Level 3 Adult Care Course in Plymouth. Classes run at Achievement Training Plymouth, part-time during the day. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, an Advanced Learner Loan or grant may be available to cover the cost. You'll need to be working in a relevant care role to complete this qualification. Classes run on a roll-on, roll-off basis, so you can start at any point in the year. The course takes around 52 weeks and covers topics including health and safety, equality and inclusion, personal development, and administering medication.
Who this course is for
It is aimed at all those who wish to work, or are working, in a lead adult care worker role in health and social care settings in England.
Entry requirements
No Entry Requirements
What you will learn
You'll understand the responsibilities of a lead adult care worker in health and social care settings.
You'll learn how to apply health and safety practices in a care environment.
You'll develop knowledge of equality, diversity, and inclusion in adult care.
You'll learn how to administer and manage medication safely.
You'll build skills in monitoring and responding to individuals' health needs.
You'll explore personal development and reflective practice in a care role.
You'll study specialist pathways, such as supporting people with dementia or learning disabilities.
How you will learn
Learning is delivered one-to-one, with weekly sessions from a tutor over the course of the year. Assessment is workplace-based: your assessor will observe you carrying out tasks in your care role and review a portfolio of evidence you build throughout the course. You must be working in a relevant care role to complete the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Achievement Training Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting individuals with daily living needs in residential or home settings.
Senior care worker: taking a lead role and working with greater responsibility on your team.
Support worker: working with adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Key worker: coordinating care for specific individuals in supported living projects.
Personal care assistant: providing one-to-one care for a person or family.
Domiciliary care worker: delivering home care and home help in the community.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Leading Adult Care: the natural next step if your responsibilities grow and you move into a supervisory or management role.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: suited to those moving into registered manager or service manager positions.
This level 3 adult care qualification also supports applications for senior roles across residential care, community care, and supported living settings.
