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NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma in Care
Ref:
603/2611/6
Sector:
Health, Public Services and Care, Health, Health and Social Care
Registration & certification fee:
£113.50
Level:
Level 2
Minimum entry age:
16
GLH:
307
TQT:
460
Credit value:
46
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What does this qualification cover?
This qualification will support learners to develop the knowledge and skills required to work in a range of clinical healthcare support settings and in adult care environments.
The qualification is formed of mandatory and optional units. The mandatory units cover core competencies while the optional units allow learners to choose from a variety of areas to tailor the qualification to their needs, interests and to reflect the context of their work.
It covers a wide range of areas including dementia awareness, mental health and well-being, supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care, daily living needs and healthcare procedures.
The content is also aligned with the knowledge and skills required for the Adult Care Worker and Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship standards.
Who is it suitable for?
Learners or apprentices who wish to work or are working in a variety of different settings within the NHS and private care facilities.
What are the entry requirements?
Learners should be at least 16 years old. We do not set any other entry requirements but colleges and training providers may have their own guidelines.
How many credits are required to complete it?
Learners must achieve a minimum of 46 credits to gain this qualification. Learners must achieve 24 credits from the mandatory units and a minimum of 22 credits from the optional units.
How is it assessed?
All units are internally assessed by your Tutor or Assessor using a portfolio of evidence.
How long will it take to complete this qualification?
Learners can usually complete the qualification within 12 months as standalone or within 18-24 months if taken as part of an apprenticeship standard.
Do you need to be working to take this qualification?
Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement to be able to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
Qualifications in specialist health pathways or to related health Apprenticeships.
Career opportunities
The content of the qualification links with the knowledge and skills required for the Adult Care Worker and Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship standards.
Upon completion, learners can enter either the adult care or health workforces. The content is applicable to a variety of roles, including:
• adult care worker
• healthcare assistant/support worker
• personal assistant.
Units can also be a basis for continuing professional development in the learners chosen field.
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 (PDF | 3193 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) (DOCX | 1895 KB)
Joint Skills for Care and Skills for Health assessment principles (PDF | 283 KB)
Care certificate mapping (PDF | 954 KB)
Additional qualification information
Qualification factsheet (PDF | 132 KB)
Support Handbook
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Unit breakdown
Mandatory units
Communication in Care Settings (F/615/7136)
Handle Information in Care Settings (J/615/7137)
Personal Development in Care Settings (L/615/7138)
Implement Person-Centred Approaches in Care Settings (R/615/7139)
Equality and Inclusion in Care Settings (J/615/7140)
Health, Safety and Well-Being in Care Settings (L/615/7141)
Responsibilities of a Care Worker (R/615/7142)
Duty of Care (Y/615/7143)
Safeguarding and Protection in Care Settings (D/615/7144)
Optional units
The Principles of Infection Prevention and Control (J/615/7154)
Causes and Spread of Infection (L/615/7155)
Cleaning, Decontamination and Waste Management (R/615/7156)
Understand Mental Health Problems (Y/615/7157)
Understand Mental Well-Being and Mental Health Promotion (D/615/7158)
Contribute to Monitoring the Health of Individuals Affected by Health Conditions (T/615/7280)
Principles of Health Promotion (H/615/7291)
Provide Support for Mobility (T/615/7215)
Provide Agreed Support for Foot Care (A/615/7295)
Undertake Physiological Measurements (J/615/7297)
Undertake Personal Hygiene Activities With Individuals (K/615/7177)
Obtain and Test Capillary Blood Samples (K/615/7325)
Care for Individuals With Nasogastric Tubes (F/615/7251)
Assist in the Administration of Medication (Y/615/7174)
Obtain and Test Specimens From Individuals (M/615/7231)
Move and Position Individuals in Accordance With Their Care Plan (T/615/7229)
Undertake Agreed Pressure Area Care (H/615/7324)
Understand the Administration of Medication (D/615/7368 )
Understand the Process and Experience of Dementia (M/615/7228)
Care for the Elderly (A/615/7376)
Support Independence in the Tasks of Daily Living (D/615/7323 )
Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (R/615/7254)
Work in Partnership With Families to Support Individuals (M/615/7214)
Support Individuals to Live at Home (D/615/7337)
Dementia Awareness (K/615/7227)
Support Individuals at the End of Life (M/615/7326 )
Support Individuals Who Are Bereaved (F/615/7167)
Support Individuals to Access and Use Information About Services and Facilities (J/615/7168)
Support Individuals to Carry Out Their Own Health Care Procedures (L/615/7186)
Support Individuals to Manage Continence (K/615/7230)
Support Individuals Who are Distressed (K/615/7258)
Support Individuals to Meet Personal Care Needs (J/615/7204 )
Support Individuals to Eat and Drink (F/615/7279)
Provide Support to Manage Pain and Discomfort (K/615/7244 )
Provide Support for Sleep (K/615/7339 )
Support Individuals With Specific Communication Needs (L/615/7320)
Support Individuals Undergoing Healthcare Activities (H/615/7260)
Promotion of General Health and Well-Being (K/615/7292)
Prepare Individuals for Healthcare Activities (J/615/7235 )
Select and Wear Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment for Work in Healthcare Settings (M/615/7245)
Assist the Practitioner to Carry Out Healthcare Activities (D/615/7239)
Monitor and Maintain the Environment and Resources During and After Healthcare Activities (F/615/7248)
Contribute to the Care of a Deceased Person (F/615/7296)
Contribute to the Effectiveness of Teams (D/615/7256 )
Support Activities for Individuals and Groups That Promote Well-Being (L/616/6521)
Support Individuals in the Use of Assistive Living Technology (Y/616/6523)
Support Individuals to Meet Nutritional and Hydration Needs (D/616/6524 )
Understand Personalisation in Adult Care (L/616/6339)
Understand the Principles of Positive Behaviour Support (K/616/6526)
Provide Support for Therapy Sessions (T/616/6528)
Understand How to Support Individuals With Foot Care (M/616/6348)
Support Person-Centred Thinking, Planning and Review (A/616/6529)
Facilitate Person-Centred Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Review (K/616/6350)
Contribute to the Support of Positive Risk-Taking for Individuals (T/616/6531)
Support Care Plan Activities (A/616/6532)
Understand the Impact of Acquired Brain Injury on Individuals (F/616/6533)
Support Individuals With Acquired Brain Injury and Their Families and Carers (J/616/6534)
Understand Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) (R/616/6536)
Support Individuals With Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) (Y/616/6537)
Support Individuals With Dementia (D/616/6538)
Diabetes Awareness (L/616/6356)
Awareness of End of Life Care (H/616/6539)
Understanding Learning Disability (Y/616/6540)
Contribute to Supporting Individuals With Learning Disabilities to Access Healthcare (D/616/6541)
Principles of Supporting Individuals With a Learning Disability Regarding Sexuality and Sexual Health (Y/616/6361)
Contribute to the Support of Individuals With Multiple Conditions And/or Disabilities (H/616/6542)
Understanding Mental Health (Y/506/2880)
Support Mental Well-Being and Mental Health (K/616/6543)
Parkinson's Disease Awareness (F/505/8497)
Support Individuals with Parkinson's Disease (T/616/6366)
Awareness of Sensory Loss (M/616/6544)
Support the Assessment of Individuals With Sensory Loss (F/616/6371)
Support Stroke Care Management (T/616/6545)