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NCFE CACHE are leaders in vocational and work-related learning, creating highly reputable qualifications. It’s best known for its focus on courses in education, childcare, and health and social care.

These qualifications will enable you to qualify to work with children and pursue your dream job.

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Our range of NCFE CACHE courses

We offer a wide range of NCFE CACHE courses which are designed to be studied from the comfort of your own home. Whether you’re working, caring for family, or simply have other commitments, a busy lifestyle shouldn’t mean you have to miss out on pursuing your goals and developing your career. That’s why our range of NCFE CACHE courses can be studied at your own pace in your own and from where you want.

Is NCFE a recognised qualification?

NCFE is recognised as an awarding organisation by the qualification regulators for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. As a result, their qualifications are also recognised by employers and education providers in these regions.

NCFE qualifications we offer

We offer NCFE CACHE courses in numerous sectors, including education, childcare, and health and social care.

You can choose to start with a basic level 1 course, or if you’ve already started your journey on your chosen career path, then we also offer level 2, 3, and 4 courses to develop your pre-existing skills.

Online NCFE CACHE courses

Studying online from the comfort of your own home allows you to gain the qualifications you need to progress without your learning impacting other areas of your life.

It takes the location out of studying. You’ll save time and money on travelling, and if you have other commitments such as work, or a family to look after, it may help to study at a time that suits you.

Tutor support

When you study your NCFE CACHE courses with us, you’ll get unlimited, personal tutor support via email. Your tutor will be on hand to guide you through your course and answer any questions you may have. You’ll never be alone. This is just one of the many benefits you’ll get when enrolling with Open Study College.

Who are NCFE?

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.

In 2015, CACHE (The Council for Awards in Care, Health, and Education) became a part of NCFE.

Frequently asked questions

An NCFE Level 2 qualification is benchmarked at similar level to obtaining a GCSE qualification at grade 4-9.

Obtaining an NCFE level 3 qualification is the equivalent to an A level.

Some level 3 NCFE qualifications are recognised by UCAS. For example, an NCFE CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma Health and Social Care qualification can get you up to 168 UCAS points. Find out more about the NCFE CACHE qualifications that can provide you with UCAS points.

Many programmes accept an NCFE CACHE level 3 qualification, however, we recommend checking with your chosen university to ensure that they will accept you with your chosen NCFE CACHE qualification.

If you enrol on an NCFE CACHE qualification, you will receive access to the CACHE Alumni membership for two years. CACHE Alumni is a professional membership network for those who work in the childcare, education, health care, and social care industries. It provides valuable resources and advice for professionals studying towards an NCFE CACHE qualification.

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We are delighted that you are considering joining us to study and take pleasure in welcoming you to our family.

Open Study College is one of the UK’s leading distance-learning colleges. We provide professionally-recognised NCFE CACHE courses that enable you to study at your own pace, in your own environment either online or via printed materials sent to your home.

We understand that choosing a course is a big decision. That’s why we have a team of friendly, knowledgeable education specialists who can help you choose the right NCFE CACHE qualifications for you.

Over the past 15 years, we’ve enrolled over 120,000 people on courses that have improved their education and their career prospects!

Our education specialists can answer any questions you may have, talk you through our finance options and get you enrolled over the telephone.

As a family-founded college, we think of our learners as extended members of our family. We’re all here to help you achieve your goals in life, whatever they may be.

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