Free Level 3 Adult Care Course in Exeter. Classes run at Exeter College, with daytime sessions designed to fit around other commitments. You'll study the knowledge and skills needed to support adults in care settings, covering areas such as person-centred practice, safeguarding, health and wellbeing, and duty of care. The course runs to 200 hours part-time. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (England) with certificate.
Who this course is for
For details about CG DIPLOMA IN ADULT CARE (ENGLAND) - LEVEL 3, please see the College Website (Courses can be found under the 16-18 / Adults / University tabs or use the search box at the top of the screen or use the screen). Alternatively please call to speak to a college advisor.
Entry requirements
See website for futher details
What you will learn
You'll understand person-centred approaches to supporting adults in care.
You'll learn how to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns.
You'll develop knowledge of health, safety, and risk management in care settings.
You'll explore duty of care and how to handle dilemmas and complaints.
You'll learn how to support individuals with their health and wellbeing.
You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in adult care.
You'll develop communication skills for working with individuals, families, and colleagues.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Exeter College. Assessment is through a combination of written assignments, observations in practice, and professional discussions. You'll build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your competence across the units. The centre will confirm the specific assessment requirements before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Exeter College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults in residential or home care settings.
Support worker: helping individuals with daily living and independence.
Senior care assistant: taking on a lead role within a care team.
Domiciliary care worker: providing care in people's own homes.
Residential care worker: working in care homes for older or disabled adults.
Day centre support worker: supporting adults in community day services.
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 toward registered manager or team leader positions.
Nursing or allied health access courses: if you want to progress into a clinical career, an Access to Higher Education Diploma can open routes into nurse training.
