• Access Duration: 12 Months
• Awarded by: NCFE CACHE
• Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 72
• Total Qualifications Time (TQT): 80
• Qualification Level: 2
• Qualification Number: 600/3095/1

• Learners will have a clear understanding of what dementia is and its different forms.
• Learners will have a detailed understanding of the causes and symptoms of dementia.
• Understand how dementia can affect individuals, families, and communities.
• Develop the skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively with individuals who have dementia, including the use of verbal and non-verbal communication techniques.
• Understand how to support individuals with dementia and their families.

This qualification is suitable for those who work or intend to work in the care sector and want to enhance their skills and expertise in caring for individuals with dementia.

• The course has no formal prerequisites. Learners over the age of 16 years are eligible to apply.

• This course can be completed through two flexible study options to suit your lifestyle:
  • Standard Course Plan (3 months) – ideal for learners balancing other commitments.
  • Fast Track Option (1 month) – perfect for those who can dedicate intensive study time.
• Most learners complete within their chosen timeframe, though some may finish earlier depending on personal circumstances and available study time. We accommodate your pace with unlimited support for 12 months. This Level 2 Award requires approximately 72 guided learning hours.

T&C apply

Knowledge & Understanding: Demonstrate your understanding of dementia awareness, including its causes, symptoms, and the impact it has on individuals, families, and caregivers.

Practical Application: Show how you would apply person-centred approaches to support individuals living with dementia in a compassionate and respectful way.

Reflection & Development: Reflect on your learning and identify how your new knowledge can improve the quality of care and support you provide.

Assessment & Grading: Learners will receive comprehensive self-study materials, including an assessment that enables them to demonstrate understanding of all learning outcomes. To achieve the qualification, you must successfully complete the assessment.

Tutor Support: Throughout your studies, our friendly and experienced tutors will be available via email, online chat, WhatsApp, or web discussions to guide you, answer your questions, and help you complete your learning journey with confidence.

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Upon completing the course, you will receive the Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia by NCFE CACHE.

Build the knowledge, understanding, and confidence to support individuals living with dementia through compassionate, person-centred care with the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia. This nationally recognised qualification helps you understand the causes, effects, and progression of dementia while learning how to provide sensitive and respectful support.

Here are some careers you could pursue, along with typical UK salaries (Source: Glassdoor):

• Care Worker £30,000
• Dementia Support Worker, £34,000
• Dementia Carer £35,000

With this award, you can also progress to higher-level CACHE Certificates or Diplomas, taking on more specialised roles or leadership positions and boosting your earning potential over time.

Completing the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia equips you with the essential knowledge, understanding, and confidence to provide compassionate, person-centred care for individuals living with dementia. This nationally recognised qualification enhances your professional skills and prepares you for meaningful roles within the health and social care sector, where empathy and understanding can make a real difference every day.

Potential Academic Progression Pathways

• Step 01: NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults)
• Step 02: Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care
• Step 03: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England)

Alternative Pathways

• NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
• NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care

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