Free Level 3 Health and Social Care (Adults) for England Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working in your care role, building on your existing experience with employer support throughout. The course takes around 9 months to complete. You'll cover mandatory units alongside optional units chosen to match your role, earning a minimum of 58 credits in total. This level 3 health and social care for england qualification is increasingly sought after by employers across the public, private, and voluntary sectors.
Who this course is for
The Level 3 Diploma course is designed for care workers & support staff that are currently looking to increase their responsibilities and progress. The course is suitable for anyone working in the public, private & voluntary Health & Social Care sector.
The Level 3 is becoming the desired qualification level across the UK. Learners must achieve a min of 58 credits to achieve the qualification. The award is made up of 28 mandatory credits and 30 credits from the optional units.
Learner's pathways can be selected from the generic pathway, learning disabilities or dementia to tailor the award to the service users they support.
This qualification will allow the learner to progress into a more senior role as well as start the route of progression into management or university.
An experienced Health & Social Care assessor will support the learners on a 1-2-1 basis or group basis including planning, assessments & feedback
Entry requirements
All learners are welcome to apply for our work based training programmes. There is a range of fully / part funded QCF Diploma and Apprenticeship options available. 24+ Learner loan is also available for this qualification.
Our only requirement is that the learner is currently working in the role that requires the level being studied. It is difficult to provide managerial evidence if you are new to the industry and only completed Induction training.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of person-centred approaches in adult care settings.
You'll understand your responsibilities around safeguarding adults from abuse and neglect.
You'll learn how to support individuals with their health, wellbeing, and daily living needs.
You'll apply communication skills appropriate to a range of care situations.
You'll understand duty of care and how to handle dilemmas in practice.
You'll build knowledge of health and safety legislation relevant to care environments.
You'll complete optional units tailored to your specific role and workplace context.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in your workplace. You'll build a portfolio of evidence drawn from your day-to-day practice, showing how you meet the requirements of each unit. Assessment is carried out by a workplace assessor who will observe you working, review your portfolio, and conduct professional discussions. You'll need to be in a relevant care role throughout the programme to generate the evidence required.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. E-Training 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 community settings.
Senior care worker: taking on greater responsibility for a team or caseload.
Support worker: working with adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, or physical conditions.
Healthcare assistant: supporting clinical staff in NHS or private healthcare settings.
Domiciliary care worker: delivering personal care to adults in their own homes.
Residential care worker: supporting adults in care homes or supported living.
What you could study next
Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step for those moving into senior or supervisory roles in adult social care.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: suited to those working toward registered manager status.
Nursing Associate or nursing degree programmes: for those looking to move into registered clinical roles, where this Diploma provides a strong foundation.
