Level 3 Adult Care Course in Somerset. Classes run at Swatpro Health & Social Care, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. You'll cover supporting adults with physical and emotional care, daily living needs, and care procedures, building the knowledge and skills needed for senior roles in adult care settings. The course takes around 18 months on a flexible, daytime basis. No formal entry requirements.
Who this course is for
This qualification develops the knowledge and skills needed when working in a senior role with adults in adult care environments. It covers a wide range of areas including supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care, daily living needs and care procedures.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. This qualification is suitable for those who work within the adult care sector. It provides learners with
an opportunity to demonstrate their competence in a wide range of job roles.
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in supporting individuals with their physical care needs.
You'll learn how to support adults with their emotional wellbeing.
You'll understand how to assist with daily living needs and personal care routines.
You'll cover care procedures relevant to senior roles in adult care environments.
You'll learn how to demonstrate competence across a wide range of adult care job roles.
You'll build knowledge of safeguarding, duty of care, and person-centred approaches.
How you will learn
This is a blended course. You'll complete some study online and attend sessions at the centre during the day. Assessment is competence-based, drawing on your practice in an adult care setting. You'll be assessed through observation of your work, professional discussion, and written evidence. The flexible study mode means you can fit learning around your working pattern.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Swatpro Health & Social Care 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.
Senior care worker. Lead care delivery in a residential or community setting.
Support worker. Work with adults who have physical or learning disabilities.
Key worker. Coordinate care plans and act as a named contact for individuals.
Community care worker. Deliver care in people's own homes.
Residential care worker. Work in a care home supporting older or vulnerable adults.
What you could study next
Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care. The natural next step if you want to move into management or supervisory roles in adult social care.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care. Prepares you for registered manager roles, which are required by CQC regulations for care services.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. An option if you want to move into training or mentoring others in a care setting.
