CACHE Qualification Specification

Section 2: About these qualificationsEquivalencies /Performance PointsRecommendedassessment methodsPlease refer to cachezone for up-to-date information on Equivalencies andPerformance Points for CACHE qualifications.All units are internally assessed.Assessment enables the learner’s workplace practice to provide evidencefor individual units as well as the whole qualification. Methods ofassessment could include:• Inference of knowledge from direct observation of practice• Witness evidence when directed by the sector skillsassessment strategy• Professional discussion• Reflection on own practice in real work situations• Written assignments• Learner’s own plans and written records• Task set by CACHE for knowledge learning outcomes only *The qualification will be pass or refer and all the assessment criteria of thechosen units must be achieved in order to obtain a pass.* NB: CACHE assessment tasks are provided for tutors’ convenience. They are not mandatory.Additional assessmentrequirementsGrading systemHow long will it take tocomplete?Entry requirements /recommendationsAll units must be assessed in line with the Skills for Care and DevelopmentQCF Assessment Strategy.PassLearners can usually complete the Certificate in 6 months.Learners should be at least 16 years old. CACHE does not set any otherentry requirements but Centres may have their own guidelines.© CACHE 2013 Version 2.0 13