Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings (RQF)

Unit Title	Unit Reference	Level	Credit	GLH
Mandatory Units
Principles of the causes and spread of infection in health care settings	A/504/8597	2	23	3
Principles of the importance of personal hygiene and health in the prevention and control of infection in health care settings	F/504/8598	2	16	2
Principles of decontamination, cleaning and waste management in health care settings	J/504/8599	2	37	5
Principles of infection prevention and control in a health care setting	T/504/8596	2	35	5

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Level 2 Certificate

Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings (RQF)

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QRN

601/7464/X

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Available to Learners

Fee

£19.82

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Qualification Overview

Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care settings (RQF) is aimed at those learners currently working or intending to work in the health care sector.

The purpose of the Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care settings (RQF) is to provide learners with an awareness of infection control, the causes and how to prevent the spreading of infection.

Qualification Structure

In order to achieve the Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care settings (RQF) learners must complete 4 mandatory units, achieving a total of 15 credits.

Learner Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this qualification.

Qualification Progression Routes

Learners seeking progress from this qualification can advance their skills further through the following:

• Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines (RQF)
• Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (RQF)
• Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (RQF)

Age Ranges

Entry is at the discretion of the centre; however, learners should be at least 16 years old to undertake this qualification.

Geographical Coverage

This qualification has been accredited for use in England and Northern Ireland.

Qualification Specification

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Unit Title	Unit Reference	Level	Credit	GLH
Mandatory Units
Principles of the causes and spread of infection in health care settings	A/504/8597	2	23	3
Principles of the importance of personal hygiene and health in the prevention and control of infection in health care settings	F/504/8598	2	16	2
Principles of decontamination, cleaning and waste management in health care settings	J/504/8599	2	37	5
Principles of infection prevention and control in a health care setting	T/504/8596	2	35	5

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