Care Academy courses

These can be studied flexibly with online and distance learning options available providing you with the flexibility to complete the course in your own time.
Our courses are suitable for everybody and are ideal for keeping you up to date with current working practices, legislation and to reduce any skill gaps.

 Get into social care

• Free training to start a career in Adult Social Care
• Free training to start a career in Children's Social Care
• Become a Personal Assistant (PA)
• Care Certificate

 Level 1 accredited adult care

• Award in Mental Health Awareness (RQF)
• Award in Sexual Health Awareness
• Award in Alcohol Awareness
• Award in Awareness of Substance Misuse

 Level 2 accredited adult care

• NCFE cache Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care
• Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
• Certificate in Cleaning Knowledge and Skills
• Certificate in Principles of Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare Settings
• Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care
• Certificate in the Principles of Care Planning
• Certificate in Living in a Fair and Diverse Society
• Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values
• Certificate in Equality and Diversity
• Certificate in Falls Prevention Awareness
• Certificate in The Principles of Dementia Care
• Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes
• Certificate in Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care
• Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities
• Certificate in Understanding Autism (level 2)
• Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges
• Level 2 Certificate in Understanding of Personal Care Needs
• Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Technology Enabled Care
• Certificate Awareness of Mental Health Problems
• Certificate in Counselling Skills
• Improving Service User Experience in Health and Social Care
• Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health
• Certificate in Common Health Conditions
• ​​​​​​​Certificate in Caring for the Elderly
• Certificate in The Principles of End of Life Care
• Certificate in Principles of Customer Service
• Certificate in Allergy Awareness for those working in adult social care
• Certificate in Allergy Awareness for those working in the service sector
• Certificate in Self-harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention
• Certificate in Special Education Needs and Disability
• Certificate for Well-being and Activity Provision in Care (RQF)

 Level 3 accredited adult care

• Certificate in Understanding Autism (level 3)
• Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
• Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care
• Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care (level 3)
• NCFE cache Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (Bishop Auckland College)
• NCFE cache Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care ( Durham Learn)

 Management qualifications in adult care

• Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care
• Post Graduate Certificate (Level 7) & Advanced Diploma (Level 6): Leading Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) in Organisations

Caring for children and young people

• Level 2 Allergy Awareness for those Working with Children
• Level 2 Award in an Introduction to Neuroscience on Early Years
• Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young People
• Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice and Guidance
• Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People
• Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health
• Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses
• Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse
• Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace
• Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health in Early Years
• Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Personal Care Needs
• Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Technology Enabled Care
• NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
• Supporting the Well-being of Young People

Continuing professional development (recognised CPD modules)

• Alcohol Awareness (CPD Certified)
• Conflict Management (CPD Certified)
• COSHH Risk Assessment (CPD Certified)
• Dementia Awareness (CPD Certified)
• Discipline in the Workplace (CPD Certified)
• DSE Risk Assessment (CPD Certified)
• Explore the Principles of Healthy Eating (CPD Certified)
• Fire Safety Principles (CPD Certified)
• Food Safety Awareness (CPD Certified)
• Health and Safety in the Workplace (CPD Certified)
• Induction Essentials (CPD Certified)
• Induction of New Staff (CPD Certified)
• Introduction to First Aid - Zone 1 (CPD Certified)
• Introduction to First Aid - Zone 2 (CPD Certified)
• Introduction to First Aid - Zone 3 (CPD Certified)
• Introduction to First Aid - Zone 4 (CPD Certified)
• Leading and Motivating a Team (CPD Certified)
• Manual Handling Safety at Work (CPD Certified)
• Mental Capacity Act (CPD Certified)
• Organising and Delegating (CPD Certified)
• Performance Management (CPD Certified)
• Personal Money Management (CPD Certified)
• Planning and Allocating Work (CPD Certified)
• Prepare to Deliver Excellent Customer Service (CPD Certified)
• Principles of Internet Safety (CPD Certified)
• Principles of Weight Management (CPD Certified)
• Rights and Responsibilities (CPD Certified)
• Safeguarding Adults and Children (CPD Certified)
• Sexual Health Awareness (CPD Certified)
• Solving Problems and Making Decisions (CPD Certified)
• Stress Management (CPD Certified)
• Substance Misuse Awareness (CPD Certified)
• Understanding Anxiety (CPD Certified)
• Understanding Depression (CPD Certified)
• Understanding Eating Disorders (CPD Certified)
• Understanding Equality and Diversity (CPD Certified)
• Understanding Stress (CPD Certified)
• Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication (CPD Certified)
• Understand the Principles of Exercise and Fitness (CPD Certified)
• Mental Health Awareness (CPD Certified)
• Understanding Leadership (CPD Certified)
• General Data Protection Regulation
• Prevent Duty
• Prevention and Control of Infection
• Principles of Safeguarding
• The Importance of British Values
• The importance of Online Safety

Partner training

See Care Academy partner training for adult social care staff for further information about the partner training on offer for County Durham Care Providers.

Training for staff working in Durham County Council Commissioned Services

See Training for staff working in Durham County Council commissioned services for further information about the courses we have on offer.