CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care RQF
Learners will acquire in-depth knowledge on how to successfully work with adults as a care worker.
Qualification Title: NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
Qualification Number: 600/0048/X
Total Credits: 21
UCAS Points: 16
Level 3 / NCFE CACHE Certificate / PI421
over 12 months and £ deposit
over 12 months and £ deposit
Course summary
Course support
12 months expert tutor support
24 hour access
Unlimited Submissions
Accreditation
Fully accredited course
Awarding body
NCFE CACHE
Course introduction
Preparing to Work in Health & Social Care Course
Whether you are just starting out and wish to know more about what is expected in adult social care or you already work as a care worker and want to expand your expertise; our online CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care RQF can offer you all the tools to make this happen and much, much more.
This certificate is a fantastic way to learn more about this rewarding role. From understanding your role as a social care worker to recognising the importance of safeguarding, communication, diversity, inclusion and personal development; by the end of this online learning course you’ll be better equipped to assist those in need of care and support.
The fact that it is supplied by one of the world’s most recognisable awarding bodies – CACHE – makes it too good a qualification to ignore. Especially as it can be completed in your own time, at your own pace and with no prior experience. Instead you can develop your interest in adult social care at a speed that is right for you and do so without it hindering your existing job.
All that is required is 190 hours of study time – completed within 12 months of your enrolment – and by the end of this intuitive online learning course, you’ll be prepared to handle all requirements expected of an adult social care worker.
Take advantage of becoming a part of the CACHE Alumni once you have enrolled on any of our CACHE courses. CACHE Alumni is a professional membership network for those who work in the healthcare and education industries. It is free to join and it supports practitioners, learners, and educators throughout their learning journey. Some of the benefits from joining CACHE Alumni include access to the latest articles across the healthcare sector for two years and complete access to useful webinars, podcasts, and career support.
Qualification Title: NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
Qualification Number: 600/0048/X
Total Credits: 21
UCAS Points: 16
Required knowledge
This qualification is an ideal stepping stone for learners wanting to learn more about adult social care (before they embark on a career in this field), as it requires no prior knowledge or experience.
Assessment
With no formal examinations required, learners are instead expected to submit and pass 9 written assignments that are structured around the syllabus within in their online portal.
Once marked by your personal tutor, you’ll also receive extensive feedback and tips that be used to help improve your skills and strengthen future grades.
Please Note that: All certification fees are included within your course price.
Awarding organisation
NCFE CACHE (Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education) are a leading awarding organisation specialising in in the care and education sector. CACHE award a range of qualifications to individuals and organisations throughout the UK and internationally.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will gain an ofqual regulated NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care certificate from NCFE CACHE. This is an RQF course which upon completion will have credits which can be applied to the National Credit Transfer System.
NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.
Course modules
Our online course assesses several learning criteria that have been split into 9 in-depth units:
Unit 1: Principles of Communication in Adult Social Care Settings
Unit 2: Principles of Personal Development in Adult Social Care Settings
Unit 3: Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings.
Unit 4: Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care
Unit 5: Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or children's and young people's settings.
Unit 6: Understand the Role of the Social Care Worker
Unit 7: Understanding Person-centred Approaches in Adult Health and Social Care Settings.
Unit 8: Understand Health and Safety in Social Care Settings
Unit 9: Understand How to Handle Information in Social Care Settings
Learner support
From the moment you enrol, you’ll be assigned your very own personal tutor whose years of expertise and knowledge in social care can be utilised for the betterment of your studies.
Whether you need assistance with an assignment or wish to discuss a concept explored within your course materials; our tutors are always ready, able and at your disposal thanks to our integrated chat and messaging systems. In fact, once you receive your login credentials, you’ll gain immediate access to all your course materials, lessons, resources and assignments, and will be able to access them 24/7/365 days of the year.
This makes managing your studies around your existing work commitments even easier as you’ll be able to control when, where and how you study.
Similarly, our dedicated help centre team can provide you with in-depth instructions on how to maximise your learning experience; as they can point you in the direction of additional resources as well as keep you on track for meeting your own personal deadlines.
FAQs
NCC originally stood for the National Consortium of FE (Further Education) Colleges. This brought together the FE Colleges to achieve the best provision. Regular national meetings were attended by both Colleges and Government agencies who funded them. This was very helpful to them both to best deliver training to their students.
For more than 25 years NCC has supplied FE Colleges with learning materials as well as student marketing.
NCC now specialise in online training of a very high quality to students both self-funded, paid for by schools, employers and training providers.
Distance learning is the most flexible and convenient approach to studying. There is no need for you to attend college and you can study anytime, anyplace, anywhere that fits in with your lifestyle. Distance learning programmes are ideal for people who may have a job, family commitments, or any other commitment that won’t allow them time off to study.
Both our online and paper courses are completed via an online learning portal (LMS) which you can access after you receive your login details by email. Please ensure that you check your junk email if you do not receive your login details within 48 hours.
All learners will submit their assignments, receive feedback and correspond with their tutor directly through the LMS. If you require help from our support team, then simply email [email protected].
If you opt for the online course, you will not receive any course materials through the post. Everything is available via the LMS.
If you opt for the paper version, you are simply paying for a study book to be printed and posted to your home, or place of work. You will use this book as a reference guide, but you will still be required to upload your assignments and correspond with your tutor via the LMS.
If you are unable to access our online LMS, we do have alternative options available, so please email [email protected] in order to request further support.
We recommend that you choose a course that will interest you and help you to achieve your ambitions. If you would like some advice, or further information, contact us here or dial 0333 3445 690.
To purchase a course, simply click on the ‘Buy now’ button against your chosen course and follow the on screen instructions. Alternatively if you would prefer to purchase the course over the phone, call 0333 3445 690 and speak to one of our expert course advisors.
