Level 3 Adult Care Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments. Over two years, you'll build the knowledge and skills needed to work in adult care settings, covering areas such as person-centred practice, safeguarding, health and wellbeing, and professional responsibilities. This free adult care qualification is open to people looking to enter or progress within adult care services. NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care with certificate.
Who this course is for
For learner looking to enter or progress with Adult Care services
What you will learn
You'll understand person-centred approaches in adult care settings.
You'll learn how to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns.
You'll develop knowledge of health, wellbeing, and duty of care responsibilities.
You'll explore communication skills for working with individuals and their families.
You'll understand equality, diversity, and inclusion in care practice.
You'll learn about professional development and your role within a care team.
You'll gain knowledge of medication handling and infection prevention and control.
How you will learn
This is an online course. You'll study through a mix of written assignments, reflective accounts, and knowledge-based assessments. Evidence of your practice and understanding is submitted online. Your assessor will review your work and give feedback throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. NCG Newcastle College Southwark College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting adults with daily living in care settings.
Senior care assistant: leading a small team in a residential home.
Support worker: helping adults with physical or learning disabilities.
Home care worker: delivering personal care in people's own homes.
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in NHS or community settings.
Residential care worker: working in supported or sheltered accommodation.
What you could study next
Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care: 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: a route into registered nursing for those working in health and care.
