Falls Prevention Awareness: Level 2 Certificate
For anyone working in a healthcare or social care environment, particularly those that support, or have contact with, older people.
Course summary
- Qualification
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Falls Prevention Awareness
- Level
- Level 2
- Awarding body
- NCFE (CACHE)
- Qualification number (QAN)
- 603/2552/5
- Guided learning
- 118 hours
- Total time
- 142 hours, including study and assessment
- Cost
- Free if you are eligible
Who it's for and what you'll learn
This Falls Prevention Awareness NCFE CACHE Level 2 qualification is designed to increase learners’ awareness and understanding of falls and their prevention, which will allow them to progress into, or within, employment in healthcare or social care settings. The qualification also covers the importance of recording and reporting any incidents concerning falls to ensure that interventions can be put in place to reduce the risk and reoccurrence of falls.
The objectives of this qualification are to allow learners to gain knowledge and understanding of:
- the impact and consequences of a fall
- risks and hazards which contribute to falls
- reducing the risk of falls
What the course covers
To be awarded the Falls Prevention Awareness level 2 qualification, learners are required to successfully achieve 4 mandatory units:
Unit 1 - Falls in context
In this unit learners will look at falls in different settings and understand the consequences that falling can have on an individual. It also covers falls awareness and prevention programmes, and legislation and guidance relating to falls.
The learner will:
- Understand falls within a health and social care context
- Understand the impact and consequences of falls
- Understand the benefits of falls awareness and prevention
- Understand the legislation and guidance relating to falls and falls prevention
Unit 2 - The risk factors and causes of falls
This unit looks at the risk factors that can increase an individual’s likelihood of falling. It covers personal and environmental factors that can be a cause of falls.
The learner will:
- Know the factors that increase the likelihood of falls
- Understand how falls may be caused by personal factors
- Understand how falls may be caused by environmental factors
Unit 3 - Falls assessment and prevention
In this unit learners will understand how to assess, monitor and review an individual’s risk of falling. They’ll also look at a range of interventions that can reduce the risk of falls and the specialist support available.
The learner will:
- Understand how an individual’s risk of falls can be assessed, monitored and reviewed
- Understand a range of effective interventions used to reduce the risk of falls
- Understand multi-agency and specialist support available for falls prevention
Unit 4 - Managing falls
This unit covers how to reduce the impact and minimise harm in the event of a fall, as well as the roles and responsibilities of staff in falls situations.
The learner will:
- Understand how to reduce the impact and minimise harm in the event of a fall
- Understand role and responsibilities in falls situations and the importance of learning from falls to improve care
How these courses usually work
Every provider does things a little differently, so check the details with them before you apply.
Where and how you study
Most of these courses are studied online, from home. You'll usually need internet access and a laptop or desktop computer. A phone or tablet may not be enough. Some providers can send paper workbooks if you ask.
How long it takes
- This qualification is designed to take about 142 hours in total, including study and assessment.
- Many learners finish in around 6 weeks by studying 4 to 5 hours a week. You can go faster if you have more time.
- Providers usually set a deadline, often 10 to 12 weeks after you start.
Support
Providers usually give you a tutor who marks your work and answers your questions by email, phone or message.
Assessment
There are usually no exams. Instead, you answer assessment questions as you work through the course and send them to your tutor to mark. If an answer needs more work, you can usually change it and send it again.
Your certificate
When you pass, your certificate comes from the awarding body, NCFE. It often takes 8 to 12 weeks to arrive after your final assessment.
Things to check before you start
- Many providers only let you study one funded course at a time.
- If you leave the course early, or don't finish by the deadline, some providers charge an admin or withdrawal fee, often around £125. Ask about this before you sign up.
Can I do this course for free?
ASF local flexibility: 19+, England resident, unemployed or earning under £26,800 (devolved areas vary). Care employers can reclaim via LDSS under this QAN.
Check whether you're eligible for a free course. The provider makes the final decision.
For care employers
This qualification is on the Learning and Development Support Scheme (LDSS) list, so adult social care employers can claim back the cost for their staff.How care employers can claim training funding.
Where can I study this?
We've found 5 providers offering this course for free to eligible learners.
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Sources
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Falls Prevention Awareness - List of Qualifications approved for fundingqualifications.education.gov.uk
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Falls Prevention Awarenessncfe.org.uk
- Eligible training courses and qualificationsgov.uk
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