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Prevention and Control of Infection
LEVEL
2
10 weeks
Want to Know How Infections Spread and the Best Ways to Prevent Them?
Our NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings helps you understand the causes and transmission of infection, the chain of infection, and the importance of hygiene and safe practices. You'll learn practical strategies for minimising risks in care and community settings.
With infection prevention more important than ever, this course is essential for anyone working in health or social care, or for those who want to develop awareness of hygiene and safety in everyday life.
Course title: NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings
Course ref: 600/9312/2
This qualification helps you:
- Explain the meaning and importance of infection control in healthcare settings
- Identify the causes of infection, the conditions in which they thrive, and how infections can be spread
- Describe methods used to prevent and control the spread of infection
- Apply knowledge of infection prevention and control to support your role in the workplace
- Recognise opportunities for progression into further qualifications in infection prevention or the wider health and social care sector
- Unit 1: Principle of the causes and spread of infection in health care settings
- Unit 2: Principles of the importance of personal hygiene and health in prevention and control of infection in health care settings
- Unit 3: Principles of decontamination, cleaning and waste management in health care settings
- Unit 4: Principles of infection prevention and control in a health care setting
No exams required — you'll complete assessment activities that demonstrate your knowledge and skills.
Successful learners often progress to:
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
- Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
- 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:
- Healthcare Assistant
- Care Support Worker
- Cleaning Operative (Healthcare Settings)
- Infection Control Assistant
- Support Worker
- 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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Achieve in as Little as 10 Weeks
By committing 5–10 hours per week.
TESTIMONIALS
Diabetes is very common in my immediate and extended family and I did not realise the severity and far reaching impact of this condition until undertaking the course.
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I really enjoyed my course and I had great support from my tutor. This is the first course I have done for a long time but getting back into studying has given me an incentive to do more.
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Got a wider knowledge base of infection prevention and control, really great course.
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The course has given me insight into a potential career change course, and was in an easy to follow format.
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I have found that I know how to listen more deeply and effectively in both my job role as a support worker and my life in general / personal life.
Adult Skills Fund
This course may be fully funded through the Adult Skills Fund, if not we have self-funding options available.
Use this search tool to check funding in your area.
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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.