Free Level 3 Adult Care Course in Hillingdon. Evening adult care classes run at Innov8 Vocational Training Centre, so you can fit study around existing work or volunteering commitments. This adult care qualification covers communication, safeguarding, person-centred approaches, health and safety, and the duties of a care worker in health and social care settings. You'll need to be working, volunteering, or on a practical placement throughout, as the course assesses both knowledge and practical competence. The course typically takes 6 months part-time.
Who this course is for
All those who wish to work or are working in a lead adult care worker role with adults in health and social care settings.
Entry requirements
Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement as they will need to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to promote effective communication in care settings.
You'll develop skills in handling and managing information safely and confidentially.
You'll understand person-centred approaches and how to apply them in practice.
You'll learn how to promote equality, inclusion, and individual rights.
You'll cover health, safety, and wellbeing responsibilities in care environments.
You'll understand the duty of care and your responsibilities as a care worker.
You'll learn how to recognise and respond to safeguarding and protection concerns.
You'll study optional units to build specialist knowledge relevant to your care role.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based with evening sessions at Innov8 Vocational Training Centre. Assessment covers both knowledge and practical competence, so you'll need to demonstrate skills in your workplace, volunteering role, or practical placement alongside your classroom study. The qualification includes 9 mandatory units and a selection of optional units, assessed through a combination of coursework and workplace evidence.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Innov8 Vocational Training Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults with daily living needs at home or in residential settings.
Lead adult care worker: taking on greater responsibility within a care team.
Domiciliary care worker: delivering care to adults in their own homes.
Support worker: helping adults with physical, emotional, or social needs.
Healthcare support worker: working alongside clinical staff in health and social care settings.
What you could study next
Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (NCFE CACHE): the next step for those moving into senior or supervisory care roles.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: suited to those aiming for registered manager or service lead positions.
Nursing associate or nursing degree apprenticeship: for those looking to move into a registered clinical role within health and social care.
