NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care
Ref:
603/0196/X
Sector:
Health, Public Services and Care, Health and Social Care
Features:
Learning Resources Available
Registration & certification fee:
£69.50
Level:
Level 3
Minimum entry age:
16
GLH:
184
TQT:
254
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This qualification has been allocated UCAS points. Please refer to the UCAS website for further details of the points allocation and the most up-to-date information.
What does this qualification cover?
This qualification enables learners to develop knowledge and understanding of caring for individuals with dementia. Successful completion of the units will allow learners to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of dementia and its effects.
The objectives of this qualification are to enable learners to understand:
• types of dementia and the importance of early diagnosis
• person-centred approaches in dementia care
• the role of communication, interaction and inclusion in dementia care and support
• the use of medication to support individuals with dementia.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is designed for learners who want to develop their knowledge and understanding of dementia and dementia care.
This qualification is suitable for learners aged 16 and above.
What are the entry requirements?
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved a Level 2 health and social care related qualification.
How is this qualification structured?
To be awarded the Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care, learners are required to successfully complete 7 mandatory units.
How is it assessed?
To achieve the Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care, learners must successfully demonstrate their achievement of all learning outcomes of the units as detailed in the qualification specification.
The Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care is internally assessed.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:
• Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
• Level 3 Certificate in Working in the Health Sector
• Level 4 qualifications in Health and Social Care.
Funding for our qualifications
Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on our funding page.
Which type of job roles can you apply for on completion?
This qualification will support progression into relevant employment within the health and social care sector. The qualification doesn’t infer competence in the work role, but can be used to support the underpinning knowledge and understanding needed for those working in or towards a dementia care role.
Support materials
Qualification specification (PDF | 578 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) (DOCX | 461 KB)
Learner overview (PDF | 105 KB)
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Assessment materials
Internal assessment sample tasks (PDF | 175 KB)
Teaching materials
Learning Curve Group resources
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Unit breakdown
Understanding Dementia (Y/615/0581)
Understand How Person-Centred Approaches are Used to Underpin the Care and Support of Individuals With Dementia (L/615/0626)
Principles of Communication and Interaction in Dementia Care and Support (R/615/0627)
Supporting Positive Interaction, Occupation and Activity in Dementia Care (Y/615/0628)
Principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Dementia Care and Support (D/615/0629)
Understand How to Support Individuals With Dementia to Exercise Choice and Rights (R/615/0630)
Principles of the Administration of Medication and Well-Being of Individuals With Dementia (Y/615/0631)