About 300,000 patients develop an infection in England each year while being treated by the NHS. Protecting people from infection is an essential element of providing high quality care, especially considering the capacity some potentially life-threatening infections have to spread within care environments.
Site
Workplace/Other
Level
Level 2
Course Type
Adult
Learners will be assessed through a series of online assignments completed independently via our ESCG eLearning platform. Each unit contains written tasks designed to check your understanding of the course content and your ability to apply knowledge in practical or workplace-related scenarios.
All assessments are submitted online and marked by qualified tutors. You will receive constructive feedback to help you progress through the course and meet the learning outcomes.
We recommend studying 4–6 hours per week to maintain steady progress and complete assessments within the expected timeframe.
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate
If you’re interested in progressing to further your study at the next level of vocational learning, the following qualifications are also available as a progression route:
• Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care • Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care • Level 3 Certificate for Working in the Health Sector • Level 3 Certificate in Stroke Care Management
All of our fully funded Level 2 online courses are delivered under the Adult Skills Funding rules. In order to study for one of our courses you must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Age Requirement
Learners must be aged 19 or over on 31 August before the academic year begins.
Residency Requirement (Non-Devolved Areas)
Learners must live in a non-devolved area of the UK where Adult Skills Funding is managed nationally.
Right to Study Evidence
Learners must provide valid right-to-study evidence confirming they are legally permitted to study in the UK. This may include a passport, visa, residency permit, or other accepted documentation.
Additional qualification information about this learning aim can be viewed on the NCFE page which will give you more of an in-depth overview.