Level 3 Health and Social Care Pack

Pearson
Edexcel Level 3 Diploma

in Health and Social Care
(Adults) for England (QCF)
Pearson
Edexcel Level 3 Diploma
(Adults) for Wales and
Northern Ireland (QCF)
Specification
Competence-based qualification(s)
First registration January 2011
Issue 7
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Contents
Purpose of this specification 1

1 Introducing Pearson Edexcel Competence-based
qualifications 2
What are Competence-based qualifications? 2
2 Qualification summary and key information 3

3 Qualification rationale 6
Qualifications objectives 6
Relationship with previous qualifications 7
Apprenticeships 7
Progression opportunities 7
Industry support and recognition 7
Relationship with National Occupational Standards 7
4 Qualification structures 8
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for
England (QCF) General Pathway 8
England (QCF) Dementia Pathway 25
England (QCF) Learning Disabilities Pathway 39
Wales and Northern Ireland (QCF) 52
5 Programme delivery 61
Learner recruitment, preparation and support 61
Training and assessment delivery 62
Employer engagement 63
6 Centre resource requirements 64

7 Access and recruitment 65
Prior knowledge, skills and understanding 65
Access to qualifications for learners with disabilities or specific needs 65
8 Assessment 66
Language of assessment 66
Internal assessment 66
Assessment requirements/strategy 67
Types of evidence 68
Appeals 69
Dealing with malpractice 69
Reasonable adjustments to assessment 69
Special consideration 69
Credit transfer 70
9 Centre recognition and approval 71

Centre recognition 71
Approvals agreement 71
10 Quality assurance of centres 72

11 Unit format 73
Unit title 73
Unit reference number 73
QCF level 73
Credit value 73
Guided learning hours 73
Unit summary 73
Unit assessment requirements/evidence requirements 73
Learning outcomes 74
Assessment criteria 74
Unit 1: Promote Communication in Health, Social Care or Children’s
and Young People’s Settings 75
Unit 2: Engage in Personal Development in Health, Social Care or
Children’s and Young People’s Settings 80
Unit 3: Promote Equality and Inclusion in Health, Social Care or
Children’s and Young People’s Settings 85
Unit 4: Principles for Implementing Duty of Care in Health, Social
Care or Children’s and Young People’s Settings 90
Unit 5: Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and
Social Care 93
Unit 6: The Role of the Health and Social Care Worker 102
Unit 7: Promote Person-Centred Approaches in Health and Social
Care 107
Unit 8: Promote and Implement Health and Safety in Health and
Social Care 115
Unit 9: Promote Good Practice in Handling Information in Health and
Social Care Settings 127
Unit 10: Purpose and Principles of Independent Advocacy 132
Unit 11: Understand Mental Wellbeing and Mental Health Promotion 136
Unit 12: Understand Mental Health Problems 139
Unit 13: Understand the Process and Experience of Dementia 143
Unit 14: Understand the Administration of Medication to Individuals
with Dementia Using a Person-Centred Approach 149
Unit 15: Understand the Role of Communication and Interactions with
Individuals who have Dementia 152
Unit 16: Understand the Diversity of Individuals with Dementia and
the Importance of Inclusion 157
Unit 17: Understand Theories of Relationships and Social Networks 161
Unit 18: Introduction to Personalisation in Social Care 164
Unit 19: The Principles of Infection Prevention and Control 167
Unit 20: Causes and Spread of Infection 171
Unit 21: Cleaning, Decontamination and Waste-Management 174
Unit 22: Understand the Context of Supporting Individuals with
Learning Disabilities 177
Unit 23: Principles of Supporting an Individual to Maintain Personal
Hygiene 183
Unit 24: Understand Positive Risk-Taking for Individuals with
Disabilities 187
Unit 25: Principles of Supporting Individuals with a Learning Disability
Regarding Sexuality and Sexual Health 192
Unit 26: Understand how to Support Individuals with Autistic
Spectrum Conditions 196
Unit 27: Principles of Supporting Young People with a Disability to
Make the Transition into Adulthood 204
Unit 28: Principles of Self-Directed Support 208
Unit 29: Understand Physical Disability 212
Unit 30: Understand the Impact of Acquired Brain Injury on
Individuals 217
Unit 31: Understand Sensory Loss 222
Unit 32: Understand Models of Disability 225
Unit 33: Providing Independent Advocacy Support 228
Unit 34: Maintaining the Independent Advocacy Relationship 233
Unit 35: Responding to the Advocacy Needs of Different Groups of
People 238
Unit 36: Recognise Indications of Substance Misuse and Refer
Individuals to Specialists 242
Unit 37: Support Individuals who are Substance Users 247
Unit 38: Identify and Act upon Immediate Risk of Danger to
Substance Misusers 254
Unit 39: Provide Services to Those Affected by Someone Else's
Substance Use 260
Unit 40: Increase Awareness about Drugs, Alcohol or Other
Substances with Individuals and Groups 265
Unit 41: Test for Substance Use 271
Unit 42: Carry Out Initial Assessments to Identify and Prioritise the
Needs of Substance Misusers 276
Unit 43: Carry out Comprehensive Substance Misuse Assessment 283
Unit 44: Assist with The Transfer of Individuals, who Misuse
Substances, Between Agencies and Services 289
Unit 45: Support Individuals Through Detoxification Programmes 295
Unit 46: Develop and Sustain Effective Working Relationships with
Staff in Other Agencies 301
Unit 47: Administer Medication to Individuals and Monitor the Effects 307
Unit 48: Supply and Exchange Injecting Equipment for Individuals 313
Unit 49: Understand and Meet the Nutritional Requirements of
Individuals with Dementia 319
Unit 50: Enable Rights and Choices of Individuals with Dementia
Whilst Minimising Risks 323
Unit 51: Understand and Enable Interaction and Communication with
Individuals who have Dementia 330
Unit 52: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Dementia Care Practice 337
Unit 53: Provide Support to Manage Pain and Discomfort 345
Unit 54: Gain Access to the Homes of Individuals, Deal with
Emergencies and Ensure Security on Departure 348
Unit 55: Undertake Agreed Pressure Area Care 352
Unit 56: Move and Position Individuals in Accordance with their Plan
of Care 357
Unit 57: Contribute to Raising Awareness of Health Issues 362
Unit 58: Provide Support to Continue Recommended Therapies 366
Unit 59: Provide Support to Maintain and Develop Skills for Everyday
Life 370
Unit 60: Facilitate Learning and Development Activities to Meet
Individual Needs and Preferences 374
Unit 61: Support the Development of Community Partnerships 379
Unit 62: Implement Therapeutic Group Activities 384
Unit 63: Support Individuals to Develop and Run Support Groups 388
Unit 64: Prepare to Support Individuals Within a Shared Lives
Arrangement 392
Unit 65: Support Individuals to Access and Use Services and Facilities 395
Unit 66: Provide Support for Individuals Within a Shared Lives
Arrangement 398
Unit 67: Support Individuals in their Relationships 402
Unit 68: Facilitate Person-centred Assessment, Planning,
Implementation and Review 406
Unit 69: Support Individuals to Live at Home 411
Unit 70: Support Individuals to Manage their Finances 416
Unit 71: Support Individuals to Access and Manage Direct Payments 420
Unit 72: Support Individuals to Access Housing and Accommodation
Services 424
Unit 73: Support Individuals to Deal with Personal Relationship
Problems 429
Unit 74: Support Individuals with Specific Communication Needs 433
Unit 75: Support Individuals During a Period of Change 437
Unit 76: Support Individuals to Prepare for and Settle into New Home
Environments 441
Unit 77: Support Individuals who are Bereaved 446
Unit 78: Work in Partnership with Families to Support Individuals 450
Unit 79: Promote Positive Behaviour 454
Unit 80: Support Use of Medication in Social Care Settings 461
Unit 81: Support Individuals at the End of Life 466
Unit 82: Prepare Environments and Resources for Use During
Healthcare Activities 472
Unit 83: Prepare for and Carry Out Extended Feeding Techniques 476
Unit 84: Undertake Tissue Viability Risk Assessments 482
Unit 85: Undertake Physiological Measurements 486
Unit 86: Obtain Venous Blood Samples 492
Unit 87: Undertake Urethral Catheterisation Processes 497
Unit 88: Identify the Needs of Individuals with Mental Health Needs
and Plan Appropriate Actions 501
Unit 89: Support Families in Maintaining Relationships in their Wider
Social Structures 504
Unit 90: Work with Families, Carers and Individuals during Times of
Crisis 507
Unit 91: Enable Individuals with Behavioural Difficulties to Develop
Strategies to Change their Behaviour 510
Unit 92: Help Individuals Address their Substance use Through an
Action Plan 515
Unit 93: Interact with and Support Individuals Using
Telecommunications 518
Unit 94: Implement the Positive Behavioural Support Model 523
Unit 95: Support Positive Risk-Taking for Individuals 532
Unit 96: Support Individuals to Maintain Personal Hygiene 536
Unit 97: Support Person-Centred Thinking and Planning 541
Unit 98: Promote Active Support 549
Unit 99: Support Individuals with a Learning Disability to Access
Healthcare 554
Unit 100: Support Young People with a Disability to Make the
Transition into Adulthood 559
Unit 101: Support Parents with Disabilities 563
Unit 102: Support Individuals with Self-Directed Support 567
Unit 103: Work with Other Professionals and Agencies to Support
Individuals with Physical Disabilities 573
Unit 104: Support Families who are affected by Acquired Brain Injury 577
Unit 105: Support Families who have a Child with a Disability 581
Unit 106: Promote Effective Communication with Individuals with
Sensory Loss 586
Unit 107: Support Individuals with Multiple Conditions and/or
Disabilities 589
Unit 108: Support Individuals in the Use of Assistive Technology 593
Unit 109: Support the Assessment of Individuals with Sensory Loss 596
Unit 110: Support the Promotion of Awareness of Sensory Loss 600
Unit 111: Support Individuals to Access Education, Training or
Employment 603
Unit 112: Enable Individuals to Negotiate Environments 607
Unit 113: Understand Advance Care Planning 611
Unit 114: Provide Support for Journeys 615
Unit 115: Supporting Individuals with Loss and Grief Before Death 618
Unit 116: Support Individuals to be Part of a Community 621
Unit 117: Understand the Factors Affecting Older People 624
Unit 118: Stroke Awareness 627
Unit 119: Support Individuals During the Last Days of Life 630
Unit 120: End of Life and Dementia Care 634
Unit 121: Contribute to Effective Team Working in Health and Social
Care or Children and Young People’s Settings 637
Unit 122: Understand How to Support Individuals During the Last Days
of Life 641
Unit 123: Understanding and Enabling Assisting and Moving Individuals 644
Unit 124: Support Individuals Who are Distressed 650
Unit 125: Support the Spiritual Wellbeing of Individuals 653
Unit 126: Support Individuals with Autistic Spectrum Conditions 657
Unit 127: Develop Professional Supervision Practice in Health and
Social Care or Children and Young People’s Work Settings 661
Unit 128: Coordination of Activity Provision in Social Care 666
Unit 129: Supporting Infection Prevention and Control in Social Care 669
Unit 130: Support People Who are Providing Homes to Individuals 673
Unit 131: Understand the Effects of Ageing in Activity Provision 677
Unit 132: Promote Nutrition and Hydration in Health and Social Care
Settings 679
Unit 133: Support individuals to stay safe from harm or abuse 683
Unit 134: Assess the Needs of Carers and Families 688
Unit 135: Manage Induction in Health and Social Care or Children and
Young People’s Settings 691
Unit 136: Managing Symptoms in End of Life Care 695
Unit 137: Understand How to Provide Support When working in End of
Life Care 698
Unit 138: Facilitate the Development of Effective Group Practice in
Health and Social Care or Children and Young People’s
Settings 702
12 Further information and useful publications 706

13 Professional development and training 707
14 Contact us 709
Annexe A: Skills for Care Assessment
requirements/strategy 710
Annexe B: Skills for Justice Assessment
requirements/strategy 713
Annexe C: Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills mapping 723
Purpose of this specification
This specification sets out:

● the objectives of the qualifications
● any other qualifications that a learner must have completed before taking these
qualifications
● any prior knowledge, skills or understanding which the learner is required to
have before taking these qualifications
● the combination of units that a learner must have completed before the
qualifications will be awarded and any pathways
● any other requirements that a learner must have satisfied before they will be
assessed or before the qualifications will be awarded
● the knowledge, skills and understanding that will be assessed as part of the
qualifications
● the method of any assessment and any associated requirements relating to it
● the criteria against which a learner’s level of attainment will be measured (such
as assessment criteria)
● assessment requirements and/or evidence requirements required as specified by
the relevant Sector Skills Council/Standards Setting Body
● assessment requirements/strategy as published by the relevant Sector Skills
Council/Standards Setting Body
● the Apprenticeship Frameworks in which the qualifications are included, where
appropriate.
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (QCF) and 1
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for Wales and Northern Ireland (QCF) –
Specification – Issue 7 – February 2016 © Pearson Education Limited 2016
1 Introducing Pearson Edexcel Competence-
based qualifications
What are Competence-based qualifications?
Competence-based qualifications are work-based qualifications that give learners

the opportunity to develop and demonstrate their competence in the area of work
or job role to which the qualification relates.
Competence-based qualifications are based on the National Occupational Standards
(NOS) for the appropriate sector. NOS define what employees, or potential
employees, must be able to do and know, and how well they should undertake work
tasks and work roles. At Level 2 and above, these qualifications are recognised as
the competence component of Apprenticeship Frameworks. Qualifications at Level
1 can be used in Traineeships, which are stepping-stones to Apprenticeship
qualifications. Competence-based qualifications can also be delivered as stand-
alone for those who wish to take a work-based qualification.
Competence-based qualifications are outcomes-based with no fixed learning
programme - allowing flexible delivery that meets the individual learner’s needs.
They are suitable for those in employment or those who are studying at college and
have a part-time job or access to a substantial work placement so that they are
able to demonstrate the competencies that are required for work.
Most learners will work towards their qualification in the workplace or in settings
that replicate the working environment as specified in the assessment
requirements/strategy for the sector. Colleges, training centres and/or employers
can offer these qualifications provided they have access to appropriate physical and
human resources.
There are three sizes of Competence-based qualifications in the QCF:
● Award (1 to 12 credits)
● Certificate (13 to 36 credits)
● Diploma (37 credits and above).
Every unit and qualification in the QCF has a credit value.
The credit value of a unit specifies the number of credits that will be awarded to a
learner who has met the learning outcomes of the unit.
The credit value of a unit is based on:
● one credit for those learning outcomes achievable in 10 hours of learning
● learning time – defined as the time taken by learners at the level of the unit, on
average, to complete the learning outcomes of the unit to the standard
determined by the assessment criteria.
2 Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (QCF) and
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for Wales and Northern Ireland (QCF)
2 Qualification summary and key information
Qualification title Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in

