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Free Level 3 Adult Social Care Course in Newcastle

CostFREE
Duration10 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Adult Social Care Course in Newcastle. Classes run at E.Quality Training Newcastle Training Centre. This full-time daytime adult social care course covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in adult health and social care settings. The course runs over 10 months. If you don't yet have Maths or English at grade 4 or above (or an equivalent qualification), you'll work toward those alongside your level 3 adult social care classes.

Who this course is for

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care. This qualification provides an ideal taster for those who may be new to the sector or new to the world of work. It is accessible to learners of all ages who may want to understand more about working in health and social care.

Entry requirements

Anyone working towards a career in adult health and social care in a supervised job role.

Students who do not have their Maths & English at a grade 4 or above, including equivalent qualifications, (Functional Skills) will work to achieve these alongside this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the values and principles that underpin adult social care work.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals' rights, dignity, and independence.
  • You'll explore safeguarding and how to protect adults from harm and abuse.
  • You'll develop knowledge of health, safety, and risk in care environments.
  • You'll learn about communication skills relevant to working with adults in care settings.
  • You'll understand the importance of person-centred approaches in social care.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at E.Quality Training Newcastle Training Centre, with full-time daytime attendance across 10 months. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks that reflect real situations in adult social care. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. E.Quality Training Newcastle Training Centre 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.
  • Support worker: working with adults with disabilities or mental health needs.
  • Home care worker: providing personal care and support in people's own homes.
  • Healthcare support worker: assisting in NHS or community health settings.
  • Day centre support worker: supporting adults in community day services.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: the qualification many employers require for senior care roles; also the basis for a Lead Adult Social Care Worker apprenticeship.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: broadens your scope to include health settings alongside social care.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Leading and Managing Adult Care: suitable once you have experience and want to move into a supervisory or team leader role.
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