NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England)

About This Course

The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) is essential for those working in children’s homes, following new regulations from April 2015. It replaces the previous Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce.

This qualification enhances skills and knowledge in residential childcare, covering child development, wellbeing, resilience, and more. Optional topics allow for tailored learning.

Entry requires being 18+ and working in a childcare setting. Achieve 61 credits through coursework and practical assessments. Progress to roles like residential childcare worker or manager.

Course Benefits

Essential for Residential Childcare: This qualification is required for working in children’s homes in England, replacing previous ones since April 2015.
Direct Compliance: Ensures compliance with new regulations from April 2015.
Specialized Knowledge: Develops skills for working with children in residential settings.
Key Skills: Covers wellbeing, resilience, relationships, safety, and more.
Progression: Leads to Level 5 Diploma or related degrees.
Job Roles: Prepares for roles like residential childcare workers and managers.

Course Units

Qualification Title: NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England)
Qualification Number: 601/4852/4
Total Credits: 61

Mandatory Units:

Unit 1: Understand How to Support Positive Outcomes for Children and Young People in Residential Childcare (A/506/7618)

Unit 2: Assessment and Planning With Children and Young People in Residential Childcare (A/506/7828)

Unit 3: Understand How to Support Children and Young People Who Have Experienced Harm or Abuse (A/506/8364)

Unit 4: Promote Effective Communication and Information Handling in Residential Childcare Settings (A/506/8526)

Unit 5: Support Children and Young People in Residential Childcare to Manage Their Health (D/506/7594)

Unit 6: Participate in Teams to Benefit Children and Young People in Residential Childcare (F/506/7605)

Unit 7: Understand the Development of Children and Young People in Residential Childcare (F/506/7653)

Unit 8: Engage in Professional Development in Residential Childcare Settings (F/506/7782)

Unit 9: Support Risk Management in Residential Childcare (J/506/7587)

Unit 10: Support Group Living in Residential Childcare (L/506/7588)

Unit 11: Support Children and Young People in Residential Childcare to Achieve Their Learning Potential (L/506/7798)

Unit 12: Support Attachment and Positive Relationships for Children and Young People in Residential Childcare (M/506/7616)

Unit 13: Support the Rights, Diversity and Equality of Children and Young People in Residential Childcare (R/506/7592)

Unit 14: Support the Well-Being and Resilience of Children and Young People in Residential Childcare (T/506/7617)

Unit 15: Understand How to Safeguard and Protect Children and Young People in Residential Childcare (T/506/8363)

Unit 16: Support the Development of Socially Aware Behaviour With Children and Young People in Residential Childcare (Y/506/8193)

Optional Units:

Unit 17: Support Use of Medication in Social Care Settings (F/601/4056)

Unit 18: Understand the Care System and Its Impact on Children and Young People (H/506/7595)

Unit 19: Understand the Youth Justice System as It Relates to Residential Childcare (J/506/7606)

Unit 20: Work With the Families of Children and Young People in Residential Childcare (K/506/7596)

Unit 21: Support Young People Leaving Care (K/506/8540)

Unit 22: Understand Support for Young People With Complex Disabilities or Conditions Making the Transition Into Adulthood (L/506/8501)

Unit 23: Understand Residential Childcare for Children and Young People With Complex Disabilities or Conditions (R/506/8502)

Assessment

This course is assessed through assignments designed to test your knowledge, with materials accessed and work submitted online. An expert assessor will guide you throughout. Learners must be working, volunteering, or on practical placement in a residential childcare setting to demonstrate competence in both knowledge and skills. Assessment includes coursework and practical assignments, with progression to roles like residential childcare workers and managers.

Required Knowledge

Learners must be over 18. A Level 2 qualification or equivalent is recommended. Learners should work, volunteer, or be on placement in residential childcare and undergo workplace observation.

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.

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