NCFE
Level 2
QN: 601/4128/1
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NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Working in the Health Sector
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NCFE. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 120 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
NCFE
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
120 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Communication skills for working in the health sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of effective communication
- Understand how to meet the communication needs of individuals
- Understand how to promote effective communication
- Understand how to maintain accurate and complete records
- Understand how to maintain confidentiality
2
Equality and diversity in the health sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion
- Know how legislation and codes of practice support equality and diversity
- Know how to work in ways that support equality and diversity
- Know how to respond to behaviour that is discriminatory
- Know how to access information, advice and support about diversity, equality, inclusion and discrimination
3
Health, safety and security in the health sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to assist in maintaining a healthy, safe and secure working environment consistent with legislation and organisational policies and procedures
- Understand the use of risk assessments in relation to health and safety
- Know how to reduce the spread of infection in healthcare settings
- Know how to summon immediate help in an emergency
- Understand the need for, and ways of, reporting incidents related to health, safety and security
4
Personal development in the health sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to identify own personal development needs
- Know ways to support own personal development
- Know how a personal development plan can contribute to own learning and development
5
Understand quality standards in the health sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the quality standards that apply to healthcare settings
- Know how quality standards are monitored, evaluated and maintained in the health sector
- Know how to use resources efficiently to support quality standards
6
Understand the role of the healthcare worker
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to explore a work role in a healthcare setting
- Understand working relationships in healthcare settings
- Understand the importance of working in ways that are agreed with the employer
- Understand the importance of working in partnership with others in healthcare settings
- Know the limits of own expertise and knowledge and when to refer to others
- Know how to present a positive image of self, organisation and service
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/4128/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NCFE
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2014