NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes Study Mode: Distance Learning   |    Course Level: Level 3

Where will this course lead?

The purpose of this qualification is to increase learners' awareness and understanding of diabetes. By completing the qualification, learners will develop in-depth knowledge of diabetes which could support progression onto appropriate qualifications, and into relevant employment in the health and social care sector.

There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification, however, learners may find it helpful if they've already achieved a Level 2 qualification in a related subject.

What will I study?

The objectives of this qualification are to gain knowledge and understanding of diabetes, including:

• the types, causes, signs and symptoms of diabetes

• anatomy and physiology

• the impact of diabetes on individuals, others and society

• the treatment and management of diabetes

• common complications of diabetes.

How will this course be delivered?

This is an online only course. 12 weeks

What qualifications will I get?

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes

How will I be assessed?

Assessments will be marked by an allocated tutor who will provide you with detailed feedback. You will be assessed against criteria where all learning outcomes of the course have to be covered; your tutor will give you guidance to successfully completing this.

How do I get a place on the course?

Register your interest and we will contact you for a telephone interview with a date for enrolment, or contact 01789 266245 Ext 3324 or email hcprogrammes@solihull.ac.uk

What are the entry requirements?

This must be your first Level 3 qualification and be either unemployed and in receipt of benefits or on a lower wage than less than £18, 525. (You cannot do this course if you live in the WMCA).

What else do I need to know?

There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification, however, learners may find it helpful if they've already achieved a Level 2 qualification in a related subject.

This course is funded by the National skills fund.

You must be aged 19+ and be a British or Irish citizen or have Settled or Pre-Settled status that has lived within the UK for at least 3 years. You must Live in UK and not the WMCA.

These courses are fully funded at zero cost unless they are not completed and learning materials are retained by the learner; please note that in these circumstances, there is a £125 fee.

What can I do after this course?

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:

• NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

• NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support

• Access to HE Diploma (Health)

• Access to HE Diploma (Health and Social Care Professions)

• Access to HE Diploma (Nursing and Healthcare Professions)