# Orvanta Open College — Full Qualifications Syllabus Specification This document contains the complete structural syllabus, modules, entry criteria, assessment methods, and target careers for all 12 Ofqual-regulated courses. --- ## 1. NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) * **Accreditation:** NCFE CACHE, Ofqual Regulated. Accepts CQC standards. * **Duration:** 12–18 Months, fully self-paced. * **Fee:** £799 in full or spread the cost: £319.60 deposit + 6 payments of £79.90/mo (0% Interest). * **Overview:** The industry benchmark for senior care assistants, support workers, and team leaders. Covers duty of care, safeguarding, and person-centred practices. * **Syllabus / Modules:** 1. Promote Communication in Care Settings 2. Promote Effective Handling of Information 3. Promote Personal Development in Care Settings 4. Promote Equality and Inclusion in Care Settings 5. Duty of Care in Care Settings 6. Role of the Active Support Worker 7. Promote Person-Centred Approaches in Care Settings 8. Promote Health, Safety and Well-being in Care 9. Promote Safeguarding and Protection in Care Settings * **Entry Requirements:** Aged 16 or over. Must be working, volunteering, or on placement in a suitable adult care setting in England to allow direct assessor observations. * **Assessment:** Portfolio of evidence, coursework, and direct observation of practical care delivery. No examinations. * **Target Careers:** Senior Care Assistant, Care Team Leader, Support Worker, Domiciliary Care Supervisor. --- ## 2. NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF) * **Accreditation:** NCFE CACHE, Ofqual Regulated. Meets Care Quality Commission (CQC) Registered Manager standards. * **Duration:** 15–24 Months. * **Fee:** £999 in full or spread the cost: £399.60 deposit + 6 payments of £99.90/mo (0% Interest). * **Overview:** The statutory manager qualification required for Care Home Managers and Registered Managers. Covers governance, resource management, finance, and quality compliance. * **Syllabus / Modules:** 1. Leadership and Management in Adult Care 2. Governance, Quality and Compliance in Adult Care 3. Resource Management in Adult Care Services 4. Safeguarding and Protection in Care Services 5. Managing Communication and Information Flow 6. Continuous Professional Development and Reflective Practice 7. Partnership Working and Collaborative Care Delivery * **Entry Requirements:** Aged 18 or over. Must hold a senior or managerial role in an adult care setting. Prior Level 3 care qualification is highly recommended. * **Assessment:** Professional discussions, case studies, policy audits, and witness testimonies. No examinations. * **Target Careers:** Registered Care Manager, Care Home Manager, Domiciliary Agency Director, Care Supervisor. --- ## 3. NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) (RQF) * **Accreditation:** NCFE CACHE, Ofqual Regulated. Statutory qualification under Ofsted. * **Duration:** 12–18 Months. * **Fee:** £899 in full or spread the cost: £359.60 deposit + 6 payments of £89.90/mo (0% Interest). * **Overview:** The legally mandated qualification for care staff in residential children's homes in England. Focuses on trauma, child development, and positive attachment. * **Syllabus / Modules:** 1. Understand Child and Young Person Development 2. Support Children and Young People in Residential Childcare 3. Support Communication and Positive Relationships 4. Safeguarding and Protection in Residential Childcare 5. Positive Behaviour Support in Children's Homes 6. Active Support in Group Living Environments * **Entry Requirements:** Aged 18 or over. Must hold employment or an active placement in a registered children's home in England. * **Assessment:** Portfolio marking, reflective accounts, and direct assessor observations in the home. * **Target Careers:** Residential Childcare Worker, Senior Childcare Practitioner, Key Worker. --- ## 4. NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) (RQF) * **Accreditation:** NCFE CACHE, Ofqual Regulated. Ofsted approved. * **Duration:** 15–24 Months. * **Fee:** £1,250 in full or spread the cost: £500.00 deposit + 6 payments of £125.00/mo (0% Interest). * **Overview:** Required by Ofsted for Registered Managers of children's residential services. Focuses on leadership, therapeutic environments, crisis intervention, and regulatory governance. * **Syllabus / Modules:** 1. Principles of Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare 