Health and Social Care Courses

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NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma in Care

Key Information

Course Full Name: NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma in Care

Level: 2
Credits: 46
Guided Learning Hours: 307
Total Qualification Time: 460
Mode of Study: Part-Time
Fees: £1500

Course Information
This qualification covers a range of key subject areas in health and social care and includes a bank of optional units, allowing learners to pursue an interest in chosen subject areas. This qualification also aligns to the Apprenticeship Standard for Adult Care Worker. Learners must achieve a minimum of 46 credits to gain this qualification. Learners must achieve 24 credits from the mandatory units and a minimum of 22 credits from the optional units.

Mandatory Units
• Unit 01 Communication in Care Settings
• Unit 02 Handle Information in Care Settings
• Unit 03 Personal Development in Care Settings
• Unit 04 Implement Person-Centred Approaches in Care Settings
• Unit 05 Equality and Inclusion in Care Settings
• Unit 06 Health, Safety and Well-Being in Care Settings
• Unit 07 Responsibilities of a Care Worker
• Unit 08 Duty of Care
• Unit 09 Safeguarding and Protection in Care Settings

Entry Requirement
There are no specific entry requirements but learner must have at least Entry Level 3 in English. Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement to be able to show competence in both knowledge and skills

Course Delivery
All units are internally assessed by your Tutor or Assessor using a portfolio of evidence. Learners can usually complete the qualification within 12 months as standalone or within 18-24 months if taken as part of an apprenticeship standard. Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement to be able to show competence in both knowledge and skills.

Progression
• Care support workers in adult residential settings
• Healthcare assistants in community, primary care and acute health environments
• Care support workers in domiciliary services, supported living or day services
• Community-based support workers

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Care

Key Information

Course Full Name: NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Care

Level: 3
Credits: 58
Guided learning hours: 399
Mode of study: part time
Fees: £1800

Course Information
This qualification develops the knowledge and skills needed when working in a lead adult care worker role in care settings. It covers a wide range of areas including supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care, daily living needs and health and social care procedures. This qualification also aligns to the Apprenticeship Standard for Lead Adult Care Worker. All those who wish to work or are working in a lead adult care worker role with adults in health and social care settings. Learners must achieve a total of 58 credits for the Diploma, with 35 of these credits being at Level 3 or above. All learners will need to complete the 9 mandatory units, thereby achieving a total of 28 credits. Learners will need to complete a minimum of 30 credits from the optional units.

Mandatory Units
• Unit 01 Promote Communication in Care Settings
• Unit 02 Promote Effective Handling of Information in Care Settings
• Unit 03 Promote Personal Development in Care Settings
• Unit 04 Promote Person-Centred Approaches in Care Settings
• Unit 05 Promote Equality and Inclusion in Care Settings
• Unit 06 Promote Health, Safety and Well-Being in Care Settings
• Unit 07 Responsibilities of a Care Worker
• Unit 08 Duty of Care in Care Settings
• Unit 09 Safeguarding and Protection in Care Settings

Entry Requirement
There are no specific entry requirements but learners must have at least a grade 3 in English.

Course Delivery

Progression
• Senior care support worker
• Lead personal assistant

NCFE CACHE Level 4 Diploma in Care

Key Information

Course Full Name: NCFE CACHE Level 4 Diploma in Care

Level: 4
Credits: 70
Guided Learning Hours: 514
Mode of Study: Part-Time
Fees: £2000

Course Information
This qualification will support learners to develop specialist knowledge and skills in their area of responsibility and enable learners to promote a values-based culture within their setting. This qualification can act as a progression route from the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care qualification to the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care qualification. The qualification also aligns to the Apprenticeship Standard for Lead Practitioner in Adult Care. Learners must achieve a minimum of 70 credits to achieve the Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care. 36 credits must be achieved from the mandatory group.

