CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Working in the Health Sector

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CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Working in the Health Sector

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This healthcare qualification is seen as an industry standard for anyone working in a care environment. Working in the health sector requires a strong understanding of many different practices and this course is specifically designed to facilitate direct entry into the NHS. Suitable for nurses, hospital porters, healthcare assistants, emergency care assistants and anyone else that is working in a health sector role, the level 2 certificate in working in the health sector is required of any health professional.

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CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Working in the Health Sector

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About this Course

This level 2 working in the health sector qualification is designed to teach the knowledge required to work in a variety of healthcare professions. With this course you can begin working in the NHS and the qualification is required by all NHS staff including nurses, healthcare assistants, hospital porters and health visitors as well as a number of other roles in the health sector.

Study Time: 110 hours
Enrolment length: 12 months
Course Format: Online
Entry Requirements: None Specific

Upon completion of this qualification, students are awarded a CACHE Level 2 certificate and an OLC Diploma. All certification fees are included in your course fees.

Qualification

To gain the full CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Working in the Health Sector you will need to submit and pass all of the tutor marked assignments.  There are 6 assignments in the course and no need to purchase any textbooks as we provide all of the lessons and materials required to learn the syllabus.

There is no formal exam and the certification fee is included in the course fees.

For further information, go to: http://www.cache.org.uk. Qualification Code 601/4128/1

See the CACHE Qualification summary for this course here

See the Ofqual Qualification summary for this course

Method

All of our students are given access to our online campus through their own personal login and password. Once logged in you can access your course materials, lessons, resources and assignments in your own time. Assignments are uploaded through your account and the process is easy intuitive. Our online campus includes:

  • 24/7/365 access to all of your course materials- all lessons, assignments and resources are available from the moment you enrol
  • Instant access to your course after you enrol- start studying immediately!
  • Integrated chat and messaging systems so that you can contact your tutor
  • Online assignment uploads to save time in returning marks and feedback.
  • Links to further resources and information available on courses
  • Self-led learning on all courses- study in your own time and work through your assignments at your own pace
  • Safe e-portfolio of your work is kept under lock and key on our secure servers
  • Progress bar to show the work you have completed and how many tasks you still have to complete on your course
  • Detailed help centre with step-by-step instructions on getting the most from your course and how to upload assignments and contact your tutor

Assessments

To pass this course learners must pass 6 assignments. These are completed after navigating through the corresponding lessons and writing your answers to assignment questions. Once these have been read and marked by your personal tutor, feedback and marks are provided to students which contain helpful tips to improve work in future assignments.

Enrolment Length

All of our courses are allocated plenty of time for students to complete their studies and all materials are self-led so that you can complete the course at your own pace. Should you require additional time on one of our courses you can extend your enrolment by 30 days for an additional fee of £60.

As well as this we operate a 14 day money back guarantee on every one of our qualifications- that’s how confident we are of how you will love studying with us!

Course Content

This course assesses the following units:

Unit 1: Understand the role of the healthcare worker

  • Be able to explore a work role in a healthcare setting
  • Understand working relationships in healthcare settings
  • Understand the importance of working in ways that are agreed with the employer
  • Understand the importance of working in partnership with others in healthcare settings
  • Know the limits of own expertise and knowledge and when to refer to others
  • Know how to present a positive image of self, organisation and service

Unit 2: Communication skills for working in the health sector

  • Understand the importance of effective communication
  • Understand how to meet the communication needs of individuals
  • Understand how to promote effective communication
  • Understand how to maintain accurate and complete records
  • Understand how to maintain confidentiality

Unit 3: Personal development in the health sector

  • Know how to identify own personal development needs
  • Know ways to support own personal development
  • Know how a personal development plan can contribute to own learning and development

Unit 4: Health, safety and security in the health sector

  • Know how to assist in maintaining a healthy, safe and secure working environment consistent with legislation and organisational policies and procedures
  • Understand the use of risk assessments in relation to health and safety
  • Know how to reduce the spread of infection in healthcare settings
  • Know how to summon immediate help in an emergency
  • Understand the need for, and ways of, reporting incidents related to health, safety and security

Unit 5: Understand quality standards in the health sector

  • Know the quality standards that apply to healthcare settings
  • Know how quality standards are monitored, evaluated and maintained in the health sector
  • Know how to use resources efficiently to support quality standards

Unit 6: Equality and diversity in the health sector

  • Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion
  • Know how legislation and codes of practice support equality and diversity
  • Know how to work in ways that support equality and diversity
  • Know how to respond to behaviour that is discriminatory
  • Know how to access information, advice and support about diversity, equality, inclusion and discrimination

This course can be taken over a 12 month period but you can complete it as fast or as slowly as you wish.

Support

The most important tool that all of our students have at their disposal is their tutor. When studying for a course with us you are assigned a personal tutor with indepth knowledge and experience in your chosen subject.

You are strongly advised to make use of your tutors expertise and ask questions about the course content. Your assignments are marked by your personal tutor and detailed feedback is given. As well as this your tutor will provide you with pointers and advice on where you can improve- this helps you to get the most from your courses and constantly improve your skills.

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CACHE Certification

This qualification comes with Cache certification included at no additional cost. Cache are the UK’s leading awarding body in the care and education sectors and are work-renowned for the work which they do. Their courses are seen as an industry standard and many employers specifically request Cache certification when recruiting new people into a role.

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The Online Learning College are a Cache international centre and we work closely with subject specialists at the awarding body to create the best possible content for all of our qualifications. Since 1945, Cache have been working within the education and care sectors and have amassed a high amount of expertise and recognition for their work both at home and overseas.

You can read more about Cache by visiting their website.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Working in the Health Sector Course regulated?

Yes this course is fully regulated through Ofqual which means it is recognised by all employers and linked to national standards. The course has qualification number 601/4128/1 and a total qualification time of 160 hours. CACHE are one of the largest awarding bodies in the UK and are now part of the NCFE brand. They have historically worked only in the education and care sectors and CACHE courses are seen as the leading brand for qualifications in care. This means that employers recognised these qualifications and they lead to a higher chance of employment.

What is included in the cost of the CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Working in the Health Sector course?

The cost of this course includes everything needed to pass. Your lessons, tutor support and certification costs are all included in the price with no additional costs at any stage. Should you wish to buy paper versions of the course materials you can do so on the checkout for £35 extra but this is optional.

What entry requirements are there for this course?

There are no entry requirements for this course at all. Anyone can study for this certification and there is no need to have any prior knowledge or experience.

How long do I have to study?

This Health Sector course has an enrolment length of 12 months included from the date you enrol. This is plenty of time to complete the assignments but you can purchase additional time for £60 per month should you need longer to finish the assignments.

Do I have to sit an exam?

No, there are no exams on this course. Everything is assessed through coursework which you can submit at any time within the enrolment length.

Am I assigned a tutor for this course?

Yes – all students are assigned to a personal tutor who will be in charge of your tuition. The same tutor marks all of your work as well as being available to answer any questions you may have throughout your enrolment period.

Do I need to be working to do the CACHE Level 2 Health Sector?

No, you do not need a work placement. Everything is completed online from home through written assignments and there are no practical assignments needed.

Can I speak to someone before I enrol?

Of course. Our helpful course advisors are on hand from 9am until 5pm Monday to Friday. Contact us on our online chat or by calling 0800 772 0887 to discuss this course.

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