Free Level 3 Adult Care Course Online – Impact Futures The Urban Building

CostFREE
Duration6 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyTraining Qualifications UK awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Adult Care Course. Study online. You can work through this adult care qualification at your own pace, fitting study around your work and personal commitments. The course is designed for people already working in adult care settings, such as care officers, care supervisors, and senior care workers. You'll need to demonstrate working practice in adult care as part of the qualification. The course typically takes 6 months. You'll also need to have been legally living in the UK for at least the past three years.

Who this course is for

This TQUK qualification is required to lead on the provision of care for adults, enabling them to have control and choice in their lives.

It is suitable for care officers, care supervisors, senior care workers and other associated job titles.

Entry requirements

Learners will need to:

Have been legally living in the UK for at least the past three years

Be able to demonstrate working practice in adult care to achieve the qualification outcomes

Committed to attend all masterclasses and independent study

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to lead on the provision of care for adults in a care setting.
  • You'll develop skills in supporting adults to have choice and control over their own lives.
  • You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to apply them in practice.
  • You'll learn how to promote health, wellbeing, and person-centred care.
  • You'll build knowledge of legislation and duty of care relevant to adult social care.
  • You'll develop your ability to support and supervise others in a care team.

How you will learn

Learning is delivered online, with masterclasses you'll be required to attend alongside independent study. You'll need to demonstrate your working practice in adult care to meet the qualification outcomes. Assessment is based on evidence drawn from your real workplace activity, showing you can apply your skills in an adult care setting.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Impact Futures The Urban Building will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care supervisor: lead a team in a residential or community care setting.
  • Senior care worker: take on greater responsibility for day-to-day care delivery.
  • Care officer: coordinate care plans and support for adults.
  • Care coordinator: organise care packages and liaise with families and professionals.
  • Support worker (adults): assist adults with daily living and independence.
  • Team leader (adult social care): manage and support frontline care staff.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step if you want to move into more specialist or management roles 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.
  • Registered Manager qualifications: required if you plan to manage a regulated care service.

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