L1 Award In Preparing To Work In Adult Social Care

About this course

This introductory qualification examines the adult social care sector in England, including its values and principles, the skills and attitudes involved in care work, communication, and the role of an adult social care worker. Learning takes place through classroom tasks, activities and classwork, with progress checked throughout the course. Learners complete a portfolio of work as the final assessment, which is assessed by the teacher and verified externally. The qualification provides an initial understanding of the sector but does not itself qualify learners to work in adult social care.

What you'll learn

• Identify key features of the adult social care sector in England
• Explain values and principles relevant to adult social care
• Recognise the skills and attitudes associated with care work
• Outline the role and responsibilities of an adult social care worker
• Describe the importance of communication in adult social care

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for people considering work in adult social care, including those eligible for employment, adult returners and career changers. Learners need a good level of spoken and written English, with a minimum of Entry 3 English and writing skills suitable for Level 1 study. Classroom participation includes tasks, activities and assessed coursework.

• A written assessment takes place during a pre-course advice and guidance session.
• The qualification is designed for learners exploring whether adult social care is the right career direction.

Before you go

• Learners attend an advice and guidance session before starting, including a written assessment.
• Assessment takes place throughout the course, with a completed portfolio assessed by the teacher and verified by an external assessor.