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End of Life Care
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2
10 weeks
Looking to Understand How to Provide Compassionate, Dignified Support at the End of Life?
Our NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of End-of-Life Care covers the principles of end-of-life care, including how to support the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of individuals and their families. You'll also explore communication skills and the importance of respect, dignity, and choice.
End-of-life care is a sensitive and vital area of support. Whether you're in a healthcare role, supporting a loved one, or preparing for a career in care, this course gives you the skills and confidence to provide meaningful, compassionate support.
Course title: NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care
Course ref: 601/3818/X
This qualification helps you:
- Describe the principles of working in end-of-life care
- Recognise the types of support needed to manage pain and discomfort
- Explain how dementia can impact end-of-life care
- Identify the role and responsibilities of the care worker at the time of death
- Describe the processes of loss and grief and their impact on individuals and families
- Apply knowledge of end-of-life care to support your role in healthcare or social care settings
- Recognise opportunities for progression into further qualifications in end-of-life care or the wider health and social care sector
- Unit 1: Understanding how to work in end-of-life care
- Unit 2: Care planning in end-of-life care
- Unit 3: Understand how to provide support to manage pain and discomfort
- Unit 4: End of life care and dementia
- Unit 5: Understanding the role of the care worker in time of death
- Unit 6: Understand loss and grief in end-of-life care
No exams required — you'll complete assessment activities that demonstrate your knowledge and skills.
Successful learners often progress to:
- Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End-of-Life Care
- Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care
- Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care
This course is also a great step toward careers in:
- Care Assistant
- Healthcare Support Worker
- Palliative Care Assistant
- Support Worker
- Hospice Volunteer Coordinator
- Volunteer roles
This course may be fully funded through the Adult Skills Fund, if not we have self-funding options available.
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Adult Skills Fund
This course may be fully funded through the Adult Skills Fund, if not we have self-funding options available.
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Aged 19 or over as of 31/8/25
- Living in England
- Not currently enrolled on any other government funded course or started another application for one
Please note: Not all areas of England are funded. You can use our postcode checker above to see if you are.
The most likely reason is that you live in a postcode area that we do not currently deliver funded courses in, but we do have a self-funded route. Please contact our customer service team to discuss via 0115 959 9544 or complete the contact form below.
Of course! We have options available to self-fund courses. Details can be found on each course page.
Level 2 courses typically take up to 10 weeks and Level 3 courses 15–25 weeks.
You will need to commit 5–10 hours study time each week to meet the course unit deadlines.
Yes – your qualification will be nationally recognised accreditation by NCFE CACHE and you will receive a certificate.
Once you've signed up, we'll check your details. As soon as everything is approved, your course will be unlocked. You'll get an automatic email to let you know it's ready. After that your tutor will send you a welcome email. They'll also invite you to a masterclass where you can meet them and get started.
Absolutely. Our courses can be offered via the Adult Skills Fund if eligible, if not we have lots of options available to self-fund courses. Details can be found on each course page.