Free Level 3 Adult Care Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments. Over 36 weeks, you'll cover the knowledge and skills needed to deliver high-quality care to adults in a range of settings. The course prepares you for roles such as care assistant and senior care worker. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Refer to the website for course information.
Entry requirements
Check the website for information on course entry requirement.
What you will learn
You'll understand the principles of person-centred care and how to apply them.
You'll learn how to support adults with their physical and emotional wellbeing.
You'll develop knowledge of safeguarding adults and how to respond to concerns.
You'll understand health and safety responsibilities in care settings.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with people who use care services.
You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in adult care.
You'll develop skills in supporting individuals with medication and personal care needs.
How you will learn
This is an online course. You'll complete written assignments and work-based evidence to demonstrate your competence. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course rather than through a single exam. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing how you meet the requirements of the Diploma. Manchester City Council will confirm the specific assessment requirements and any workplace evidence needed before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Manchester City Council will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults with daily living in home or residential settings.
Senior care worker: lead shifts and support junior staff in care teams.
Support worker: assist adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Domiciliary care worker: deliver personal care to adults in their own homes.
Residential care worker: provide round-the-clock support in a care home.
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or community settings.
What you could study next
Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF): the next step if you want to move into a supervisory or team leader role 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 Associate or Nursing degree apprenticeship: a route into registered nursing for those working in health and care settings.
