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Level 1 Award in Alcohol Awareness

 

This qualification provides an introduction to some of the issues surrounding alcohol use. Raising awareness of these issues will help give people the basic knowledge needed to support their lifestyle and wellbeing and promote healthy choices.

Unit titles

Mandatory unit

Unit 01 Introduction to alcohol awareness for the individual

Assessment

Mandatory workbook internally assessed and externally moderated.

 

GLH                             :                       27

Course Fee                 :                       £250

Registration Fee         :                       £25

Certification Fee          :                       £n/a

 

 

 

Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia

Qualification aim

This qualification assesses learners’ knowledge and understanding of practices in the care of individuals with dementia.

 

This qualification does not infer competence in a work role but can be used to prepare for employment and as professional development for those who wish to gain knowledge in this specialist area of practice.

Unit titles

Mandatory units

Unit 01 Dementia awareness

Unit 02 The person centred approach to the care and support of individuals with

dementia

Unit 03 Understand the factors that can influence communication and interaction with

individuals who have dementia

Unit 04 Understand equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care

Assessment

Internally assessed and externally moderated portfolio.

 

GLH                             :                       72

Course Fee                 :                       £675

Registration Fee         :                       £33

Certification Fee          :                       £10

 

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling Medicines

Qualification aim

This qualification aims to develop the learner’s knowledge of the safe handling of medicines within a health and care context.

 

 

 

Unit titles

Mandatory units

Unit 01 Understand medication and prescriptions

Unit 02 Supply, storage and disposal of medication

Unit 03 Understand the requirements for the safe administration of medication

Unit 04 Record-keeping and audit processes for medication administration and storage

Assessment

Internally assessed and externally moderated portfolio.

 

GLH                             :                       110

Course Fee                 :                       £999

Registration Fee         :                       £34

Certification Fee          :                       £10

 

Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness

Qualification aim

This qualification aims to raise awareness of the issues surrounding mental health, dispel some of the myths and misconceptions frequently linked to mental health issues, and develop awareness of the rights of those with mental health issues.

Unit titles

Mandatory unit

Unit 01 Develop an awareness of mental health

Assessment

Mandatory workbook internally assessed and externally moderated.

GLH                             :                       24

Course Fee                 :                       £199

Registration Fee         :                       £25

Certification Fee          :                       £n/a

 

 

Level 2 Award in Understanding Working with People with Mental Health Issues

Qualification aim

This qualification aims to equip learners with an understanding of mental health and mental illness and knowledge and awareness of the processes and approaches involved in the care and support of those who experience mental health problems.

Unit titles

Mandatory units

Unit 01 Mental health and mental health issues

Unit 02 Approaches to care and management in mental health

Unit 03 Change and support in relation to mental Health

 

 

Optional units

(of which learners must complete one to achieve the full qualification)

 

Unit 04 Aspects of care and management of an adult with mental health issues

Unit 05 Aspects of care and management of a child with mental health issues

Assessment

Internally assessed and externally moderated portfolio.

GLH                             :                       95

Course Fee                 :                       £875

Registration Fee         :                       £38

Certification Fee          :                       £10

 

 

 

Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care

Qualification aim

This qualification is aimed at learners working in healthcare settings whose job role includes caring for those with a life-limiting illness. This qualification is also appropriate for those who have already achieved other sector specific qualifications who need to apply their understanding in an end of life care context.

Unit titles

Mandatory units

Unit 01 Understanding end of life care

Unit 02 Communication during end of life care

Unit 03 Assessment and care planning in end of life care

Unit 04 Person centred approaches to end of life care

Unit 05 Care during the final hours of life and bereavement care

Assessment

Internally assessed and externally moderated portfolio.

 

GLH                             :                       141

Course Fee                 :                       £1350

Registration Fee         :                       £44

Certification Fee          :                       £10

 

 

Level 1 Award in Sexual Health Awareness

Qualification aim

This qualification is intended to raise awareness of

relationship issues and the impacts and outcomes of

sexual activity amongst young people.

