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View Qualification : City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Dementia Care (QCF)

Qualification
Qualification Number
501/1655/1
Title
City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Dementia Care (QCF)
Awarding Organisation
Fees Price List Url
Qualification Type
QCF
Qualification Sub Type
None
Qualification Level
Level 3
Qualification Sub Level
None
EQF Level
Level 4
Regulation Start Date
01-Sep-2010
Operational Start Date
01-Sep-2010
Operational End Date
Certification End Date
Offered In England
Yes
Offered In Wales
Yes
Offered In Northern Ireland
Yes
Assessment Language In English
Yes
Assessment Language In Welsh
No
Assessment Language In Irish
No
SSA
1.3 Health and Social Care
Purpose
E. Updating and continuing professional development (CPD)
Sub Purpose
E1. Update knowledge and/or skills relating to legal, technical, process or best practice changes/requirements, E3. Develop knowledge and/or skills relevant to a particular specialisation within an occupation or set of occupations
Total Credits
21
Min Credits at/above Level
15
Minimum Guided Learning Hours
143
Maximum Guided Learning Hours
182
Diploma Guided Learning Hours
143
Barring Classification Code
ZZZZ
Overall Grading Type
Pass
Assessment Methods
Portfolio of Evidence, Practical Demonstration/Assignment
Exemptions
No exemptions
Structure Requirements
Candidates need to achieve 21 credits to gain this qualification. They must complete all four mandatory units comprising 15 credits, plus six credits from the optional units.
The awarding organisation states that this qualification is appropriate for use in the following age ranges.
Age Ranges
Pre-16 : No; 16-18 : Yes; 18+ : No; 19+ : Yes
Further information
This does not imply that eligibility for funding has been agreed for these age ranges.
For further information on the funding of 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DFE Section 96 website.
For further information on the funding of 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the SFA website.
For further information on funding in Wales, visit the DAQW website.
For further information on funding in Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI website.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of the legal requirements around activities undertaken by learners of specific ages.
Compound Group
CGM 0
Label
CGM 0
Name
CompoundGroup Mandatory 0
Group Requirements
CompoundGroup Mandatory 0
Minimum Credit Value
21
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Pathway Reference
Unit Group
A
Label
A
Name
Mandatory units
Group Requirements
This group contains all the mandatory units in this qualification.
Minimum Credit Value
15
Maximum Credit Value
15
Minimum Subcomponents
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Understand the process and experience of dementia
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understand the process and experience of dementia
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
22
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Enable rights and choices of individuals with dementia whilst minimising risks
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Enable rights and choices of individuals with dementia whilst minimising risks
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
26
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Understand and enable interaction and communication with individuals who have dementia
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understand and enable interaction and communication with individuals who have dementia
Organisation Name
Pearson EDI
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care practice
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care practice
Organisation Name
Pearson EDI
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
31
Unit Credit Value
4
Unit Group
B
Label
B
Name
Optional units
Group Requirements
This group contains all the optional units in this qualification. At least 6 credits in this group must be taken to gain this qualification.
Minimum Credit Value
6
Maximum Credit Value
12
Minimum Subcomponents
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Understand and meet the nutritional requirements of individuals with dementia
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understand and meet the nutritional requirements of individuals with dementia
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
26
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person centred approach
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person centred approach
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
15
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Support use of medication in social care settings
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support use of medication in social care settings
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
40
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Contribute to support of positive risk-taking for individuals
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Contribute to support of positive risk-taking for individuals
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
27
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Contribute to the care of a deceased person
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Contribute to the care of a deceased person
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
24
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Provide support to continue recommended therapies
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Provide support to continue recommended therapies
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Implement therapeutic group activities
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Implement therapeutic group activities
Organisation Name
Pearson EDI
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
25
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Support individuals who are bereaved
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support individuals who are bereaved
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Support individuals at the end of life
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support individuals at the end of life
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
53
Unit Credit Value
7
Linked Unit
Interact with and support individuals using telecommunications
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Interact with and support individuals using telecommunications
Organisation Name
NCFE
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
36
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Support positive risk taking for individuals
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support positive risk taking for individuals
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
32
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Facilitate person centred assessment, planning, implementation and review
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Facilitate person centred assessment, planning, implementation and review
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
45
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Support person-centred thinking and planning
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support person-centred thinking and planning
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
41
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Support individuals in the use of assistive technology
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support individuals in the use of assistive technology
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
32
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Understand Models of Disability
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understand Models of Disability
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
26
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understand mental well-being and mental health promotion
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understand mental well-being and mental health promotion
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
14
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Purpose and principles of Independent Advocacy
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Purpose and principles of Independent Advocacy
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
25
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
35
Unit Credit Value
12
Barred Units
There are no barred units to display.
Qualification Objectives
ObjectiveResponse
GCSEs priortised to measure school and/or teacher performanceNot Set
Other GCSEsNot Set
Other level 1, 2 and1/2 qualifications used to indicate learners' attainment on completion of compulsory schooling and included in measures of school and/or teacher performanceNot Set
GCEs and ASNot Set
Other level 3 qualifications designed to demonstrate eligibility for progression to higher education and/or used to measure school or college performanceNot Set
ESOL qualifications that are required for citizenshipNot Set
Qualifications that indicate an individual can undertake a specific role in the workplace and that may be relied upon by employersNot Set
Qualifications that an individual is required by law to have gained in order to undertake a specific roleNot Set
Qualifications taken primarily for growth and enjoymentNot Set
Qualifications that are designed to meet the needs of a named employer or other organisationNot Set
Qualifications that are included within apprenticeships frameworks, including functional skillsNot Set
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