You will study units such as dementia awareness, how to care for and support individuals with dementia, communication and interaction, administration of medication and behavioural context.
To complete the enrolment process, we are required to see proof of ID, such as a passport or driving license. We will also need to see either proof of earnings, such as a recent payslip (from within the last 3 months), or proof of benefits, such as a recent, full Universal Credit statement. This is so that we can check your eligibility for full funding.
These documents must be uploaded when completing your enrolment form.
On the free distance learning Level 2 Certificate in Dementia Care course, you will learn the following units:
Due to the nature and course delivery of distance learning we require all applicants to hold a minimum of English Literacy Level 1 or equivalent.
If you are between 19-23 years of age you must also have already achieved a full level 2 qualification (or higher) or 5 GCSE Grades A*-C/Grade 9-4.
We will require evidence of this in order to receive funding for you.
If you are unsure of your level of literacy, please let us know.
Each candidate is required to give written responses to questions, which will be submitted to a qualified script marker to assess. These responses can either be handwritten in the assessment booklets, typed using electronic templates, which are provided at induction, or typed using our fully online EQUAL platform. Candidates are issued with workbooks or online materials to assist with assessments.
You will be required to submit 3 assessments each taking 4 weeks to complete.
Upon completion, you will receive a paper certificate through the post.
Courses are fully funded subject to learner eligibility and changes in government funding. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you wish to discuss the eligibility criteria otherwise we will confirm eligibility upon receiving your application.
For further information about the course and to see the course specification, please visit the awarding body’s website www.ncfe.org.uk and search for the course code: 600/6355/5 or click here.
Our frequently asked questions (FAQs) page will point you in the right direction.
Our Level 2 Distance Learning courses are now completely free of charge*
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