Health and Social Care (Adults) for
England (QCF)
QCF Qualification Number (QN) 501/1607/1
Qualification framework Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)
Regulation start date 01/09/2010
Operational start date 01/01/2011
Approved age ranges 16-18
19+
Please note that sector-specific requirements
or regulations may prevent learners of a
particular age from embarking on this
qualification. Please refer to the assessment
requirements/strategy.
Credit value 58
Assessment Portfolio of Evidence (internal assessment)
Guided learning hours 312-438
Grading information The qualification and units are graded
pass/fail.
Entry requirements No prior knowledge, understanding, skills or
qualifications are required before learners
register for this qualification. However,
centres must follow the Pearson Access and
Recruitment policy (see Section 7, Access and
Recruitment).
Funding Details on funding approval will be available in
the future on the Learning Aims Reference
Service (LARS) database, which replaces the
Learning Aim Reference Application (LARA). In
the interim, the LARS Lite database is
available to check funding approval.
Alternatively, the Skills Funding Agency’s
simplified funding catalogues can be used to
check funding approval.
Further information and guidance is available
on the website: www.gov.uk
Qualification title Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in
Health and Social Care (Adults) for Wales
and Northern Ireland (QCF)
QCF Qualification Number (QN) 501/1835/3
Qualification framework Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)
Regulation start date 01/09/2010
Operational start date 01/01/2011
Approved age ranges 16-18
19+
Please note that sector-specific requirements
or regulations may prevent learners of a
particular age from embarking on this
qualification. Please refer to the assessment
Credit value 58
Assessment Portfolio of Evidence (internal assessment)
Guided learning hours 312-442
Grading information The qualification and units are graded
pass/fail.
Entry requirements No prior knowledge, understanding, skills or
qualifications are required before learners
register for this qualification. However,
centres must follow the Pearson Access and
Recruitment policy (see Section 7, Access and
Recruitment).
Centres must also follow the Pearson Access
and Recruitment policy (see Section 7, Access
and Recruitment).
Funding Details on funding approval will be available in
the future on the Learning Aims Reference
Service (LARS) database, which replaces the
Learning Aim Reference Application (LARA). In
the interim, the LARS Lite database is
available to check funding approval.
Alternatively, the Skills Funding Agency’s
simplified funding catalogues can be used to
check funding approval.
Further information and guidance is available
on the website: www.gov.uk
Centres will need to use the QCF Qualification Number (QN) when they seek public
funding for their learners. As well as a QN, each unit within a qualification has a
QCF unit reference number (URN).
The qualification title, unit titles and QN will appear on each learner’s final
certificate. Centres should tell learners this when recruiting them and registering
them with Pearson. There is more information about certification in our
UK Information Manual, available on our website at: www.edexcel.com
3 Qualification rationale
These qualifications aim to guide and assess the development of knowledge and
skills relating to the health and social care workforce.
The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England
(QCF) confirms competence in areas of health and social care as appropriate and is
the required qualification for registration and regulatory requirements in the social
care sector in England. Learners have the opportunity to take a general qualification
in health and social care, or they may specialise in dementia care, or learning
disabilities.
The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in health and social care (Adults) for Wales
and Northern Ireland confirms competence in areas of health and social care as
appropriate and is the required qualification for registration and regulatory
requirements in the social care sector in Wales and Northern Ireland. In Wales,
there is a regulatory requirement that all HSC 2 Diploma learners working in adult
social care, whatever the setting, must achieve Unit SS MU 2.1 Introductory
Awareness of Sensory Loss, in order to claim the Diploma. Learners in health
settings in Wales are not required to achieve this unit. Learners in health or social
care settings in Northern Ireland are not required to achieve this unit.
Qualifications objectives
The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England
(QCF) is for learners who work in, or who want to work in the Health and Social
Care Sector.
It gives learners the opportunity to:
● develop and demonstrate competence in Health and Social Care
● develop technical skills and knowledge and understanding related to the
specified job roles in Health and Social Care
● have existing skills recognised
● achieve a nationally-recognised Level 3 qualification
● develop their own personal growth and engagement in learning.
The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for Wales
and Northern Ireland (QCF) is for learners who work in, or who want to work in
Health and Social Care.
It gives learners the opportunity to:
● develop and demonstrate competence in Health and Social Care
● develop technical skills and knowledge and understanding related to the
specified job roles in Health and Social Care
● have existing skills recognised
● achieve a nationally-recognised Level 3 qualification
● develop their own personal growth and engagement in learning.
Relationship with previous qualifications
These qualifications are a direct replacement for the Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ in
Health and Social Care and the Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Health and
Social Care (Adults) for Wales and Northern Ireland (QCF), which have expired.
Apprenticeships
Skills for Care (SfC&D) and include the Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Health
and Social Care (Adults) for England (QCF) as the competence component for the
Advanced Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care.
Skills for Care (SfC&D) the Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social
Care (Adults) for Wales and Northern Ireland (QCF) as the competence component
for the Advanced Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care.
Progression opportunities
Learners who achieve the Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social
Care (Adults) for England (QCF) can progress to Level 5 QCF qualifications for
management or senior practitioner roles in health and social care, or to specialist
qualifications reflecting the context in which they work.
Learners who achieve the Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social
Care (Adults) for Wales and Northern Ireland (QCF) can progress to Level 5 QCF
qualifications for management or senior practitioner roles in health and social care,
or to specialist qualifications reflecting the context in which they work.
Industry support and recognition
These qualifications are supported by Skills for Care (SfC&D) the UK sector skills
council for social care, children, early years and young people.
Relationship with National Occupational Standards
These qualifications are based on the National Occupational Standards (NOS) in

Health and Social Care, which were set and designed by Skills for Care (SfC&D), the
Sector Skills Council for the sector.
4 Qualification structures
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

(Adults) for England (QCF) General Pathway
The learner will need to meet the requirements outlined in the table below before
the qualification can be awarded.
Minimum number of credits that must be achieved 58
Minimum number of credits that must be achieved at level 3 or above 35
Number of credits that must be achieved from Group A Mandatory Units 28
Number of optional credits that must be achieved 30
Minimum number of credits that must come from Group B1 Optional

2
Knowledge/Specialist Context Units
Maximum number of credits that must come from Group B1 Optional
7
Knowledge/Specialist Context Units
Minimum number of credits that must come from Group B2 Optional
23
Competence Units
Unit Unit Group A – Mandatory Level Credit Guided
reference Units learning
number hours
1 J/601/1434 Promote Communication in 3 3 10
Health, Social Care or
Children’s and Young
People’s Settings
2 A/601/1429 Engage in Personal 3 3 10
Development in Health,
Social Care or Children’s
and Young People’s
Settings
3 Y/601/1437 Promote Equality and 3 2 8
Inclusion in Health, Social
Care or Children’s and
Young People’s Settings
4 R/601/1436 Principles for Implementing 3 1 5
Duty of Care in Health,
Social Care Or Children’s
Settings
5 A/601/8574 Principles of Safeguarding 2 3 26
and Protection in Health
and Social Care
6 J/601/8576 The Role of The Health and 2 2 14
Social Care Worker
7 Y/601/8145 Promote Person Centred 3 6 41
Approaches in Health and
Social Care
8 F/601/8138 Promote and Implement 3 6 43
Health and Safety in Health
and Social Care
9 J/601/9470 Promote Good Practice in 3 2 16
Handling Information in
Health and Social Care
Settings
Unit Unit Group B1 – Optional Level Credit Guided
reference Context or Specialist learning
number Knowledge Units hours
10 M/502/3146 Purpose and Principles of 3 4 25
Independent Advocacy
11 F/602/0097 Understand Mental 3 3 14
Wellbeing and Mental
Health Promotion
12 J/602/0103 Understand Mental Health 3 3 14
Problems
13 J/601/3538 Understand the Process 3 3 22
and Experience of
Dementia
14 K/601/9199 Understand the 3 2 15
Administration of
Medication to Individuals
with Dementia Using a
Person-Centred Approach
15 L/601/3539 Understand the Role of 3 3 26
Communication and
Interactions with
Individuals who have
Dementia
Barred combination with
Unit 51 Understand and
Enable Interaction and
Communication with
Dementia (Y/601/4693)
16 Y/601/3544 Understand the Diversity of 3 3 23
Individuals with Dementia
and the Importance of
Inclusion
Unit 52 Equality,
Diversity and Inclusion
in Dementia Care
Practice (F/601/4686)
17 Y/601/8579 Understand Theories of 4 3 29
Relationships and Social
Networks
18 K/601/9493 Introduction to 3 3 22
Personalisation in Social
Care
19 L/501/6737 The Principles of Infection 2 3 30
Prevention and Control
20 H/501/7103 Causes and Spread of 2 2 20
Infection
21 R/501/6738 Cleaning, Decontamination 2 2 20
and Waste-Management
22 K/601/5315 Understand the Context of 2 4 35
Supporting Individuals with
Learning Disabilities
23 H/601/5703 Principles of Supporting an 2 1 10
Individual to Maintain
Personal Hygiene
Unit 96 Support
Individuals to Maintain
Personal Hygiene
(K/601/9963)
24 J/601/6293 Understand Positive Risk- 3 3 25
Taking for Individuals with
Disabilities
Unit 95 Support Positive
Risk-Taking for
Individuals
(L/601/9549)
25 A/601/6274 Principles of Supporting 3 3 21
Individuals With a Learning
Disability Regarding
Sexuality and Sexual
Health
26 T/601/5317 Understand how to Support 3 3 28
Individuals with Autistic
Spectrum Conditions
27 M/601/7227 Principles of Supporting 3 3 30
Young People with a
Disability to Make the
Transition into Adulthood
Unit 100 Support Young
People with a Disability
to Make the Transition
into Adulthood
(F/602/0049)
28 M/601/7048 Principles of Self-Directed 3 3 26
Support
Unit 102 Support
Individuals with Self-
Directed Support
(J/602/0053)
29 J/601/6150 Understand Physical 3 3 22
Disability
30 Y/601/6167 Understand the Impact of 3 3 28
Acquired Brain Injury on
Individuals
31 M/601/3467 Understand Sensory Loss 3 3 21
32 F/601/3473 Understand Models of 3 3 26
Disability
113 A/503/8135 Understand Advance Care 3 3 25
Planning
118 F/503/7150 Stroke Awareness 2 3 28
120 F/503/8704 End of Life and Dementia 3 2 20
Care
122 J/503/8137 Understand how to Support 3 3 28
Individuals during the Last
Days of Life
123 K/502/7583 Understand and Enabling 2 4 28
Assisting and Moving
Individuals
131 T/502/7599 Understand the Effects of 3 2 17
Ageing in Activity Provision
reference Competence Units learning
number hours
33 T/502/3147 Providing Independent 3 6 25
Advocacy Support
Unit 34 Maintaining the
Relationship
(A/502/3148) and Unit
35 Responding to the
Advocacy needs of
Different Groups of
People (F/502/3149)
34 A/502/3148 Maintaining the 3 6 25
Relationship
Unit 33 Providing
Support (T/502/3147)
and Unit 35 Responding
to the Advocacy Needs
of Different Groups of
People (F/502/3149)
35 F/502/3149 Responding to the 3 6 25
Advocacy Needs of
Different Groups Of People
Unit 33 Providing
Support (T/502/3147)
and Unit 34 Maintaining
the Independent
Advocacy Relationship
(A/502/3148)
36 M/601/0648 Recognise Indications of 3 4 24
Substance Misuse and
Refer Individuals to
Specialists
37 A/601/0670 Support Individuals who 3 7 42
are Substance Users
number hours
38 D/501/0585 Identify and Act upon 3 4 24
Immediate Risk of Danger
to Substance Misusers
39 M/601/0682 Provide Services to those 3 4 24
Affected by Someone Else’s
Substance Use
40 H/501/0586 Increase Awareness about 3 7 42
Drugs, Alcohol or Other
Substances with
Individuals and Groups
41 T/601/0666 Test for Substance Use 3 5 30
42 D/601/0662 Carry out Initial 3 5 30

Assessments to Identify
and Prioritise the Needs of
Substance Misusers
43 K/501/0587 Carry Out Comprehensive 3 5 30
Substance Misuse
Assessment
44 D/601/0676 Assist with the Transfer of 3 1 6
Individuals, who Misuse
Substances, Between
Agencies and Services
45 K/501/0590 Support Individuals 3 3 18
Through Detoxification
Programmes
46 R/601/3526 Develop and Sustain 3 4 24
Effective Working
Relationships with Staff in
Other Agencies
47 Y/501/0598 Administer Medication to 3 5 30
Individuals and Monitor the
Effects
Unit 80 Support Use of
Medication in Social-
Care Settings
(F/601/4056)
48 D/501/0599 Supply and Exchange 3 3 18
Injecting Equipment for
Individuals
number hours
49 T/601/9187 Understand and Meet the 3 3 26
Nutritional Requirements of
50 A/601/9191 Enable Rights and Choices 3 4 26
of Individuals With
Dementia whilst Minimising
Risks
51 Y/601/4693 Understand and Enable 3 4 30
Interaction and
Communication with
Dementia
Unit 15 Understand the
Role of Communication
and Interactions with
Dementia (L/601/3539)
52 F/601/4686 Equality, Diversity and 3 4 31
Inclusion in Dementia Care
Practice
Unit 16 Understand the
Diversity of Individuals
with Dementia and the
Importance of Inclusion
(Y/601/3544)
53 K/601/9025 Provide Support to Manage 2 2 15
Pain and Discomfort
54 R/601/7902 Gain Access to the Homes 2 2 14
of Individuals, Deal with
Emergencies and Ensure
Security on Departure
55 T/601/8721 Undertake Agreed Pressure 2 4 30
Area Care
56 J/601/8027 Move and Position 2 4 26
Individuals in Accordance
with their Plan of Care
number hours
57 T/601/9027 Contribute to Raising 3 4 26
Awareness of Health Issues
58 A/601/9028 Provide Support to 3 3 20
Continue Recommended
Therapies
59 L/601/8028 Provide Support to 3 4 28
Maintain and Develop Skills
for Everyday Life
60 L/601/8644 Facilitate Learning and 3 5 35
Development Activities to
Meet Individual Needs and
Preferences
61 M/601/9494 Support the Development 4 5 33
of Community Partnerships
62 D/601/9491 Implement Therapeutic 3 4 25
Group Activities
63 H/601/9492 Support Individuals to 3 3 24
Develop and Run Support
Groups
64 M/601/9611 Prepare to Support 3 4 31
Individuals Within a Shared
Lives Arrangement
65 F/601/7927 Support Individuals to 3 4 25
Access and Use Services
and Facilities
66 J/601/9601 Provide Support for 3 5 35
Individuals with a Shared
Lives Arrangement
67 R/601/8578 Support Individuals in their 3 4 27
Relationships
68 H/601/8049 Facilitate Person-Centred 3 6 45
Assessment, Planning,
Implementation and
Review
69 Y/601/7903 Support Individuals to Live 3 4 25
at Home
70 D/601/7904 Support Individuals to 3 3 20
Manage their Finances
number hours
Access and Manage Direct
Payments
72 K/601/7906 Support Individuals to 3 4 24
Access Housing and
Accommodation Services
73 R/601/8581 Support Individuals to Deal 3 4 26
with Personal Relationship
Problems
74 T/601/8282 Support Individuals with 3 5 35
Specific Communication
Needs
75 M/601/7907 Support Individuals During 3 4 29
a Period of Change
76 T/601/7908 Support Individuals to 3 3 23
Prepare for and Settle into
New Home Environments
77 A/601/7909 Support Individuals who 3 4 30
are Bereaved
78 H/601/8147 Work in Partnership with 3 4 27
Families to Support
Individuals
79 F/601/3764 Promote Positive Behaviour 3 6 44
Unit 94 Implement the
Positive Behavioural
Support Model
(T/601/9738)
80 F/601/4056 Support Use of Medication 3 5 40
in Social-Care Settings
Unit 47 Administer
Medication to
Individuals and Monitor
the Effects
(Y/501/0598)
81 T/601/9495 Support Individuals at the 3 7 53
End of Life
number hours
82 R/601/8824 Prepare Environments and 2 3 20
Resources for use During
Healthcare Activities
83 A/601/8980 Prepare for and Carry out 3 4 27
Extended Feeding
Techniques
84 Y/601/9022 Undertake Tissue Viability 3 3 26
Risk Assessments
85 R/601/8662 Undertake Physiological 3 3 23
Measurements
86 D/601/8860 Obtain Venous Blood 3 3 24
Samples
87 J/601/8979 Undertake Urethral 3 4 28
Catheterisation Processes
88 A/601/9174 Identify the Physical Health 4 5 35
Needs of Individuals with
Mental Health Needs and
Plan Appropriate Actions
89 K/601/9185 Support Families in 3 4 33
Maintaining Relationships
in their Wider Social
Structures
90 F/601/9029 Work with Families, Carers 4 5 35
and Individuals During
Times of Crisis
91 L/601/9034 Enable Individuals with 3 8 41
Behavioural Difficulties to
Develop Strategies to
Change their Behaviour
92 J/601/9968 Help Individuals Address 3 4 28
their Substance Use
through an Action Plan
93 Y/601/8825 Interact with and Support 3 5 36
Individuals Using
Telecommunications
94 T/601/9738 Implement the Positive 4 8 61
Behavioural Support Model
Unit 79 Promote Positive
Behaviour
(F/601/3764)
number hours
95 L/601/9549 Support Positive Risk- 3 4 32
Taking for Individuals
Unit 24 Understand
Positive Risk-Taking for
Individuals with
Disabilities
(J/601/6293)
96 K/601/9963 Support Individuals to 2 2 17
Maintain Personal Hygiene
Unit 23 Principles of
Supporting an Individual
to Maintain Personal
Hygiene (H/601/5703)
97 A/601/7215 Support Person-Centred 3 5 41
Thinking and Planning
98 D/601/7353 Promote Active Support 3 5 36
99 J/601/8657 Support Individuals with a 3 3 25

Learning Disability to
Access Healthcare
100 F/602/0049 Support Young People with 3 5 40
a Disability to Make the
Supporting Young
into Adulthood
(M/601/7227)
101 K/601/7047 Support Parents with 3 6 43
Disabilities
102 J/602/0053 Support Individuals with 3 5 35
Self-Directed Support
(M/601/7048)
number hours
103 K/601/6190 Work with other 3 3 23
Professionals and Agencies
to Support Individuals with
Physical Disabilities
104 M/601/5817 Support Families who are 3 3 30
Affected by Acquired Brain
Injury
105 D/601/5750 Support Families who have 3 3 23
a Child with a Disability
106 K/601/3483 Promote Effective 3 4 30
Communication with
Individuals with Sensory
Loss
107 A/601/5190 Support Individuals with 3 4 31
Multiple Conditions and/or
Disabilities
108 J/601/3541 Support Individuals in the 4 4 32
use of Assistive Technology
109 R/601/3543 Support the Assessment of 3 3 22
Individuals with Sensory
Loss
110 D/601/3545 Support the Promotion of 3 3 23
Awareness of Sensory Loss
Access Education, Training
or Employment
112 R/601/5180 Enable Individuals to 3 5 34
Negotiate Environments
114 A/601/8025 Provide Support for 2 2 17
Journeys
115 D/503/8645 Supporting Individuals with 3 2 15
Loss and Grief before
Death
116 D/504/2226 Support Individuals to be 3 3 20
Part of a Community
117 D/504/2243 Understand the Factors 3 2 17
Affecting Older People
119 F/503/8685 Support Individuals during 4 5 33
the Last Days of Life
number hours
121 H/504/2194 Contribute to Effective 3 4 25
Team Working in Health
and Social Care or Children
Settings
124 L/601/8143 Support Individuals who 2 3 21
are Distressed
125 M/503/8133 Support the Spiritual 3 3 26
Wellbeing of Individuals
126 M/504/2196 Support Individuals with 3 4 33
Autistic Spectrum
Conditions
127 M/602/3187 Develop Professional 5 5 39
Supervision Practice in
Health and Social Care or
Children and Young
People’s Work Settings
128 R/502/7576 Coordination of Activity 3 5 35
Provision in Social Care
129 R/504/2207 Supporting Infection 3 2 18
Prevention and Control in
Social Care
130 R/504/2224 Support People who are 4 6 40
Providing Homes to
Individuals
132 T/503/2575 Promote Nutrition and 3 4 32
Hydration in Health and
Social Care Settings
133 T/504/2202 Support Individuals to Stay 3 4 27
Safe from Harm or Abuse
134 T/504/2216 Assess the Needs of Carers 3 4 28
and Families
135 T/602/2574 Manage Induction in Health 4 3 21
and Social Care or Children
Settings
136 Y/503/8644 Managing Symptoms in 3 3 22
End of Life Care
number hours
137 Y/503/8689 Understand how to Provide 3 4 33
Support when Working in
End of Life Care
138 Y/602/2339 Facilitate the Development 5 6 42
of Effective Group Practice
or Children and Young
People’s Settings
(Adults) for England (QCF) Dementia Pathway
Number of credits that must come from Group C1 Mandatory Dementia

3
Knowledge Units
Minimum number of credits that must come from Group C2 Mandatory
4
Competence Units
Minimum number of credits that must come from Group C3 Optional
1
Knowledge Units
Maximum number of credits that must come from Group C3 Optional
4
Knowledge Units
Minimum number of credits that must come from Group C4 Optional
11
Competence Units
Remaining credit can be achieved from Group C2 Mandatory Competence Units or
Group C4 Optional Competence Units
Unit Unit Group A – Mandatory Units Level Credit Guided
reference learning
number hours
Health, Social Care or Children’s
and Young People’s Settings
2 A/601/1429 Engage in Personal Development 3 3 10
in Health, Social Care or
Children’s and Young People’s
Settings
3 Y/601/1437 Promote Equality and Inclusion in 3 2 8
4 R/601/1436 Principles for Implementing Duty 3 1 5
of Care in Health, Social Care Or
Settings
5 A/601/8574 Principles of Safeguarding and 2 3 26
Protection in Health and Social
Care
6 J/601/8576 The Role of The Health and Social 2 2 14
Care Worker
7 Y/601/8145 Promote Person-Centred 3 6 41
Approaches in Health and Social
Care
8 F/601/8138 Promote and Implement Health 3 6 43
and Safety in Health and Social
Care
9 J/601/9470 Promote Good Practice in Handling 3 2 16
Information in Health and Social
Care Settings
Unit Unit Group C1 – Dementia Level Credit Guided

reference Mandatory Knowledge Unit learning
number hours
13 J/601/3538 Understand the Process and 3 3 22
Experience of Dementia
Unit Unit Group C2 – Dementia Level Credit Guided
reference Mandatory Competence Units learning
number hours
50 A/601/9191 Enable Rights and Choices of 3 4 26
Individuals With Dementia whilst
Minimising Risks
Interaction and Communication
with Individuals who have
Dementia
Barred combination with Unit
15 Understand the Role of
Communication and
Interactions with Individuals
who have Dementia
(L/601/3539)
52 F/601/4686 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 3 4 31
in Dementia Care Practice
16 Understand the Diversity of
Individuals with Dementia and
the Importance of Inclusion
(Y/601/3544)
Unit Unit Group C3 – Optional Context or Level Credit Guided
reference Specialist Knowledge Units learning
number hours
11 F/602/0097 Understand Mental Wellbeing and 3 3 14
Mental Health Promotion
Problems
14 K/601/9199 Understand the Administration of 3 2 15
Medication to Individuals with
Dementia Using a Person-Centred
Approach
Communication and Interactions
Dementia
51 Understand and Enable
Interaction and
Communication with
Individuals with Dementia and the
Importance of Inclusion
52 Equality, Diversity and
Inclusion in Dementia Care
Practice (F/601/4686)
Relationships and Social Networks
18 K/601/9493 Introduction to Personalisation in 3 3 22
Social Care
20 H/501/7103 Causes and Spread of Infection 2 2 20
21 R/501/6738 Cleaning, Decontamination and 2 2 20
Waste-Management
number hours
Individual to Maintain Personal
Hygiene
96 Support Individuals to
Maintain Personal Hygiene
(K/601/9963)
24 J/601/6293 Understand Positive Risk-Taking 3 3 25
for Individuals with Disabilities
95 Support Positive Risk-
(L/601/9549)
Disability Regarding Sexuality and
Sexual Health
Individuals with Autistic Spectrum
Conditions
27 M/601/7227 Principles of Supporting Young 3 3 30
People with a Disability to Make
the Transition into Adulthood
100 Support Young People
with a Disability to Make the
(F/602/0049)
28 M/601/7048 Principles of Self-Directed Support 3 3 26
102 Support Individuals with
(J/602/0053)
29 J/601/6150 Understand Physical Disability 3 3 22
Individuals
32 F/601/3473 Understand Models of Disability 3 3 26
number hours
Planning
120 F/503/8704 End of Life and Dementia Care 3 2 20
Individuals During the Last Days
of Life
123 K/502/7583 Understanding and Enabling 2 4 28
Assisting and Moving Individuals
131 T/502/7599 Understand the Effects of Ageing 3 2 17
in Activity Provision
Unit Unit Group C4 – Optional Level Credit Guided
number hours
33 T/502/3147 Providing Independent Advocacy 3 6 25
Support
34 Maintaining the
Relationship (A/502/3148)
and Unit 35 Responding to the
Advocacy needs of Different
Groups of People
(F/502/3149)
34 A/502/3148 Maintaining the Independent 3 6 25
33 Providing Independent
Advocacy Support
(T/502/3147) and Unit 35
Responding to the Advocacy
Needs of Different Groups of
People (F/502/3149)
35 F/502/3149 Responding to the Advocacy 3 6 25
Needs of Different Groups Of
People
Advocacy Support
(T/502/3147) and Unit 34
Maintaining the Independent
(A/502/3148)
Substance Misuse and Refer
Individuals to Specialists
37 A/601/0670 Support Individuals who are 3 7 42
Substance Users
38 D/501/0585 Identify and Act upon Immediate 3 4 24
Risk of Danger to Substance
Misusers
39 M/601/0682 Provide Services to those Affected 3 4 24
by Someone Else’s Substance Use
40 H/501/0586 Increase Awareness about Drugs, 3 7 42
Alcohol or Other Substances with
number hours
42 D/601/0662 Carry out Initial Assessments to 3 5 30

Identify and Prioritise the Needs
of Substance Misusers
Substance Misuse Assessment
Substances, Between Agencies
and Services
45 K/501/0590 Support Individuals Through 3 3 18
Detoxification Programmes
46 R/601/3526 Develop and Sustain Effective 3 4 24
Working Relationships with Staff
in Other Agencies
Individuals and Monitor the Effects
80 Support Use of Medication
(F/601/4056)
48 D/501/0599 Supply and Exchange Injecting 3 3 18
Equipment for Individuals
53 K/601/9025 Provide Support to Manage Pain 2 2 15
and Discomfort
54 R/601/7902 Gain Access to the Homes of 2 2 14
Individuals, Deal with
Emergencies and Ensure Security
on Departure
55 T/601/8721 Undertake Agreed Pressure Area 2 4 30
Care
56 J/601/8027 Move and Position Individuals in 2 4 26
Accordance with their Plan of Care
57 T/601/9027 Contribute to Raising Awareness 3 4 26
of Health Issues
number hours
58 A/601/9028 Provide Support to Continue 3 3 20
Recommended Therapies
59 L/601/8028 Provide Support to Maintain and 3 4 28
Develop Skills for Everyday Life
Development Activities to Meet
Individual Needs and Preferences
61 M/601/9494 Support the Development of 4 5 33
Community Partnerships
62 D/601/9491 Implement Therapeutic Group 3 4 25
Activities
63 H/601/9492 Support Individuals to Develop 3 3 24
and Run Support Groups
64 M/601/9611 Prepare to Support Individuals 3 4 31
Within a Shared Lives
Arrangement
65 F/601/7927 Support Individuals to Access and 3 4 25
Use Services and Facilities
66 J/601/9601 Provide Support for Individuals 3 5 35
with a Shared Lives Arrangement
Relationships
Implementation and Review
69 Y/601/7903 Support Individuals to Live at 3 4 25
Home
70 D/601/7904 Support Individuals to Manage 3 3 20
their Finances
71 H/601/7905 Support Individuals to Access and 4 6 40
Manage Direct Payments
72 K/601/7906 Support Individuals to Access 3 4 24
Housing and Accommodation
Services
73 R/601/8581 Support Individuals to Deal with 3 4 26
Personal Relationship Problems
74 T/601/8282 Support Individuals with Specific 3 5 35
Communication Needs
75 M/601/7907 Support Individuals During a 3 4 29
Period of Change
number hours
76 T/601/7908 Support Individuals to Prepare for 3 3 23
and Settle into New Home
Environments
Bereaved
78 H/601/8147 Work in Partnership with Families 3 4 27
to Support Individuals
94 Implement the Positive
(T/601/9738)
80 F/601/4056 Support Use of Medication in 3 5 40
Social-Care Settings
47 Administer Medication to
Effects (Y/501/0598)
81 T/601/9495 Support Individuals at the End of 3 7 53
Life
Extended Feeding Techniques
84 Y/601/9022 Undertake Tissue Viability Risk 3 3 26
Assessments
Measurements
86 D/601/8860 Obtain Venous Blood Samples 3 3 24

88 A/601/9174 Identify the Physical Health Needs 4 5 35
of Individuals with Mental Health
Needs and Plan Appropriate
Actions
89 K/601/9185 Support Families in Maintaining 3 4 33
Relationships in their Wider Social
Structures
number hours
90 F/601/9029 Work with Families, Carers and 4 5 35
Individuals During Times of Crisis
Behavioural Difficulties to Develop
Strategies to Change their
Behaviour
92 J/601/9968 Help Individuals Address their 3 4 28
Substance Use through an Action
Plan
Individuals Using
telecommunications
79 Promote Positive Behaviour
(F/601/3764)
95 L/601/9549 Support Positive Risk-Taking for 3 4 32
Individuals
24 Understand Positive Risk-
Disabilities (J/601/6293)
96 K/601/9963 Support Individuals to Maintain 2 2 17
Personal Hygiene
23 Principles of Supporting an
97 A/601/7215 Support Person-Centred Thinking 3 5 41
and Planning

Learning Disability to Access
Healthcare
number hours
100 F/602/0049 Support Young People with a 3 5 40
Disability to Make the Transition
into Adulthood
27 Principles of Supporting
Young People with a Disability
to Make the Transition into
Adulthood (M/601/7227)
101 K/601/7047 Support Parents with Disabilities 3 6 43
102 J/602/0053 Support Individuals with Self- 3 5 35

Directed Support
28 Principles of Self-Directed
Support (M/601/7048)
103 K/601/6190 Work with other Professionals and 3 3 23
Agencies to Support Individuals
with Physical Disabilities
104 M/601/5817 Support Families who are Affected 3 3 30
by Acquired Brain Injury
105 D/601/5750 Support Families who have a Child 3 3 23
with a Disability
106 K/601/3483 Promote Effective Communication 3 4 30
with Individuals with Sensory Loss
107 A/601/5190 Support Individuals with Multiple 3 4 31
Conditions and/or Disabilities
108 J/601/3541 Support Individuals in the use of 4 4 32
Assistive Technology
Individuals with Sensory Loss
111 H/601/3546 Support Individuals to Access 4 4 31
Education, Training or
Employment
112 R/601/5180 Enable Individuals to Negotiate 3 5 34
Environments
114 A/601/8025 Provide Support for Journeys 2 2 17
number hours
115 D/503/8645 Supporting Individuals with Loss 3 2 15
and Grief before Death
116 D/504/2226 Support Individuals to be Part of a 3 3 20
Community
117 D/504/2243 Understand the Factors Affecting 3 2 17
Older People
119 F/503/8685 Support Individuals during the 4 5 33
Last Days of Life
121 H/504/2194 Contribute to Effective Team 3 4 25
Working in Health and Social Care
or Children and Young People’s
Settings
124 L/601/8143 Support Individuals who are 2 3 21
Distressed
125 M/503/8133 Support the Spiritual Wellbeing of 3 3 26
Individuals
126 M/504/2196 Support Individuals with Autistic 3 4 33
Spectrum Conditions
127 M/602/3187 Develop Professional Supervision 5 5 39
Practice in Health and Social Care
Work Settings
128 R/502/7576 Coordination of Activity Provision 3 5 35
in Social Care
129 R/504/2207 Supporting Infection Prevention 3 2 18
and Control in Social Care
130 R/504/2224 Support People who are Providing 4 6 40
Homes to Individuals
132 T/503/2575 Promote Nutrition and Hydration 3 4 32
in Health and Social Care Settings
133 T/504/2202 Support Individuals to Stay Safe 3 4 27
from Harm or Abuse
134 T/504/2216 Assess the Needs of Carers and 3 4 28
Families
135 T/602/2574 Manage Induction in Health and 4 3 21
Social Care or Children and Young
People’s Settings
136 Y/503/8644 Managing Symptoms in End of Life 3 3 22
Care
number hours
Support when Working in End of
Life Care
138 Y/602/2339 Facilitate the Development of 5 6 42
Effective Group Practice in Health
and Social Care or Children and
(Adults) for England (QCF) Learning Disabilities Pathway
Number of credits that must come from Group D1 Mandatory Knowledge

