Level 3 Adult Care Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You learn while you work, building the skills and knowledge needed to take on greater responsibility in an adult care role. The course covers care planning, safeguarding, health and wellbeing, and supporting people with autonomy and dignity. It typically takes 15 months to complete. There are no formal entry requirements.
Who this course is for
This qualification allows candidates to learn, develop and demonstrate the skills and knowledge required for employment and/or career progression in Adult Care within a role which has some autonomy, delegated responsibility or where there may be a need for supervision of others.
Entry requirements
There are no formal requirements for this course.
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in person-centred care and supporting individual wellbeing.
You'll learn how to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns.
You'll understand duty of care, consent, and the rights of people you support.
You'll develop knowledge of health conditions relevant to adult social care.
You'll learn how to support people with communication needs.
You'll build skills in supervising or delegating to others in a care setting.
You'll understand medication handling and safe working practices.
You'll learn how to contribute to care planning and review processes.
How you will learn
You learn through your day-to-day work in an adult care role. Assessment combines observation in the workplace, professional discussion, and a portfolio of evidence showing your skills and knowledge. You'll work with an assessor who visits you at work to review your practice and progress. There are no exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Vts will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant. Provide personal care and daily support to adults.
Senior care worker. Lead shifts and support junior staff in care settings.
Support worker. Work with adults with disabilities or mental health needs.
Team leader (care). Oversee a small team in a residential or domiciliary setting.
Key worker. Take lead responsibility for named individuals in your care.
Community care worker. Deliver care and support in people's own homes.
What you could study next
Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care. The next step if you move into a supervisory or management role in adult social care.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care. Suited to those moving into registered manager or service manager positions.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. Useful if you want to mentor or train others within your care organisation.
