Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care

The objectives of this qualification are to enable learners to understand:

• types of dementia and the importance of early diagnosis
• person-centred approaches in dementia care
• the role of communication, interaction and inclusion in dementia care and support
• the use of medication to support individuals with dementia.

This qualification is designed for learners who want to develop their knowledge and understanding of dementia and dementia care.

This online course differs to a classroom course, as you will not be taught. Instead, you will study independently, and your progress will be monitored by the support assessor and admin team. The support assessor is available to contact if you have any questions.

The learning materials and all unit assessments for this course is through an online platform (VLE). You will be required to complete 100% of the unit assessment questions by a set deadline.

To be awarded the Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care, learners are required to successfully complete 7 mandatory units.

Level 3 Certificate

Additional qualification information about this learning aim can be viewed on the NCFE page which will give you more of an in depth overview. https://www.qualhub.co.uk/qualification-search/qualification-detail/ncfe-cache-level-3-certificate-in-understanding-the-principles-of-dementia-care-525

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:

• Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
• Level 3 Certificate in Working in the Health Sector
• Level 4 qualifications in Health and Social Care

This qualification will support progression into relevant employment within the health and social care sector. The qualification doesn’t infer competence in the work role, but can be used to support the underpinning knowledge and understanding needed for those working in or towards a dementia care role.

Please note that some of the Level 3 courses may be fully funded* if you are unemployed or earn under the low-income threshold of £25,000 or less (annual gross salary).

(*subject to postcode check)

*We will use your postcode to determine if you live in an area we can fund with a fee waiver. If your postcode is devolved** then you may decide to waive your funding rights and proceed with self-funding.

**There are currently 12 areas with mayoral devolution in England: Greater London, West Midlands, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Tees Valley, West of England, York and North Yorkshire, East Midlands, and the North East.

We are also unable to support with funding with a fee waiver if you live in Wales, Scotland or Ireland.

For more information on eligibility please contact us:

Email: Independent.Learning@escg.ac.uk

Tel: 030 300 39854

Study method: Online

Course length: 9 months

Recommended study per week: 10-15 hours

FUNDING OPTIONS:

• Fee waiver:

Unemployed and low wage waivers Students who are unemployed and receipt of certain benefits, or students who are employed/self-employed and earn less than £25,000 annual gross salary, may be eligible for a waiver of tuition and/or exam fees.

SELF-FUNDING

• Staged Payments – for courses of over 12 weeks and £200, students can pay in 4 instalments of, the first taken as a deposit on enrolment (via BACS or Debit/Credit Card).

• ADVANCED LEARNER LOAN

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Essential:

*Access to a device (laptop/PC/tablet) the minimum recommended study time per week (study via a mobile device isn’t advised)

*Internet access

*Demonstrate good standard of written English

Our online courses have weekly start dates. Please apply for the current displayed date and our Team will contact you with start date options.