NCFE CACHE Diploma in Adult Care

This qualification is designed to develop the knowledge and skills required for working effectively within care settings. It is made up of a combination of mandatory and optional units, enabling learners to gain a broad and balanced understanding of the sector. The units span a wide range of subject areas, including aspects of support, specialist pathways, clinical skills and healthcare tasks, as well as leadership and management skills. The qualification focuses on the role of the adult care worker within care settings, providing both breadth and depth of study through a strong core of essential knowledge. It offers learners the opportunity to develop practical and technical skills that are directly relevant to their role and workplace, supporting both professional competence and progression. The overall objectives of the qualification are to build the knowledge and skills required to work in adult care within health and social care settings in England. It covers a wide range of topic areas, allowing learners to tailor their learning to suit their individual needs, interests, preferred progression routes and the context of their job role. Assessment for this qualification requires learners to complete a portfolio of evidence, which is assessed by centre staff and externally quality assured by NCFE. To meet the requirements of the qualification, learners must be working, volunteering, or undertaking a practical placement, as they are required to demonstrate competence in both knowledge and practical skills.