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Become a fully qualified professional and open the door to senior roles, management, or university degrees with this comprehensive, full-time course.
What does this qualification cover?
This official NCFE CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma is an advanced, deep-dive qualification designed to turn you into a highly skilled care professional. Moving past basic day-to-day tasks, you will explore the science, psychology, and legal side of care—including human anatomy, mental health, leadership, and how to manage complex care plans.
Study format: Full-time distance learning with online, self-paced study, supported by a dedicated personal tutor and regular check-ins.
Work placement requirement: Because this is a professional, practical qualification, you must complete a minimum of 175 hours of hands-on work placement in a real care environment (such as a hospital, residential care home, or community health centre) over the 18 months.
Duration: 18 months
Entry requirements: No rigid qualifications required, but a strong standard of written English is necessary to complete the advanced assignments. Having a Level 2 in Care or prior experience in a care environment is a massive help.
It's ideal if you:
Want to step straight into team leader, supervisor, or senior care roles
Are looking for a comprehensive qualification that earns UCAS points for university applications (like Nursing, Midwifery, or Social Work)
Want a mix of deep theoretical knowledge and real-world, hands-on workplace experience
What you'll gain:
A major, nationally recognised Level 3 Extended Diploma from NCFE CACHE (fully approved by Ofqual)
Valued UCAS points to back up your university applications
175 hours of verified, real-world work experience to make your CV stand out to healthcare employers
Direct access to senior frontline roles, such as Senior Support Worker, Care Team Leader, or Residential Care Supervisor
Begin your journey to a professional career — your tutor is with you every step of the way.
Become a fully qualified professional and open the door to senior roles, management, or university degrees with this comprehensive, full-time course.
What does this qualification cover?
This official NCFE CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma is an advanced, deep-dive qualification designed to turn you into a highly skilled care professional. Moving past basic day-to-day tasks, you will explore the science, psychology, and legal side of care—including human anatomy, mental health, leadership, and how to manage complex care plans.
Study format: Full-time distance learning with online, self-paced study, supported by a dedicated personal tutor and regular check-ins.
Work placement requirement: Because this is a professional, practical qualification, you must complete a minimum of 175 hours of hands-on work placement in a real care environment (such as a hospital, residential care home, or community health centre) over the 18 months.
Duration: 18 months
Entry requirements: No rigid qualifications required, but a strong standard of written English is necessary to complete the advanced assignments. Having a Level 2 in Care or prior experience in a care environment is a massive help.
It's ideal if you:
Want to step straight into team leader, supervisor, or senior care roles
Are looking for a comprehensive qualification that earns UCAS points for university applications (like Nursing, Midwifery, or Social Work)
Want a mix of deep theoretical knowledge and real-world, hands-on workplace experience
What you'll gain:
A major, nationally recognised Level 3 Extended Diploma from NCFE CACHE (fully approved by Ofqual)
Valued UCAS points to back up your university applications
175 hours of verified, real-world work experience to make your CV stand out to healthcare employers
Direct access to senior frontline roles, such as Senior Support Worker, Care Team Leader, or Residential Care Supervisor
Begin your journey to a professional career — your tutor is with you every step of the way.