1Course Overview
CACHE Level 2 Prevention and Control of Infection
Course code: CACHE010
Develop an understanding of how to prevent and control infections on this Level 2 CACHE course, from home!
This course will enable you to:
- Understand the principles of infection prevention and control
- Know the causes and spread of infection
- Learn about cleaning, decontamination and waste management
- Explore local policies in relation to infection control
- Describe how risk assessments can help minimise the outbreak of infection
- Understand the difference between infection and colonisation
The course will allow you to study when and where you want, at your own pace. All coursework can be submitted by email making it easier and hassle-free.
All of the materials will be delivered to you, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors are always a click away by email, giving you advice and helping you through your course.
Join over 75,000 people that have studied with us and enrol with us today. Home learning couldn’t be easier!
What's more, you will now be entitled to FREE access to the CACHE Alumni for 2 years when you enrol on your course.
2Course Content
Unit 1: The principles of infection prevention and control
(L/501/6737 Unit Level 2; GLH; 30; Credits 3)
- Roles and responsibilities
- Legislation and policies
- Systems and procedures
- Risk assessment
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Good personal hygiene in the prevention
- Control of infections
Unit 2: Causes and spread of infection
(H/501/7103 Unit Level 2; GLH; 20; Credits 2)
- Bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites
- Common illnesses and infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites
- Infection and colonisation
- Systemic infection
- Localised infection
- Poor practices
- Transmission of infection
- Growth of microorganisms
- Infective agents
- Common sources of infection
- Infective agents can be transmitted
- Key factors
Unit 3: Cleaning, decontamination and waste management
(R/501/6738 Unit Level 2; GLH; 20; Credits 2)
- Environmental cleaning
- Cleaning schedules
- Correct management
- National policy
- Decontamination process
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Risks
- Cleaning and storing equipment
- Different categories of waste
- Dealing with waste safely
3Other Information
Assessment
This course is assessed by a series of assignments, which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination is required.
Course Duration
This course will take you 12 months to complete, which is more than enough time to complete approximately 70 hours of learning time. This means you can work at your own pace – how fast you work through the course is completely up to you! You will have no strict deadlines or timetabling to contend with so you can spread your workload across the year, fitting your course around your busy schedule.
Study Method
The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail or email. You can start at any time.
Course Outcome
Upon successful completion of the course you will achieve an NCFE CACHE Level 2 Prevention and Control of Infection.
CACHE became part of NCFE in 2015.
CACHE (the Council of Awards in Care, Health and Education) are the UK's leading awarding organisation for the childcare and social care sectors, and are part of the RQF (Regulated Qualifications Framework) which ensures the highest level quality courses and industry recognised qualifications.
Once you have enrolled on your CACHE course, you will be entitled to access the CACHE Alumni Membership for 2 years. Please contact our Student Support team for further information on 0330 563100. CACHE Alumni is a Professional Membership Network for those who work in the CACHE industries, providing valuable resources and advice for professional studying towards/with a CACHE qualification.
4Q&As
Your Questions Answered
What skills are needed to enrol in this course?
You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course.
Is there a time limit for the completion of this course?
You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. It is truly flexible and is designed to be adaptable around your lifestyle and other commitments.
What is included in the cost of my course?
- Dedicated personal tutor support
- Dedicated student support
- Assignment marking and feedback
- FREE CV writing service
- FREE Totum discount card (formerly NUS Extra card)
- FREE CACHE Alumni Membership for 2 years
- *Comprehensive study guide
- *Exclusive Open Study College pen and highlighter
- *Student study planner
- *Student notebook
- *Document wallet
* Not included with the online study option
* Not included with the online study option
How do I get my work assessed?
You will send your work to your personal course tutor for them to mark and return to you. On successful completion of the course you will be awarded your CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Prevention and Control of Infection.
What are the entry requirements to enrol onto this course?
You will need to be at least 14 years of age to enrol onto this course.
Do I need to be working in a care role to study this course?
No. As this is a knowledge-based qualification, it can be studied by those who are not yet working in a care role.
Are there any additional costs?
No. Everything you need is included in the price!
What happens if I lose my course pack?
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 Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.
What if I still have questions?
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 Student Support Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.