Mandatory Units
• Unit 01 Lead Communication in Adult Care Settings
• Unit 02 Develop, Maintain and Use Records and Reports
• Unit 03 Personal Development in Adult Care Settings
• Unit 04 Lead Inclusive Practice in Adult Care Settings
• Unit 05 Lead Health and Safety in Adult Care Settings
• Unit 06 Facilitate Person-Centred Assessment to Support Well-Being
• Unit 07 Facilitate Support Planning to Ensure Positive Outcomes for Individuals and to Support Well-Being
• Unit 08 Professional Practice in Adult Care Settings
• Unit 09 Working in Partnership with Others
• Unit 10 Understand Personalisation in Care and Support Services
• Unit 11 Understand Safeguarding and Protection in Adult Care Settings
• Unit 12 Safeguard Children and Young People who are Present in the Adult Care Sector

Entry Requirement
Learners must be at least 18 years old.

Course Delivery

Progression
• Community Care/Support Officer
• Social Care Assessor
• Care Assessment Officer
• Social Services Officer
• Brokerage Worker
• Rehabilitation and Reablement Assistant
• Independence Support Assistant
• Reablement Support Workers/Officer
• Telecare Assistant
• Assistive Technology Co-ordinator/Officer.

NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Young People’s Services

Key Information

Course Full Name: NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Young People’s Services

Level: 5
Credits: 90
Guided Learning Hours: 515
Mode of Study: Part-Time
Fees: £2500

Course Information
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge needed to manage, practice and lead others in adult health and social care provision or in children and young people’s services. It has five pathways – three for adults and two for children and young people: Management and Advanced Practice. It is also appropriate for managers who have not yet achieved a qualification at this level. Learners will need to be working in the role of Deputy or Manager in an appropriate setting, or have the opportunity to carry out responsibilities associated with these roles to be able to study for the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England) (90 credits).

Mandatory Units
• Unit 01 Understand Children and Young Person’s Development
• Unit 02 Lead Practice that Supports Positive Outcomes for Child and Young Person Development
• Unit 03 Develop and Implement Policies and Procedures to Support the Safeguarding of Children and Young People
• Unit 04 Lead Practice in Promoting the Well-Being and Resilience of Children and Young People

Entry Requirement
Learners should be at least 19 years old. It is also recommended that they will hold a Level 3 qualification or above in a related area.

Course Delivery

Progression
• Manager
• Deputy Manager
• Assistant Manager
• Care Broker
• Case Manager
• Senior Support Worker
• Day Care Manager
• Residential Care Manager

Pearson’s Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Young People’s Services

Key Information

Course Full Name: Pearson’s Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Young People’s Services

Level: 5
Credits: 64
Guided Learning Hours: 331
Mode of Study: Part-Time
Fees: £2500

Course Information
The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Learning and Development (Early Years Educator) (QCF) is for learners who work in, or want to work with children in Early Years settings in England only. Completing this exercise will assist you to reflect on your Childcare activities. Learners will be able to have the opportunity to gather the evidence requirements by the Diploma standards. The number of mandatory credits that must be achieved 46 Number of optional credits that must be achieved 18 Minimum number of credits that must be achieved at level 3 or above 61.

Mandatory Units
• Unit 01 Understand Children’s Early Years Education and Development
• Unit 02 Implementing Early Years Foundation Stage
• Unit 03 Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in Early Years Settings
• Unit 04 Plan and Provide Effective Teaching and Learning in Early Years Settings
• Unit 05 Make Accurate and Productive Use of Assessment in Early Years Settings
• Unit 06 Developing Effective and Informed Professional Practice in Early Years Settings
• Unit 07 Promote the Health, Safety and Well-being of Children in Early Years Settings
• Unit 08 Child Protection and Safeguarding
• Unit 09 Partnership Working in Early Years

Entry Requirement

Course Delivery

Progression
• Adult nurse
• Care home manager
• Care worker
• Health promotion/Education specialist
• Health service manager
• Learning disability nurse