NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Employment and Personal Learning Skills in Health
Ref:
600/7216/7
Sector:
Health, Public Services and Care, Health
Registration & certification fee:
£54.75
Level:
Level 3
Minimum entry age:
16
GLH:
64
TQT:
70
Credit value:
7
This qualification has been allocated UCAS points. Please refer to the UCAS website for further details of the points allocation and the most up-to-date information.
What does the qualification cover?
This qualification covers the employment rights and responsibilities and personal learning and thinking skills needed to support learners with successful careers in the healthcare sector. It contains units which include teamwork, managing own workload and problem solving.
Alongside Functional Skills, this qualification also forms part of the Advanced Apprenticeship in Health (Healthcare Support Services) framework.
Who is it suitable for?
It is anticipated that learners taking this qualification will do so as part of the Advanced Apprenticeship in Health (Healthcare Support Services) framework.
What are the entry requirements?
You should be at least 16 years old. We do not set any other entry requirements but colleges or training providers may have their own guidelines.
How many credits are required to complete it?
The Award requires 7 credits.
How is it assessed?
It will be assessed by your tutor or assessor using a portfolio of evidence, practical demonstrations and assignments.
Do you need to be working to take the qualification?
Yes, learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement as they will need to show competence in both knowledge and skill.
How long does it take to complete?
This qualification can usually be completed in six months.
What type of job roles can you apply for on completion?
This will enable learners to progress to a variety of job roles in Healthcare Support Services.
Funding for our qualifications
Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on the Funding page.
Support materials
Qualification specification (PDF | 490 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) (DOC | 746 KB)
Qualification factsheet (PDF | 113 KB)
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Unit breakdown
Participating Through Team Leading (D/602/4559)
Preparing for a Level 3 Apprenticeship (L/602/4525)
Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Health, Social Care or Children and Young People's Settings (R/602/2954)
Manage Own Learning (R/602/4557)
Using Research Skills to Solve Problems (R/602/4560)