NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities

About This Course

Gain a fully recognised NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities. This Ofqual-regulated course is ideal for those in health, social care, or community roles, covering person-centred support, communication, rights, and advocacy.

Assessment is portfolio-based—no external exams. Learners must be in a relevant support role to complete workplace tasks. Suitable for CPD and career progression. Minimum age 16+. Placement in a real work setting is required.

Course Benefits

RQF Level 3 qualification with UCAS tariff.

Fully recognised and Ofqual regulated.

Ideal for CPD in care, education, and support roles.

Covers legislation, sensory support, and advocacy.

Aligned with Skills for Care and Development principles.

Tutor-supported, portfolio-based assessment—no external exams.

Practical learning tailored to support roles.

Course Units

Qualification Title: NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities
Qualification Number: 600/4037/3
Total Credits: 12

Unit 1: Understand The Context Of Supporting Individuals With Learning Disabilities

Unit 2: Understand Mental Well-Being And Mental Health Promotion

Unit 3: Understand How To Support Individuals With Autistic Spectrum Conditions

Unit 4: Understand The Process And Experience Of Dementia

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.

Minimum age 16+. A placement in a suitable setting must be arranged prior to enrolling to fulfil assessment criteria in a real work environment, ensuring valuable hands-on experience.

Required Knowledge

Minimum age: 16+.

This qualification includes workplace-based units. A suitable placement must be arranged before enrolment to meet assessment criteria and gain practical experience.

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 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 tutor support, you have the option of completing in as little as three months, or using the full twelve months.

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.