Health and Social Care

Since January 2023, all health & social care courses at ACL have been part of the Nightingale Care Bursary. This enables everyone to access health & social care courses and qualifications for FREE. So, whether you’re looking to start a new and fulfilling career in care or want to upskill – we can support you! If you are a health and care provider, you can also access the bursary to support staff training and development opportunities.

Care worker with client

Apprenticeships

Having trouble enrolling or wish to discuss further? We’re here to help! Send us a message or give us a call on 0345 603 7635.

An apprenticeship is a hands on, paid training programme that combines practical work experience with tutor led learning, allowing you to earn whilst gaining industry recognised skills.

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Adult Care Worker

Start your care career with hand-on experience, building the values, skills and confidence to deliver compassionate, high quality care.

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Lead Adult Care Worker

Take the next step in your career by developing your skills further and gaining the confidence to guide others in delivering exceptional care.

Level 4 Apprenticeship

Lead Practitioner in Adult Care

Inspire and lead care teams with advanced knowledge and practice, supporting individuals through challenges.

Level 5 Apprenticeship

Lead Adult Care Worker

Become a care leader, skilled in shaping services, guiding teams, and delivering impactful care across your organisation.

Flexible Online Courses

Having trouble enrolling or wish to discuss further? We’re here to help! Send us a message or give us a call on 0345 603 7635.

Our flexible online courses offer accessible, self-paced learning that fits around your schedule, making it easy to upskill or reskill from anywhere, at any time.

Level 2 Certificate

Awareness of Mental Health Problems

Build vital knowledge of mental health conditions and gain the confidence to support others with sensitivity and care.

Level 2 Certificate

Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

Develop key skills and knowledge to provide safe, person-centred care while exploring communication, safeguarding, equality and inclusion in adult care settings.

Level 2 Certificate

Nutrition and Health

Boost your understanding of healthy eating and nutrition throughout life stages, including the impact of diet on wellbeing and awareness of eating disorders.

Level 2 and Level 3 Certificate

Principles of Dementia Care

Gain insight and confidence to support individuals with dementia through compassionate, person-centred approaches and a deeper understanding of the condition’s progression and care strategies.

Level 2 and Level 3 Certificate

Principles of End of Life Care

Understand the emotional and practical aspects of end of life care and learn how to provide sensitive support to individuals and their loved ones during this time.

Level 2 and Level 3 Certificate

Care and Management of Diabetes

Understand how to care for people with diabetes by exploring causes, treatments, lifestyle impacts and how to manage complications effectively.

Level 2 Certificate

Understanding Domestic Abuse

Develop an understanding of domestic abuse, understand key legislation and support systems and learn how to provide safe, informed care to those affected.

Level 2 and Level 3 Certificate

Understanding Autism

Build the skills and understanding to support individuals with autism through inclusive, respectful care that reflects current theory, legislation and best practices.

Level 2 Certificate

Customer Service for Health and Social Care

Deliver outstanding service in care environments, supporting patients, families and colleagues with professionalism and compassion.

Level 2 Certificate

Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care

Gain knowledge and confidence in storing, administering and recording medication safely, in line with current legislation and best practice in care settings.

Level 2 Certificate

Behaviour that Challenges

Explore the causes of challenging behaviour and learn strategies to support individuals safely and respectfully, reducing distress and promoting positive outcomes.

Level 2 Certificate

Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties

Understand a range of learning difficulties and how to adapt your care and communication to meet individual needs effectively.

Level 2 NVQ

Housekeeping

Develop practical skills for maintaining safe, clean and welcoming care environments, supporting the wellbeing of residents, patients and service users.

Level 2 Certificate

Team Leading

Develop the skills and knowledge needed to lead a team effectively, manage performance, and support workplace operations.

Level 2 Certificate

Information, Advice and Guidance

Develop skills to offer accurate information, signpost effectively, and support individuals to make informed decisions, all while respecting confidentiality and boundaries.

Work Based Learning

Having trouble enrolling or wish to discuss further? We’re here to help! Send us a message or give us a call on 0345 603 7635.

Develop relevant real-world skills on the job whilst gaining knowledge and contributing to actual workplace projects.

Level 2 Diploma

Diploma in Care

Develop the skills and knowledge to deliver compassionate, person centred care that empowers individuals and promotes independence and dignity.

Level 3 Diploma

Diploma in Adult Care

Build on your skills in delivering compassionate, person centred care that empowers individuals and promotes independence and dignity.

Level 4 Diploma

Diploma in Adult Care

Step into leadership with the skills to support partnership working and service excellence across a range of adult care settings.

Level 5 Diploma

Leadership and Management for Adult Care

Lead with vision and develop strategic skills to drive innovation, improve quality and create lasting positive outcomes in adult care services.

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