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Certificate 3 In Aged Care Fee

Enhance your career in aged care with HCC's Certificate 3 In Aged Care Fee. Gain essential skills and knowledge to work as a Personal Care Assistant or Support Worker. Enroll today!

The Certificate 3 In Aged Care Fee provides essential skills and knowledge required to work as a personal care worker or support staff within the UK's growing aged care sector.

Delivered online by London School of International Business, the school behind Healthcare Courses. Ofqual-regulated qualifications with flexible payment plans and admissions support seven days a week.

Study online 9 months track From GBP £950

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Why enrol on this course?

The Certificate 3 In Aged Care Fee provides essential skills and knowledge required to work as a personal care worker or support staff within the UK's growing aged care sector. This course equips you with practical experience, empathy, and effective communication techniques needed for daily living assistance in elderly care settings.

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Estimated UK learners — Illustrative UK estimates — not official enrolment

About this course

Gain the practical skills and deep empathy needed to provide exceptional personal care and support to elderly clients. You will learn how to deliver individualized support, maintain safe work practices, and communicate effectively in various aged care settings. This nationally recognized qualification prepares you for roles such as Personal Care Assistant or Support Worker.

Who is this course for?

The Certificate 3 In Aged Care Fee is ideal for individuals looking to pursue a rewarding career in aged care. Whether you are new to the field or seeking a change, this qualification provides a strong foundation and practical skills needed to excel as a personal care worker.

  • Individuals with no prior experience in aged care
  • Professionals seeking a change of career path
  • Students interested in healthcare and support services
  • Those looking for meaningful work supporting elderly clients

Key facts

  • Award: Certificate 3 In Aged Care Fee
  • Level: Diploma
  • Duration: 6 months / 9 months (full-time)
  • Fees: £1250 / £950
  • Mode of study: Online, flexible learning
  • Awarding body: For detailed information, we kindly advise you to chat with our admissions team.
  • Credits: 60
  • Benefits: Real-world experience through work placements; nationally recognized qualification.

Why this course?

The Certificate 3 In Aged Care Fee offers a comprehensive and practical approach to entering the UK's growing aged care sector. As the population ages, demand for skilled personal care workers is increasing significantly. This course provides essential skills and knowledge that are highly valued in today’s healthcare environment.

Illustrative Market Demand
UK estimates — not official enrolment
YearEstimated UK learners
2026120,000
2027140,000
Illustrative UK market estimates for this subject — not official enrolment or awarding-body figures.

Career path

Earning a Certificate 3 In Aged Care Fee opens numerous opportunities in the UK's healthcare sector. With an aging population and increasing demand for skilled care workers, this qualification can lead to roles such as Personal Care Worker, Support Worker, or Community Service Officer within aged care facilities.

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Course information

Duration

The programme is available in 2 duration modes:

  • 6 months
  • 9 months
Course delivery

Online

Entry requirements

No formal qualification required

Course content
• Provide support to people living with dementia
• Facilitate the empowerment of older people
• Deliver care services using a palliative approach
• Support relationships with carers and families
• Work with diverse people
• Follow safe work practices for direct client care
• Meet personal support needs
• Recognize healthy body systems
Assessment

Assessment is via assignment submission.

Fee structure

The fee for the programme is as follows:

  • 6 months — Accelerated mode @ GBP £1250
  • 9 months — Standard mode @ GBP £950
Fee payment plans

The programme offers the following fee payment plans:

6 months programme

● Payment option (a): GBP £416 x 3 monthly instalments
● Payment option (b): GBP £1187.50 x 1 instalment (We offer 5% bursary on total fee for students opting to pay in full)

9 months programme

● Payment option (c): GBP £190 x 5 monthly instalments
● Payment option (d): GBP £475 x 2 quarterly instalments
● Payment option (e): GBP £902.50 x 1 instalment (We offer 5% bursary on total fee for students opting to pay in full)
Accreditation
For detailed information, we kindly advise you to chat with our admissions team.

Who delivers this course

Qualification
Certificate 3 In Aged Care Fee
Delivered by
London School of International Business (LSIB) via Healthcare Courses (HCC) · UKPRN 10062390
Awarded by
an Ofqual-regulated awarding body
Assessment
Written assignments, no exams
Support
Admissions team, 7 days a week

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