We're supporting lots of customers at the moment, and are experiencing higher than usual volumes of contact into our Customer Support team. We'll get back to you as quickly as possible and we want to thank you for your patience during this time. If you need support with moderation, please visit our moderation webpage.
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) (Northern Ireland)
Ref:
603/4401/5
Sector:
Health, Public Services and Care, Health and Social Care
Registration & certification fee:
£113.50
Level:
Level 2
Minimum entry age:
16
GLH:
360
TQT:
460
Credit value:
46
Return to Search
What does this qualification cover?
This qualification is designed for learners to develop the knowledge and skills required to work in a range of health and social care settings within Northern Ireland.
The qualification is formed of mandatory and optional units.
The mandatory units cover core competencies that have been categorised around the following four key themes:
• Communication and Information Sharing
• Health and Wellbeing
• Principles and Values
• Continuing Professional Development in Health and Social Care.
The optional units allow learners to choose from a wide variety of areas to tailor the qualification to their needs and interests, and to reflect the context of their work.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is suitable for a range of learners, either working or wishing to work in a variety of different settings within health and social care in Northern Ireland.
What are the entry requirements?
Learners should be at least 16 years old. We do not set any other entry requirements but centres may have their own guidelines.
How is this qualification structured?
Learners must achieve a minimum of 46 credits to gain this qualification.
Learners must achieve 31 credits from the mandatory units and a minimum of 15 credits from the optional units.
Please note that in order to achieve the minimum 360 guided learning hours (GLH), centres must ensure learners have chosen optional units that meet the minimum 104 GLH.
How is it assessed?
All units are internally assessed.
Do you need to be working to take this qualification?
Learners will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement to be able to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
Upon completion, learners can progress to the Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) (Northern Ireland).
Funding for our qualifications
Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on our funding page.
Support materials
Mandatory qualification information
Qualification specification (PDF | 586 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) (DOCX | 476 KB)
Optional units (PDF | 1258 KB)
Optional units (Word) (DOCX | 639 KB)
Additional qualification information
Qualification factsheet (PDF | 114 KB)
Teaching/delivery guidance
Tutor guidance (PDF) (PDF | 335 KB)
Tutor guidance (Word) (DOCX | 384 KB)
Supporting high quality provision in Northern Ireland (PDF | 2024 KB)
Letters of endorsement/support
Letter of support - Northern Ireland Social Care Council (PDF | 51 KB)
Letter of support - North West Regional College (PDF | 211 KB)
Sample and past assessments
Skills for Care and Development assessment principles (PDF | 225 KB)
Support Handbook
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Unit breakdown
Mandatory units
Communication and Information Sharing - Theme 1 (A/617/3772)
Health and Wellbeing - Theme 2 (F/617/3773)
Principles and Values - Theme 3 (J/617/3774)
Continuing Professional Development in the Context of Health and Social Care - Theme 4 (L/617/3775)
Optional units
Mental Health and Wellbeing (K/617/3377)
Understanding Mental Health (Y/506/2880)
Support Mental Well-Being and Mental Health (K/616/6543)
Dementia Awareness (K/615/7227)
Understand Personalisation in Adult Care (L/616/6339)
Infection Prevention and Control (H/617/3376)
Understanding Learning Disability (Y/616/6540)
Understand Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) (R/616/6536)
Support Individuals With Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) (Y/616/6537)
Understand Physical Disability (L/601/6117)
Understand the Impact of Acquired Brain Injury on Individuals (F/616/6533)
Support Individuals With Acquired Brain Injury and Their Families and Carers (J/616/6534)
Introductory Awareness of Models of Disability (Y/601/3446)
Assist in the Administration of Medication (Y/615/7174)
Administer Medication to Individuals and Monitor the Effects (R/615/7335)
Provide Support for Mobility (T/615/7215)
Provide Support to Manage Pain and Discomfort (K/615/7244 )
Support Participation in Learning and Development Activities (Y/601/8632)
Support Independence in the Tasks of Daily Living (D/615/7323 )
Provide Support for Journeys (A/601/8025)
Support Individuals to Access and Use Information About Services and Facilities (J/615/7168)
Contribute to Supporting Group Care Activities (L/601/9471)
Undertake Agreed Pressure Area Care (H/615/7324)
Move and Position Individuals in Accordance With Their Care Plan (T/615/7229)
Meet Food Safety Requirements When Providing Food and Drink for Individuals (T/601/9450)
Support Individuals to Live at Home (D/615/7337)
Support Individuals at the End of Life (M/615/7326 )
Prepare for and Carry Out Extended Feeding Techniques (L/615/7169)
Provide Active Support (Y/601/7352)
Support Individuals to Maintain Personal Hygiene (K/601/9963)
Undertake Personal Hygiene Activities With Individuals (K/615/7177)
Contribute to Supporting Individuals With Learning Disabilities to Access Healthcare (D/616/6541)
Contribute to the Support of Individuals With Multiple Conditions And/or Disabilities (H/616/6542)
Support Individuals in the Use of Assistive Living Technology (Y/616/6523)
Support Individuals to Negotiate Environments (F/601/5160)