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Care (Level 2 CACHE Diploma) (16 – 18) — Full-time

Course outline

This course is perfect if you have an interest in working with adults in a range of clinical healthcare support and adult care settings and want to develop your knowledge and skills in health and social care.

You’ll learn a range of different units including learning about core competencies while also having a choice of optional units, to tailor the qualification to your needs, interests, and career goals.

You will study 17 units, including:

    • Safeguarding
    • Communication
    • Dementia Awareness
    • Sensory Loss
    • Duty of Care
    • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
    • Person-Centred Care

You’ll also develop a portfolio of evidence which you’ll be assessed on.

How to apply for this course

Apply online to start in 2023/24.

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Location Date
City Hub
111 Canal Street
Nottingham
NG1 7HB

Start: Monday 4th September 2023

Course code: C000493 / Q002714

Qualification

NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults)
Duration

1 year
Level Level 2
Entry requirements

You’ll need 4 GCSEs at grades 9– 3 (A*– D), including English Language and Maths. Functional Skills Level 1 can be used as equivalent to GCSE grade 3 (D) and Functional Skills Level 2 can be used as equivalent to GCSE grade 4 (C) or above.

You must be aged 16-18 to apply for this course.
Teaching & assessment

All units are internally assessed by your tutor or assessor using your portfolio of evidence.
Progression

Choose to follow with a Level 3 Health and Social Care course or a related apprenticeship.

You could also move into employment in adult health or care, such as becoming a care worker, healthcare assistant/support worker, or personal assistant.

Additional information

Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees.

If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information.