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View Qualification : Skillsfirst Level 3 Certificate in Dementia Care (QCF)

Qualification
Qualification Number
600/4630/2
Title
Skillsfirst Level 3 Certificate in Dementia Care (QCF)
Awarding Organisation
Skillsfirst Awards Ltd
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-Feb-2012
Operational Start Date
01-Feb-2012
Operational End Date
Certification End Date
Offered In England
Yes
Offered In Wales
No
Offered In Northern Ireland
No
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
E2. Develop knowledge and/or skills in order to gain recognition at a higher level or any different role, 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
162
Diploma Guided Learning Hours
143
Barring Classification Code
ZZZZ
Overall Grading Type
Pass
Assessment Methods
Portfolio of Evidence
Exemptions
Structure Requirements
To achieve this qualification, learners must achieve a minimum of 21 credits. 15 credits must achieved from Group M and a minimum of 6 credits from Group O.
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.
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
OAG
Label
OAG
Name
Over-arching Group
Group Requirements
Learners must achieve a minimum of 21 credits from this Group
Minimum Credit Value
21
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
2
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Pathway Reference
Unit Group
M
Label
M
Name
Mandatory units
Group Requirements
Learners must achieve 15 credits from this Group
Minimum Credit Value
15
Maximum Credit Value
15
Minimum Subcomponents
4
Maximum Subcomponents
4
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
DEM 301 : Understand the process and experience of dementia
Linked Reference Number
DEM 301
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/601/3538
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
DEM 304 : Enable rights and choices of individuals with dementia whilst minimising risks
Linked Reference Number
DEM 304
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/601/9191
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
DEM 312 : Understand and enable interaction and communication with individuals who have dementia
Linked Reference Number
DEM 312
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Y/601/4693
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
DEM 313 : Equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care practice
Linked Reference Number
DEM 313
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/601/4686
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
O
Label
O
Name
Optional Units
Group Requirements
Learners must achieve a minimum of 6 credits from this Group
Minimum Credit Value
6
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
DEM 302 : Understand and meet the nutritional requirements of individuals with dementia
Linked Reference Number
DEM 302
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/601/9187
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
DEM 305 : Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person centred approach
Linked Reference Number
DEM 305
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/601/9199
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
HSC2031 : Contribute to support of positive risk-taking for individuals
Linked Reference Number
HSC2031
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/601/9546
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
HSC3002 : Provide support to continue recommended therapies
Linked Reference Number
HSC3002
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/601/9028
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
HSC 3008 : Implement therapeutic group activities
Linked Reference Number
HSC 3008
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/601/9491
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
HSC 3035 : Support individuals who are bereaved
Linked Reference Number
HSC 3035
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/601/7909
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
HSC 3048 : Support individuals at the end of life
Linked Reference Number
HSC 3048
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/601/9495
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
HSC 3062 : Interact with and support individuals using telecommunications
Linked Reference Number
HSC 3062
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Y/601/8825
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
LD302 : Support person-centred thinking and planning
Linked Reference Number
LD302
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/601/7215
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
HSC3066 : Support positive risk taking for individuals
Linked Reference Number
HSC3066
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/601/9549
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
HSC3020 : Facilitate person centred assessment, planning, implementation and review
Linked Reference Number
HSC3020
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/601/8049
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
SSOP 3.1 : Understand Models of Disability
Linked Reference Number
SSOP 3.1
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/601/3473
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
HSC 2022 : Contribute to the care of a deceased person
Linked Reference Number
HSC 2022
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/601/8256
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
3561-001 : Understand mental well-being and mental health promotion
Linked Reference Number
3561-001
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/602/0097
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
M/502/3146
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
Providing Independent Advocacy support
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/502/3147
Title
Providing Independent Advocacy support
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
25
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Support use of medication in social care settings
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/601/4056
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
Support individuals in the use of assistive technology
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/601/3541
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
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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