Free Level 3 Dementia Care Course in Bradford. Classes run at Think Employment Bradford, with a mix of face-to-face sessions and online study through Moodle. The course is fully funded for eligible adults in West Yorkshire. Over 12 weeks, you'll study dementia types, person-centred care, communication, activity, and medication. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence, with no written exams. You'll have tutor support throughout.
Who this course is for
If you are in Bradford, this course is fully funded for eligible adults in West Yorkshire. The Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care is designed for adults who want to start or progress a career in health and social care supporting individuals living with dementia. It is suitable for care assistants, support workers, healthcare assistants, and anyone entering or working in residential care, memory clinics, NHS services, or community organisations. You do not need previous experience in dementia care to apply. The course is delivered through a mix of face-to-face sessions in Leeds, Bradford, and Wakefield, plus online learning you can access at any time. You will earn your certificate in 12 weeks by completing seven units covering: understanding dementia, person-centred approaches, communication and interaction, supporting positive activity and occupation, equality and inclusion, rights and choice, and medication and wellbeing. Assessment is entirely portfolio-based with no written exams. If you meet the eligibility criteria, the course is funded for you. To be eligible you must live in the West Yorkshire Combined Authority area, be aged 19 or over, have the right to work and study in the UK, and meet one of the following: be unemployed and in receipt of qualifying benefits, be economically inactive, or be employed and earning below the relevant income threshold.
Entry requirements
Aged 19 or over. Live in the West Yorkshire Combined Authority area. Right to work and study in the UK. Unemployed and in receipt of qualifying benefits, economically inactive, or employed and earning below the relevant income threshold. No experience in dementia care required.
What you will learn
You'll explore the different types of dementia and how they affect individuals.
You'll learn the principles of person-centred care for people living with dementia.
You'll develop communication approaches suited to people with dementia.
You'll understand how to plan and support meaningful activity.
You'll learn about medication management in dementia care.
You'll build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your knowledge and skills.
How you will learn
The course uses blended delivery. You'll attend face-to-face sessions at the Bradford centre and complete online learning through Moodle. Assessment is by portfolio of evidence. There are no written exams. A dedicated tutor supports you throughout, and a Success Coach and Employment Coach are available from enrolment through to finding work.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Think Employment Bradford will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant. Support people with dementia in residential or community settings.
Dementia care worker. Specialist role in memory clinics or care homes.
Healthcare assistant. Support clinical teams in NHS dementia services.
Support worker. Work with individuals living with dementia in community organisations.
Senior care assistant. Progress into a lead role with further experience.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care. A broader qualification that covers the full range of adult care practice and is widely required for senior care roles.
Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management for Adult Care. A step toward team leader or care manager positions.
Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia. Useful if you want to support colleagues or family members with foundational knowledge before stepping into a care role.
