NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Health and Social Care RQF

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A nationally recognised qualification, the Health and Social Care with a level 3 award from NCFE CACHE can take your natural nurturing capabilities and provide you with the tools to work with people of any age and provide help and assistance in a care setting.

On Completion of this course, learners will receive a fully recognised level 3 qualification that will aid progression in a rewarding career in the care sector.

Qualification Title: NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Health and Social Care RQF
Qualification Number: 601/6108/5
UCAS Points: 28

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

• How rights are promoted in health and social care services
• Ethical dilemmas that may arise when balancing individual rights and duty of care
• How to promote equality and support diversity
• How to challenge those not working inclusively in a way that promotes change
• How to support others in promoting equality and rights
• Legislation and codes of practice relating to equality, diversity, inclusion and discrimination
• The role of the health and social care practitioner in meeting individuals’ needs through inclusive practice

Unit 2: Human growth and development

• The life stages of human development
• Social, emotional, cognitive and physical developments within each life stage
• Theories of human growth and development
• Significant life events that can occur within each stage of human development
• The impact that significant life events have on individuals

Unit 3: Safeguarding in health and social care

• Understanding, and purposes of, safeguarding
• How health and social care practitioners can take steps to safeguard themselves
• Current legislation in relation to safeguarding
• The relationship between legislation, policy and procedure
• Policies and procedures in relation to safeguarding
• Factors that may contribute to an individual being vulnerable to harm or abuse
• Signs, symptoms, indicators and behaviours that may cause concern relating to neglect or abuse
• The lines of reporting and responsibility in relation to safeguarding protection and welfare
• The boundaries of confidentiality in relation to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of individuals
• The role and responsibilities of the health and social care practitioner in relation to safeguarding individuals

This qualification is suitable for learners who are interested in learning about health and social care without having to fulfil a work placement.

No formal entry requirements are needed to enrol onto this course; however you must be at least 16 years old. Similarly, as this is only a knowledge based course, you don’t need to be working within a health and social care environment.

This qualification may support progression into a wide range of job roles in the health and social care sector, including:

• Care Support Workers in adult residential settings
• Healthcare Assistants in community, primary care and acute health environments
• Care Support Workers in domiciliary services, supported living or day services
• Community-based Support Workers