Achieve your NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care and start working towards a career in health and social care.
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care - RQF
CACHE008£599.00
or £18.72 /month*
Course code: CACHE008
*Pay monthly option available via Snap Finance on payment page in checkout
Course overview
- Nationally recognised NCFE CACHE qualification
- Gain an understanding of the basic concepts in health and social care and working in the sector.
- Study from home at your own pace.
- FREE access to the NCFE CACHE Alumni membership for two years.
This NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care RQF qualification is ideal for someone considering a career in the health and social care sector who wants to understand the basic concepts in the industry.
During this course, you’ll study the principles of communication and safeguarding in an adult social care setting, as well as the methods you can adopt to benefit your professional development. You will learn more about diversity, equality, and inclusion in the sector, the role of a social care worker, and how to ensure you adhere the relevant health and safety policies, legislation, and procedures. Your studies will also cover how you can plan care and support based on the individual and your duty of care.
Course content
- Communication
- Individual’s reactions
- Individual’s preferences
- Communication methods
- Barriers to communication
- Support services
- Confidentiality
- Standards
- Reflecting on work activities
- Personal attitudes and beliefs
- Learning activities
- Reflecting on a situation
- Feedback
- The personal development plan
- Sources of support
- Diversity
- Equality
- Inclusion
- Discrimination
- Direct and indirect
- Legislation and codes
- Interacting with individuals
- Sources of support
- Physical abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Emotional/psychological abuse
- Financial abuse
- Institutional abuse
- Self-neglect
- Neglect by others
- Signs and symptoms
- Factors for vulnerability
- Actions to take
- Policies and local systems
- Safeguarding
- Person-centred values
- Active participation
- Unsafe practices
- Duty of care
- Additional support
- Complaints
- Procedures
- Working relationships
- Personal relationships
- Agreed ways of working
- Improving partnership working
- Resolving conflicts
- Partnership working
- Person-centred values
- Needs of an individual
- Planning care and support
- Consent
- Participation
- Reducing barriers
- Active participation
- Informed choices
- Risk-taking
- Supporting individuals
- Individual identity
- Self-esteem
- Wellbeing
- Legislation
- Policies and procedures
- Social care workers
- Employers and managers
- Individuals
- Hazard and risk
- Safety risk assessment
- Types of accidents
- Procedures
- Infections
- Health and hygiene
- Personal protective equipment
- Safe moving and handling
- Care plan
- Storing hazardous substances
- Using hazardous substances
- Disposing of hazardous substances
- Social care settings
- Stress
- Medication
- Food safety
- Legislation
- Secure systems
- Handling information
- Concern
Awarding Body
NCFE is a leading provider of vocational and technical courses as well as an educational charity. With over 170 years of experience in providing an outstanding education experience, NCFE work with industry experts to create smarter solutions to the greatest learning needs.
They are one of the largest technical and vocational awarding bodies in the United Kingdom and their qualifications are awarded to thousands of people each year.
Extra information
This course is assessed using a portfolio of evidence which you will submit to your tutor for marking. No external examination or practical work is required, so you can complete all assessed work from home.
This course will take approximately 179 hours to complete. You will receive a full year to complete the course, which is a lot more time than you will need. This allows you to work at your own pace, without the pressure of tight deadlines.
This course will be studied entirely via distance learning, meaning you will complete your learning either from home or a place that suits you. Full tutor support will be available via email, so if you have any questions or need some guidance, your tutor will be here to help. Your course materials will include a series of self-assessment exercises and tutor-marked questions to allow both yourself and your tutor to monitor your progress.
The study method you choose depends on your personal learning style. Your options are:
- Study pack: if you choose the study pack option, you will be sent a set of printed course materials.
- Study online: if you choose this option, you will be sent your login details to our online portal through which you will access your course materials digitally. You can access your course via a desktop/laptop computer, tablet, or smartphone.
QRN: 600/0047/8
Upon successful completion of the course, you will achieve an NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care.
Once you have enrolled on your NCFE CACHE course, you will have access to the NCFE CACHE Alumni membership for two years. NCFE CACHE Alumni is a professional membership network for those who work in the care, health, and education industries, providing valuable resources and advice for your studies when working towards/with an NCFE CACHE qualification.
FAQs
You do not need any previous knowledge or skills to enrol on this qualification, however, you must be at least 14 years of age to study this course.
- Expert personal tutor support.
- Dedicated learner services.
- Assignment marking and feedback.
- FREE CV critique service and employability guide to help you impress future employers.
- FREE XO Student Discounts membership.
- FREE NCFE CACHE Alumni Membership for two years.
- *Study pack including notebook, pen, and highlighter.
*Not included with the online study option.
You do not need to be working to enrol on this course.
It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Learner Services Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.
That's not a problem. We want to make sure you're 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our team of education specialists a call on 03300 563 100 and they'll do their best to help.
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