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NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Personal Care Needs
Ref:
603/5286/3
Sector:
Health, Public Services and Care, Health and Social Care
Features:
Learning Resources Available
Registration & certification fee:
£61.50
Level:
Level 2
Minimum entry age:
16
GLH:
130
TQT:
150
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What does this qualification cover?
The purpose of the Level 2 Certificate in Understanding in Personal Care Needs is to give learners specialist knowledge to support their work within the social care and healthcare sectors. Learners will gain knowledge and understanding by successfully completing the units required.
Who is it suitable for?
Learners who are working within the health and social care sector and are looking to gain specialist knowledge and understanding of personal care needs.
What are the entry requirements?
Learners must be aged 16 and above.
How is this qualification structured?
The qualification consists of 6 mandatory units.
How is it assessed?
The qualification is assessed by a portfolio of evidence.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:
• Level 3 Award in Health and Social Care
• Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care
• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
Funding for our qualifications
Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on our funding page.
Support materials
Mandatory qualification information
Qualification specification (Word) (DOCX | 448 KB)
Qualification specification (PDF | 278 KB)
Additional qualification information
Qualification factsheet (PDF | 60 KB)
Support Handbook
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Teaching materials
Learning Curve Group resources
Price
Refer to external link
Unit breakdown
Mandatory units
Understand Person-Centred Care (L/617/8829)
Understand How to Support Personal Hygiene (F/617/8830)
Understand Foot Care for Individuals (J/617/8831)
Understand How to Support Individuals to Maintain Oral Health (L/617/8832)
Understand Pressure Area Care (R/617/8833)
Understand Sepsis (Y/617/8834)