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Free Level 2 Adult Social Care Course Online – West London College

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE 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 12 weeks, you'll cover communication, equality and diversity, safeguarding, health and safety, duty of care, and person-centred approaches. The course is taught through an interactive online learning platform, available any time. You need to be 19 or older and have access to a laptop or desktop computer with a stable internet connection.

Who this course is for

Adults (19+)

Entry requirements

You will need to be:

aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you wish to study be eligible to study in the UK, with 'in-date' evidence that shows that you will be resident in the UK for the duration of the course and not currently studying an apprenticeship programme

You will also need access to a computer (laptop or desktop), and a stable internet connection, to access our interactive online learning platform.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the role of the social care worker and what the sector expects of you.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with people who need care and support.
  • You'll explore equality, diversity, and inclusion in a care setting.
  • You'll understand safeguarding principles and how to protect vulnerable adults.
  • You'll learn about health and safety responsibilities in adult social care.
  • You'll understand duty of care and what it means in practice.
  • You'll explore person-centred approaches to supporting individuals.
  • You'll learn how to handle information correctly and maintain confidentiality.

How you will learn

You'll study through an interactive online learning platform, available at any time. Assessment is by an online portfolio of evidence, which includes written tasks and essay-style questions. An assessor will mark your work and give you written feedback throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

You'll need access to a laptop or desktop computer and a stable internet connection to use the online learning platform. West London College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting adults with daily living in care homes or at home.
  • Home care worker: providing personal care and support in people's own homes.
  • Support worker: helping adults with disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Healthcare assistant: entry-level support roles in NHS or private healthcare.
  • Residential care worker: working with adults in supported living settings.
  • Day centre support worker: assisting adults in community day services.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the qualification care workers typically need to move into senior or supervisory roles.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to move into training or teaching within the care sector.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health and Social Care): a route into university-level study in nursing, social work, or related fields.
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