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NCFE L2 Award in Awareness of Dementia

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NCFE CACHE L2 Award in Awareness of Dementia (NEW) Qualification No 600/3095/1

Qualification Aim:

The qualification aims to develop learners’ knowledge and awareness of dementia for those working in social care settings. It is aimed at learners in school or college, or those working for local authorities or private commercial homeowners. Learners will develop an understanding and awareness of the causes and symptoms of dementia. The qualification may also allow learners to progress into employment in social care settings.

Work placement experience

There is no requirement for learners to be working, therefore, work experience is not mandatory. This is a knowledge only qualification

Course Information

How many credits are required to complete it?

To be awarded this qualification, learners are required to successfully achieve 4 mandatory units with a minimum of 8 credits.

How is it assessed?

All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods which could include:

  • Direct observation in the workplace
  • A portfolio of evidence
  • Written assignments or a task set by us (NCFE)

Progression

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to the following:

Further education:

  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care (601/8854/6)
  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (601/8855/8)
  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma in Care (603/2611/6)
  • NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Awareness of Dementia (600/3085/9).

Attendance (virtual)

£504 may be paid in full

Option for 3 instalments for full time learners: 3 weeks of £168

Option for 6 instalments for part time learners: 6 weeks of £84

For evening sessions, please phone us.