4
Units
Minimum number of credits that must come from Group D2 Mandatory
5
Competence Units
Minimum number of credits that must come from Group D3 Optional
1
Knowledge Units
Maximum number of credits that must come from Group D3 Optional
3
Knowledge Units
Minimum number of credits that must come from Group D4 Optional
13
Competence Units
Remaining credit can be achieved from Group D2 Mandatory Competence Units or
Group D4 Optional Competence Units
reference learning
number hours
Settings
2 A/601/1429 Engage in Personal 3 3 10
Development in Health, Social
Care or Children’s and Young
People’s Settings
3 Y/601/1437 Promote Equality and Inclusion 3 2 8
Settings
4 R/601/1436 Principles for Implementing 3 1 5
Duty of Care in Health, Social
Care Or Children’s and Young
People’s Settings
Care
Social Care Worker
Approaches in Health and
Social Care
Care
Handling Information in Health
and Social Care Settings
Unit Unit Group D1 – Learning Level Credit Guided

reference Disability Mandatory learning
number Knowledge Unit hours
Unit Unit Group D2 – Learning Level Credit Guided
reference Disability Mandatory learning
number Competence Units hours
97 A/601/7215 Support Person-Centred 3 5 41
Thinking and Planning
Unit Unit Group D3 – Optional Context Level Credit Guided

reference or Specialist Knowledge learning
number Units hours
11 F/602/0097 Understand Mental Wellbeing 3 3 14
and Mental Health Promotion
Problems
14 K/601/9199 Understand the Administration 3 2 15
of Medication to Individuals
with Dementia Using a Person-
Centred Approach
Communication and
who have Dementia
Unit 51 Understand and
Enable Interaction and
Communication with
Unit 52 Equality, Diversity
and Inclusion in Dementia
Care Practice (F/601/4686)
Relationships and Social
Networks
number Units hours
18 K/601/9493 Introduction to Personalisation 3 3 22
in Social Care
Waste-Management
Hygiene
Unit 96 Support Individuals
to Maintain Personal
Hygiene (K/601/9963)
24 J/601/6293 Understand Positive Risk- 3 3 25
Disabilities
Unit 95 Support Positive
Risk-Taking for Individuals
(L/601/9549)
Disability Regarding Sexuality
and Sexual Health
Individuals with Autistic
Spectrum Conditions
27 M/601/7227 Principles of Supporting Young 3 3 30
People with a Disability to Make
the Transition into Adulthood
Unit 100 Support Young
People with a Disability to
Make the Transition into
Adulthood (F/602/0049)
number Units hours
28 M/601/7048 Principles of Self-Directed 3 3 26
Support
Unit 102 Support
Individuals with Self-
Directed Support
(J/602/0053)
Individuals
Planning
120 F/503/8704 End of Life and Dementia Care 3 2 20
Individuals During the Last
Days of Life
123 K/502/7583 Understanding and Enabling 2 4 28
Assisting and Moving
Individuals
131 T/502/7599 Understand the Effects of 3 2 17
Ageing in Activity Provision
Unit Unit Group D4 – Optional Level Credit Guided
number hours
Support
34 Maintaining the
Relationship (A/502/3148)
and Unit 35 Responding to the
Advocacy needs of Different
Groups of People
(F/502/3149)
Advocacy Support
(T/502/3147) and Unit 35
People (F/502/3149)
35 F/502/3149 Responding to the Advocacy 3 6 25
Needs of Different Groups Of
People
Advocacy Support
(T/502/3147) and Unit 34
(A/502/3148)
Substance Misuse and Refer
Individuals to Specialists
Substance Users
Misusers
number hours
Identify and Prioritise the Needs
of Substance Misusers
Substances, Between Agencies
and Services
Working Relationships with Staff
in Other Agencies
80 Support Use of Medication
(F/601/4056)
Minimising Risks
Interaction and Communication
Dementia
15 Understand the Role of
Communication and
who have Dementia
(L/601/3539)
number hours
52 F/601/4686 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 3 4 31
in Dementia Care Practice
16 Understand the Diversity of
(Y/601/3544)
and Discomfort
Individuals, Deal with
Emergencies and Ensure Security
on Departure
Care
57 T/601/9027 Contribute to Raising Awareness 3 4 26
of Health Issues
Activities
63 H/601/9492 Support Individuals to Develop 3 3 24
and Run Support Groups
Within a Shared Lives
Arrangement
66 J/601/9601 Provide Support for Individuals 3 5 35
with a Shared Lives Arrangement
number hours
Relationships
69 Y/601/7903 Support Individuals to Live at 3 4 25
Home
70 D/601/7904 Support Individuals to Manage 3 3 20
their Finances
Services
Communication Needs
75 M/601/7907 Support Individuals During a 3 4 29
Period of Change
Environments
Bereaved
(T/601/9738)
Life
number hours
Extended Feeding Techniques
Assessments
Measurements
Needs and Plan Appropriate
Actions
Structures
Behavioural Difficulties to Develop
Strategies to Change their
Behaviour
Plan
Individuals Using
Telecommunications
(F/601/3764)
number hours
Individuals
24 Understand Positive Risk-
Disabilities (J/601/6293)
96 K/601/9963 Support Individuals to Maintain 2 2 17
Personal Hygiene
23 Principles of Supporting an
Learning Disability to Access
Healthcare
into Adulthood
27 Principles of Supporting
Young People with a Disability
to Make the Transition into
Adulthood (M/601/7227)
Directed Support
28 Principles of Self-Directed
Support (M/601/7048)
with a Disability
number hours
Education, Training or
Employment
Environments
115 D/503/8645 Supporting Individuals with Loss 3 2 15
and Grief before Death
Community
117 D/504/2243 Understand the Factors Affecting 3 2 17
Older People
119 F/503/8685 Support Individuals during the 4 5 33
Last Days of Life
121 H/504/2194 Contribute to Effective Team 3 4 25
Working in Health and Social Care
Settings
124 L/601/8143 Support Individuals who are 2 3 21
Distressed
125 M/503/8133 Support the Spiritual Wellbeing of 3 3 26
Individuals
Spectrum Conditions
127 M/602/3187 Develop Professional Supervision 5 5 39
Practice in Health and Social Care
Work Settings
128 R/502/7576 Coordination of Activity Provision 3 5 35
in Social Care
number hours
129 R/504/2207 Supporting Infection Prevention 3 2 18
and Control in Social Care
130 R/504/2224 Support People who are Providing 4 6 40
Homes to Individuals
132 T/503/2575 Promote Nutrition and Hydration 3 4 32
in Health and Social Care Settings
from Harm or Abuse
Families
135 T/602/2574 Manage Induction in Health and 4 3 21
Social Care or Children and Young
People’s Settings
136 Y/503/8644 Managing Symptoms in End of Life 3 3 22
Care
Support when Working in End of
Life Care
138 Y/602/2339 Facilitate the Development of 5 6 42
Effective Group Practice in Health
and Social Care or Children and
(Adults) for Wales and Northern Ireland (QCF)
Minimum number of credits that must come from Group B Optional

2
Context or Specialist Knowledge Units
Maximum number of credits that must come from Group B Optional
7
Context or Specialist Knowledge Units
Minimum number of credits that must come from Group C Competence
23
Units
reference learning
number hours
2 A/601/1429 Engage in Personal Development 3 3 10
Settings
3 Y/601/1437 Promote Equality and Inclusion 3 2 8
Settings
4 R/601/1436 Principles for Implementing Duty 3 1 5
of Care in Health, Social Care Or
Settings
Care
Social Care Worker
Approaches in Health and Social
Care
Care
Handling Information in Health
and Social Care Settings
Unit Unit Group B – Optional Context or Level Credit Guided
number hours
11 F/602/0097 Understand Mental Wellbeing and 3 3 14
Mental Health Promotion
12 J/602/0103 Understand Mental Health Problems 3 3 14
Relationships and Social Networks
18 K/601/9493 Introduction to Personalisation in 3 3 22
Social Care
Waste-Management
25 A/601/6274 Principles of Supporting Individuals 3 3 21
With a Learning Disability
Regarding Sexuality and Sexual
Health
Individuals with Autistic Spectrum
Conditions
30 Y/601/6167 Understand the Impact of Acquired 3 3 28
Brain Injury on Individuals
Unit Unit Group C – Optional Competence Level Credit Guided
number hours
Support
34 Maintaining the Independent
(A/502/3148) and Unit 35
needs of Different Groups of
People (F/502/3149)
Advocacy Support
(T/502/3147) and Unit 35
People (F/502/3149)
35 F/502/3149 Responding to the Advocacy Needs 3 6 25
of Different Groups Of People
Advocacy Support
(T/502/3147) and Unit 34
(A/502/3148)
36 M/601/0648 Recognise Indications of Substance 3 4 24
Misuse and Refer Individuals to
Specialists
Substance Users
Misusers
number hours
Identify and Prioritise the Needs of
Substance Misusers
Substances, Between Agencies and
Services
Working Relationships with Staff in
Other Agencies
80 Support Use of Medication in
(F/601/4056)
Minimising Risks
51 Y/601/4693 Understand and Enable Interaction 3 4 30
and Communication with
Individuals who have Dementia
52 F/601/4686 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in 3 4 31
Dementia Care Practice
and Discomfort
Individuals, Deal with Emergencies
and Ensure Security on Departure
Care
number hours
57 T/601/9027 Contribute to Raising Awareness of 3 4 26
Health Issues
Activities
63 H/601/9492 Support Individuals to Develop and 3 3 24
Run Support Groups
Within a Shared Lives Arrangement
66 J/601/9601 Provide Support for Individuals with 3 5 35
a Shared Lives Arrangement
Relationships
69 Y/601/7903 Support Individuals to Live at Home 3 4 25
70 D/601/7904 Support Individuals to Manage their 3 3 20
Finances
Services
number hours
Communication Needs
75 M/601/7907 Support Individuals During a Period 3 4 29
of Change
Environments
Bereaved
(T/601/9738)
Life
83 A/601/8980 Prepare for and Carry out Extended 3 4 27
Feeding Techniques
Assessments
Measurements
87 J/601/8979 Undertake Urethral Catheterisation 3 4 28
Processes
Needs and Plan Appropriate Actions
number hours
Structures
91 L/601/9034 Enable Individuals with Behavioural 3 8 41
Difficulties to Develop Strategies to
Change their Behaviour
Plan
Individuals Using
Telecommunications
94 T/601/9738 Implement the Positive Behavioural 4 8 61
Support Model
(F/601/3764)
Individuals
97 A/601/7215 Support Person-Centred Thinking 3 5 41
and Planning
99 J/601/8657 Support Individuals with a Learning 3 3 25
Disability to Access Healthcare
into Adulthood
Directed Support
with a Disability
number hours
Education, Training or Employment
Environments
Community
Spectrum Conditions
129 R/504/2207 Supporting Infection Prevention and 3 2 18
Control in Social Care
from Harm or Abuse
Families
5 Programme delivery
Centres are free to offer these qualifications using any mode of delivery (for
example full-time, part-time, evening only, distance learning) that meets learners’
needs. Learners must be in employment or working with a training provider on a
programme so that they can develop and demonstrate the occupational competence
required.
Whichever mode of delivery is used, centres must make sure that learners have
access to specified resources and to the sector specialists delivering and assessing
the units. Centres must adhere to the Pearson policies that apply to the different
modes of delivery. Our policy on Collaborative arrangements for the delivery of
vocational qualifications can be found on our website: www.edexcel.com/policies
There are various approaches to delivering a successful competence-based
qualification. The section below outlines elements of good practice that centres can
adopt in relation to learner recruitment, preparation and support, training and
assessment delivery, and employer engagement.
Elements of good practice
Learner recruitment, preparation and support
Good practice in relation to learner recruitment, preparation and support include:

● Providing initial advice and guidance, including work tasters, to potential
learners to give them an insight into the relevant industry and the learning
programme.
● Using a range of appropriate and rigorous selection methods to ensure that
learners are matched to the programme best suited to their needs.
● Carrying out a thorough induction for learners to ensure that they completely
understand the programme and what is expected of them. The induction should
include, for example, the requirements of the programme, an initial assessment
of current competency levels, assessment of individual learning styles,
identification of training needs, an individual learning plan, details of training
delivery and the assessment process. It is good practice to involve the employer
in the induction process. This helps employers to understand what will be taking
place during the programme and enables them to start building a relationship
with the centre to support the effective delivery of the programme.
● Keeping in regular contact with the learner to keep them engaged and
motivated, and ensuring that there are open lines of communication between
the learner, the assessor, the employer and teaching staff.
Training and assessment delivery
Good practice in relation to training and assessment delivery include:

● Offering flexible delivery and assessment to meet the needs of the employer and
learner, through the use of a range of approaches, for example virtual learning
environments (VLEs), online lectures, video, printable online resources, virtual
visits, webcams for distance training, e-portfolios.
● Planning opportunities for the development and practising of skills on the job.
On-the-job training presents an excellent opportunity to develop the learner’s
routine expertise, resourcefulness, craftspersonship and business-like attitude.
It is therefore important that there is intentional structuring of practice and
guidance to supplement the learning and development provided through
engagement in everyday work activities. Learners need to have structured time
to learn and practice their skills separate from their everyday work activities.
Teaching and learning methods, such as coaching, mentoring, shadowing,
reflective practice, collaboration and consultation, could be used in this
structured on-the-job learning.
● Integrating the delivery and assessment of Personal, Learning and Thinking
Skills (PLTS) and Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) if the
programme is being delivered as a part of an Apprenticeship. It is important
that learners understand the relevance of these skills in the workplace and are
aware of when and how they will be developing them. Please see Annexe C for
mapping of PLTS to the units in this specification.
● Developing an holistic approach to assessment by matching evidence to
different assessment criteria, learning outcomes and units as appropriate,
thereby reducing the assessment burden on learners and assessors. It is good
practice to draw up an assessment plan that aligns the units with the learning
process and the acquisition of knowledge and skills, and that indicates how and
when the units will be assessed.
● Discussing and agreeing with the learner and employer suitable times, dates
and work areas where assessment will take place. Learners and employers
should be given regular and relevant feedback on performance and progress.
Employer engagement
Good practice in relation to employer engagement include:

● Communicating with employers at the start of the programme to understand
their business context and requirements so that the programme can be tailored
to meet their needs.
● Working with the employer to ensure that learners are allocated a mentor in the
workplace to assist them in the day-to-day working environment and to act as a
contact for the assessor/tutor.
● Helping the employer to better understand their role in the delivery of the
programme. It is important that employers understand that sufficient and
relevant work must be given to learners in order to provide a culture of learning
and to ensure that they are given every opportunity to participate in aspects of
continuous professional development (CPD).
6 Centre resource requirements
As part of the approval process, centres must make sure that the resource
requirements below are in place before offering the qualifications.
● Centres must have the appropriate physical resources to support delivery and
assessment of the qualifications. For example, a workplace in line with industry
standards, or a Realistic Working Environment (RWE), where permitted, as
specified in the assessment requirements/strategy for the sector, equipment, IT,
learning materials, teaching rooms.
● Where RWE is permitted, it must offer the same conditions as the normal,
day-to-day working environment, with a similar range of demands, pressures
and requirements for cost-effective working.
● Centres must meet any specific human and physical resource requirements
outlined in the assessment requirements/strategy in Annexe A. Staff assessing
learners must meet the occupational competence requirements within the
overarching assessment requirements/strategy for the sector.
● There must be systems in place to ensure continuing professional development
for staff delivering the qualifications.
● Centres must have appropriate health and safety policies, procedures and
practices in place for the delivery and assessment of the qualifications.
● Centres must deliver the qualifications in accordance with current equality
legislation. For further details on Pearson’s commitment to the Equality
Act 2010, please see Section 7, Access and recruitment. For full details on the
Equality Act 2010, please go to www.legislation.gov.uk
7 Access and recruitment
Our policy on access to our qualifications is that:

