Free Level 3 Adult Care Course in Lambeth. Evening adult care classes run at JGA Group, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. You'll need to be working, volunteering, or on a practical placement in a care setting to join. The course covers communication, safeguarding, person-centred approaches, health and safety, and the duties and responsibilities of a care worker. It typically takes six months part-time. This level 3 adult care qualification prepares you to support adults with physical and emotional care needs in health and social care settings.
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 develop communication skills for use in care settings.
You'll learn how to handle information securely and effectively.
You'll understand person-centred approaches to supporting adults.
You'll apply principles of equality and inclusion in care practice.
You'll know how to promote health, safety, and wellbeing.
You'll understand your responsibilities and duty of care as a care worker.
You'll learn how to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns.
You'll support individuals with daily living needs and health and social care procedures.
How you will learn
You'll attend evening classes at JGA Group in Lambeth. The qualification is assessed through a combination of knowledge-based units and demonstration of competence in your workplace or placement. Because the course requires you to show practical skills as well as knowledge, your day-to-day care work forms a core part of how you're assessed. You'll complete nine mandatory units plus a selection of optional units.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. JGA Group will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support adults with daily living and personal care.
Lead adult care worker: take on greater responsibility within a care team.
Domiciliary care worker: deliver care to adults in their own homes.
Support worker: assist adults with physical, emotional, or social needs.
Healthcare support worker: work alongside clinical staff in health settings.
Senior carer: supervise and guide junior care staff.
What you could study next
Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (NCFE CACHE): the next step if you want to move into a supervisory or senior practitioner role.
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.
