Level 3 Adult Care Course in South Shields – Learning for Excellence – Day or block release
CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDay or block release
Awarding body
About this course
Level 3 Adult Care Course in South Shields. Classes run at Learning for Excellence, full-time over 36 weeks, with day or block release attendance. The government will pay the fees if you don't already hold a full Level 3 qualification. If you do, you may be able to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan. You'll complete a basic skills assessment before you start. This adult care qualification covers supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care, daily living needs, and health and social care procedures. It prepares you to work in a lead adult care worker role in health and social care settings in England.
Who this course is for
The qualification is aimed at learners who wish to work, or are working, in a lead adult care worker role in health and social care settings in England. It develops and recognises achievement of the knowledge and skills required to work as a lead adult care worker by covering a wide range of areas including supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care, daily living needs and health and social care procedures. This qualification replaces the qualification in the Health and Social Care SASE framework and it is a mandatory part of the training for achievement of the Lead Adult Care Worker standard.
Entry requirements
You will complete a basic skills assessment.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to support individuals with their physical and emotional care needs.
You'll develop skills in assisting with daily living tasks and personal care.
You'll understand health and social care procedures relevant to lead care roles.
You'll learn how to work in ways that promote dignity, rights, and independence.
You'll cover safeguarding adults and how to respond to concerns.
You'll develop knowledge of person-centred approaches in care settings.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with individuals, families, and colleagues.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Learning for Excellence, with day or block release attendance over 36 weeks. Assessment includes a combination of knowledge-based tasks and evidence of competence. You will complete a basic skills assessment at the start so your learning can be planned around your needs.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Learning for Excellence will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults with daily living in care or home settings.
Lead adult care worker: take on a senior support role in a care team.
Support worker: work with adults with disabilities or complex needs.
Residential care worker: provide care in a residential or nursing home.
Home care worker: deliver personal care and support in people's homes.
Day centre support worker: assist adults in community day service settings.
What you could study next
Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step for those moving into supervisory or senior practitioner roles in adult social care.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: suited to those aiming for registered manager or service manager positions.
Nursing or social work degree: for those looking to move into registered professional roles in health and social care.
