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Free Level 3 Adult Care Course Online – DTK College of Technology and Management Studies

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Adult Care Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting your learning around work, volunteering, or a care placement. This course develops the knowledge and skills you need in health and social care settings in England. It includes mandatory units alongside optional units you can choose to match your role and interests. You'll need to be working, volunteering, or on a practical placement to complete the qualification, as you'll demonstrate both knowledge and practical competence. The course typically takes one year.

Who this course is for

The purpose of the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care qualification is to develop the knowledge and skills needed when working in care settings. It contains both mandatory and optional units allowing learners to tailor the qualification to meet their needs, interests, preferred progression paths and the context of their job role.

*This qualification is designed for those who wish to work or are already working in health and social care settings in England.

Entry requirements

Acceptance onto the course is by assessment of your English and Mathematics level, and/or progression from Level 2 Diploma in Care. You will need to bring evidence of your highest English and Mathematics qualification. *Learners should be aged 16 or above to undertake this qualification. **Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement, as they need to show competence in both knowledge and skills.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of person-centred approaches in adult care settings.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals with their health, wellbeing, and daily living needs.
  • You'll understand safeguarding principles and how to protect adults at risk.
  • You'll study duty of care, consent, and professional boundaries in care work.
  • You'll build knowledge of communication techniques for working with individuals and their families.
  • You'll explore equality, diversity, and inclusion in health and social care.
  • You'll complete optional units tailored to your specific care role or progression goals.

How you will learn

You'll study online, working through mandatory and optional units at your own pace. Assessment combines knowledge-based tasks with evidence of practical competence gathered in your workplace or placement. You'll need to demonstrate skills in a real care setting, so active work or volunteering is a requirement throughout the course. DTK College of Technology and Management Studies will confirm the specific assessment methods and submission process before you start.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to bring evidence of your highest English and Maths qualification when you enrol. You'll also need to be in a paid role, voluntary role, or practical placement in a care setting for the duration of the course. DTK College of Technology and Management Studies will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting adults with daily living in residential or home care.
  • Senior care worker: leading a small team in a care home or supported living setting.
  • Support worker: helping adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Home care worker: delivering personal care and support in people's own homes.
  • Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or community health settings.
  • Residential support worker: providing care and structure in residential care environments.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step if you want to move into a senior or supervisory role in adult social care.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: suited to those moving into registered manager or service manager roles.
  • Nursing or social work degree: for those looking to move into a regulated professional role in health or social care.
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