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Duration: 6-9 Months
Credits: 35 credits
Enrol: Anytime
Fees: £729* (+20% VAT)
* VAT applicable in UK
Course Video
How you’ll study
This course is studied 100% online. Some courses require blended learning.
Course Duration
Study this course over minimum 16-52 weeks. The duration varies according to the credits and courses
Start dates
Start any day of the week. Onboarding happens within an hour except weekend. Ascentis and Pearson BTEC L3 courses have fixed intakes across the year
Ofqual Approved
Access Courses are QAA regulated. All other courses are Ofqual approved in the UK and Globally Recognised
Comprehensive study material
Learning material includes recorded lectures, presentations, ebooks, handouts, articles, workbooks, MCQ, Case studies and assignment briefs.
Assessment
Pearson BTEC L3 courses are exam based for some units. Most courses are assessment via assignments on which learners can get formative feedback prior to final submission and grading. Not all qualifications offered are graded

Overview
This is the recognised entry qualification for a career in adult social care, mapped to the national Care Certificate standards. You build the core knowledge every care worker needs, from safeguarding, duty of care and person-centred working to communication, nutrition, mental health awareness and infection prevention. It is the qualification employers across the care sector look for when they hire.
Modules
All units are mandatory. You complete every unit to achieve the qualification:
• Understand own role and responsibilities in adult social care
• Personal development in adult social care settings
• Duty of care in adult social care
• Equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights
• Work in a person-centred way
• Communication in adult social care
• Privacy and dignity in adult social care settings
• Support nutrition and hydration needs
• Awareness of mental health conditions and dementia
• Safeguarding adults
• Safeguarding children
• Health, safety and basic life support
• Handling information
• Infection prevention and control (IPC)
• Awareness of learning disability and autism
Entry Requirements
• Aged 18 or over
• Working or volunteering in an adult care role
• Reasonable standard of English
• Internet access for online study


Progressions
On successful completion you can progress to:
• NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma in Care
• NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
• Care assistant or support worker
• Healthcare assistant in the NHS
Certification
The certificate is issued by NCFE CACHE, the Awarding Organisation. UK Versity Online Limited (Number 8465520) is an accredited and approved delivery centre for NCFE qualifications.
Key Facts
Award Body: NCFE CACHE
Level and Credits: Level 2 | 35 credits (TQT 350)
Course duration: 6-9 Months
Methods of Study: Online / Distance Learning / Part-time
Qualification level: 2
Qualification Number: 610/4131/2

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