Qualification Number 603/5121/4

Minimum entry age 19

Guided Learning Hours 120

What does this qualification cover?

The purpose of this qualification is to develop learners’ knowledge and understanding in the area of end of life care and the involvement and actions they may take. This qualification aims to develop the learner’s knowledge and understanding of:

• The principles of end of life care and support
• The importance of persons centred care in end of life practice
• The impact of dementia in end of life care
• How to provide support when working in end of life care
• The loss and grief process.

The qualification will give learners working in, or intending to work in, healthcare and social care the knowledge and understanding of end of life care to support their role

Who is it suitable for?

This qualification is suitable for learners aged 19 and above.

What are the entry requirements?

There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification.

How is this qualification structured?

The qualification is made up of five mandatory units:

• Unit 1 Understand the importance of persons centred Care in end of life practice
• Unit 2 Understand how loss and grief occurs within end of life care
• Unit 3 Understand how to provide support when working in end of life care
• Unit 4 Understanding the impact of Dementia in End of Life Care
• Unit 5 Understanding the principles of end of life care and support

How is it assessed?

This qualification is assessed via an internally assessed and externally verified portfolio of evidence.

Funding for our qualifications

This qualification is available fully funded under the Adult Skills Fund stream and is free to the candidate.