NCFE CACHE Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses

NCFE CACHE Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses Course Aim

The aim of this qualification is to increase learners’ knowledge and understanding of common childhood illnesses to enable them to support the development and well-being of infants and children they support and care for.

Course Units

1. Understand how to provide a safe and healthy environment for babies and young children
2. Understand common childhood illnesses
3. Understand health emergencies and specific health conditions in an early years setting

To achieve the Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses, learners are required to successfully pass all 3 mandatory units.

Assessment involves a blended delivery approach - This is a mixture of face-to-face and remote sessions with a qualified health and social care assessor.

Delegates will be awarded the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses.

Progression Opportunities

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:

• Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges
• Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children and Young People
• Level 2 Certificate in An Introduction to Early Years Education and Care
• Level 2 and 3 qualifications in Supporting Teaching and Learning
• Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare
• Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Early Years Education and Care

Funding and Support

We are able to offer this course fully funded through The Adult Education Budget (AEB) and European Social Funding (ESF) - subject to eligibility, Please contact us to find out more about eligibility, along with the course dates we have running in various locations around the UK.