Infection Control Certificate Level 2 (NCFE)

Course Summary:

Infection control is relevant to numerous sectors, including food preparation and medical services, and is of major concern in hospitals and other health care settings. It is the responsibility of everyone who works in, or visits, such environments to ensure that the spread of infection is avoided. The qualification is ideal for learners who wish to gain an understanding of the causes of infection and how these can be managed and controlled.

Course Details:

Infection control is relevant to numerous sectors, including food preparation and medical services, and is of major concern in hospitals and other health care settings. It is the responsibility of everyone who works in, or visits, such environments to ensure that the spread of infection is avoided. The qualification is ideal for learners who wish to gain an understanding of the causes of infection and how these can be managed and controlled.

The course will cover the following areas and consists of three units:

Unit 1: The principles of infection prevention and control
Unit 2: The causes and spread of infection
Unit 3: Cleaning, decontamination and waste management

Career Progression:

There is a wide range of industry-specific NVQs and other vocational qualifications that include aspects of infection control. For example, candidates could progress on to NVQs in Care, Cleaning, Food Preparation, or Food and Beverage Service.