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Free Level 2 Adult Social Care Course Online – Lincoln College Adult Education

CostFREE
Duration21 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body
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About this course

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 21 weeks, you'll build knowledge of communication in care settings, equality and diversity, safeguarding, and health and safety. The course covers the principles of working in adult health and social care, including how to support vulnerable individuals with dignity and respect. It's a solid foundation before stepping into a care role or formalising knowledge you've already gained on the job.

Who this course is for

This qualification focuses on the understanding of a role working within the adult health or social care sector in relation to providing care and support to vulnerable individuals. You will look at enhancing your knowledge of communication in a care setting, equality & diversity, safeguarding and health & safety amongst many other topics.

Suitable for:

Anyone currently/wishing to work within the adult health and social care sector.

Course units:

  • Unit 1: Principles of personal development in adult social care settings
  • Unit 2: Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings
  • Unit 3: Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care
  • Unit 4: Introduction to duty of care in health, social care or children's and young people's settings
  • Unit 5: Understand the role of the social care worker
  • Unit 6: Understand person-centred approaches in adult social care settings
  • Unit 7: Understand health and safety in social care settings
  • Unit 8: Understand how to handle information in social care settings
  • Unit 9: Principles of communication in adult social care

You will ideally need to have access to Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Publisher and PowerPoint as you may need to download and edit documents for your online course.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements but this course is ideal for anyone wishing to pursue or progress a career in Adult Social Care. This course is funded through the College's Adult Education Budget. You must be 19 or older on the first day and duration of the course and not live in a devolved area.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the principles of personal development in a care setting.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with individuals who need care and support.
  • You'll explore equality, diversity, and inclusion in adult social care.
  • You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to protect vulnerable adults.
  • You'll learn about health and safety duties in a care environment.
  • You'll understand the importance of person-centred approaches to care.
  • You'll explore the roles and responsibilities involved in working in adult health and social care.

How you will learn

The course is delivered entirely online. You'll complete written assessments and knowledge-based tasks to demonstrate your understanding of each unit. Work is submitted online and assessed by tutors. There are no exams. You study at your own pace, so you can progress through units as your schedule allows.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lincoln College Adult 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 care.
  • Support worker: helping individuals with physical or learning disabilities.
  • Home care worker: providing personal care and companionship in people's homes.
  • Healthcare assistant: supporting clinical staff in hospitals or community settings.
  • Residential care worker: working in care homes with older or vulnerable adults.
  • Domiciliary care worker: delivering care visits to people living independently.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the main qualification for senior care roles and supervisory positions. Many employers require it for progression.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Care: a broader NVQ-style qualification that covers practical competencies alongside knowledge, often completed while working in a care role.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: an option if you want to move into training or mentoring others within a care organisation.
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