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Level 3 Adult Social Care Course Online

Cost£1,596.00
Duration23 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Adult Social Care Course. Study online, part-time, at your own pace over 23 weeks.

The course introduces the knowledge you need to work in the course. You'll cover communication, equality and diversity, personal development, and the role of the social care worker. It's designed for people new to the sector or new to work in general.

You'll finish with an NCFE Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care.

Who this course is for

This qualification provides an ideal taster for those who may be new to the sector or new to the world of work. It is accessible to learners of all ages who may want to understand more about working in health and social care in an unsupervised capacity. It aims to introduce some basic concepts of caring and preparation for employment in the sector., , The qualification covers the areas of communication, equality, diversity and inclusion, personal development, role of the social care worker, handling information, health and safety, safeguarding, duty of care and person-centred approaches.

Entry requirements

Free Level 3 19+ Skills Offer (first level 3 qual and/or those with annual gross earnings less than ?26,800 or unemployed or Advanced Learner loan if not free.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the role of the adult social care worker.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with people in care settings.
  • You'll explore equality, diversity and inclusion in social care.
  • You'll develop knowledge of personal development in a care role.
  • You'll learn how to prepare for employment in an unsupervised care capacity.

How you will learn

You'll study online through written materials and activities. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence or written assignments. You work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your other commitments. Shipley College Exhibition Building will confirm the exact assessment format before you start.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a device with internet access to study online. Shipley College Exhibition Building will confirm what you need before you start. Note that course and exam fees apply, but material costs are not included in the fee.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supports adults with daily living in care settings.
  • Adult care worker, provides personal care and support in residential or community settings.
  • Support worker, helps adults with physical or learning disabilities live independently.
  • Lead adult care worker, takes on additional responsibility within a care team.
  • Senior care worker, a step up that typically requires further experience and a higher-level qualification.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, the main vocational qualification for practising care workers, often required for senior roles.
  • Level 4 Certificate or Diploma in Adult Care, suited to those moving into lead or supervisory positions after gaining experience.
  • Apprenticeship in Adult Care, combines paid work with further study at Level 2 or Level 3.
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