NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support
CSA1569
Posted by Courses and Jobs Support Specialist No.2 on 26 April 2022

Course Title and Description
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support
Ref: 603/2414/4
Sector: Health, Public Services and Care, Health
Level: Level 3
Minimum Entry Age: 16
GLH: 378
TQT: 650
Credit Value: 65
Awarding body: NCFE
Course Price:
Unit Overview:
What does this qualification cover?
Healthcare support staff can work in a variety of different settings within the NHS and private care facilities. The role of the support staff is to provide assistance to healthcare professionals in diagnosing, treating and caring for patients. The Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support provides learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to work in a range of healthcare support settings.
The qualification is formed of mandatory and optional units. The mandatory units cover core competencies whilst the optional units allow learners to choose from a variety of specialist areas to tailor the qualification to their needs, interests and to reflect the context of their work.
The content of the qualification also aligns with the knowledge and skills required for the Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship standard. The content is applicable to a variety of roles, examples of which are included below:
• adult nursing support
• maternity support
• theatre support
• mental health support
• children and young people’s support
• allied health profession (therapy support).
Who is it suitable for?
Learners or apprentices who wish to work or are working in a variety of different settings within the NHS and private care facilities.
What are the entry requirements?
Learners should be at least 16 years old.
Do you need to be working to take this qualification?
Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement to be able to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
How many credits are required to complete it?
Learners must achieve a minimum of 65 credits to gain this qualification. Learners must achieve 45 credits from the mandatory units and a minimum of 20 credits from the optional units. At least 37 of the credits must be achieved at level 3 or above.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
Qualifications in specialist health pathways or to related health apprenticeships.
Career opportunities
The content of the qualification links with the knowledge and skills required for the Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship standard.
The qualification content is applicable to a variety of roles, examples of which are included below:
• Senior Healthcare Support Worker
• Senior Healthcare Assistant
• Maternity Support Worker
• Theatre Support Worker
• Mental Health Support Worker
• Children and Young People Support Worker
• Therapy Support Worker
• Rehabilitation Assistant
•Enablement Worker
Units can also be a basis for continuing professional development in the learner’s chosen field.
Distance or online training is available.
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This course can be done remotely online with an assigned tutor and assessor.
A work placement will be required but can be arranged.
East London branch: 3 Oakfield House, Ilford, Essex IG11EF
About The Course
Deadline | 30 December 2023 |
Offer Type | Online and Distance Learning |
Category | S-Healthcare |
Sector | Healthcare |
Qualification Level | Level 3 |
Total Units | |
Awarding Body | NCFE |
Duration | At your own pace |
Delivery Route | Online Course Only |
Career Level | Student |
Available to Start | Immediately |
Funding and Eligibility
Price for students not eligible for funding (if applicable) | |
Deposit Required | Can be negotiated based on your current circumstances |
Experience Required | None |
Previous Qualification Required | None Required |
Course Pathway | Courses for both Work & University Progression |
Course Funding Options | Self-funded - Payment Plan Available |
Payment Plan | Yes |
DBS Required | Yes |
Allowance Available | Other - Can be Discussed |
Social Services - Service Users | Not Applicable |
Suitable for Those on Benefits | Yes - Universal Credit |
Additional Information
About The Advertiser
Organisation Name | Courses and Jobs Support Specialist No.2 |
Contact Person | Courses and Jobs Referral Team |
Phone Number | 0203 475 9775 |
Address | Ilford, East London. |
Postcode | IG1 1EF |
ID | ADM50 |
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