Health & Social Care (NCFE CACHE Level 3)
NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications
Health & Social Care (NCFE CACHE Level 3)
Start with the Award and build up to the Certificate and Extended Diploma. Every stage is nationally recognised, carries UCAS points and counts towards the next, so you never repeat work.
About the course
These qualifications are ideal preparation for nursing, midwifery, social work and allied health degrees, or for progressing your career in health and social care.
Each level builds on the one before. Start with the Award, then move up to the Certificate and Extended Diploma when you’re ready. Everything you’ve already completed counts towards the next stage.
Fees, themes and progression
Level 3 Award
£450
Typical duration
Around 3 months
Compulsory modules
3
Key themes
Equality and rights, human growth and development, safeguarding
Assessment
Coursework portfolio
Work placement
Not required
UCAS points (up to)
28
Level 3 Certificate
£2,200
Typical duration
Around 1 year
Compulsory modules
9 (includes the 3 Award modules)
Key themes
Builds on the Award with communication, infection control, psychology and sociology of health, and reflective practice
Assessment
Coursework portfolio plus 1 extended assessment
Work placement
75 hours
UCAS points (up to)
84
Level 3 Extended Diploma
£2,775
Typical duration
Around 2 years (1 year if you hold the Certificate)
Compulsory modules
14 (includes the 9 Certificate modules), plus 4 optional
Key themes
Builds on the Certificate with anatomy and physiology, empowerment, protection of children and adults, research skills and a specialist pathway
Assessment
Coursework portfolio plus 2 extended assessments
Work placement
175 hours in total
UCAS points (up to)
168
How you’re assessed
There are no written exams. You are assessed through coursework, including:
✓Written assignments
✓Case studies
✓Reflective logs
✓Professional discussions
At Certificate and Extended Diploma level you also complete research-based extended assessments, set and marked by NCFE.
Personal payment plans available
Spread the cost of your course with a payment plan tailored to you. Speak to our admissions team to find out more.
Call: 07470 829460
Start your health and social care journey
Courses from £450, with personal payment plans to suit you.
Call: 07470 829460
Email: enquiries@thelondonschoolofpublichealth.com
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Entry requirement: aged 16 or over. UCAS points are the maximum available at grade A*. Universities set their own entry requirements.