NCFE CACHE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Health & Social Care (Diploma)
at The Windsor Forest Colleges Group, Berkshire · college
What the college says
This qualification is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to work in the Social Care sector. These qualifications will also enable progression to further studies. This qualification aims to: focus on the study of the social care sector, offer breadth and depth of study, incorporating a key core of knowledge, skills and behaviours, provide opportunities to acquire several practical and technical skills. The objectives of this qualification are to: Provide learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to develop competence as a lead social care worker in a range of social care support settings, develop the knowledge and skills needed when working in social care settings. This is an interesting and demanding course with a strong theoretical base, supported with industry placement, that will help you prepare by equipping you with the communication skills, organisational ability and understanding of the core values of the care sector.
What you need to get on
You will need four GCSE at grade 4 or above including English, maths and science.
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Slough and Langley College
Station Road Langley, Slough, SL3 8BY
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Slough
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