● they should be available to everyone who is capable of reaching the required
standards
● they should be free from barriers that restrict access and progression
● there should be equal opportunities for all wishing to access the qualifications.
Centres must ensure that their learner recruitment process is conducted with
integrity. This includes ensuring that applicants have appropriate information and
advice about the qualification to ensure that it will meet their needs.
Centres should review applicants’ prior qualifications and/or experience, considering
whether this profile shows that they have the potential to achieve the qualification.
Prior knowledge, skills and understanding
No prior knowledge, understanding, skills or qualifications are required before

learners register for this qualification.
Access to qualifications for learners with disabilities or

specific needs
Equality and fairness are central to our work. Pearson’s Equality Policy requires all
learners to have equal opportunity to access our qualifications and assessments and
that our qualifications are awarded in a way that is fair to every learner.
We are committed to making sure that:
● learners with a protected characteristic (as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
are not, when they are undertaking one of our qualifications, disadvantaged in
comparison to learners who do not share that characteristic
● all learners achieve the recognition they deserve from undertaking a
qualification and that this achievement can be compared fairly to the
achievement of their peers.
For learners with disabilities and specific needs, the assessment of their potential to
achieve the qualification must identify, where appropriate, the support that will be
made available to them during delivery and assessment of the qualification. Please
see the information regarding reasonable adjustments and special consideration in
Section 8, Assessment.
8 Assessment
To achieve a pass for the full qualifications, the learner must achieve all the units
required in the stated qualification structures.
Language of assessment
Assessment of the internally assessed units may be in English, Welsh or Irish. If

assessment is to be carried out in either Welsh or Irish then centres must inform
Pearson at the point of learner registration.
A learner taking the qualifications may be assessed in British or Irish Sign Language
where it is permitted for the purpose of reasonable adjustment.
Further information on the use of language in qualifications is available in our policy
document Use of languages in qualifications policy, available on our website at:
www.edexcel.com
Further information on access arrangements can be found in the Joint Council for
Qualifications (JCQ) document Access Arrangements, Reasonable Adjustments and
Special Consideration for General and Vocational qualifications. Both documents are
on our website at: www.edexcel.com/policies
Internal assessment
The units in these qualifications are assessed through an internally and externally
quality assured Portfolio of Evidence made up of evidence gathered during the
course of the learner’s work.
Each unit has specified learning outcomes and assessment criteria. To pass each
unit the learner must:
● achieve all the specified learning outcomes
● satisfy all the assessment criteria by providing sufficient and valid evidence for
each criterion
● prove that the evidence is their own.
The learner must have an assessment record that identifies the assessment criteria
that have been met. The assessment record should be cross-referenced to the
evidence provided. The assessment record should include details of the type of
evidence and the date of assessment. Suitable centre documentation should be
used to form an assessment record.
It is important that the evidence provided to meet the assessment criteria for the
unit and learning outcomes is:
Valid relevant to the standards for which competence is claimed
Authentic produced by the learner
Current sufficiently recent to create confidence that the same skill,
understanding or knowledge persist at the time of the claim
Reliable indicates that the learner can consistently perform at this level
Sufficient fully meets the requirements of the standards.
Learners can provide evidence of occupational competence from:
● current practice – where evidence is generated from a current job role
● a programme of development – where evidence comes from assessment
opportunities built into a learning programme. The evidence provided must
meet the requirements of the Sector Skills Council’s assessment
● the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – where a learner can demonstrate
that they can meet a unit’s assessment criteria through knowledge,
understanding or skills they already possess without undertaking a course of
development. They must submit sufficient, reliable, authentic and valid evidence
for assessment. Evidence submitted that is based on RPL should give the centre
confidence that the same level of skill, understanding and knowledge exists at
the time of claim as existed at the time the evidence was produced. RPL is
acceptable for accrediting a unit, several units, or a whole qualification.
● Further guidance is available in our policy document Recognition of Prior
Learning Policy and Process, available on our website at:
www.edexcel.com/policies
● a combination of these.
Assessment requirements/strategy
The assessment requirements/strategy for these qualifications are included in

Annexe A. They set out the overarching assessment principles and the framework
for assessing the units to ensure that the qualifications remain valid and reliable.
They have been developed by Skills for Care (SfC) in partnership with employers,
training providers, awarding organisations and the regulatory authorities.
Unit 46: Develop and sustain Effective Working Relationships with Staff in Other
Agencies (R/601/3526) should be assessed according to the Assessment Strategy
for Custodial Care which was developed by Skills for Justice.
Types of evidence
To achieve a unit, the learner must gather evidence that shows that they have met
the required standard specified in the assessment criteria, Pearson’s quality
assurance arrangements (please see Section 10, Quality assurance of centres) and
the requirements of the assessment requirements/strategy given in Annexe A.
In line with the assessment requirements/strategy, evidence for internally assessed
units can take a variety of forms as indicated below:
● direct observation of the learner’s performance by their assessor (O)
● outcomes from oral or written questioning (Q&A)
● products of the learner’s work (P)
● personal statements and/or reflective accounts (RA)
● outcomes from simulation (S)
● professional discussion (PD)
● authentic statements/witness testimony (WT)
● expert witness testimony (EWT)
● evidence of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Learners can use the abbreviations in their portfolios for cross-referencing
purposes.
Learners can also use one piece of evidence to prove their knowledge, skills and
understanding across different assessment criteria and/or across different units. It
is not necessary for learners to have each assessment criterion assessed separately.
They should be encouraged to reference evidence to the relevant assessment
criteria. However, the evidence provided for each unit must be clearly reference the
unit being assessed. Evidence must be available to the assessor, the internal
verifier and the Pearson standards verifier.
Any specific evidence requirements for a unit are given in the Assessment section of
the unit.
Further guidance on the requirements for centre quality assurance and internal
verification processes is available on our website at: www.edexcel.com. Please see
Section 12, Further information and useful publications for details.
Appeals
Centres must have a policy for dealing with appeals from learners. Appeals may
relate to incorrect assessment decisions or unfairly conducted assessment. The first
step in such a policy is a consideration of the evidence by a Lead Internal Verifier or
other member of the programme team. The assessment plan should allow time for
potential appeals after learners have been given assessment decisions.
Centres must document all learners’ appeals and their resolutions. Further
information on the appeals process can be found in the document Enquiries and
appeals about Pearson vocational qualifications policy, which is available on our
website at: www.edexcel.com/policies
Dealing with malpractice
Centres must have a policy for dealing with malpractice by learners. This policy
must follow the Pearson Assessment Malpractice Policy, which is available on our
website at: www.edexcel.com/policies. Centres must report malpractice to Pearson,
particularly if any units have been subject to quality assurance or certification.
Reasonable adjustments to assessment
Centres are able to make adjustments to assessments to take account of the needs
of individual learners in line with the guidance given in the document Pearson
Supplementary Guidance for Reasonable Adjustment and Special Consideration in
Vocational Internally Assessed Units. In most instances, adjustments can be
achieved by following the guidance; for example allowing the use of assistive
technology or adjusting the format of the evidence. We can advise you if you are
uncertain as to whether an adjustment is fair and reasonable. Any reasonable
adjustment must reflect the normal learning or working practice of a learner in a
centre or working within the occupational area.
Further information on access arrangements can be found in the Joint Council for
Special Consideration for General and Vocational qualifications.
Both documents are on our website at: www.edexcel.com/policies
Special consideration
Centres must operate special consideration in line with the guidance given in the
document Pearson Supplementary Guidance for Reasonable Adjustment and Special
Consideration in Vocational Internally Assessed Units. Special consideration may not
be applicable in instances where:
● assessment requires the demonstration of practical competence
● criteria have to be met fully
● units/qualifications confer licence to practice.
Centres cannot apply their own special consideration; applications for special
consideration must be made to Pearson and can be made only on a case-by-case
basis. A separate application must be made for each learner and certification claims
must not be made until the outcome of the application has been received.
Further information on special consideration can be found in the Joint Council for
Special Consideration for General and Vocational qualifications.
Both of the documents mentioned above are on our website at:
www.edexcel.com/policies
Credit transfer
Credit transfer describes the process of using a credit or credits awarded in the
context of a different qualification or awarded by a different awarding organisation
towards the achievement requirements of another qualification. All awarding
organisations recognise the credits awarded by all other awarding organisations
that operate within the QCF.
If learners achieve credits with other awarding organisations, they do not need to
retake any assessment for the same units. The centre must keep evidence of unit
achievement. Further information on credit transfer can be found in the document
Credit accumulation and transfer policy (England), which is available on our website
at: www.edexcel.com/policies
9 Centre recognition and approval
Centre recognition
Centres that have not previously offered Edexcel vocational qualifications need to
apply for and be granted centre recognition and approval as part of the process for
approval to offer individual qualifications.
Existing centres will be given ‘automatic approval’ for a new qualification if they are
already approved for a qualification that is being replaced by a new qualification
and the conditions for automatic approval are met.
Guidance on seeking approval to deliver Edexcel vocational qualifications is
available at www.pearsonwbl.edexcel.com/qualifications-approval.
Approvals agreement
All centres are required to enter into an approval agreement, which is a formal
commitment by the head or principal of a centre, to meet all the requirements of
the specification and any associated codes, conditions or regulations. Pearson will
act to protect the integrity of the awarding of qualifications. If centres do not
comply with the agreement, this could result in the suspension of certification or
withdrawal of approval.
10 Quality assurance of centres
Quality assurance is at the heart of vocational qualifications. Centres are required to

declare their commitment to ensuring quality and to giving learners appropriate
opportunities that lead to valid and accurate assessment outcomes.
Centres must follow quality assurance requirements for standardisation of assessors
and internal verifiers and the monitoring and recording of assessment processes.
Pearson uses external quality assurance procedures to check that all centres are
working to national standards. It gives us the opportunity to identify and provide
support to safeguard certification and quality standards. It also allows us to
recognise and support good practice.
Centres offering competence-based qualifications will usually receive two standards
verification visits per year (a total of two days per year). The exact frequency and
duration of standards verifier visits will reflect the centre’s performance, taking
account of the:
● number of assessment sites
● number and throughput of learners
● number and turnover of assessors
● number and turnover of internal verifiers.
For centres offering a full Pearson BTEC Apprenticeship (i.e. all elements of the
Apprenticeship are delivered with Pearson through registration of learners on a
BTEC Apprenticeship framework) a single standards verifier will normally be
allocated to verify all elements of the BTEC Apprenticeship programme. Centres
should make use of our one-click learner registration to access this facility. If a
centre is also offering stand-alone NVQs/Competence-based qualifications in the
same sector as a full BTEC Apprenticeship, the same standards verifier should be
allocated. If a centre is also offering stand-alone BTEC qualifications in the same
sector as a full BTEC Apprenticeship, a different quality assurance model applies.
In order for certification to be released, confirmation is required that the National
Occupational Standards (NOS) for assessment and verification, and for the specific
occupational sector are being met consistently.
For further details, please go to the NVQ Quality Assurance Centre Handbook, the
BTEC Apprenticeships Quality Assurance Handbook and the Pearson Edexcel NVQs,
SVQs and competence-based qualifications – Delivery Requirements and Quality
Assurance Guidance on our website at www.pearsonwbl.edexcel.com
11 Unit format
Each unit has the following sections.
Unit title
The unit title is on the QCF and this form of words will appear on the learner’s
Notification of Performance (NOP).
Unit reference number

Each unit is assigned a unit reference number that appears with the unit title on the
Register of Regulated Qualifications.
QCF level
All units and qualifications within the QCF have a level assigned to them. There are
nine levels of achievement, from Entry to Level 8. The QCF Level Descriptors inform
the allocation of the level.
Credit value
All units have a credit value. When a learner achieves a unit, they gain the specified
number of credits. The minimum credit value is 1 and credits can be awarded in
whole numbers only.
Guided learning hours

Guided learning hours are the times when a tutor, trainer or facilitator is present to
give specific guidance towards the learning aim for a programme. This definition
includes workplace guidance to support the development of practical job-related
skills, tutorials and supervised study in, for example, open learning centres and
learning workshops. It also includes the time spent by staff assessing learners’
achievements, for example in the assessment of competence for competency-based
qualifications.
Unit summary
This summarises the purpose of the unit and the learning the unit offers.
Unit assessment requirements/evidence requirements

The SSC/B set the assessment/evidence requirements. Learners must provide
evidence according to each of the requirements stated in this section.
Learning outcomes
The learning outcomes set out what a learner will know, understand or be able to
do as the result of a process of learning.
Assessment criteria
Descriptions of the requirements a learner is expected to meet to demonstrate that
a learning outcome has been achieved.
Unit 1: Promote
Communication in
People’s Settings
Unit reference number: J/601/1434

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Guided learning hours: 10
Unit summary
This unit is aimed at those who work in health or social-care settings or with
children or young people in a wide range of settings. The unit explores the central
importance of communication in such settings, and ways to meet individual needs
and preferences in communication. It also considers issues of confidentiality.
This is a mandatory unit in the Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social
Care (Adults) for England (QCF) and in the Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in
Health and Social Care (Adults) for Wales and Northern Ireland (QCF).

This unit must be assessed in accordance with the Skills for Care QCF Assessment
Principles.
Unit content
1 Understand why effective communication is important in the work

setting
Reasons for communication: to express needs; to share ideas and information;

to reassure; to express feelings and/or concerns; to build relationships;
socialise; to ask questions, to share experiences
How communication affects relationships at work: communication in the work
environment e.g. with colleagues, people using services, children and their
families; helps to build trust; aids understanding of individuals’ needs; the ways
communication is used to negotiate; communication used to prevent or resolve
conflict and prevent misunderstanding; relevant theories e.g. Tuckman’s stages
of group interaction (forming, storming, norming, performing)
2 Be able to meet the communication and language needs, wishes and

preferences of individuals
Needs, wishes and preferences of individuals: importance of recognising

individual needs; age and stage of development of child or young person; home
language; preferred method; additional learning needs; physical disabilities;
alternative methods of communication e.g. language; British Sign Language,
Makaton, Braille, the use of signs, symbols, pictures and writing; objects of
reference, finger spelling, communication passports, human and technological
aids to communication
Factors to consider: Argyle’s stages of the communication cycle (ideas occur,
message coded, message sent, message received, message decoded, message
understood); type of communication e.g. complex, sensitive, formal, non-
formal; context of communication e.g., one-to-one; group, with people using
services, children or young people, with professionals/colleagues; purpose of
communication; cultural factors, need to adapt communication; environment;
time and resources available
Communication methods and styles: e.g. non-verbal communication (eye
contact, touch, gestures, body language, behaviour) verbal communication
(vocabulary, linguistic tone, pitch, pace), signing, symbols, touch, music and
drama, objects of reference; technological aids to communication
Responding to reactions: verbal responses e.g. tone, pitch, silence; non-verbal
responses e.g. body language, facial expressions, eye contact, gestures, touch;
emotional state; signs that information has been understood; when and how to
adjust communication method
3 Be able to overcome barriers to communication
Differences in use and interpretation of communication methods: ways that an

individual’s background can influence communication e.g. age, gender, culture,
socio-economic status; differences in verbal communication e.g. language,
vocabulary, dialect, intonations; non-verbal e.g. facial expressions, use of body
language, eye contact, gestures
Barriers to effective communication: language e.g. dialect, use of jargon, sector-
specific vocabulary; environmental e.g. noise, poor lighting; emotional and
behavioural e.g. attitudes, anxiety, lack of confidence, aggression; sensory
impairment; health problems or medical conditions; learning disabilities; effects
of alcohol or drugs
Overcoming barriers: use of technological aids e.g. hearing aids, induction loop,
telephone relay services; human aids e.g. interpreters, signers, translators,
advocates; use of age-appropriate vocabulary; staff training; improving
environment; reducing distractions
Clarifying misunderstandings: checking understanding; avoiding
misinterpretation of body language; use of active listening; repeating;
rephrasing; use of visual cues
Accessing support: interpreting service; translation service; speech and
language services; advocacy services; third sector organisations e.g. Stroke
Association, Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID)
4 Be able to apply principles and practices relating to confidentiality
Confidentiality: where one person receives personal or sensitive information

from another person, this information should not be passed on to anyone else
without the consent of the person from whom the personal or sensitive
information was received; meaning of confidentiality as contained in principles
of current legislation e.g. the Data Protection Act 1998
Maintaining confidentiality in day-to-day communication: confidentiality in
different inter-personal situations e.g. adult receives personal or sensitive
information about child or young person, adult receives personal or sensitive
information about another adult or colleague, child or young person receives
personal or sensitive information about other child or young person, child or
young person receives personal or sensitive information about an adult;
following policies and procedures in own workplace setting e.g. policies for
sharing information, situations where unconditional confidentiality cannot be
maintained, support and guidance regarding confidential information, role of
manager or supervisor, referral, training; types of information e.g. paper-based,
electronic, verbal, hearsay; confidentiality relating to the collection, recording
and storage of different types of information
Tensions caused by confidentiality: the need for consent to share information;
understanding when information may be shared without consent; concept of
‘need to know’; need for transparent policy and protocols for information sharing
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria
To pass this unit, the learner needs to demonstrate that they can meet all the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria outline
the requirements the learner is expected to meet to achieve the unit.
Learning outcomes Assessment criteria Evidence Portfolio Date

type reference
1 Understand why 1.1 Identify the different reasons people communicate
effective
1.2 Explain how communication affects relationships in the work setting
communication is
important in the
work setting
2 Be able to meet 2.1 Demonstrate how to establish the communication and language
the needs, wishes and preferences of individuals
communication
2.2 Describe the factors to consider when promoting effective
and language
communication
needs, wishes and
preferences of 2.3 Demonstrate a range of communication methods and styles to meet
individuals individual needs
2.4 Demonstrate how to respond to an individual’s reactions when
communicating
3 Be able to 3.1 Explain how people from different backgrounds may use and/or
overcome barriers interpret communication methods in different ways
to communication
3.2 Identify barriers to effective communication
3.3 Demonstrate ways to overcome barriers to communication
3.4 Demonstrate strategies that can be used to clarify misunderstandings
3.5 Explain how to access extra support or services to enable individuals
to communicate effectively
type reference
4 Be able to apply 4.1 Explain the meaning of the term confidentiality
principles and
practices relating 4.2 Demonstrate ways to maintain confidentiality in day-to-day
to confidentiality communication
4.3 Describe the potential tension between maintaining an individual’s
confidentiality and disclosing concerns
Learner name: ________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________

Learner signature: _____________________________________________ Date: _____________________________
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(if sampled)
Unit 2: Engage in Personal
Development in Health,
Social Care or
People’s Settings
Unit reference number: A/601/1429

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
children or young people in a wide range of settings. The unit considers personal
development and reflective practice, which are both fundamental to such roles.

