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Level 2 Adult Social Care Course in South Shields

Cost£159.00
Duration2 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Oct 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Adult Social Care Course in South Shields. Classes run at South Tyneside College, full-time during the day.

The course covers the knowledge and skills you need to start working in the course. You'll explore topics such as person-centred care, safeguarding, communication, health and safety, and the values that underpin care work. The course takes around 2 months to complete.

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

Who this course is for

Programme Title = | Course Title = NCFE Cert Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care L2 | Qualification Aim Reference = 60000478 | Qualification Aim Title = Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care | College Delivery Area = Professional and Creative Studies (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)

Entry requirements

No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the values and principles of adult social care.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals in a person-centred way.
  • You'll explore safeguarding adults and how to respond to concerns.
  • You'll develop communication skills for working with people who need care.
  • You'll learn about health, safety, and wellbeing in care settings.
  • You'll understand the role and responsibilities of a care worker.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at South Tyneside College. Learning is delivered through taught sessions, group discussion, and written activities. Assessment is through assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed during the course.

What you will need to bring

South Tyneside College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports adults with daily living in residential or home settings.
  • Home care worker, visits clients in their own homes to provide personal care.
  • Support worker, helps adults with physical or learning disabilities live independently.
  • Adult care worker, works in care homes, day centres, or supported living services.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, the next step for those wanting to take on more responsibility or move into a senior care role.
  • Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, builds on this Certificate with broader health sector knowledge.
  • Apprenticeship in Adult Care, lets you earn while you learn and work toward a recognised occupational standard.
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