CACHE Qualification Specification

Section 2: About these qualificationsQualification summaryTitleTypeCACHE Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Individuals with LearningDisabilities (QCF)QCFQualification number 600/4216/3AimThis 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.It provides the opportunity for contextualised Continuing ProfessionalDevelopment for workers with experience in social care to developknowledge and skills around supporting individuals with a learningdisability so that they can provide high quality person-centred support.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 158 Max 218Credit value 23 Minimum credits at / above Level 17Minimum age oflearnerAge ranges covered bythe qualification16N/AReal work environment(RWE) requirement /recommendationRules of CombinationProgressionincluding Job Roles (whereapplicable)It 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 23 credits. They must dothis by gaining 12 credits from the mandatory units, and at least a further11 credits from the optional units. A minimum of 17 credits must beachieved at Level 3 or above.This qualification enables learners to progress to the CACHE Level 3Diploma in Health and Social Care (QCF), or to progress into employment.© CACHE 2013 Version 2.0 12