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For Live Online courses, alternative examination arrangements are in place, exams will be undertaken remotely. For courses in centre. please note, you may be required to travel to an alternative ACL Centre when taking your examination or assessment. This will be communicated to you at the earliest opportunity.

What Qualification/level is this course?
This is an NCFE Level 3 Certificate, however, learners will benefit from undertaking the Level 2 qualification or have a wide range of experience to meet the required scope before commencing the Level 3 qualification.

Who is this course for?
This qualification is designed for anyone who is seeking to increase their knowledge of end of life care in a vocational setting. It is aimed at those working in the adult or health care sector whose job description includes caring for those who have a life-limiting illness. This qualification is also appropriate for those who have already achieved other sector-specific qualifications in the healthcare sector who need to apply their understanding in a palliative care context. This course is also suitable to those wishing to build confidence, those returning to work and those looking to improve their employment opportunities to build the skills required for working in the care sector.

What can I expect to learn?
Develop an understanding for areas such the definition of end of life care, common questions and themes in end of life care, the range of possible approaches to end of life care, an understanding of how to support a persons familial, spiritual, social and emotional needs and how to confront issues of death and bereavement.

How will I learn?
An online course where learners will also be asked to carry out research and reflection for the subject area and will be directed to online tools and reputable websites. Learners must successfully demonstrate their achievement of all learning outcomes of the units.

How will I know how well I am doing?
Learners will have an assigned tutor who will communicate on the online platform and when needed telephone or Microsoft Teams. Work will be regularly assessed and marked, and learners will be provided with encouraging developmental feedback. Targets will be set at different stages of the course to enable learners to meet personal and course objectives.

Will I need to do any work at home?
We recommend at least 8-10 hours a week to complete research, reading and home study. Typically, the course can be completed in 5 months.

What will I need to provide?
Learners will need to have access to a computer or device to enable them to visit the online platform to complete and submit work. Telephone to enable tutor contact. Pen/pad of paper for taking notes for example to use during one to one phone meetings.

Are there any other costs?
There are no other costs in addition to the course fee.

What can I do next?
The tutor will be happy to support and guide learners towards courses that will compliment current skills, needs, interests and current job role. Learners may wish to consider the following: Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism Level 3 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness Level 3 Certificate in Dementia Care Level 3 Certificate in Care and Management of Diabetes. Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 3 Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 3 Apprenticeship in Healthcare Support Worker Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 4 Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care (Adults).

Further information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0345 603 7635. The National Careers Service provides information, advice, and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training, and work. The service offers confidential and impartial advice and is supported by qualified careers advisers. To make an appointment please call 0800 100 900 (calls are free from landlines and most mobile numbers) or visit their website https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk