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Level 3 Adult Care Course in Saint Austell

Cost£2,882.00
Duration18 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Adult Care Course in Saint Austell. Classes run at Cornwall College St Austell, full-time during the day.

You must already be working in the adult care sector to join. The course builds your knowledge and practical skills to support adults to live independently. You'll also develop the ability to supervise others and make sound judgements in complex situations. It typically takes 18 months to complete.

You'll finish with a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal if you already work in care or want to progress into senior roles with greater responsibility and autonomy. You’ll build knowledge and practical skills to support adults to live independently with dignity choice and control. The programme strengthens your ability to supervise others and make sound judgements in demanding situations. It’s a strong option if you want recognition and confidence in a leadership level adult care role.

Entry requirements

Must be working in the adult care sector.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to support adults to live independently with dignity and choice.
  • You'll develop skills to supervise and guide other care workers.
  • You'll build knowledge of safeguarding and duty of care in adult settings.
  • You'll learn how to assess and respond to the needs of the people you support.
  • You'll develop your understanding of health, safety, and risk management in care.
  • You'll strengthen your ability to make sound professional judgements in demanding situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions combined with practice in your workplace. Assessment includes written assignments, observations of your practice, and professional discussions. You'll build a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates your competence in the role.

What you will need to bring

Cornwall College St Austell will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Lead Adult Care Worker, takes responsibility for planning and overseeing care delivery.
  • Senior Care Worker, supports a team and manages more complex care needs.
  • Senior Care Assistant, provides hands-on care with a supervisory element.
  • Adult Care Worker, delivers person-centred support in a range of settings.
  • Care Assistant, provides day-to-day support to adults in residential or community care.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care, the natural next step for those moving into management or specialist roles.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, suited to those aiming for registered manager positions.
  • Nursing or social work degrees are options for those wanting to move into regulated professional roles, though these require further study at degree level.
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