NCFE CACHE LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN PREPARING TO WORK IN ADULT SOCIAL CARE

This qualification provides an ideal taster for those who may be new to the sector or new to the world of work. It is accessible to learners of all ages who may want to understand more about working in health and social care in an unsupervised capacity. It aims to introduce some basic concepts of caring and preparation for employment in the sector.

This qualification covers the following key areas:

• Communication
• Equality, diversity and inclusion
• Personal development
• Role of the social care worker
• Handling information
• Health and safety
• Safeguarding
• Duty of care
• Person-centred approaches

Who Is It Suitable For?

Anyone who wants to work in adult health and social care.

Work Placement Requirement

Do you need to be working to take the qualification? No, this is a knowledge-only qualification.

Duration

You can usually complete the course in 6–8 months.