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Duration: 6-9 Months
Credits: 35 credits
Enrol: Anytime
Fees: £729* (+20% VAT)
* VAT applicable in UK

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How you’ll study
This course is studied 100% online.
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Course Duration
Study this course over minimum 16 weeks.
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Start dates
Start any day of the week. Onboarding happens within an hour.
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Ofqual Approved
Approved by Ofqual in the UK and Globally recognised.
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Comprehensive study material
Learning material includes recorded lectures, presentations, ebooks specific for each unit, case studies, articles, handouts, assignment brief.
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Assessment
There are no exams. Assessment via assignments on which feedback is given.
How the application process works

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Registration and course induction. Start your studies

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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

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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

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Student Centered Approach
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Comprehensive learning resources including presentations, ebooks, articles, handouts, recorded lectures and case studies

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