CACHE Level 3 Award in Health and Social Care

This course is specifically designed for people who are looking to work with people of any age and provide help and assistance in a care setting. Upon completion of the health and social care level 3 course, students receive a fully recognised qualification at level 3 that is great for a rewarding career in the care sector.

About this course:

The CACHE Level 3 Award in Health and Social Care is for anyone that is looking to get qualified to work in health and social care at a level 3 standard. By studying the course you will learn a lot about the requirements of those working in care wand can go on to work with people of all ages who require help and assistance. This Health and Social Care level 3 course is perfect for anyone looking to gain a fully recognised course in the care sector and looking to work with people who require a wide range of assistance.

Study Time: 180 hours

Enrolment length: 12 months

Course Format: Online

Entry Requirements: None Specific

Upon completion of this qualification, students are awarded a CACHE Level 3 award in health and social care and an OLC Certificate. All certification fees are included in your course fees.

Qualification

To gain the full CACHE Level 3 Award in Health and Social Care VRQ you will need to submit and pass all of the tutor marked assignments. There are 6 assignments in the course and no need to purchase any textbooks as we provide all of the lessons and materials required to learn the syllabus.

There is no formal exam and the certification fee is included in the course fees.

Qualification Code 601/6108/5

Course Content

This course assesses the following units:

Unit 1: Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care

• Understand equality, diversity and rights in health and social care
• Understand how to work in an inclusive way
• Understand legislation and codes of practice in relation to inclusive practice in health and social care settings
• Understand the role of the health and social care practitioner in relation to inclusive practice

Unit 2: Human growth and development

• Understand the key elements of development across human lifespan
• Understand theories of human growth and development
• Understand significant life events within each stage of human dveelopment

Unit 3: Safeguarding in health and social care

• Understand safeguarding
• Understand how to safeguard individuals in relation to legislation, policies and procedures
• Understand factors that may contribute to an individual being vulnerable to harm or abuse
• Know signs, symptoms, indicators and behaviours that may cause concern
• Understand the lines of reporting and responsibility in relation to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of individuals
• Understand the role and responsibilities of the health and social care practitioner in relation to safeguarding individuals

This course can be taken over a 12 month period but you can complete it as fast or as slowly as you wish.

This course now earns students a number of UCAS points upon completion, depending on the grade achieved.

Anyone looking to work in health and social care with children or adults and provide the best possible care for those in needs. The course covers all of the main requirements of the health and social care practitioner and gives a fully recognised qualification level 3 qualification upon completion.

There are no requirements to enrol on this course.

This qualification is suitable for a range of different career paths in settings such as:

• Residential care homes
• Nursing homes
• Day centres
• Children’s centres
• Health centres
• Supported accommodation
• Respite care
• Residential schools
• Special schools

CACHE NCFE Certificate included.

Hard copy certificate - Included