NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes

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Gain comprehensive knowledge of diabetes with the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate. Explore types, causes, symptoms, anatomy, impact, treatment, and complications. Ideal for those aged 16+ with a Level 2 background.

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NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes

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About This Course

Enhance your understanding of diabetes with the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes. This course covers the types, causes, signs, and symptoms of diabetes, as well as anatomy and physiology. Learn about the impact of diabetes on individuals and society, treatment and management strategies, and common complications.

Suitable for learners aged 16 and over, no prior qualifications are required. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence. Progress to related qualifications or roles in health and social care.

Course Benefits

Comprehensive knowledge of diabetes: Understand its types, causes, and symptoms.
Anatomy & physiology: Learn relevant human anatomy related to diabetes.
Societal impact: Explore diabetes’ effects on individuals and society.
Treatment & management: Gain knowledge of effective strategies.
Common complications: Understand associated complications for better care.
UCAS points: Boost for further education.
Accessible learning: No prior requirements.
Pathway to further qualifications: Progress to related Level 3 and HE Diplomas.
Enhanced employability: Supports health and social care careers.
Funding opportunities: Eligible for Advanced Learner Loans.

Course Units

Qualification Title: NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes
Qualification Number: 603/1609/3
Total Credits: 15

Unit 1: Understand Diabetes (H/615/7128)

Unit 2: Diabetes in Context (K/615/7129)

Unit 3: Understand the Treatment and Management of Diabetes (D/615/7130)

Unit 4: Understand the Complications of Diabetes (H/615/7131)

Assessment

This course is assessed using a series of assignments 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. There is no requirement for a work placement, as this is a knowledge-only qualification.

Required Knowledge

Learners must be at least 18 years old.
They should be working at or above Level 1 in English.

Awarding Body

Upon completing your course, you’ll receive a certificate recognising your achievement. NCFE, a renowned organisation offering vocational and technical courses, has provided quality education for over 170 years. In 2015, CACHE joined NCFE. Enrol in an NCFE CACHE course for two-year access to NCFE CACHE Alumni, a network offering resources and guidance for care, health, and education professionals.

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.

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This is a question that our team are often asked, there are many reasons but here are the main reasons to choose Association of Learning:

  • No hidden charges, the price you see includes everything, from tutoring to certification.
  • Our average tutor marking time is 3 working days (most providers are 10+).
  • Our customers have rated us ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot.
  • Our courses are up to date. Many providers create course content and fail to keep it up to date.
  • We are open later than any other home learning provider.
  • As many submissions as you need to complete, many providers cap how many times you can submit work.
  • All courses are fully endorsed by external awarding organisations.
  • 14 day money back guarantee or course switch.

If you need any more reasons to choose Association of Learning, contact our team!


You have 12 months to complete your course, however you can complete at a faster pace without any additional costs. Some of our students have managed to complete in as little as 3 months!


This is a government-regulated qualification, with certification provided by an Ofqual-regulated awarding body.


There are two payment options, pay in full for your course or monthly. Our monthly payment option allows you to spread the cost of your course over a number of months.

If you choose to pay using a payment plan, to apply you must be able to answer yes to the following:

  • Your billing address is based in the UK
  • You have a UK based bank account
  • Bill payer must be 18 or above.

No, this course is assignment based, which means you will not have to complete any exams. If your assignment doesn’t pass first time, you can retry as many times as you need within your 12 months support period.


No, this is a distance learning course, which means your assessments will be submitted and marked using our online LMS (Learner Management System).


Unlike other providers, Association of Learning use a fast-track system to get your certificate to you within six weeks (our average is two weeks).

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