NCFE
Level 3
QN: 603/5355/7
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NCFE CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) (Northern Ireland)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NCFE. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1314 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
NCFE
Syllabus Units
29 Units
Guided Hours
1314 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Anatomy and physiology for health and social care
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the structure and functions of the organ systems of the human body
- Understand homeostasis in the human body
- Understand signs and symptoms of physiological disorders that affect organ systems
- Understand how to obtain
- record and report physiological measurements and factors which may affect changes in physiological measurements
2
Human growth, development and wellbeing
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand development from conception to birth
- Understand human growth and development across the lifespan
- Understand theories of human growth and development
- Understand models of health and wellbeing
- Understand the role of health promotion within public health
3
Specialist areas of care practice
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand health and social care provision
- Understand specialist areas of care
- Understand implementation of care values in specialist areas of care
- Understand the impact of drivers on specialist areas of care provision
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/5355/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NCFE
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2020
- Operational End
- Oct 2026