Unit titles

Mandatory unit

Unit 01 Develop an awareness of relationships and sexual health

Assessment

Mandatory workbook internally assessed and externally moderated.

GLH                             :                       9

Course Fee                 :                       £75

Registration Fee         :                       £25

Certification Fee          :                       £n/a

 

Level 2 Certificate for Working in the Health Sector

Qualification aim

This qualification aims to give learners the opportunity to investigate a work role in the health sector and provides the underpinning knowledge needed to work effectively.

Unit titles

Mandatory units

Unit 01 Communication skills for working in the health sector

Unit 02 People and personal development in the health sector

Unit 03 Health, safety and security in the health sector

Unit 04 Service improvement in the health sector

Unit 05 Maintaining quality standards in the health sector

Unit 06 Equality and diversity in the health sector

Assessment

Internally assessed and externally verified portfolio.

GLH                             :                       75

Course Fee                 :                       £695

Registration Fee         :                       £33

Certification Fee          :                       £10

 

Level 3 Certificate for Working in the Health Sector

Qualification aim

This qualification aims to give learners the opportunity to investigate a work role in the health sector and to provide the underpinning knowledge needed to work effectively.

Unit titles

Mandatory units

Unit 01 Communication skills for working in the health sector

Unit 02 People and personal development in the health sector

Unit 03 Health, safety and security in the health sector

Unit 04 Service improvement in the health sector

Unit 05 Maintaining quality standards in the health sector

Unit 06 Equality and diversity in the health sector Internally assessed and externally verified portfolio.

 

GLH                             :                       110

Course Fee                 :                       £995

Registration Fee         :                       £44

Certification Fee          :                       £10

Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care

Qualification aim

This qualification is intended to provide recognition and accreditation for those working in the health and social care sector whose roles involve the provision of care and support to children, young people and adults in a range of contexts. This includes protected environments such as private care homes as well as in individual’s own houses.

Unit titles

Mandatory units

There are 4 mandatory units:

 

Unit 01 Communicate with, and complete records for individuals (Communication, Level 2, core) HSC21

Unit 02 Support the health and safety of yourself and individuals (Health and Safety, Level 2 core) HSC22

Unit 03 Develop your knowledge and practice (Personal and Professional Development, Level 2, core) HSC23

Unit 04 Ensure your own actions support the care, protection and well-being of individuals

(Principles of Care, Level 2, core) HSC24

 

 

To be awarded the NCFE Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care, candidates must successfully complete the 4 mandatory units and 2 optional units. For a full list of optional units, please contact NICHE

Assessment

Internally assessed and externally verified portfolio.

GLH                             :                       tbc

Course Fee                 :                       £tbc

Registration Fee         :                       £70

Certification Fee          :                       £10

 

Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care

aim

This qualification aims to provide recognition and accreditation for those working in the health and social care sector whose roles involve the provision of care and support to children, young people and adults in a range of contexts. This includes protected environments such as private care homes as well as in individuals’ own houses.

Unit titles

The qualification has 2 routes: Health and Social Care (Children and Young People), and Health and Social Care (Adults).

 

Mandatory units

There are 3 common mandatory units:

 

Unit 01 Promote effective communication for and about individuals

Unit 02 Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the working environment

Unit 03 Reflect on and develop your practice Unit 04 Promote the well-being and protection of children and young people (Children and Young People)

Unit 05 Promote choice, well-being and the protection of all individuals (Adults)

To be awarded the NCFE Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care candidates must successfully complete the 3 common mandatory units, the mandatory unit from the chosen route and 4 optional units taken from the relevant option group or from the group of generic

units. For a full list of optional units, please contact NICHE

Assessment

Internally assessed and externally verified portfolio.

 

GLH                             :                       tbc

Course Fee                 :                       £tbc

Registration Fee         :                       £90

Certification Fee          :                       £10

 

 

 

Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care

This qualification aims to provide recognition and accreditation for those working in the health and social care sector whose roles involve the provision of care and support to children, young people and adults in a range of contexts. This includes protected environments such as private care homes as well as in individuals’ own houses.

