NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings

About This Course

Gain essential skills with the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings.

Learn how infections spread, the importance of personal hygiene, and effective decontamination and waste management.

Enhance your ability to create safer healthcare environments and improve patient care.

Study at your own pace with all materials provided. No entry requirements. Certificate awarded upon completion.

Course Benefits

Specialised Knowledge: Gain key principles of infection prevention and control in healthcare – crucial post-COVID.

Career Ready: Develop skills for care roles, hospital support, or clinical cleaning.

No Placement Needed: Complete as a knowledge-only qualification, perfect for those with other commitments.

Progression Pathways: Build a foundation for further study in health, social care, or public health.

Flexible Learning: Available via distance or centre-based learning.

Course Units

Qualification Title: NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings
Qualification Number: 600/9312/2
Total Credits: 15

Unit 1: Principles Of The Course And Spread Of Infection In Health Care Settings

Unit 2: Principles Of The Importance Of Personal Hygiene And Health In The Prevention And Control Of Infection In Health Care Settings

Unit 3: Principles Of Decontamination, Cleaning And Waste Management In Health Care Settings

Unit 4: Principles Of Infection Prevention And Control In A Health Care Setting

Assessment

This course is assessed using a series of assignments that are designed to test your knowledge of the course materials. You’ll access your learning materials and submit your work online using our learner management system. Your expert assessor will mark your work and guide you throughout the programme. To gain this Level 2 RQF qualification in Infection Control in Health Care Setting, you must complete all unit activities, which are assessed and signed off by your tutor.

Required Knowledge

Minimum age: 16.

Applicants must be at least 16 years old to participate.

Proof of age may be required at registration.

Awarding Body

Upon completing your course, you will receive a certificate from NCFE, a respected educational charity with over 170 years’ experience.

Enrolment in an NCFE CACHE course grants you two years’ access to the NCFE CACHE Alumni network and its resources.

Support

From the guidance of our personal tutors whose industry experience within counselling can help to support and mentor your studies, to our comprehensive study guide and course materials; from day one we will go above and beyond to help you succeed in your studies. With twelve months of tutor support, you have the flexibility to complete the course at your own pace, taking the full twelve months if needed.

You too can take advantage of the extensive knowledge base of our personal tutors and use their experiences to get all of your questions answered. Similarly, our student support team are readily available to lend you their advice and guidance as they help you to decipher your course materials and answer your questions.

Only one click away, you can trust that help will be there when you need it.