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Free Level 3 Adult Social Care Course in Lewisham

CostFREE
Duration210 hours
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Adult Social Care Course in Lewisham. Classes run at Deptford Adult Learning, blending time at the centre with online study.

The course is free for eligible learners who are unemployed on certain benefits or employed and earning below the London Living Wage. You'll study the knowledge and values needed to work in the course settings. Topics include person-centred care, safeguarding, communication, health and wellbeing, and professional responsibilities. The course takes around 210 hours of study of study, part-time during the day.

You'll finish with an NCFE Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care.

Who this course is for

This course is for adults who want to develop a detailed understanding of working in adult social care. It is suitable for people preparing to enter the sector, those already working in care who want to strengthen their knowledge, and learners who want to progress to further training or an occupational adult care qualification.

Entry requirements

Learners must be aged 19 or over. You will complete an initial assessment in English and maths and an Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) session before enrolment to confirm that the course is suitable for you. You should have the English and maths skills required to study successfully at Level 3. You do not need to be working, volunteering or undertaking a placement in an adult care setting.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the principles of person-centred care and what they mean in practice.
  • You'll learn how to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns.
  • You'll develop your understanding of effective communication with individuals and colleagues.
  • You'll study health, wellbeing, and the factors that affect people in care settings.
  • You'll learn about professional boundaries, duty of care, and working within legislation.
  • You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in adult social care.
  • You'll explore the roles and responsibilities of those working in care teams.

How you will learn

The course uses a blended approach. You'll attend sessions at Deptford Adult Learning during the day and complete some study online. Learning is assessed through written assignments and knowledge-based tasks. Before you start, you'll complete an initial assessment in English and maths and an Information, Advice and Guidance session to confirm the course is right for you.

What you will need to bring

Deptford Adult Learning will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports individuals with daily living in home or residential settings.
  • Adult care worker, provides personal care and emotional support to adults in need.
  • Support worker, helps individuals with disabilities or mental health needs to live independently.
  • Senior care worker, takes on additional responsibility within a care team.
  • Lead adult care worker, coordinates care delivery and mentors junior colleagues.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, the occupational qualification for those working directly in care and a common next step after this Certificate.
  • Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care, for those moving into senior or lead roles and wanting to deepen their practice.
  • Apprenticeship in Adult Care, combines paid work with structured training at Level 2 or Level 3.
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