NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

• The course is aimed at individuals who want careers as Senior Healthcare Workers, Support Workers, Community-Based Senior Care Assistants and Care Workers working with people with dementia and disabilities.

Learners will need to be over the age of 16 and must demonstrate the following:

• Vocational or academic qualification at Level 2 or higher
• Basic level of literacy, numeracy, and ICT ability

In order to qualify for the programme, you will need to submit a completed application form which will be provided to you. This form should be provided to us within a month of enrolment, along with the following;

• Proof of educational qualifications
• You must provide an identification document such as a passport or a driving license.

Upon submission of the documents, your application will be reviewed. If you fail to meet the entry requirements of the programme, your application will not be accepted.

The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care has been developed to give learners the opportunity to:

• Learn how to support patients who need physical care
• Learn how to support the emotional needs of patients
• Learn how to follow health and social care policies and protocols
• Learn how to support individuals with dementia
• Progress further to general qualifications

• Qualification type: NCFE CACHE Professional Qualification
• Qualification title: NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
• Level: Level 3
• Minimum entry age: 16
• Accreditation status: Accredited
• Guided Learning Hours (GLH):399
• Credits:58
• Total Qualification Time (TQT):580
• Qualification number (QN):603/2618/9
• Availability: UK and Wales

The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care is a 580 TQT, 58-credit, and 399-guided-learning-hour (GLH) qualification that consists of 9 mandatory units (28 credits) and few optional units (30 credits) to achieve a total of 58 credits.

To pass this course, the learner must regularly submit assignments. The purpose of the assessment is to ensure that effective learning has taken place to give learners the opportunity to:

• Meet the standard determined by the assessment criteria
• Achieve the learning outcomes

All units within these qualifications are internally assessed. The qualifications are criterion referenced-based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes. Learners can take 12-18 months to complete this course.

Those who successfully complete the course will be awarded the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care Certificate. It will make you valuable to employers, and your motivation at gaining new skills will be recognised.

CACHE is continually investing in high quality qualifications for the care and education industry, making them the UK’s leading sector specialist. Developed by experts, CACHE qualifications help millions of learners to raise professional standards across the sector. As a result, CACHE has gained a deserved reputation for excellence and leadership.

NCFE is a National Awarding Organisation passionate about designing, developing, and certificating diverse, nationally recognised qualifications and awards. These qualifications contribute to the success of millions of learners at all levels, bringing them closer to fulfilling their personal goals. Last year alone, over 340,000 learners from over 2,000 colleges, schools, and training organisations chose NCFE as the Awarding Organisation to help them move their careers forward.

• Senior Healthcare Assistant - £17,557 per annum
• Residential Support Worker - £17,916 per annum
• Care Worker -  £17,746 per annum
• Healthcare Assistant - £16,300 per annum
• Caregiver  - £18,100 per annum

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