| Qualification Number |
601/5738/0
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| Title |
IQ Level 3 Certificate in Dementia Care (QCF)
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| Category |
National
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| Sector |
Health & Care
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| Operational Start Date |
23/03/2015
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| Operational End Date |
31/12/2017
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| Total Units |
18 |
Min Credit |
21 |
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| Min Guided Learning Hours |
143 |
Max Guided Learning Hours |
162 |
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| Min Age From |
16 |
Min Age To |
100 |
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Registration Fee : £60.00
This is the administrative fee that IQ charges centres to register a learner on this qualification, and NOT a training fee. All fees include registration, certification and postage (international delivery rates may apply).
Qualification Purpose
For Qualification Purpose Statement please click here
About this Qualification
The IQ Level 3 Certificate in Dementia Care is designed to help to improve the support provided for the increasing numbers of individuals diagnosed with dementia. The qualification develops knowledge and skills, therefore learners must have access to a work-based setting through working, volunteering or a work placement. The qualification supports employers to meet Care Quality Commission standards including ensuring those with dementia have opportunities for stimulation through leisure and recreational activities which suits their needs, preferences and capacities. The main objective is to support a role in the workplace.
Learners who achieve the qualification could progress to the IQ Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, transferring credit from units that are common, and to a full advanced apprenticeship. A number of other qualifications may be suitable as CPD such as:
Level 3 Certificate in Activity Provision
Level 3 Certificate in Working in End of Life Care
Take this Qualification
If you are interested in taking this qualification and would like to find your nearest IQ centre, please give us a call on 01952 457 452 and a member of our team will be happy to help.
Structure
To achieve this qualification learners have to achieve a minimum of 21 credits: 15 credits from the four mandatory units and a minimum of six credits from the optional units.
Assessment
All units in this qualification are assessed by portfolio. Evidence for this qualification must come from the learners consistent performance in the workplace and must meet the requirements of the Skills for Care and Development QCF Assessment Principles (Appendix A located at the end of this document). Further guidance for each unit can be found in the assessment guidance relevant to each unit. All Assessment criteria of selected units must be met. to achieve the qualification.
The units need to be assessed in line with the Skills for Care and Development QCF Assessment Principles.
An Achievement Record for this qualification which includes the forms necessary to map and claim knowledge and competence is available to download from the IQ website.
Learner Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements. However, learners should be able to work at level 2 or above and be proficient in the use of English Language.
Tutor Requirements
All trainers/assessors and internal verifiers delivering this qualification must meet the requirements as per Skills for Care and Development QCF Assessment Principles (Appendix A)
Centre Requirements
Centres must be approved by IQ in order to offer this qualification.
Downloadable Resources