Free Level 3 Adult Care Course in Loughborough

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Adult Care Course. Work-based training at your workplace, so you learn while you earn in your current care role. The course typically takes one year to complete.

You'll cover the knowledge and skills needed to deliver high-quality adult care. Topics include person-centred care, safeguarding, health and safety, communication, and supporting individuals with their daily needs. You'll also develop skills for leading and supervising others in a care setting.

You'll finish with a Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Adult Care Diploma, awarded by NCFE.

Who this course is for

Early Years Educators, and other job roles such as nursery nurse and childminders, are highly trained professionals who play a key role in ensuring that young children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. They work in a range of settings including full day care, children’s centres, pre schools, reception classes and as childminders. They may either be working on their own or supervising others to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements set by Government for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 years old.

You will learn the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to fullfil your role and understand the requirements at higher level in preparation for progression.

Entry requirements

Employed within an early years setting for a minimum of 6 hours per week

You can gain this Level 3 qualification for free if you:

Are aged 19 or over Earn below £25,750 or are unemployed Funding Available through 'Free Courses For Jobs'

What you will learn

  • You'll apply person-centred approaches to support adults in your care.
  • You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to keep people safe.
  • You'll develop communication skills for working with individuals, families, and colleagues.
  • You'll support individuals with daily living activities and personal care.
  • You'll learn how to promote health, wellbeing, and independence.
  • You'll build skills for supervising and leading others in a care setting.
  • You'll understand duty of care, equality, and dignity in adult social care.

How you will learn

You'll learn on the job in your workplace. A trained assessor will visit you regularly to observe your practice and review your progress. Assessment includes workplace observations, professional discussions, and a portfolio of evidence showing your competence in the role. Some knowledge units may be assessed through written questions or reflective accounts.

What you will need to bring

Loughborough College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Adult Care Worker, supports individuals with daily living in a care setting.
  • Lead Adult Care Worker, takes on a supervisory role within a care team.
  • Senior Care Worker, leads shifts and mentors junior staff.
  • Support Worker, assists adults with physical or learning disabilities.
  • Care Assistant, provides personal and practical support in residential or home care.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Certificate in Leading and Managing Adult Care, a natural next step if you want to move into management.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, for those aiming for registered manager roles.
  • Degree in Social Work (Level 6), if you want to qualify as a social worker, you'll need a degree and registration with Social Work England.

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