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Level 3 Adult Health and Social Care Course in Birmingham

Cost£1,270.00
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Health and Social Care (Adults) for England Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You study while working in a care role, building on your existing experience as a carer or support worker. The course covers supporting adults with physical and emotional care, daily living needs, and health care procedures, with a focus on senior and supervisory responsibilities. It typically takes 12 months to complete. The level 3 health and social care (adults) for england qualification is awarded by Pearson Edexcel.

Who this course is for

The Level 3 in Health & Social Care is aimed at Care Assistants and Support Workers currently working within the care industry looking to attain a nationally recognised qualification.

This qualification develops the knowledge and skills needed when working in a senior role with adults in health and social care environments. It covers a wide range of areas including supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care, daily living needs and health care procedures

It has three pathways:

•Generic Health and Social Care

•Dementia

•Learning Disability

This course is included in those which are eligible for Skills for Care Workforce Development funding.

Entry requirements

Senior Carers, Carers in a supervisory position or with some responsibility. Domiciliary Carers

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of supporting adults with physical care needs in health and social care environments.
  • You'll learn how to support individuals with their emotional wellbeing.
  • You'll understand how to assist with daily living needs, including personal care and nutrition.
  • You'll cover health care procedures relevant to working with adults in care settings.
  • You'll build the skills needed to work in a senior or supervisory care role.
  • You'll learn how to lead and support other care workers in your team.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in your workplace. You'll build a portfolio of evidence drawn from your day-to-day work, demonstrating your skills and knowledge in practice. Assessment includes observations by a qualified assessor, professional discussions, and written or reflective accounts. Your assessor will visit you at work to review your practice and sign off competencies as you meet them.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Access Skills 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 a team and oversee care delivery
  • Support worker: work with adults with physical or learning disabilities
  • Domiciliary care worker: provide care in people's own homes
  • Residential care worker: support adults in care home settings
  • Team leader (care): supervise staff and manage care plans

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care: the next step for those moving into management or advanced practice roles in adult social care.
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care: suited to those taking on registered manager responsibilities.
  • Nursing or allied health professional degrees: some universities accept this Diploma as evidence of relevant experience alongside other entry requirements.
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