Principles.
Unit content
1 Understand what is required for competence in own work role
Duties and responsibilities of own work role: contractual responsibilities e.g.

hours, lines of reporting; specific roles and responsibilities e.g. behaviour
support, supporting children and young people with special educational needs,
supporting bilingual children and young people; compliance with policies and
procedures of setting e.g. behaviour, children and young people protection,
health and safety; keeping up to date with changes to procedures; keeping up
to date with changes to practice
Expectations about own work role as expressed in relevant standards: standards
relevant to own role e.g. national occupational standards for Children’s Care,
Learning and Development (NOS CCLD), National Occupational Standards for
Learning, Development and Support Services (NOS LDSS) in relation to own
duties and responsibilities e.g. role to support child or young person with special
educational needs, expectations to meet standards e.g. CCLD 202 Help to keep
children safe, CCLD 303 Promote children’s development, LDSS 320 Support the
needs of children and young people with additional requirements, GCU 6 Reflect
on, develop and maintain your practice
2 Be able to reflect on practice
The importance of reflective practice in continuously improving the quality of

service provided: aiming to continually review progress to improve or change
approaches, strategies, actions; benefits to children, young people, setting and
individual of improved performance e.g. enables learning to take place and
practice to improve, enables all relevant factors to be taken into account,
provides clarity; identification of learning needs of individual undertaking
reflection; Experiential Learning Cycle (Kolb)
How to reflect on practice: regular reflection; focused; use a structured
approach; appropriate way of recording e.g. a reflective journal/diary, learning
log, diary, critical incident journal; reflective questions e.g. description (what
happened, what was the context); analysis (what went well , why, what did not
go well, why, how do I feel about it, why did I do what I did?); theory (what
needs to be done differently, why);action (what needs to be done next, how?);
seeking alternatives; keeping an open mind; viewing from different
perspectives; thinking about consequences; testing ideas through comparing
and contrasting; ask 'what if'?; synthesising ideas; seeking, identifying and
resolving questions
How own values, belief systems and experiences may affect working practice:
self-awareness of values, beliefs, experiences affecting approach to working
practices e.g. motivation, conformity, cooperation, consistency, respect,
fairness, creativity, previous experiences of learning; ways own values affect
practice positively and negatively e.g. conflict between own values, beliefs and
standards
3 Be able to evaluate own performance
Evaluate own knowledge, performance and understanding against relevant

standards: self-evaluation; the extent to which own practice meets required
national occupational standards for role in relation to roles and responsibilities;
refer to reflections to appraise extent to which own knowledge and performance
meets standards
Use of feedback to evaluate own performance and inform development: use
feedback to raise awareness of strengths; identify areas for improvement;
actions to be taken to improve performance; actively seek feedback; sources of
feedback e.g. mentors, teachers, supervisor, colleagues; effective feedback
develops confidence, competence, motivation
4 Be able to agree a personal development plan
Sources of support for planning and reviewing own development: sources of

support e.g. mentor, supervisor, teacher, manager, local authority, training
providers, awarding organisations, further and higher education institutions,
Learn Direct, Teachers Development Agency (TDA), Children’s Workforce
Development Council (CWDC)
Work with others to review and prioritise own learning needs, professional
interests and development opportunities: others e.g. mentor, teacher, manager;
performance review; appraisal; reflective journal; learning needs in relation to
job role, progression, children and young people’s workforce needs;
development opportunities e.g. training, qualifications, shadowing a more
experienced colleague, on-the-job project work, coaching and mentoring less
experienced colleagues
Work with others to agree own personal development plan: others e.g. mentor,
teacher, manager, multi-agency professionals; personal development plan to
manage development using reflection and structured planning on how to meet
own goals; personal development plan templates
5 Be able to use learning opportunities and reflective practice to

contribute to personal development
How learning activities affect practice: examples of learning activities e.g. formal
lessons, training programmes/sessions, research activities, observing practice,
practical activities; practice affected e.g. by applying newly learnt theories,
using different approaches
How reflective practice leads to improved ways of working: examples of ways
continually challenging current behaviour has developed and enhanced own
practice and skills; how monitoring own practice has enabled change to take
place
Record progress in relation to personal development: regular review of personal
development plan; use reflective journal to consider progress made; evidence of
achievements e.g. certificates; review goals and actions in light of progress

type reference
1 Understand what is 1.1 Describe the duties and responsibilities of own work role
required for
1.2 Explain expectations about own work role as expressed in relevant
competence in own
standards
work role
2 Be able to reflect 2.1 Explain the importance of reflective practice in continuously improving
on practice the quality of service provided
2.2 Demonstrate the ability to reflect on practice
2.3 Describe how own values, belief systems and experiences may affect
working practice
3 Be able to evaluate 3.1 Evaluate own knowledge, performance and understanding against
own performance relevant standards
3.2 Demonstrate use of feedback to evaluate own performance and inform
development
4 Be able to agree a 4.1 Identify sources of support for planning and reviewing own
personal development
development plan
4.2 Demonstrate how to work with others to review and prioritise own
learning needs, professional interests and development opportunities
4.3 Demonstrate how to work with others to agree own personal
development plan
type reference
5 Be able to use 5.1 Evaluate how learning activities have affected practice
learning
opportunities and 5.2 Demonstrate how reflective practice has led to improved ways of
reflective practice working
to contribute to 5.3 Show how to record progress in relation to personal development
personal
development

(if sampled)
Unit 3: Promote Equality and
Inclusion in Health,
Social Care or
People’s Settings
Unit reference number: Y/601/1437

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 2
Unit summary
children or young people in a wide range of settings. The unit covers the topics of
equality, diversity and inclusion, and how to promote these in the work setting.

Principles.
Unit content
1 Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion
Diversity: differences between individuals and groups e.g. culture, nationality,

ability, ethnic origin, gender, age, religion, beliefs, sexual orientation, social
class
Equality: promotion of individual rights; giving choice and opportunity; respect
and fairness; services in response to individual need
Inclusion: individuals at the centre of planning and support; valuing diversity
Effects of discrimination: direct discrimination; indirect discrimination;
institutional discrimination; individuals being treated less favourably than
others; lack of opportunity; prejudice and injustice; harassment; stereotyping;
labelling; delay in development; loss of self-esteem
Promoting equality: policies and procedures in workplace setting; inclusive
practices and procedures; challenging discrimination; promoting rights;
empowering; removing barriers e.g. to physical access, to effective
communication; improving participation; promoting dignity and respect;
individuals at the centre of planning and delivery of services
Supporting diversity: valuing differences between individuals; using positive
images of individuals from diverse groups; celebrating differences
2 Be able to work in an inclusive way
Legislation and codes of practice: Codes of practice of sector; policies of

workplace setting; Human Rights Act 1998; Disability Discrimination Act 2005;
Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001; Race Relations (Amendment)
Act 2000; The Equality Act 2010; European Convention on Human Rights
Interactions: e.g. colleagues, adults using services, children and young people
in childcare settings; active listening; knowledge of individuals e.g. beliefs,
cultures, values, preferences; maintaining confidentiality as appropriate; using
preferred method of communication
3 Be able to promote diversity, equality and inclusion
Inclusive practice: observing the social model of disability; engaging in

reflective practice; encouraging choice; empowering individuals; encouraging
independence; removing barriers to access; promoting equality and rights;
providing opportunity and access to services according to needs; using
appropriate language
Support others to promote equality and rights: understanding and sharing
information about the needs of individuals; demonstrating ways to value
differences and recognising similarities between individuals; highlighting the
benefits of diversity e.g. cultural enrichment, the arts, food, social cohesion;
modelling the use of appropriate language; taking part in staff-training
activities; following procedures of the setting; demonstrating fair practice in
interactions; acknowledging rights of others; providing information on
disciplinary and complaints procedures
Challenging discrimination: identifying and challenging discriminatory
behaviour; recognising stereotypes in attitudes or written materials;
understanding and adapting own beliefs and attitudes; know how to report
concerns; review and develop policy and procedures

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Explain what is meant by
importance of
● Diversity
diversity, equality
and inclusion ● Equality
● Inclusion
1.2 Describe the potential effects of discrimination
1.3 Explain how inclusive practice promotes equality and supports
diversity
2 Be able to work in 2.1 Explain how legislation and codes of practice relating to equality,
an inclusive way diversity and discrimination apply to own work role
2.2 Show interaction with individuals that respects their beliefs, culture,
values and preferences
3 Be able to promote 3.1 Demonstrate actions that model inclusive practice
diversity, equality
3.2 Demonstrate how to support others to promote equality and rights
and inclusion
3.3 Describe how to challenge discrimination in a way that promotes
change
(if sampled)
Unit 4: Principles for
Implementing Duty of
Care in Health, Social
Care or Children’s and
Young People’s
Settings
Unit reference number: R/601/1436

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 1
Unit summary
This unit is aimed at those who work in health or social care-settings or with
children or young people in a wide range of settings. It considers how duty of care
contributes to safe practice, and how to address dilemmas or complaints that may
arise where there is a duty of care.

Principles.
Unit content
1 Understand how duty of care contributes to safe practice
Duty of care in own work role: accountability for e.g. exercising authority,
managing risk, working safely, safeguarding children and young people,
monitoring own behaviour and conduct, maintaining confidentiality, storing
personal information appropriately, reporting concerns and allegations, making
professional judgements, maintaining professional boundaries, avoiding
favouritism, maintaining high standards of conduct outside the professional role
Contribution of duty of care to safeguarding and protection of individuals:
safeguarding children and young people e.g. protection from sexual, physical or
emotional harm, preserving respect and dignity, engendering trust; protecting
children and young people e.g. safety in the environment, safe use of resources
and equipment, prevention from intimidation or humiliation; protecting self e.g.
ensuring against risk of allegation of misconduct or abuse, avoiding risk of
accusations of malpractice
2 Know how to address conflicts or dilemmas that may arise between an

individual’s rights and the duty of care
Potential conflicts or dilemmas and individual’s rights: conflicts/dilemmas e.g.

attitudes, unsafe behaviour such as drug/alcohol abuse, truanting, staying out
without permission, aggression and violence, bullying and intimidation,
vandalism; individual’s rights e.g. respect for views and actions, safety and
security, love and belonging, education, equality
Managing risks: e.g. implementing policies and codes of practice, acting in
individual’s best interests, fostering culture of openness and support, being
consistent, maintaining professional boundaries, following systems for raising
concerns
Support and advice about conflicts and dilemmas: e.g. line management,
training and professional development, health professionals, school/college
services, counselling services, mediation and advocacy services
3 Know how to respond to complaints
Responding to complaints: e.g. listening to complainant, referring complainant

to policy, suggesting that complaint is made in writing, reporting complaint to
line manager
Main points of agreed procedures for handling complaints: e.g.
acknowledgement of complaint, stages within procedure, report and
recommendations, review and appeals

type reference
1 Understand how 1.1 Explain what it means to have a duty of care in own work role
duty of care
1.2 Explain how duty of care contributes to the safeguarding or protection
contributes to safe
of individuals
practice
2 Know how to 2.1 Describe potential conflicts or dilemmas that may arise between the
address conflicts or duty of care and an individual’s rights
dilemmas that may
2.2 Describe how to manage risks associated with conflicts or dilemmas
arise between an
between an individual’s rights and the duty of care
individual’s rights
and the duty of 2.3 Explain where to get additional support and advice about conflicts and
care dilemmas
3 Know how to 3.1 Describe how to respond to complaints
respond to
3.2 Explain the main points of agreed procedures for handling complaints
complaints

(if sampled)
Unit 5: Principles of
Safeguarding and
Protection in Health
and Social Care

QCF level: 2
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
This unit is aimed at those working in a wide range of settings. This unit introduces
the important area of safeguarding individuals from abuse. It identifies different
types of abuse and the signs and symptoms that might indicate abuse is occurring.
It considers when individuals might be particularly vulnerable to abuse and what a
learner must do if abuse is suspected or alleged.

