Health & Social Care - Diploma in Adult Social Care

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

Margaret Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Flexible start dates.

Online

12 Month(s)

Part time

Customised

£3,670 There is funding available for this course, subject to previous qualifications, if you are not eligible for funding the course can be funded via the Advanced Learner Loan.

Course Summary

This course is designed for those working in the adult care sector and looking to increase their knowledge and skills in the sector.

This course is a fully online course, where you can access the course materials and assessments 24 hours a day, you will also be provided with 1:1 tutor support throughout your course.

To undertake this course, you must be working or volunteering in the sector.

Course Details

Throughout this course you study 19 units over different subject areas in the Adult social care sector. Some of the units include:

Understand Mental Capacity and Restrictive Practices
Principles of Advocacy
Support Person-Centred Thinking, Planning and Review
Understand Social Prescribing

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will be assessed through a variety of different methods, including written essays, presentations and short answer questions. You will also need a work placement.

Entry requirements

A Level 2 in Social Care would be advantageous.

A work or volunteer placement in an adult social care setting.

Your next steps...

Access to HE courses are designed to enable you upon successfully completion to progress to Higher Education.

Additional information

https://www.heartofyorkshire.ac.uk/course-search/heart-of-yorkshire/health-social-care-wellbeing/diploma-in-adult-social-care

To book please visit: https://www.heartofyorkshire.ac.uk/students/information-for-prospective-students/how-to-apply

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