KEY COURSE DETAILS

Course code: 8092/010

Study method: Online

Course length: 9 months

Recommended study per week: 10-15 hours

AIMS OF THE COURSE

This qualification enables learners to develop knowledge and understanding of caring for individuals with dementia. Successful completion of the units will allow learners to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of dementia and its effects.

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.

WHO IS IT SUITABLE FOR?

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

HOW IS THIS QUALIFICATION STRUCTURED?

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

HOW IS IT ASSESSED?

To achieve the Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care, 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 Certificate in Working in the Health Sector

• Level 4 qualifications in Health and Social Care

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

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.

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 LEARNER 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.

Additional qualification information about this learning aim can be viewed on the NCFE page which will give you more of an in depth overview.