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Free Level 3 Adult Care Course Online – London Cactus College

CostFREE
Duration18 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free NCFE Level 3 Adult Care Course. Study online. You can work through this adult care qualification at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments. The course covers person-centred care, safeguarding, communication, promoting wellbeing, and supporting adults across residential, domiciliary, and healthcare settings. You must be working or volunteering in an adult care setting to complete the practical assessment elements. The course typically takes 12 to 18 months.

Who this course is for

This course is designed to develop the knowledge and skills required for roles such as Lead Adult Care Worker, Senior Care Support Worker, and Lead Personal Assistant.

This course is ideal for:

Care assistants, support workers, or personal assistants looking to progress. Individuals currently working or volunteering in adult social care settings. Career changers entering the care sector for the first time. Learners aiming to move on to Level 4 or 5 qualifications, or even healthcare and nursing pathways.

Entry requirements

Minimum age: 16+ (some funded places require 19+).

No formal prior qualifications needed.

Must be in a real adult care work placement or employed in a relevant care setting to complete assessment requirements.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply person-centred approaches to support adults' health, wellbeing, and independence.
  • You'll handle and manage information in adult care settings in line with legal and ethical requirements.
  • You'll promote effective communication with adults, families, and colleagues in care environments.
  • You'll recognise safeguarding risks and respond to them with appropriate professional practice.
  • You'll support adults to maintain dignity, choice, and control in their daily lives.
  • You'll develop skills to respond to complex care situations with professionalism and empathy.
  • You'll understand how to promote health and wellbeing across diverse adult care settings.

How you will learn

The course is delivered online via Teams, with blended elements. Assessment is based on a mix of mandatory and optional units totalling 58 credits. You'll be assessed through work-based evidence gathered in your care setting, alongside written assignments and knowledge checks. Mandatory units cover areas including communication, safeguarding, and promoting wellbeing. You must be in a relevant care placement or employment to complete the practical assessment requirements.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. London Cactus College 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 settings.
  • Senior care support worker: taking on greater responsibility within a care team.
  • Lead adult care worker: coordinating care delivery and mentoring junior staff.
  • Lead personal assistant: providing direct, tailored support to individuals in their own homes.
  • Domiciliary care worker: delivering care and support to adults living independently.
  • Residential support worker: supporting adults in care homes or supported living environments.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step for those moving into senior or supervisory 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.
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions): a route into nursing, social work, or allied health degrees for those considering a move into higher education.
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