Free Level 3 Health and Social Care (Adults) for England Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working in a paid or voluntary health and social care role, building your skills on the job. The level 3 health and social care (adults) for england qualification covers a wide range of settings, including residential care, domiciliary services, day services, primary care, and personal assistance. You'll need a Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent before you start. The course typically takes 6 months.
Who this course is for
The Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England is a qualification for individuals who work in a health and social care setting. It is applicable to a variety of job roles, including but not limited to residential settings, primary care environments, day services, personal assistance and domiciliary services. As this is a competence-based qualification, it is necessary for learners to already have access to either paid or voluntary work. It provides learners with formal recognition of their competence.
Entry requirements
Already have a Level 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent in the sector.
Employed in a suitable job role
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of person-centred approaches in adult care settings.
You'll demonstrate safe working practices, including health, safety, and risk management.
You'll support individuals with their physical and emotional wellbeing.
You'll apply principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in your day-to-day role.
You'll communicate effectively with individuals, families, and colleagues.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to respond to concerns.
You'll show how to handle medication and personal care in line with current guidelines.
How you will learn
This is a competence-based qualification assessed in your workplace. You'll build a portfolio of evidence drawn from your real work activities, showing how you meet the requirements of each unit. Assessment is carried out by an assessor who will observe you at work, review your portfolio, and hold professional discussions with you. You must be in a suitable paid or voluntary role throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Skills Group will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults in residential or home care settings.
Support worker: helping individuals with daily living and independence.
Senior care worker: taking on lead responsibilities within a care team.
Personal assistant: providing one-to-one support to an individual in their home.
Domiciliary care worker: delivering care and support in clients' own homes.
Day services support worker: supporting adults in community day service settings.
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 aiming for registered manager or team leader positions.
Nursing Associate or Registered Nurse training: for those looking to move into a clinical career pathway within health and social care.