Principles.
Unit content
1 Know how to recognise signs of abuse
Types of abuse: physical abuse e.g. hitting, shaking, biting, throwing, burning
or scalding, suffocating, force-feeding or otherwise causing physical harm to an
individual; sexual abuse e.g. forcing an individual to take part in sexual
activities or behave in sexually inappropriate ways, penetrative acts including
rape or buggery and non-penetrative acts, e.g. watching sexual activities,
including viewing inappropriate sexual activity on the internet; emotional abuse
e.g. bullying, invoking threats or fear, devaluing individual self-esteem, verbal
abuse and swearing, imposing inappropriate expectations, conveying feelings of
worthlessness, exploitation; financial abuse e.g. theft of money or property,
misappropriation or mismanagement of individuals’ finances, denying
individuals access to their own finances, particularly with the elderly or
individuals with learning difficulties; institutional abuse e.g. misuse of authority,
information or power over vulnerable individuals by staff in health and social
care settings, failure to maintain professional boundaries, inappropriate use of
medication, physical restraint, humiliation or bullying, denying privacy; self-
neglect e.g. individuals engaging in neglectful or self-harming behaviours
including refusing to eat or drink, neglecting personal hygiene or toilet needs,
causing actual bodily harm to self, including cutting; neglect by others e.g. not
caring for the basic needs of individuals including neglectful practice in washing,
toileting, feeding or personal care
Signs and symptoms of abuse: physical abuse e.g. bruising, bite marks, burn
marks, changes in behaviour, can lead to death in extreme cases; sexual abuse
e.g. disturbed behaviour including self-harm, inappropriate sexualised
behaviour, repeated urinary infections, depression, loss of self-esteem, impaired
ability to form relationships; emotional abuse e.g. loss of self-esteem and self-
confidence, withdrawn; financial abuse e.g. loss of trust, insecurity, fearful,
withdrawn, conforming or submissive behaviour, disappearance of possessions,
Power of Attorney obtained when individual is unable to comprehend;
institutional abuse e.g. loss of self-esteem and confidence, submissive
behaviour, loss of control; self-neglect or neglect by others e.g. unkempt
appearance, weight loss, dehydration, signs of actual self-harm including cuts,
withdrawn or submissive behaviour
Factors contributing to vulnerability: the individual’s age e.g. elderly, young
children; physical ability e.g. frail, immature development, physical disability or
sensory impairment; cognitive ability e.g. maturity, level of education and
intellectual understanding, learning difficulties; emotional resilience e.g. mental
health difficulties, depression; stress e.g. impact of stressful life events
including bereavement, divorce, illness or injury; culture or religion e.g. as a
result of prejudice or discrimination, refugees and asylum-seekers; socio-
economic factors e.g. financial situation; a setting or situation
2 Know how to respond to suspected or alleged abuse
Actions to take regarding suspicions or allegations of abuse: including actions to

take if the allegation or suspicion implicates any individual, someone in the
individual’s personal network, the learner, the learner’s line manager, a
colleague, self or others; understanding roles and responsibilities; importance of
following legislation, policies, procedures and agreed ways of working; basic
information includes who the alleged victim is, who the alleged abuser is,
categories of abuse which could be happening, when abuse has happened,
where abuse has happened; importance of treating all allegations or suspicions
seriously; lines of communication and reporting; reporting suspicions or
allegations to appropriate/named person; importance of clear verbal and
accurate written reports; importance of not asking leading questions with
individuals concerned; importance of respectful listening; confidentiality and
agreed procedures for sharing information on disclosure; importance of actual
evidence and avoiding hearsay
Ensure evidence is preserved: use of written reports including details of
alleged/suspected abuse, signed, dated and witnessed; use of witness
statements (signed and dated); photographic evidence e.g. of physical injuries;
agreed procedures for using electronic records e.g. password-protected
systems; confidential systems for manual records e.g. security systems, access
to evidence records; importance of timescales to ensure reliability and validity of
evidence; secure storage of any actual evidence e.g. financial records
3 Understand the national and local context of safeguarding and
protection from abuse
National policies and local systems: national policies including the scope of
responsibility of the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA); the national
Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS); Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) checks; ‘No
Secrets’ national framework and codes of practice for health and social care
(2000); ‘Safeguarding Adults’ national policy review (2009); work of the Care
Quality Commission; ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’ (2006); ‘Every
Child Matters’ (2003); Common Assessment Framework (CAF); local systems
including employer/organisational policies and procedures and multi-agency
adult protection arrangements for a locality, the scope of responsibility of Local
Safeguarding Children’s Boards (LSCBs), Local Safeguarding Adults Boards
(LSABs) and protection committees; Local Area Agreements (LAAs)
Role of different agencies: importance of multi-agency and interagency working;
social services e.g. social workers, care assistants, residential children’s home
workers; health services e.g. GPs, nurses, occupational therapists, health
visitors; voluntary services e.g. MIND, NSPCC, Age UK; the police;
responsibilities for allocating a named person usually from statutory agencies in
health or social care; responsibilities for overseeing the Safeguarding
Assessment and its outcome; consulting the police regarding all safeguarding
incidents; convening or chairing strategy meetings, including the agreement of
responsibilities, (lead professional); actions and timescales; coordinating and
monitoring investigations; overseeing the convening of Safeguarding Case
Conferences; providing information about activities and outcomes to the
Safeguarding Coordinator
Reports on serious failures: serious case reviews on the abuse of children, young
people and vulnerable adults, including e.g. the Laming report into the death of
Victoria Climbie (2000); Haringey Council report on the death of Baby Peter
(2007); Bedfordshire Council report into the torture and death of Michael Gilbert
(Blue Lagoon murder, 2009); Birmingham social services review into the
starvation and death of Khyra Ishaq (2010)
Sources of information and advice about own role: current and relevant sources
of information from websites, leaflets, organisations, local and voluntary groups
including government sources e.g. DfE, DoH; voluntary organisations e.g.
NSPCC, Barnardos, The Ann Craft Trust; publications e.g. ‘Working Together to
Safeguard Children’ (2006), ‘What to do if you suspect a child is being abused’
(2003); National Council for Voluntary Youth Services ‘Keeping it Safe a young
person-centred approach to safety and child protection’; information from the
Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA); Social Care Institute for Excellence;
policies, procedures and agreed ways of working within the workplace setting
4 Understand ways to reduce the likelihood of abuse
Person-centred values: individuality; rights; choice; privacy; independence;

dignity, respect; partnership
Working with person-centred values: decreasing the likelihood of abuse by
working in a person-centred way; the key values of privacy, dignity,
independence, choice, rights and fulfilment; decreasing vulnerability by
increasing confidence; importance of empowerment, independence and
autonomy; involving individuals in making their own decisions and choices;
respectful communication; active listening; main principles that all adults have
the right to live their lives free from violence, fear and abuse, the right to be
protected from harm and exploitation, the right to independence and the right
to justice
Active participation: recognising an individual’s right to participate in the
activities and relationships of everyday life as independently as possible;
individual is active partner in own care or support rather than passive recipient
Encouraging active participation: decreasing the likelihood of abuse by
encouraging active participation e.g. in activities and personal care; decreasing
vulnerability by improving self-confidence and self-esteem; encouraging
involvement and self-awareness
Promoting choices and rights: decreasing the likelihood of abuse through
promoting individual choices and decision-making; decreasing vulnerability by
promoting empowerment and independence; importance of informed consent
Accessible complaints procedure: importance of an accessible complaints
procedure for reducing the likelihood of abuse; transparent policies, procedures
and agreed ways of working; importance of accountability; clear systems for
reporting and recording complaints; robust procedures for following up on any
complaints; legal requirement to have a complaints procedure in place; ways of
ensuring the procedure is accessible e.g. published policy, high visibility,
widespread distribution
5 Know how to recognise and report unsafe practices
Unsafe practices: poor working practices; neglect in duty of personal care e.g. in
relation to inappropriate feeding, washing, bathing, dressing, toileting;
inappropriate physical contact e.g. in relation to moving and handling; unsafe
administration of medication e.g. failure to check dosage; unreliable systems for
dealing with individual’s money or personal property e.g. failure to witness or
record accurately; misuse of authority e.g. using physical restraint; failure to
maintain professional boundaries e.g. in relationships; failure to ensure
supervision e.g. for lone working situations; inappropriate communication or
sharing of information e.g. breaching confidentiality; failure to update
knowledge on safeguarding issues e.g. through ongoing training; unsafe
recruitment practices e.g. failure to CRB check workers; resource difficulties e.g.
staff shortages; operational difficulties
Actions to take: importance of reporting unsafe practices that have been
identified; reporting concerns to a manager or supervisor immediately, verbally
and in writing; policies on ‘whistleblowing’; if suspected abuse or unsafe
practices have been reported, but no action has been taken, workers have the
right to report concerns directly to social services or the police; anyone can
report a suspicion or allegation of abuse; workers can be disciplined, suspended
or dismissed for not reporting abuse and following the correct procedures;
importance of raising genuine concerns and questioning these; reassurance of
protection from possible reprisals or victimisation following reporting

type reference
1 Know how to 1.1 Define the following types of abuse:
recognise signs of
● Physical abuse
abuse
● Sexual abuse
● Emotional/psychological abuse
● Financial abuse
● Institutional abuse
● Self-neglect
● Neglect by others
1.2 Identify the signs and/or symptoms associated with each type of
abuse
1.3 Describe factors that may contribute to an individual being more
vulnerable to abuse
2 Know how to 2.1 Explain the actions to take if there are suspicions that an individual is
respond to being abused
suspected or
2.2 Explain the actions to take if an individual alleges that they are being
alleged abuse
abused
2.3 Identify ways to ensure that evidence of abuse is preserved
type reference
3 Understand the 3.1 Identify national policies and local systems that relate to safeguarding
national and local and protection from abuse
context of
3.2 Explain the roles of different agencies in safeguarding and protecting
safeguarding and
individuals from abuse
protection from
abuse 3.3 Identify reports into serious failures to protect individuals from abuse
3.4 Identify sources of information and advice about own role in
safeguarding and protecting individuals from abuse
4 Understand ways 4.1 Explain how the likelihood of abuse may be reduced by:
to reduce the
● Working with person-centred values
likelihood of abuse
● Encouraging active participation
● Promoting choice and rights
4.2 Explain the importance of an accessible complaints procedure for
reducing the likelihood of abuse
5 Know how to 5.1 Describe unsafe practices that may affect the well-being of individuals
recognise and
5.2 Explain the actions to take if unsafe practices have been identified
report unsafe
practices 5.3 Describe the action to take if suspected abuse or unsafe practices
have been reported but nothing has been done in response
(if sampled)
Unit 6: The Role of the Health
and Social Care Worker

QCF level: 2
Credit value: 2
Unit summary
This unit is aimed at those working in a wide range of settings. It provides the
learner with the knowledge and skills required to understand the nature of working
relationships, work in ways that are agreed with the employer and work in
partnership with others.

Principles.
Learning outcomes 2 and 3 must be assessed in a real work environment.
Unit content
1 Understand working relationships in health and social care
Roles in health and social care: range of roles in health and social care e.g. adult
social worker, paramedic, care manager, nursery worker, occupational therapist
Working relationship: a relationship with a work colleague; the nature of a
professional relationship; concept of teamwork; working within agreed
guidelines; working towards common goals with a shared purpose; a business
relationship
Personal relationship: a relationship with a friend, family member or within a
social group; interpersonal relationship; romantic relationship; based on love,
liking, family bond or social commitment
Different working relationships in health and social care settings: relationships
between co-workers e.g. colleagues; between worker and manager e.g.
supervisory; relationships within teams e.g. multidisciplinary team, care
planning team; between different health and social care workers e.g. nurse and
care assistant; relationships between different professionals e.g. health and
social care worker and legal advocate; professional relationships with others e.g.
families of individuals
2 Be able to work in ways that are agreed with the employer
Adhere to the scope of the job role: job description as part of a contract of
employment; legal responsibility; defined roles and responsibilities; professional
commitment; understanding expectations of the job; understanding professional
boundaries and working within professional limitations; accountability; used as
a means of assessing performance within the job e.g. for appraisal purposes
Agreed ways of working: access full and up-to-date policies and procedures that
relate to the responsibilities of the specific job role, e.g. health and safety,
safeguarding, equal opportunities and inclusive working, security; agreed ways
of working may be less formally documented with a micro-employer;
implementing agreed ways of working, e.g. in relation to infection control, anti-
discriminatory practice, safety and security, dealing with emergency situations,
moving and handling
3 Be able to work in partnership with others
Partnership working: importance of professional relationships with team

members, colleagues, other professionals, individuals and their families, friends,
advocates or others important to individuals; importance of communication;
agreed ways of sharing information; boundaries to sharing information e.g. on a
‘need to know’ basis; concept of power sharing and empowerment; nature of
professional respect; understanding different roles and responsibilities; different
professional expectations; multi-agency and integrated working; improving
partnership working through effective communication and information sharing;
collaboration and team-working; multi-agency team meetings and conferences;
main principles of ‘No Secrets’ (2000) for multi-agency working in health and
social care
Resolving conflicts: skills and approaches needed for resolving conflicts, e.g.
managing stress, remaining calm, being aware of both verbal and non-verbal
communication, controlling emotions and behaviour, avoiding threatening
others, paying attention to the feelings being expressed as well as the spoken
words of others, being aware of and respectful of differences, developing a
readiness to forgive and forget, having the ability to seek compromise, seeking
resolution, being specific with communication, trying not to exaggerate or over-
generalise, avoiding accusations, importance of active listening
Access support and advice: knowing how and when to access support and
advice about partnership working, e.g. in relation to sharing information, issues
about confidentiality, confusion about roles and responsibilities, professional
limitations or expectations, understanding professional boundaries;
understanding agreed ways of working for seeking out support; knowing how to
access support, e.g. through manager or supervisor, professional organisation,
independent advisory organisations; knowing how and when to access support
and advice about resolving conflicts, e.g. in relation to professional
disagreements, issues with individuals or their families, conflict with colleagues
or managers; knowing how to access support, e.g. through mentoring support,
employment counselling, independent advisory organisations, trade unions

type reference
1 Understand 1.1 Explain how a working relationship is different from a personal
working relationship
relationships in
1.2 Describe different working relationships in health and social-care
health and social
settings
care
2 Be able to work in 2.1 Describe why it is important to adhere to the agreed scope of the job
ways that are role
agreed with the
2.2 Access full and up-to-date details of agreed ways of working
employer
2.3 Implement agreed ways of working
3 Be able to work in 3.1 Explain why it is important to work in partnership with others
partnership with
3.2 Demonstrate ways of working that can help improve partnership
others
working
3.3 Identify skills and approaches needed for resolving conflicts
3.4 Demonstrate how and when to access support and advice about:
● Partnership working
● Resolving conflicts
(if sampled)
Unit 7: Promote Person-
Centred Approaches in

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 6
Unit summary
learner with the knowledge and skills required to implement and promote person-
centred approaches.

Principles.
Learning outcomes 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 must be assessed in a real work environment.
Unit content
1 Understand the application of person-centred approaches in health and

social care
Person-centred values: individuality; rights; choice; privacy; independence;

dignity; respect; partnership
Application of person-centred approaches: applying person-centred planning
(PCP) in all aspects of health and social-care work, particularly in relation to
vulnerable individuals e.g. individuals with learning disabilities, physical
disabilities, mental health issues, including person-centred thinking skills, total
communication, essential lifestyle planning and person-centred reviews; Carl
Rogers theoretical background to person-centred counselling; the four key
principles of rights, independence, choice and inclusion; reflecting the unique
circumstances of individuals; understanding the influence of person-centred
values; the importance of individuality; appreciation of individual rights;
enabling individuals to make decisions and choices; the importance of privacy;
empowering individuals to maintain independence and dignity; treating
individuals with respect; respecting individuals’ diversity, culture and values;
awareness of individual vulnerability e.g. illness, disability, diminished
capability; importance of person-centred values for all aspects of health and
social-care work
Care plans: individual plans documenting preferences and requirements for care
and support e.g. care plan, support plan, individual plan; importance of applying
a person-centred approach when using care plans; negotiation and consultation
in empowering individuals to make decisions and choices in relation to care and
support; importance of using plans to document an individual’s needs;
evaluating plans to assess effectiveness of meeting individual needs; holistic
approach to meeting the needs and preferences of individuals; attention to the
detail of treatment and individual provision; working with others e.g. team
members and colleagues, other professionals, the individual requiring care and
support, families, friends, other people who are important to the individual
2 Be able to work in a person-centred way
Work in a person-centred way: working towards person-centred outcomes, e.g.

