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Gain an in-depth understanding of working in health and social care with this NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care from home.
This NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care course is ideal for students currently working in health and social care who would like to develop their knowledge or progress their career further.
During your studies, you’ll develop your knowledge of various key areas involved in working in health and social care. You’ll learn more about the signs that may indicate someone requires safeguarding, and the precautions that can be taken to reduce the spread of infection in a setting. You will also explore the psychological theories relating to health and social care, as well as the legislation, policies and procedures, codes of practice, and professional standards that need to be adhered to when working in health and social care.
After completing this qualification, you can either progress to further studies, or apply for a wide range of jobs in the health and social care sector such as healthcare assistants, care support workers, and community-based support workers.
Course Duration
Up to one year.
Study Hours
Approximately 734 hours.
Course Outcome
On successful completion of this course, you will receive an NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care. You will also receive UCAS points relative to the grade you achieve.
Entry Requirements
You must be aged 16 or over to enrol on this course, and you must have a relevant work placement. Due to the work placement, you need to be based in the United Kingdom.
Assessment
You will be assessed through a series of written assessments and workplace-based evidence. You will also need to complete an external assessment.
QRN: 601/6109/7
Course duration
Once enrolled, you have up to one year to complete your studies. The course will take approximately 734 hours to complete. You will need to complete a minimum of 75 placement hours in a real work environment.
Study method
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:
Assessment
You will complete tutor-marked assignments for each of the nine units included on this course. Some of these units will require you to demonstrate your health and social care skills, which will be assessed through your demonstration of workplace evidence.
You will also need to complete an external assessment from home, which will be marked directly by NCFE. There are three assessment periods each year (January, May, and September), so we recommend that you plan with your tutor when you are going to submit your external assessment.
Course outcome
QRN: 601/6109/7
Upon successful completion of the course, you will achieve an NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care.
With this health and social care certificate, you can achieve up to 84 UCAS points based on the grade you achieve. You can find out more about UCAS points here.
Awarding body
CACHE became part of NCFE in 2015.
CACHE (The Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education) are the leading industry specialists in providing qualifications that specialise in the care and education sector. This course has been developed by experts to ensure that all requirements and skills are covered.
CACHE Alumni membership
Once you have enrolled on your CACHE course, you will have access to the CACHE Alumni membership for two years. 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 a CACHE qualification.
What next?
On completion of this NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care, you will be able to use your qualification to demonstrate your skills and knowledge. Following on from this course, you will be able to progress your studies with a higher-level course, or even attend university if you have the UCAS points! You can also apply for a wide range of roles in the health and social care sector, including:
Learners must be at least 16 years old to enrol on this course. You will also need to complete a minimum of 75 placement hours in a real work environment. If you are unsure of where you could complete your work placement, here are a list of appropriate settings:
You will have up to one year from enrolment to complete this course.
*Not included with the online study option.
Yes, you will need to complete 75 placement hours in an appropriate work setting. Due to the work placement, you will also need to be based in the United Kingdom.
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.
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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