Health & Social Care (NVQ) and Dementia Care Level 3 Diploma

About Our Course

The Health and Social Care Diploma Level 3 NVQ qualification has been replaced by the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (610/0498/4). As such, learners enrolled to the qualification will be moved to the latest version, the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (610/0498/4) inside this bundle.

Start a rewarding career in health and dementia care with our Health and Social Care NVQ and Dementia Care Level 3 Diploma online bundle.

This comprehensive programme combines our most popular health and social care course with one of the most sought-after qualifications for care-home staff, providing a strong foundation to help you jumpstart your career in the care sector.

Designed for students passionate about delivering high-quality care, particularly in dementia care, this course offers an in-depth understanding of the complexities of dementia, its causes, and the health and social care legislation that governs it.

It is suitable for both current healthcare workers looking to enhance their skills and those aspiring to build a career in the field. You will explore training options, learn how to safeguard individuals, manage diseases, and master the fundamental principles of care.

The Dementia Care Level 3 course comprises six comprehensive units, equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to support patients with dementia. The Adult Care Diploma Level 3 RQF includes 19 detailed units, ensuring you acquire the latest competencies in health and social care.

As part of this qualification, you will showcase your practical experience through a work placement in a healthcare setting. This must be completed in the United Kingdom (excluding Northern Ireland), with a minimum of 50 hours.

The work placement must amount to at least 50 hours in total, and you must ensure that a member of staff with occupational competence is able to assess any practical elements and sign the witness testimonies to prove you have achieved the work-based learning outcomes of the course.

Study at your own pace from the comfort of your home, with access to your personal tutor and all learning materials delivered online.

Please note that this course can only be delivered to students in England only.

You will need to complete an England based work placement of at least 50 hours and take part in workplace observations in order to complete this course. 

Course Benefits

This course will:

• Learn from the comfort of your home with no classes, exams, or strict deadlines.
• Study at your own pace, on your own schedule.
• Gain the knowledge and skills needed to deliver exceptional care to your patients.
• Earn up to 32 UCAS points to support your future studies!

Course Units

Dementia Care Level 3

Unit 1: What is Dementia?

Unit 2: The Physiological Causes of Dementia

Unit 3: A Care Worker’s Role

Unit 4: Communication Principles

Unit 5: Managing Daily Care

Unit 6: End of Life Care

Health and Social Care NVQ Diploma Level 3

Qualification Title: NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
Qualification Number: 610/0498/4
Total Credits: 58

Unit 1: Promote communication in care settings (A/650/1366)

Unit 2: Handling information in adult care (D/650/1367)

Unit 3: Promote own continuous personal and professional development (F/650/1368)

Unit 4: Person-centred practice, choice and independence (H/650/1369)

Unit 5: Understand how to promote personal wellbeing (L/650/1370)

Unit 6: Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights in care settings (M/650/1371)

Unit 7: Promote health and safety in care settings (R/650/1372)

Unit 8: Support the health and wellbeing of individuals in a care setting (T/650/1373)

Unit 9: Scope and responsibilities of an adult care worker (Y/650/1374)

Unit 10: Understand duty of care (A/650/1375)

Unit 11: Understand how to safeguard individuals (D/650/1376)

Unit 12: Understand mental capacity and restrictive practices (F/650/1377)

Unit 13: Infection prevention and control in a care setting (H/650/1378)

Unit 14: Promote nutrition and hydration in adult care settings (D/650/1682)

Unit 15: Understand personalisation in adult care (J/650/1379)

Unit 16: Facilitate assessment, planning, implementation and review using person-centred and strengths-based approaches (F/650/1683)

Unit 17: Move and position individuals in accordance with their care plan (T/615/7229)

Unit 18: Support individuals to access housing and accommodation services (H/615/7243)

Unit 19: Cleaning, decontamination and waste management (R/615/7156)

Assessment

Your course is assessed through a series of assignments designed to test your knowledge of the materials. You’ll access your learning materials and submit your work online via our learner management system. Your expert tutor will mark your work and guide you throughout the programme.

A mandatory work placement of at least 50 hours (which must be in England only) is required to complete the necessary witness testimonies and workplace assessment.

This course contains practical elements that will need to be witnessed in your place of work by a member of staff who meets the following requirements, as set by the awarding body: be qualified to a minimum of Level 3, have up-to-date CV and CPD records, and has completed an induction with our QA team to cover the requirements of the course assessments (and sign a document to evidence this).

Required Knowledge

Please note that to complete the workplace element of this course, learners must be based in England only. No previous knowledge or experience is needed in order to enrol in this course.

Awarding Body

Once you successfully complete the course, you will obtain a certification in the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) Level 3. This RQF qualification is the most up-to-date version of the popular Health and Social Care Level 3 qualification and replaces all previous NVQ and QCF versions.

NCFE is an educational charity as well as a leading provider of vocational and technical courses. With over 170 years of experience in providing an exceptional educational experience, NCFE collaborates with industry experts to develop smarter solutions to the most pressing learning needs. They are one of the largest technical and vocational awarding bodies in the United Kingdom, with thousands of people receiving qualifications each year. CACHE (The Council for Awards in Care, Health, and Education) joined NCFE in 2015.

Additionally upon completion of the Dementia Care Level 3 course, you will receive certification from National Institution of Qualifications (NIOQ).

The Dementia Care has been designed to meet the requirements of specific learners or employers. It is endorsed by National Institution of Qualifications, meaning the course has undergone external quality checks to ensure that they are maintained and delivered to an excellent standard.

National Institution of Qualifications are a national certificating organisation. Endorsement of our courses ensures learners have access to high quality materials that cover all learning outcomes, helping them to achieve their potential.

Support

From day one, we are dedicated to helping you succeed in your learning. You’ll benefit from the guidance of an expert personal tutor with industry experience, who will support and mentor you throughout your studies. Alongside this, you’ll get access to a comprehensive study guide and course materials.

This course offers 12 months of tutor support, but you can complete it in as little as 6 months, depending on your study pace.

Benefit from your expert tutor’s wealth of knowledge and industry experience, ensuring all your questions are answered. Our dedicated student support team is also available to provide advice and guidance, helping you navigate your course materials and resolve any concerns.

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