2. Lead and Manage Group Living for Children 3. Govern Safeguarding and Protection Systems 4. Manage Business and Human Resources in Children's Homes * **Entry Requirements:** Aged 21 or over. Must be active as a manager, deputy manager, or senior in a children's home. * **Assessment:** Audits of procedures, professional discussions, research analysis, and assessor verifications. * **Target Careers:** Children's Home Registered Manager, Residential Services Director, Care Consultant. --- ## 5. NCFE CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma for Working in the Early Years * **Accreditation:** NCFE CACHE, Ofqual Regulated. Confers full "Early Years Educator" (EYE) licence. * **Duration:** 12–18 Months. * **Fee:** £1,250 in full or spread the cost: £500.00 deposit + 6 payments of £125.00/mo (0% Interest). * **Overview:** The Gold Standard Early Years qualification. Integrates child neuroscience, early childhood play theories, SEND advocacy, and award-winning sustainable practice. Offers high UCAS points package. * **Syllabus / Modules:** 1. Professionalism and Child Development 2. Safeguarding, Health and Safety in Early Years 3. Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Advocacy 4. Curriculum, Communication, and Play-Rich Environments 5. Leadership and Multi-Agency Partnership Working 6. Neuroscience and Sustainable Practice in Early Years * **Entry Requirements:** Aged 16 or over. Placement in an early years setting (nursery or pre-school) for ages 0–5. * **Assessment:** Portfolio of evidence and assessor observations. No examinations. * **Target Careers:** Qualified Early Years Educator (EYE), Nursery Room Leader, Private Nanny, Early Years Consultant. --- ## 6. NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (RQF) * **Accreditation:** NCFE CACHE, Ofqual Regulated. * **Duration:** 9–12 Months. * **Fee:** £899 in full or spread the cost: £359.60 deposit + 6 payments of £89.90/mo (0% Interest). * **Overview:** Perfect entry-level qualification for individuals starting out in nursery and childcare settings. Establish essential child welfare and routine care standards. * **Syllabus / Modules:** 1. Roles and Responsibilities of the Early Years Practitioner 2. Child Development and Care Planning 3. Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements 4. Supporting Play and Learning * **Entry Requirements:** Aged 16 or over. Must have a nursery placement. No prior qualifications required. * **Assessment:** Coursework portfolio and practical observation tasks. * **Target Careers:** Nursery Assistant, Playgroup Assistant, Crèche Helper. --- ## 7. NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma in Care (RQF) * **Accreditation:** NCFE CACHE, Ofqual Regulated. * **Duration:** 9–12 Months. * **Fee:** £799 in full or spread the cost: £319.60 deposit + 6 payments of £79.90/mo (0% Interest). * **Overview:** Foundational entry-level care diploma. Learn person-centred support, healthcare communication, infection control, and workplace safety. * **Syllabus / Modules:** 1. Communication in Care Settings 2. Personal Development in Care Settings 3. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 4. Duty of Care in Care Settings 5. Safeguarding and Protection * **Entry Requirements:** Aged 16 or over. Job role or volunteer placement in adult care to facilitate direct observation. * **Assessment:** Coursework portfolio and assessor sign-off. * **Target Careers:** Care Assistant, Support Worker, Domiciliary Carer. --- ## 8. NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Early Years (RQF) * **Accreditation:** NCFE CACHE, Ofqual Regulated. Confers "Early Years Educator" status. * **Duration:** 12–18 Months. * **Fee:** £999 in full or spread the cost: £399.60 deposit + 6 payments of £99.90/mo (0% Interest). * **Overview:** Professional qualification for early years practitioners wishing to gain licence to practise. Learn curriculum planning, health models, and child safeguard rules. * **Syllabus / Modules:** 1. Child Development and Learning Models 2. Health and Wellbeing of Young Children 3. Play and Learning in the EYFS 4. Safe Practices and Safeguarding Children * **Entry Requirements:** Aged 16 or over. Work placement in a registered early years nursery. * **Assessment:** Coursework portfolio and direct observation. * **Target Careers:** Qualified Early Years Educator, Nursery Assistant, Nanny, Childminder. --- ## 9. Level 4 Certificate