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NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England)
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Gain essential skills for working in residential childcare with the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma. Required since April 2015, this course covers child development, wellbeing, and more. Ideal for aspiring childcare workers and managers.
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England)
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About This Course
The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) is designed for individuals working or looking to work in residential childcare settings. It equips learners with the knowledge and skills needed to support children and young people living away from home.
By completing this diploma, learners will gain expertise in areas such as safeguarding, communication, child development, and supporting positive outcomes. The qualification prepares learners to work confidently and professionally in residential childcare.
This is a fully-recognised qualification on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
Course Benefits
- Recognised NCFE CACHE Level 3 Qualification (RQF)
- Gain practical skills for working in residential childcare
- Assignments submitted online
- Expert tutor support throughout
Course Units
Qualification Title: NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England)
Qualification Number: 601/4852/4
Total Credits: 61
UCAS Points: 32
Unit 1: Understand the Development of Children and Young People in Residential Childcare (F/506/7653)
Unit 2: Understand How to Safeguard and Protect Children and Young People in Residential Childcare (T/506/8363)
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 Risk Management in Residential Childcare (J/506/7587)
Unit 6: Assessment and Planning With Children and Young People in Residential Childcare (A/506/7828)
Unit 7: Support Group Living in Residential Childcare (L/506/7588)
Unit 8: Understand How to Support Positive Outcomes for Children and Young People in Residential Childcare (A/506/7618)
Unit 9: Support Attachment and Positive Relationships for Children and Young People in Residential Childcare (M/506/7616)
Unit 10: Support the Well-Being and Resilience of Children and Young People in Residential Childcare (T/506/7617)
Unit 11: Support Children and Young People in Residential Childcare to Achieve Their Learning Potential (L/506/7798)
Unit 12: Support Children and Young People in Residential Childcare to Manage Their Health (D/506/7594)
Unit 13: Support the Development of Socially Aware Behaviour With Children and Young People in Residential Childcare (Y/506/8193)
Unit 14: Engage in Professional Development in Residential Childcare Settings (F/506/7782)
Unit 15: Support the Rights, Diversity and Equality of Children and Young People in Residential Childcare (R/506/7592)
Unit 16: Participate in Teams to Benefit Children and Young People in Residential Childcare (F/506/7605)
Unit 17: Understand the Care System and Its Impact on Children and Young People (H/506/7595)
Unit 18: Understand the Youth Justice System as It Relates to Residential Childcare (J/506/7606)
Unit 19: 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 already working, volunteering, or on practical placement in a residential childcare setting to demonstrate competence in both knowledge and skills.
Required Knowledge
Entry requires being 18+ and working in a childcare setting.
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 can help to support and mentor your studies, to our comprehensive study guide and course materials.
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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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 uses a fast-track system. Your digital certificate is issued by the Awarding Organisation and then forwarded directly to your inbox by our team.
While the official timeframe is six weeks, our students typically receive their digital credentials within two weeks.
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