Diploma in Adult Care
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for. It is approved for 16 to 18 study, so it can be taken as part of a study programme.
28 providers teach this exact qualification.
London7
Croydon · 36 weeks
They ask for: 4 GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C) or a related Level 2 vocational qualification (at merit or higher), including English and maths. Equivalence of these qualifications wi
Their version£2,882D.T.K. Business Services Limited
1 year
They ask for: Acceptance onto the course is by assessment of your English and Mathematics level, and/or progression from Level 2 Diploma in Care. You will need to bring evide
Their versionFreeLondon · 12 months
They ask for: Learners must be working or volunteering in a relevant adult care setting. A valid DBS check is required. While no formal qualifications are needed, a good stan
Their version£2,882London · 18 months
They ask for: Minimum age: 16+ (some funded places require 19+). No formal prior qualifications needed. Must be in a real adult care work placement or employed in a relevant
Bromley · 34 weeks
They ask for: 4 GCSEs at grade 9 - 4/A* - C, including English and Maths, or a Level 2 qualification (Merit or Distinction) in a related subject. Note: for skills-based quali
London · 6 months
They ask for: No specific requirements set by the awarding body, however, learners are required to take part in and pass initial assessments in Maths and English.
Their version£2,880MI ComputSolutions Training Centre
350 hours
They ask for: Learners should be at least 19 years old. � Must complete an initial assessment in English, Maths and ICT. � Must complete an IAG � Must have a Level 2 in Maths
Yorkshire and The Humber5
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
Wakefield · 12 months
They ask for: A successful interview and GCSE Grade 4 or equivalent in English. You should have an interest in the subject, and experience of working in the sector is recomme
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
Wakefield · 12 months
They ask for: A Level 2 in Social Care would be advantageous. A work or volunteer placement in an adult social care setting.
North Lindsey College / Doncaster College
Doncaster · 2 years
They ask for: Confirmed placement of 10 hours per week in the Health Care Sector
Rotherham · 30 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Grimsby · 521 days
They ask for: https://www.eastridingcollege.ac.uk/
East of England4
Bedford · 1 year
They ask for: Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
Cambridge · 18 months
They ask for: Learners must be in a job role that supports the completion of the framework.
Lowestoft · 2 hours
They ask for: Entry requirements available on request.
Witham
Entry requirements not listed.
North West4
Complete Skills Solutions Limited
Bootle · 15 months
They ask for: Any person who is in receipt of unemployment-related benefits and is aged 19+ on or after 31st August 2022 · Earning a low wage (please provide postcode and we
Their versionFreeManchester · 1 year
They ask for: A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above are needed to begin this course, and this needs to include English, Maths, Science and one other academic subject.Alt
St. Helens · 437 hours
They ask for: Please check www.sthelens.ac.uk/courses
The Trafford and Stockport College Group
Altrincham · 2 years
They ask for: Qualifications, employment, training and skills will be considered
Their version£2,882
South East3
Chichester · 12 months
They ask for: p You should be at least 17 years old and need to be working on practical placement to be able to show competence in both knowledge and skills. /p p You should
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Southampton · 52 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Gosport · 52 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
North East2
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 2 years
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£3,670Sunderland City Metropolitan Borough Council
Sunderland · 18 weeks
They ask for: Nor formal entry requirements
South West1
Plymouth · 52 weeks
They ask for: No Entry Requirements
Their version£2,822
East Midlands1
Loughborough · 18 months
They ask for: Employed within a care setting for a minimum of 6 hours per week Funding Available through 'Free Courses For Jobs'
West Midlands1
Telford · 1 year
They ask for: 19+ years old Don’t currently hold a Level 3 qualification Lived in the UK for 3+ years Working or volunteering to show competence in knowledge and skills.
Their versionFree