KEY COURSE DETAILS

Course code: 8089/010

Study method: Online

Course length: 7 months

Recommended study per week: 8-10 hours

AIMS OF THE COURSE

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.

WHO IS IT SUITABLE FOR?

The purpose of this qualification is to increase learners’ awareness and understanding of diabetes.

By completing the qualification, learners will develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of diabetes, which could support progression onto appropriate qualifications, and into relevant employment, in the health and social care sector.

HOW IS THIS QUALIFICATION STRUCTURED?

To achieve this qualification, you’ll need to complete 4 mandatory units:

• Unit 01 Understand diabetes
• Unit 02 Diabetes in context
• Unit 03 Understand the treatment and management of diabetes
• Unit 04 Understand the complications of diabetes

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?

To achieve the Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes, learners must successfully demonstrate their achievement of all learning outcomes of the units as detailed in the qualification specification.

WHAT RELATED QUALIFICATIONS CAN YOU PROGRESS TO?

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:

• Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
• 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)

WHICH TYPE OF JOB ROLES CAN YOU APPLY FOR ON COMPLETION?

By completing the qualification, learners will develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of diabetes, which could support progression onto appropriate qualifications, and into relevant employment, in the health and social care sector.

COURSE FEE:

£811 - Advanced Learner Loan or Self-funded

FUNDING OPTIONS

FULLY FUNDED (NATIONAL SKILLS FUND)

This course is fully funded providing you meet the below eligibility criteria:

• 19+ years old
• Don’t currently hold a Level 3 qualification OR earn under the National Living Wage (£18,525)
• Lived in the UK for 3+ years and currently resident in England

LOAN FUNDED (ADVANCED LEANER LOAN)

This course is Advanced Learner Loan funded providing you meet the below eligibility criteria:

• 19+ years old

• Lived in the UK for 3+ years and currently resident in England

This Government loan will be paid directly to the college, and is linked to your attendance.

You will start to repay your loan when you start to earn over £25,000 per annum (correct at time of posting).

For more information about Advanced Learner Loans visit:
Advanced Leaner Loan Guide to Terms and Conditions for courses starting on or after 1st August 2023

SELF-FUNDING

Staged Payments – for courses of over 12 weeks and £200, students can pay in instalments.