The price largely depends on the size and duration of the course. The course cost is determined by the expenses associated with its provision, taking into consideration the course's size and complexity, development costs, study materials, and the level of tutor support required. Some courses also necessitate additional in-person assessments by assessors, which incur additional expenses and consequently affect the course's cost.
The cost for each course is always listed clearly on the course description page before you make a purchase.
Additionally, extra fees may apply for courses that require externally monitored assessments (such as A Levels or ICB qualifications). For more details, it's best to consult with one of our course advisors.
Once you've chosen your course, you have two options for enrolment:
- You can purchase the course online by clicking the "Buy now" button, which will enrol you automatically.
- Alternatively, you can call our helpline at 0333 3445 690, and our expert course advisors will assist you in signing up for the course and arrange for the delivery of any requested additional learning materials to your address.
All courses are available to purchase in full or via affordable monthly payments over 12 months. A £29 non-refundable deposit is required for monthly payments, and you will be required to set up a monthly direct debit.
We do not require you to complete a credit check to sign up for monthly payments.
We ensure that you will receive your ordered course materials within 5 working days of registration, though for many courses, delivery may take as little as 48 hours.
Your course materials will be sent through a tracked courier service to guarantee delivery of your study book within the specified timeframe.
All the relevant information required to complete your course is available via the LMS. Additional research via the internet is encouraged, depending on the level you are working at, to bolster knowledge of the subject area.
There is no requirement to purchase any additional materials.
You will have access to a dedicated personal tutor whom you can contact through the Learning Management System (LMS) for assistance and guidance on any course-related matters. Your tutor will only initiate contact in response to your messages. If you encounter any difficulties reaching your tutor, please don't hesitate to email us at [email protected].
Many courses require you to submit work to your tutor during the period of study, and your tutor will assess your work and provide feedback to you within 10 working days. Your tutor is available to you as much as you need them.
Please note that the course includes tutor support for a duration of 12 months. If you require additional time, please inform us, and we will make every effort to provide you with an option for a paid extension, if feasible, to assist you in completing your course.
Please be aware that our tutors are actively assisting multiple learners, and to ensure they are not inundated with excessive workloads, we have implemented a policy limiting learners to submitting a maximum of three units of work for evaluation at any given time. We recommend that you upload your completed units as you finish them. This way, you can benefit from your tutor's feedback to enhance your future assignment submissions.
Your work will be marked and feedback returned to you within 10 working days after submission. This is because our tutors are required to provide detailed, considered feedback to our learners that may take a while to formulate. We find that by working this way, our learners actually complete their course in less time, as they rarely need to submit an assignment more than twice.
Whilst it is possible to submit multiple assignments at the same time, we advise that our learners submit only one at a time. We want our learners to develop as they progress through their course, and find this is best achieved when a student embarks on a new module having taken into account tutor feedback from the previous submission.
Kindly note that our tutors are currently supporting multiple learners simultaneously. In order to maintain a balanced workload for them, we have established a policy that restricts learners to submitting a maximum of three units of work for evaluation at any given time.
The time needed to complete your course depends on the specific course you've chosen and the time you're able to dedicate. Generally, it can take anywhere from 6 weeks to 12 months. You'll usually have up to 12 months from the date of purchase to complete your course if you wish to receive your certificate, this is your end of support date.
One of the biggest advantages of distance learning is the flexibility it offers. You can study at your own pace, fitting your coursework around your personal schedule and commitments. There's no pressure—no one will be chasing you to submit work or asking why you haven't turned in an assignment.
That said, we recommend considering your availability before enrolling to ensure you can devote enough time to stay motivated and complete the course within a reasonable timeframe.
All of our courses are fully accredited, and to successfully complete them, you'll need to demonstrate your understanding. Depending on the course you choose, this could involve an examination, but the assessment methods can vary.
For some courses, you'll be continuously assessed throughout your studies, while others may require a final exam or an assignment, which can be done from home and submitted to your tutor.
For specific qualifications like A-levels and GCSEs, you will need to sit invigilated exams at a registered test centre. You'll be responsible for arranging and covering the cost of these exams, but full guidance will be provided by the centre delivering the qualification.
If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to email us at [email protected]. We can help or connect you with the course provider for more details.
All of our courses are accredited and you will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course.
For more information about this please see the section of the website that details how awarding bodies work and what the different types of qualifications are: https://www.ncchomelearning.co.uk/awarding-organisations
Yes, you can take as many courses as your time allows, but we would recommend that you clearly evaluate how much time you can commit to your courses of study.
The good news is that if your circumstances change you can always take a limited break and come back to your studies to save your paid for support.
If you decide to enrol on more than one course at the same time, speak to our enquiries team for any bundle deals or offers.
Absolutely! In most cases, our courses are accessible regardless of where you're located. However, some courses may have geographical restrictions set by the Awarding Organisation, and any such limitations will be clearly outlined in the course details.
Keep in mind that all of our tutors are UK-based, and while most work can be submitted via email, there may be rare instances where submissions need to be sent by post.
For courses that require a monitored exam, there are many test centres available internationally. If you're planning to study from abroad, we recommend reaching out to us before purchasing the course to ensure everything is in place for your studies.
If, after receiving the course, you decide it isn’t the right course for you, you may return the materials within 14 days, provided you have not yet submitted any coursework for evaluation. Please note that you will be responsible for covering the return shipping costs. We will refund your payment, minus a non-refundable deposit of £29. Additionally, you have the option to select an alternative course that better matches your goals and aspirations.
For any help on cancelling your course please email [email protected], we will only deal with cancellation enquiries via email.
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