CACHE Certificate/Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care
Application options
Stratford-upon-Avon College
Sept-2027
Various
TBC
N/A for 16-18 year old
Full Time
Where will this course lead?
The Cache Health and social care certificate is the first year of a 2 year programme of study. It is tailored for those that wish to strengthen their academic abilities and gain a broader knowledge of health and social care.
It is a great starting point if you are considering a career in a health and social care environment or if you wish to move onto study higher education.
The second year of the course is the Extended Diploma.
What will I study?
- Communication
- Equality and Diversity
- Infection Control
- Safeguarding
- Psychological Perspectives
- Sociological Perspectives
- Human growth and Development
Frequently asked questions
4 GCSES at grade 4 and above including English Language. You may resit GCSE Maths alongside this course if you have a grade 3.
This 2 year programme will be delivered using practical work and taught sessions, educational visits as well as experience from your placements.
There will be a controlled assessment which will be sat under controlled conditions within the classroom.
Year 1 - CACHE Level 3 Certificate In Health and Social Care
Year 2 - CACHE level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
To pass this course you will need to meet all deadlines for assignments in each topic area. You may need to resit maths as part of this course.
Places are offered by 1-1 interview with a member of the health and social care team and a positive reference and report from your school is essential.
If you are successful on your first year, you will be interviewed for a place on the second year. This is essential for anybody wishing to study at university. There are many career options from this course including Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedic Science, Occupational therapist, and many others.
An enhanced DBS is essential for the course as you are attending placements with vulnerable people. This is needed before you can start the placements.
If you have a learning Difficulty or Disability, please let us know when you apply. You will be offered support in your interview. If you need help completing your application, we can help with this too.
Learners who enrol on to Health and Social care courses are required to complete a DBS and a trip will be offered. These additions will require a contribution from the student.
