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Free Level 2 Adult Social Care Course in Lambeth

CostFREE
Duration200 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Adult Social Care Course in Lambeth. Classes run at Lambeth Adult Learning, blending time at the centre with online study.

The course is free for eligible learners who are unemployed on qualifying benefits or employed and earning below the London Living Wage. You'll cover the knowledge and values needed to work in the course settings, including safeguarding, person-centred care, communication, and health and safety. The course runs around 200 hours of study, part-time during the day.

You'll finish with an NCFE Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care.

Who this course is for

This course is for adults who are interested in starting a career in adult social care, returning to the sector or changing careers. It is suitable for learners who want to develop the knowledge and understanding needed to prepare for further training or employment in adult social care.

Entry requirements

Learners must be aged 19 or over. You will complete an initial assessment in English and maths and an Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) session before enrolment to confirm that the course is suitable for you. You do not need to be working, volunteering or undertaking a placement in an adult care setting to complete this qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the principles of person-centred care and how they apply in practice.
  • You'll learn how to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns.
  • You'll understand the importance of effective communication with individuals and colleagues.
  • You'll study health and safety responsibilities in care settings.
  • You'll develop an understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion in adult social care.
  • You'll learn about the roles and responsibilities of workers in adult social care.
  • You'll build knowledge of how to support individuals' wellbeing and dignity.

How you will learn

The course uses a blended approach. You'll attend daytime sessions at Lambeth Adult Learning and complete some study online. Learning is assessed through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks. Before you start, you'll complete an initial assessment in English and maths and an Information, Advice and Guidance session to confirm the course is right for you.

What you will need to bring

Lambeth Adult Learning will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports individuals with daily living in residential or home settings.
  • Adult care worker, helps people live independently in the community.
  • Support worker, assists adults with physical or learning disabilities.
  • Home care worker, delivers personal care and support in clients' own homes.
  • Healthcare support worker, provides care under supervision in health or social care settings.

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 Diploma in Care, a broader qualification covering a wider range of care settings.
  • Apprenticeship in Adult Care, lets you earn while you develop skills on the job.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, for those interested in moving into a training or mentoring role within the sector.
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