CACHE Qualification Specification

Section 2: About these qualificationsQualification summaryTitleTypeCACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities(QCF)QCFQualification number 600/4037/3AimThis qualification provides learners with the opportunity to develop theirknowledge and skills around supporting individuals with learningdisabilities. It is aimed at learners who support individuals with learningdisabilities as part of their job role.The units offered within this qualification mirror those offered within theLearning Disabilities Pathway of the Health and Social Care Diplomas inEngland.PurposeOfqual code and description(where applicable)E. Updating and continuing professional developmentE3. Develop knowledge and/or skills relevant to a particular specialisationwithin an occupation or set of occupationsGuided learning hours Min 83 Max 122Credit value 12 Minimum credits at / above Level 7Minimum age oflearnerAge ranges covered bythe qualification16N/AReal work environment(RWE) requirement /recommendationRules of CombinationProgressionincluding Job Roles (whereapplicable)Equivalencies /Performance PointsIt is recommended that learners are working, volunteering or on practicalplacement to be able to show competence in both knowledge and skills.To achieve this qualification, learners must gain 12 credits. They must dothis by gaining 4 credits from the mandatory unit, and at least a further 8credits from the optional units. A minimum of 7 credits must be achieved atLevel 3 or above.This qualification enables learners to progress to the CACHE Level 3Certificate in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities (QCF)and/or the CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (QCF), or toprogress into employment.Please refer to cachezone for up-to-date information on Equivalencies andPerformance Points for CACHE qualifications.© CACHE 2013 Version 2.0 10