Principles of Dementia Care (distance learning) - NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate

<p>By completing the mandatory units, you will develop a good understanding of knowledge and principles of caring for those with dementia. It will also provide opportunity for you to explore areas such as person-centred care, the influence of positive communication methods, issues relating to the use of medication for those with dementia, and the importance of providing appropriate activities. Whilst the qualification alone does not infer competence in the work role, it can be used to support the underpinning knowledge and understanding if you are currently working or working towards a dementia care role. This is a distance learning qualification where you will use an e-learning package and complete assessment activity electronically. You will be supported by a tutor who will provide feedback (electronically) on your progress and will suggest other learning activities to help you develop the knowledge and understanding you require to successfully complete the qualification. The online e-learning material provided has been developed to provide the information you need to develop your knowledge and understanding to meet a specific range of learning outcomes. These outcomes are mapped to National Occupational Standards so you can be sure that what you are learning is relevant to the workplace. You will plan a programme of study around your other life commitments. Distance learning material can be studied at any time and in any location where you can access a PC, laptop or tablet and broadband. You should aim to complete your course in 6 months although it may be possible to achieve this earlier if you have more time to spend on study.</p>

<p><strong>Qualification content</strong> This qualification consists of 7 mandatory units: </p>

<ul>
<li>Dementia care</li>
<li>The person-centred approach to the care and support of individuals with dementia</li>
<li>Understanding the factors that influence communication and interaction with individuals who have dementia</li>
<li>Understanding equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care</li>
<li>Understanding the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person-centred approach</li>
<li>Understanding behaviour in the context of dementia</li>
<li>Understanding the benefits of engaging in activities in social care</li>
</ul>

<p>You should not underestimate the time commitment required to complete a distance learning qualification at Level 2. Your tutor will also support you to improve your English skills alongside your learning of the vocational subject. This will include assessing your current skills from the work you produce and providing additional learning activities related to your subject that are designed to develop your skills in these areas. This is a vocational course leading to a qualification and the cost of it is subsidised by public funding. You will be required to complete all of the necessary coursework/assignments or exams by the given deadlines. Please note: if you do not successfully complete the course within the required timescale you will not be able to repeat it at the subsidised fee. For further information on the syllabus for this course please go to <a href="https://www.qualhub.co.uk/qualification-search/qualification-detail/level-2-certificate-in-the-principles-of-dementia-care-508/">https://www.qualhub.co.uk/qualification-search/qualification-detail/level-2-certificate-in-the-principles-of-dementia-care-508</a>.</p>

<p>There is a minimum entry age of 19+ for this qualification. An Application process is applicable to this course. Please read the application page on the website before applying. Once you have read the application pack you may go ahead and apply. For term dates please refer to <a href="https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/about/term-dates/">www.skillsandlearningace.com/about/term-dates</a>.</p>

<p>This is a Level 2 assessed course. The online materials have been developed to provide you with the underpinning knowledge you require to complete the qualification. The learning materials are mapped to learning outcomes required by awarding organisations to satisfy the requirements of the qualification. At the beginning of your course, you will be assigned a tutor who will be able to mark your work on-line and give you feedback and suggestions as you progress. Once completed, your work will be marked and internally verified. An external verifier from the awarding body will review your work before you receive your certificate. The visits from external verifiers only take place twice a year so there may be a delay in certification being awarded after you have completed your course. As soon as your certificate is received by Skills & Learning it will be forwarded to you.</p>

<p><strong>Awarding body:</strong> NCFE CACHE<br />
<strong>Assignments/Course work:</strong> Assessed questions for each learning outcome<br />
<strong>Examination(s):</strong> No set examination</p>

<p>Please note that this qualification must be completed within the deadline set.</p>

<p>We have designed this course to support you with working in the care sector. Successful completion of this course will provide skills and knowledge required for job roles working in care and support. This course is designed to support 19+ learners progress into employment or further learning depending on needs and interests.</p>

<p>You will need good IT skills and access to a computer, laptop or tablet with regular and reliable internet connection. This can be at home, at work, or in a library. You can check the suitability of this course for a preferred career path or route to employment by looking at various job profiles on the National Careers Service website <a href="https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk">https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk</a>.</p>

<p>There is an expectation that if you enrol on this course, you are willing to commit fully to the period of time involved in this course, the associated home study and the assessed work required, and intend to sit the examination if applicable. You should consider your readiness to commit to study and we have a study support toolbox to help you with this: <a href="https://www.skillsandlearningace.com/toolbox/">www.skillsandlearningace.com/toolbox/</a></p>

<p>English language skills at Level 1 are required. You will be asked to complete an online assessment in English after submitting a course application.</p>

<p><strong>Resources required to achieve your qualification</strong> <strong>Essential: </strong>Access to a PC, laptop, notebook or tablet with broadband/Wi-Fi.</p>

<p><strong>Desirable:</strong> Headphones.</p>

<p>There may be further materials you could obtain to further support your study. You will be guided by your tutor prior to any purchase.</p>

<p><strong>Course Costs</strong> For information regarding any <strong>funding</strong> for this course <strong>please refer to</strong> the Finance page on our website <a href="https://www.skillslearningace.com/learning-with-us/finance/" target="_blank">www.skillslearningace.com/learning-with-us/finance/</a>.</p>

<p><strong>Please be aware that once you have submitted the Learning Agreement, you are committed to this programme of study. If you do not start the learning package when advised, or submit work when requested, the cost of the registration fee (£125) will be passed on to you.</strong></p>