in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment IQA (RQF) * **Accreditation:** Ofqual Regulated. Recognised by all UK training and educational boards. * **Duration:** 6–12 Months. * **Fee:** £499 in full or spread the cost: £199.60 deposit + 6 payments of £49.90/mo (0% Interest). * **Overview:** Mastery in internal moderation, auditing, verifier coordination, and assessor mentoring. * **Syllabus / Modules:** 1. Principles and Practices of Internally Assuring the Quality of Assessment 2. Internally Assure the Quality of Assessment (Practical verification) * **Entry Requirements:** Must hold a recognised assessor credential (e.g. CAVA, TAQA, A1) and have access to two assessors to monitor. * **Assessment:** Written folder and practical samples. * **Target Careers:** Internal Quality Assurer (IQA), Quality Lead, Educational Standards Auditor. --- ## 10. Level 4 Certificate in External Quality Assurance of Assessment EQA (RQF) * **Accreditation:** Ofqual Regulated. Recognised by national awarding bodies. * **Duration:** 6–12 Months. * **Fee:** £499 in full or spread the cost: £199.60 deposit + 6 payments of £49.90/mo (0% Interest). * **Overview:** Highest standards in external quality assurance, auditing colleges, verifying certification claims, and assessing training providers. * **Syllabus / Modules:** 1. Principles of Externally Assuring the Quality of Assessment 2. Externally Assure the Quality of Assessment (Practical audit) * **Entry Requirements:** Must hold a recognised IQA qualification and have access to shadow or practise external audit processes under an awarding body. * **Assessment:** Audits, verification reports, and external monitoring documents. * **Target Careers:** External Quality Assurer (EQA), Awarding Body Auditor, Standards Consultant. --- ## 11. NCFE CACHE Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF) * **Accreditation:** NCFE CACHE, Ofqual Regulated. * **Duration:** 12–18 Months. * **Fee:** £899 in full or spread the cost: £359.60 deposit + 6 payments of £89.90/mo (0% Interest). * **Overview:** High-level care diploma bridging hands-on care work with strategic supervisor skills. Focuses on team leadership, multi-agency partnerships, and clinical policies. * **Syllabus / Modules:** 1. Lead Communication and Information Management in Care 2. Lead and Manage Teams in Care Services 3. Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement 4. Specialist Care Modules (Dementia, Rehabilitation, Mental Health) * **Entry Requirements:** Aged 18 or over. Senior care role with supervisory responsibilities. * **Assessment:** Coursework portfolio and clinical observation. * **Target Careers:** Deputy Care Manager, Support Lead, Clinical Care Coordinator. --- ## 12. NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma for the Early Years Senior Practitioner (RQF) * **Accreditation:** NCFE CACHE, Ofqual Regulated. * **Duration:** 15–24 Months. * **Fee:** £1,250 in full or spread the cost: £500.00 deposit + 6 payments of £125.00/mo (0% Interest). * **Overview:** Premium early years qualification for nursery managers, deputies, and leaders. Covers pedagogic theories, nursery operations, and conducting field childhood research. * **Syllabus / Modules:** 1. Advanced Child Development and Psychology 2. Pedagogy and Play Leadership 3. Conducting Research in Early Years 4. Strategic Leadership and Business Governance in Nurseries * **Entry Requirements:** Aged 18 or over. Hold senior role in nursery. Prior Level 3 Early Years qualification is mandatory. * **Assessment:** Case study portfolio, nursery audits, and primary research report. * **Target Careers:** Nursery Manager, Early Years Senior Leader, Area Manager, Early Childhood Consultant. --- ## Public Learning Resources - **Using AI Ethically:** [/using-ai-ethically-course/](/using-ai-ethically-course/) — free interactive awareness course covering responsible prompting, fairness, privacy, verification and human oversight. - **Qualifications to manage a children's home in England:** [/blog/qualifications-to-manage-a-childrens-home-england/](/blog/qualifications-to-manage-a-childrens-home-england/) — Regulation 28 qualification and experience guidance supported by legislation, Ofsted, Department for Education and Parliament sources. --- ## Contact & Enquiries For fast admissions support, please reach our UK advisors: - **Phone:** +44 (0) 161 641 5819 - **Email:** info@orvantaopencollege.co.uk - **Web:** Orvanta Open College Learning Environment