This course is suitable for students aged 19 and over.
The need for adult social care continues to rise at a time when the system supporting that care is rapidly and significantly changing. With around 1.5 million people working in adult social care in England, care workers need up-to-date support and guidance in order to provide adequate person-centred care.
This course is designed for people who are interested in working in adult social care or are new to adult social care and looking for an introductory qualification. It is the ideal qualification for those who may be looking towards a career change and want to understand more about health and social care.
When will I start the course and how long will it take?
This hybrid learning course has flexible start dates throughout the year and can take up to 36 weeks to complete. However, the flexibility of the course allows you to learn at your own pace.
What will I study?
You will gain the skills, knowledge and understanding required to work in an adult social care setting.
Units covered include:
- Communication in adult social care settings
- Personal development in adult social care settings
- Diversity, equality and inclusion
- Safeguarding and protection
- Duty of care in health and social care
- The role of the social care worker
- Person-centred approaches in adult social care
- Health and safety in social care settings
- Handling information in social care
How is it assessed?
The course is completed through an online platform and assessed through a series of online assessments.
Full tutor support will be provided throughout the course and you will be able to contact your tutor via telephone, email, Microsoft Teams and face-to-face drop in sessions at our St Helens Town Centre Campus.
Do I need any previous qualifications to start this course?
No previous qualifications are necessary.
As this course is completed through an online platform, access to a computer or laptop is recommended and some basic computer skills are required.
Students also have access to our campus libraries including quiet study spaces and computer suites.
What are the course fees?
The total cost of this course is £811. You may be eligible for funding depending on your personal circumstances and subject to a fee assessment during the enrolment process. For further details, please visit our financial support pages.
If you are aged 19 or over, you could also choose to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover your course fees enabling you to study now, pay later. Loan eligibility is not dependent on income or employment status and there is no credit check. Loan repayments do not start until you have finished your course and earn over £25,000 per year. For more information, please visit our dedicated Advanced Learner Loan page.
There are a number of payment options including an interest-free payment plan with a monthly direct debit payment.
If your employer is willing to fund your course, we can help you to arrange this.
What can I go on to do once I have completed this course?
This course provides fantastic progression on to further hybrid learning courses depending on your career aims.
Are you ready to apply?
Simply fill in our online form here.
However, if you still have questions in relation to this course and wish to receive further information, please submit your enquiry here.
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Programmes funded by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s Adult Education Budget are available to study here. Please visit Learner Services for further information about the financial support available to you.