Unit titles

The qualification has 2 routes: Health and Social Care (Children and Young People), and Health and Social Care (Adults).

 

Mandatory units

There are 3 common mandatory units:

 

Unit 01 Promote effective communication for and about individuals

Unit 02 Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the working environment

Unit 03 Reflect on and develop your practice

Unit 04 Promote the well-being and protection of children and young people (Children and

Young People)

Unit 05 Promote choice, well-being and the protection of all individuals (Adults)

To be awarded the NCFE Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care candidates must successfully complete the 3 common mandatory units, the mandatory unit from the chosen route and 4 optional units taken from the relevant option group or from the group of generic

units. For a full list of optional units, please contact NICHE.

Assessment

Internally assessed and externally verified portfolio.

 

GLH                             :                       tbc

Course Fee                 :                       £tbc

Registration Fee         :                       £110

Certification Fee          :                       £10

 

 

Level 3 Certificate in Diabetes Awareness (NPA)

Award aim

This qualification aims to support those working in the Health and Care sector who wish to increase their awareness of diabetes in order to support their clients. It outlines the principles of diabetes and also discusses how to manage the condition with diet, exercise and attitude. The course also looks at social issues around diabetes, such as job discrimination, and explores prevention, complications and care.

Unit titles

Mandatory units

Unit 01 Explore the principles of diabetes

Unit 02 Explore the management of diabetes

Unit 03 Prevention, complications and care of diabetes

Unit 04 Explore cardiovascular care for people with diabetes

Assessment

Internally assessed portfolio of evidence, which is assessed and internally verified by centre staff and externally verified by NCFE.

 

GLH                             :                       120

Course Fee                 :                       £1250

Registration Fee         :                       £20

Certification Fee          :                       £n/a

 

Level 2 Certificate in Dementia awareness (NPA)

This award aims to provide learners with an understanding of dementia, promoting the application of person-centred principles to everyday care activities.

Unit titles

Mandatory units

Unit 01 Understanding dementia

Unit 02 Understanding person-centred care

Unit 03 Understanding and responding to behaviour you might find challenging

Unit 04 Applying a person-centred approach to everyday care activities

Assessment

Internally assessed portfolio of evidence, which is assessed and internally verified by centre staff and externally verified by NCFE.

 

GLH                             :                       120

Course Fee                 :                       £1250

Registration Fee         :                       £20

Certification Fee          :                       £n/a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Level 2 Certificate in Handling Medicines Safely (NPA)

Award aim

This award enables learners to improve their current knowledge of Health and Safety, introduce learners to the various Health and Safety UK and European Acts and Legislation, enable progression to other vocational courses and enhance career prospects.

Unit titles

Mandatory units

Unit 01 Introduction to Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Unit 02 Hazards, risks and risk assessments

Unit 03 Electricity, hazardous substances (COSHH) and fire safety

Unit 04 Work equipment (PUWER), personal protective equipment (PPE) and first aid

Assessment

Internally assessed portfolio of evidence, which is assessed and internally verified by centre staff and externally verified by NCFE.

 

GLH                             :                       120

Course Fee                 :                       £1250

Registration Fee         :                       £20

Certification Fee          :                       £n/a

 

 

Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Palliative Care (NPA)

ward aim

This qualification aims to give learners a definition of palliative care whilst exploring the common questions and themes in palliative care. It informs learners of the range of possible approaches to palliative care and how to support a person’s spiritual, social and emotional

needs.

Unit titles

Mandatory units

Unit 01 Understanding palliative care

Unit 02 Applying a ‘whole person’ approach to palliative care

Unit 03 Supporting a person with their physical care needs

Unit 04 Care during the final hours of life and bereavement care

Assessment

Internally assessed portfolio of evidence, which is assessed and internally verified by centre staff and externally verified by NCFE.CFE DIRECTORY

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GLH                             :                       120

Course Fee                 :                       £1250

Registration Fee         :                       £20

Certification Fee          :                       £n/a