionship in people's own homes.
  • Residential care worker: working in care homes with older or vulnerable adults.
  • Day centre support worker: assisting adults in community day service settings.
  • Domiciliary care worker: delivering care visits in the community.

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: a short addition that strengthens your employability in care settings.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Principles of End of Life Care: for those working with people approaching the end of their lives.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: if you want to move into management within the sector.
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