Free Level 3 Health and Social Care (Adults) for England Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working in an adult care setting, applying your learning directly to your role. The course is linked to the Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Standard and suits those with key responsibilities for delivering care and support, including some supervisory responsibility. You'll need to be employed in the care sector to take part. The course typically takes one year to complete.
Who this course is for
The Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care is an occupational qualification for learners who work in Adult Care Settings in England. The qualification is linked to the Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Standard and is applicable to a variety of roles, where workers have key responsibilities for delivery of care and support and /or a level of supervisory responsibility for others.
Entry requirements
Participants will be employed in the care sector and able to achieve all components in the Standard. and have some relevant experience in senior roles.
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in leading and delivering care and support to adults in care settings.
You'll learn how to support individuals' health, wellbeing, and personal outcomes.
You'll understand safeguarding responsibilities and how to act on concerns.
You'll build knowledge of duty of care, dignity, and person-centred approaches.
You'll develop skills in supervising and supporting other care workers.
You'll learn how to handle medication, risk, and health and safety in care environments.
You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in adult care practice.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in your workplace. You'll build a portfolio of evidence drawn from your day-to-day work, demonstrating competence across the qualification's units. Assessment is ongoing and work-based, with an assessor observing your practice and reviewing your evidence. Some units may include written or professional discussion elements. You'll need to meet the requirements of the Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Standard throughout.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. IPS International will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults with daily living in care settings.
Senior care worker: leading a small team and overseeing care delivery.
Lead adult care worker: key responsibility for care and support planning.
Support worker: working with adults with disabilities or complex needs.
Residential care worker: providing care in a residential or nursing home.
Community care worker: delivering care and support in people's own homes.
What you could study next
Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (City and Guilds or equivalent): the next step for those moving into management or specialist roles in adult social care.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: suited to those taking on registered manager or service manager responsibilities.
Nursing or Allied Health professional degrees: for those looking to move into registered clinical roles.
