Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care - Level 3 Certificate (RQF) Course

The Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care - Level 3 Certificate (RQF) Course is aimed at Learners who are considering, or starting out in, a career in Adult Social Care. This course develops the knowledge and understanding needed to implement and promote good practice in recording, sharing, storing and accessing information in social care settings.

This course is an ideal way to learn more about this rewarding role and to be better equipped to assist those in need of care and support From understanding the role of social care workers to recognising the importance of subjects such as safeguarding, communication, diversity, inclusion and personal development.

On successful completion of this course, learners will receive the Level 3 Certificate Qualification with 21 Credits from TQUK. This qualification is worth 16 UCAS Points.

You will receive access to the course materials through an online portal for a 12-month period. Students can use the portal for accessing their course materials, submitting assignments and to log tutor questions. 

Please Note: An optional hard-copy version of the course notes can be purchased for an additional £48.00. This is useful for learners who also want to study away from the computer and means they have course notes they can keep and refer back to beyond their online course license.

Delivery of the hard-copy materials is usually within 5 to 10 working days by a recorded delivery service.

There are no particular entry requirements for this course, so you can enrol, provided you are comfortable studying at a Level 3 standard.

You can start this course at any time, and you would be registered for a one-year period. You also have access to a personal tutor who can be contacted by email. Your tutor is available to assist with any queries and to mark your assignments for the Awarding Body.

As the course is self-study, you can complete it as quickly as you like. Support extensions are available if students do not complete the course within the one-year period.

Students will be required to complete a number of assignments. Your personal tutor will review, mark and provide you with feedback on your work. Coursework assignments can be returned by uploading to the online portal, by email or by post.

We recommend that assignments are completed and returned as word-processed documents through the online portal. Handwritten documents can be accepted but need to be clear and legible and may be subject to a longer marking time.

On successful completion of this course students will receive a Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care Level 3 Certificate Qualification issued by TQUK.

This qualification has been accredited on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF Qual. No: 601/4041/0) and has 21 Credits.

Information on level descriptors can be found on the Ofqual's level descriptors page.

TQUK (Training Qualification UK) are one of the newest, most dynamic awarding organisations in the industry, seeking to bring a fresh approach and excellent service to training providers, colleges and learners. TQUK qualifications are designed by leading professionals and delivered to centres and learners with integrity and compliance in mind. TQUK have rigorous quality assurance controls and procedures in place and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of customer service, qualification delivery and assessment. The course is assessed by NCC, a licensed TQUK centre. TQUK are fully approved as an awarding organisation by Ofqual and award RQF courses in a number of sectors. RQF courses have various credits values which can be applied to the National Credit Transfer System. TQUK accredit courses which are developed by industry experts and work hand in hand with organisations ensuring the calibre and worth of courses provided.