NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End
of Life Care

This course looks at the definition of end of life care, explores common questions and themes, informs learners of the range of possible approaches to end of life care, provides learners with an understanding of how to support a person’s familial, spiritual, social and emotional needs, and prepares the learner to confront issues of death and bereavement.

The qualification is designed for anyone who is seeking to increase their knowledge of end of life care in a vocational setting. It’s aimed at those working in the healthcare sector whose job description includes caring for those who have a life-limiting illness and is also appropriate for those who have already achieved other qualifications in the healthcare sector who need to apply their understanding in palliative care.

No practical training is required to complete this course.

You do not need to have any additional qualifications before studying this course, however, you might find it helpful if you have already achieved a Level 2 qualification in a health or health and social care related area.

Learners should be at least 16 to undertake this qualification.

On successful completion of this course you will achieve the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care qualification.

The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care is a regulated qualification. This means it is a nationally recognised qualification, regulated by Ofqual in England.

This qualification would support your role within the health and social care sector, or allow you to progress to other Level 3 or 4 qualifications, such as the Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health, or Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (England).

This course has a credit value of 16 total credits.

You can complete this course from the comfort of your own home; in your own time and at your own pace; with helpful support and encouragement from our friendly tutors.

At the end of each unit there will be an assignment, which is submitted to your tutor for feedback. To achieve the qualification, you will need to successfully complete all units in the course.

If you have any questions, or would like feedback or encouragement about your course or your studies then you can contact our friendly tutors by phone, email or post.

There are two ways that we deliver this course (please select one at enrolment):

Paper-based study
You will receive your course units in paper format by post, your assignments can be completed and then submitted to us by post or email.

As you submit your assignments your next course units will be sent out for you to complete when it suits you.

Mixed study
You will receive your course units in paper format by post, all assignments will be completed and submitted to your tutor online.

As you submit each assignment your next course unit will be mailed out for you to study when it suits you.

There are two ways you can enrol on this course. You can:

• Pay with a deposit of £50*, followed by 11 monthly instalments of £40
• or
• Pay the total course fee of £490* in one sum and receive a voucher towards the cost of your next course