satisfaction with care, involvement with care, feeling of wellbeing, creating a
therapeutic culture; providing the level of support required rather than what
services can manage to achieve; working with the individual’s beliefs and
values; providing for physical needs; having sympathetic presence; sharing
decision-making implementing person-centred planning; the application of
person-centred values; communicate with individuals to find out their history,
preferences and wishes; communicate with others e.g. team members,
advocates, relatives; work in ways that recognise individual beliefs and
preferences; importance of working in a non-judgemental way, not
discriminating against any individual; ensuring equality and inclusive practice;
promoting the independence and autonomy of individuals; empowering
individuals to use their strengths and potential; adapting actions and
approaches in response to an individual’s changing needs or preferences e.g.
changes in physical condition, changes in treatment needs or in response to
individual choices
Complex or sensitive situations: situations which are distressing or traumatic
e.g. bereavement; threatening or frightening e.g. potentially violent; likely to
have serious implications or consequences of a personal nature e.g. involving
confidential information; involving complex communication or cognitive needs
e.g. individuals with communication or learning disabilities
3 Be able to establish consent when providing care or support
Capacity to express consent: awareness of the factors which can influence an

individual’s capacity to express their consent e.g. mental impairment, physical
illness, learning disabilities or language barriers; understanding how to work
sensitively with individuals who may have an impaired capacity to express
consent e.g. adapting working approaches, using physical or communication
aids, seeking help where necessary
Establish consent: the process of establishing informed agreement to an action
or decision with individuals; ensuring individuals have access to the appropriate
information; communication skills – verbal, non-verbal and written; active
listening; importance of consultation and inclusive communication; respect
individuals’ choices; listen and respond to individuals’ questions and concerns;
responding appropriately to any questions and concerns; working to resolve
conflicts if consent cannot be established; seeking extra support and advice
where necessary
4 Be able to implement and promote active participation
Implement and promote: different ways of applying active participation to meet

individual needs; working with individuals and others e.g. team members, other
professionals; how active participation can address the holistic needs of an
individual e.g. physical, emotional, spiritual; theories of motivation and
changing behaviour; using incentives e.g. highlighting advantages and benefits
of active participation
Active participation: empowering individuals to participate in the activities and
relationships of everyday life as independently as possible; the importance of
the individual as an active partner in their own care or support, rather than a
passive recipient; empowering individuals to participate in their own care; the
benefits for individuals of active participation e.g. physical benefits, increased
independence, autonomy and wellbeing; possible barriers to active participation
e.g. learning disabilities, physical disability or language barriers; ways to reduce
barriers to active participation e.g. use of physical, communication or visual aids
5 Be able to support the individual’s right to make choices
Right to make choices: importance of individual empowerment; universal

declaration of human rights; independence and autonomy of individuals;
importance of impartiality, being aware of own attitudes, values and beliefs, not
allowing personal views to influence an individual’s decision-making; awareness
of relevant legislation and agreed ways of working that influence individuals’
rights e.g. equality and human rights, disability discrimination
Support the individual: developing respectful relationships; the importance of
non-judgemental communication and inclusive information; respect individuals’
choices; the use of agreed risk-assessment processes to support individuals in
making choices, e.g. health and lifestyle choices, decisions about treatment or
care; awareness of actual or likely danger or harm arising from choices made
e.g. increased vulnerability, impact on treatment or recovery; empowering and
supporting individuals to question or challenge decisions concerning them that
are made by others; using own role and authority to support the individual’s
right to make choices e.g. being confident and assertive, knowledge of relevant
legislation and agreed ways of working, being an advocate in supporting an
individual’s right to choose; importance of inclusive practice and awareness of
discrimination issues
6 Be able to promote individuals’ wellbeing
Wellbeing: spiritual; emotional; cultural; religious; social; political factors

Promoting wellbeing: the importance of individual identity and self-esteem; the
links between identity, self-image and self-esteem; understanding emotional
literacy; awareness of individuals’ feelings; the importance of privacy,
maintaining dignity; providing support and encouragement for individuals;
respecting the spiritual, religious and cultural beliefs of individuals
Supporting individuals: working in partnership to set realistic and achievable
goals; empowering individuals to develop confidence and feel good about
themselves; creating and maintaining a positive environment to promote the
wellbeing of individuals e.g. attitudes, activities, surroundings; fostering positive
relationships; encouraging open communication; supporting agreed ways of
working that contribute to the wellbeing of individuals
7 Understand the role of risk assessment in enabling a person-centred

approach
Risk assessment: person-centred approach in communicating risk information;

empowering individuals to make informed decisions in relation to perceived risks
and consequences; individuals as active participants in decision making;
evaluating and appraising advantages and disadvantages e.g. relating to
healthy lifestyle decisions like smoking, drinking and obesity; assessing and
considering the benefits and drawbacks e.g. relating to specific investigations or
treatment decisions; calculating risks involved e.g. in relation to surgical
procedures, invasive tests or life-threatening situations; judging decisions e.g.
relating to care and support, end-of-life decisions; reviewing and monitoring
progress e.g. effectiveness of individual care plans; the impact of rights and
responsibilities in risk-taking; the importance of accountability; the changing
nature of risk-assessment, the importance of regular review in conjunction with
changing individual needs

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Explain how and why person-centred values must influence all aspects
application of of health and social-care work
person centred
1.2 Evaluate the use of care plans in applying person-centred values
approaches in
health and social
care
2 Be able to work in 2.1 Work with an individual and others to find out the individual’s history,
a person-centred preferences, wishes and needs
way
2.2 Demonstrate ways to put person-centred values into practice in a
complex or sensitive situation
2.3 Adapt actions and approaches in response to an individual’s changing
needs or preferences
3 Be able to establish 3.1 Analyse factors that influence the capacity of an individual to express
consent when consent
providing care or
3.2 Establish consent for an activity or action
support
3.3 Explain what steps to take if consent cannot be readily established
type reference
4 Be able to 4.1 Describe different ways of applying active participation to meet
implement and individual needs
promote active
4.2 Work with an individual and others to agree how active participation
participation
will be implemented
4.3 Demonstrate how active participation can address the holistic needs of
an individual
4.4 Demonstrate ways to promote understanding and use of active
participation
5 Be able to support 5.1 Support an individual to make informed choices
the individual’s
5.2 Use own role and authority to support the individual’s right to make
right to make
choices
choices
5.3 Manage risk in a way that maintains the individual’s right to make
choices
5.4 Describe how to support an individual to question or challenge
decisions concerning them that are made by others
6 Be able to promote 6.1 Explain the links between identity, self-image and self-esteem
individual’s
6.2 Analyse factors that contribute to the wellbeing of individuals
wellbeing
6.3 Support an individual in a way that promotes their sense of identity,
self-image and self-esteem
6.4 Demonstrate ways to contribute to an environment that promotes
wellbeing
type reference
7 Understand the 7.1 Compare different uses of risk-assessment in health and social care
role of risk-
7.2 Explain how risk-taking and risk-assessment relate to rights and
assessment in
responsibilities
enabling a person-
centred approach 7.3 Explain why risk-assessments need to be regularly revised

(if sampled)
Unit 8: Promote and
Implement Health and
Safety in Health and
Social Care
Unit reference number: F/601/8138

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 6
Unit summary
learner with the knowledge and skills required to promote and implement health
and safety in their work setting.
Principles.
Learning outcomes 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 must be assessed in a real work
environment.
Unit content
1 Understand own responsibilities and the responsibilities of others,

relating to health and safety
Legislation relating to general health and safety: relevant, up-to-date legislation

from the Health and Safety Commission and Executive (HSC/E), including local,
national and European requirements for health and safety in a health and social-
care work setting e.g. Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Management of Health
and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, Manual Handling Operations Regulations
1992, Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, Reporting of Injuries,
Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR), Control of
Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)
Health and safety policies and procedures: details of agreed ways of working
and approved codes of practice in health and social-care settings relating to
health and safety; how to deal with accidents, injuries and emergency situations
e.g. specific action to take, reporting procedures and completing relevant
documentation; how to deal with first-aid situations e.g. understanding specific
hygiene procedures, dealing with blood and other body fluids, administering
basic first aid if trained to do so, reporting procedures and completing relevant
documentation; policies relating to specific working conditions and the working
environment e.g. understanding moving and handling procedures; policies
relating to the use of equipment e.g. understanding how to use mechanical or
electrical equipment, such as mechanical hoists; understanding healthcare
procedures e.g. key aspects of administering personal care, procedures for
individuals with specialised needs; policies relating to food handling and
preparation e.g. understanding food hygiene regulations; policies relating to
infection control and dealing with hazardous substances e.g. situations requiring
strict infection control, the use of protective clothing like gowns, masks and
gloves, understanding procedures for disposing of clinical waste; policies
relating to security and personal safety e.g. procedures for personal security and
policies relating to the safeguarding of vulnerable individuals
Own responsibilities for health and safety: analysing the responsibility to take
care of own health and safety; understanding and applying relevant legislation
and agreed ways of working; responsibility to undertake relevant training and
updating as required; the importance of cooperating with others on health and
safety; importance of the correct use of anything provided for individual health,
safety or welfare e.g. protective clothing, specialised equipment; understanding
the advantages and disadvantages of undertaking own responsibility in health
and safety issues
Responsibilities of employers and others for health and safety: analysing the
responsibility of employers to provide information e.g. about risks to health and
safety from working practices, changes that may harm or affect health and
safety, how to do the job safely, what is done to protect health and safety, how
to get first-aid treatment, what to do in an emergency; the responsibility of
employers to provide training to do the job safely; protection e.g. special
clothing, gloves or masks; health checks e.g. vision testing; the responsibility of
others including team members, other colleagues, families and carers to be
mindful of health and safety issues in relation to observation, practice, reporting
and recording procedures; understanding the advantages and disadvantages of
others taking responsibility for health and safety issues
Specific tasks: understanding that certain tasks should not be carried out
without special training e.g. use of equipment, first aid, administering
medication, healthcare procedures, food handling and preparation
2 Be able to carry out own responsibilities for health and safety
Use health and safety policies and procedures: understanding how specific
policies and procedures or agreed ways of working apply to own practice;
understanding own responsibilities in relation to e.g. how to deal with accidents,
injuries and emergency situations, specific working conditions and the working
environment, the use of equipment, procedures relating to personal care,
procedures relating to security and personal safety; understanding own
responsibilities in relation to observation, risk assessment, reporting and
recording procedures; supporting others to understand and follow safe
practices; importance of good communication, sharing information, attending
training, keeping up to date, maintaining records of staff training and
development
Monitor and report potential health and safety risks: importance of continuous
assessment of risks and regular checking e.g. equipment, machinery;
importance of regular review and updating e.g. policies, procedures and agreed
ways of working; reporting identified risks immediately; importance of reporting
any changes e.g. to working conditions or environment; lines of communication
and verbal reporting procedures; importance of written records being clear and
accurate, detailing dates, times, simple description of risks identified and action
taken; electronic reporting systems
Risk-assessment: understanding and using health and safety risk-assessment
for the work environment or particular activities; the importance of risk-
assessment for protecting self and individuals from danger or harm; the need to
comply with the law; identifying what could cause harm; taking precautions to
prevent harm; the importance of minimising accidents, injuries and ill health;
reducing the risk of individuals being injured at work
Health and Safety Executive five-step recommendations for risk assessment:
identifying the hazards and differentiating between a hazard and a risk;
deciding who might be harmed and how; evaluating the risks and deciding on
precautions in order to minimise the risk; recording findings and implementing
them; reviewing assessment and updating if necessary on a regular basis
Additional support or information: understanding how to access information
from organisations like the HSC/E (e.g. information ‘Health and safety law:
What you should know’), with contact details of people who can help or provide
further information
3 Understand procedures for responding to accidents and sudden illness
Types of accidents and sudden illness: accidents e.g. slips and trips, falls,
needle stick injuries, burns and scalds, injuries from operating machinery or
specialised equipment, electrocution, accidental poisoning; sudden illness e.g.
heart attack, diabetic coma, epileptic convulsion
Procedures to be followed: understanding the importance of procedures to be
followed if an accident or sudden illness should occur; knowing how to ensure
and maintain safety for individuals concerned and others e.g. clearing the area,
safely moving equipment if possible; remaining calm; knowing how to send for
help; knowing how to assess individuals for injuries; understanding when to
administer basic first aid if necessary and if trained to do so; understanding the
importance of staying with the injured/sick individual until help arrives; knowing
how to observe and note any changes in an individual’s condition;
understanding how to provide a full verbal report to relevant medical staff or
others; understanding how to complete a full written report and relevant
documentation e.g. accident report, incident report; understanding the policies,
procedures and agreed ways of working for the work setting
4 Be able to reduce the spread of infection
Supporting others to follow practices that reduce the spread of infection:

understanding how infection can be spread e.g. airborne, direct contact, indirect
contact; understand measures which can minimise the spread of infection e.g.
hand-washing, food hygiene procedures, disposal of waste; the importance of
communicating these procedures to others; use of communication aids e.g.
posters and notices; importance of regular staff training and updating;
encouraging and ensuring that others are familiar with policies, procedures and
agreed ways of working in order to reduce the spread of infection
Recommended method for hand-washing: follow the Department of Health
eight-step recommended procedure of:
● Wet hands and apply soap
● Rub palms together until soap is bubbly
● Rub each palm over the back of the other hand
● Rub between your fingers on each hand
● Rub backs of fingers (interlocked)
● Rub around each of your thumbs
● Rub both palms with fingertips
● Rinse hands under clean running water
● Dry hands with a clean towel
using liquid soap dispensers; using detergents intended for hands and not
unsuitable detergents, e.g. those intended to wash dishes which may dissolve
the natural oils in the skin; using air-dryers ensuring hands are completely dry;
washing hands after covering mouth when sneezing or coughing before carrying
out procedures or food preparation
Own health and hygiene: importance of basic personal hygiene measures in
reducing the spread of infection e.g. hand-washing after using the toilet or
before preparing food, covering the mouth when sneezing or coughing, using
disposable tissues; covering any cuts or abrasions with appropriately coloured
elastoplasts or suitable dressings e.g. blue in a food preparation environment;
importance of staying away from work when affected by illness or infection;
getting prompt treatment for illness or infections
5 Be able to move and handle equipment and other objects safely
Explain legislation relating to moving and handling: understand the main points
of key legislation e.g. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974; The Manual
Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended in 2002); regulations from
the HSC/E covering manual handling risk factors and how injuries can occur
Safe moving and handling: the key principles of avoid e.g. the need for
hazardous manual handling assess e.g. the risk of injury from any hazardous
manual handling, reduce e.g. the risk of injury from hazardous manual
handling; the importance of assessment, e.g. the task, load, working
environment and individual capability; reducing the risk of injury e.g.
musculoskeletal disorders: avoiding hazardous manual handling; the importance
of correct posture and technique; working in teams: the importance of a co-
ordinated approach and good communication; using mechanical aids where
necessary e.g. a hoist; changing the task or approach where necessary; the
importance of following appropriate systems and agreed ways of working;
making proper use of equipment provided for safe practice; taking care to
ensure that activities do not put others at risk; reporting any potentially
hazardous handling activities
6 Be able to handle hazardous substances and materials
Describe hazardous substances and materials: COSHH regulations (2002)

include substances that are corrosive e.g. acid, irritant e.g. cleaning fluids, toxic
e.g. medicines, highly flammable e.g. solvents, dangerous to the environment
e.g. chemicals, clinical waste, germs that cause diseases e.g. legionnaires’
disease; materials that are harmful e.g. used needles, potentially infectious e.g.
used dressings, body fluids e.g. blood, faeces, vomit
Safe practices with hazardous substances and materials: understanding the
importance of training; understanding of COSHH regulations; understand and be
able to follow instructions for agreed ways of working; safe storage of hazardous
substances and materials: understanding and being able to follow agreed ways
of working, policies and procedures e.g. safe storage of drugs and medicines;
stored out of reach; storing materials in containers recommended by the
manufacturer; importance of clear labelling; containers securely sealed; storing
incompatible substances separately; safe usage of hazardous substances and
materials: understand and be able to follow agreed ways of working, policies
and procedures; avoid exposure to hazardous substances e.g. inhaling, contact
with the skin or eyes, swallowing or skin puncture, understand and be able to
use control measures e.g. universal precautions for dealing with blood and other
body fluids; know how and when to use protective clothing where necessary e.g.
latex gloves, masks, aprons; understand the importance of checking with
colleagues and completing appropriate records and documentation; safe
disposal of hazardous substances and materials: understand and be able to
follow agreed ways of working, policies and procedures e.g. use of clinical waste
bags; understand the importance of protecting others e.g. using a sharps box
for used needles, understand the importance of protecting the environment e.g.
disposal of dangerous chemicals; be able to minimise the spread of infection
e.g. disposal of used dressings
7 Be able to promote fire safety in the work setting
Practices that prevent fires from starting and spreading: identifying potential fire
hazards in the health and social-care workplace; understanding how fires start
and spread, (the fire triangle of ignition, fuel and oxygen); preventing fires from
starting e.g. the danger from lit cigarettes, naked flames, hot surfaces, faulty
electrical equipment; the importance of regular checks on electrical equipment
e.g. PAT testing; the importance of staff training and vigilance in the workplace;
risk-assessment procedures; preventing fires from spreading through safe
practices for e.g. storage of flammable materials (waste materials, paper, wood,
furnishings, flammable liquids), keeping fire doors shut; the importance of
checking smoke detectors regularly
Measures that prevent fires from starting: importance of taking care with
electrical appliances and equipment e.g. not overloading power sockets,
checking for worn or faulty wiring, unplug appliances when not in use, keep
electrical equipment away from water, never put anything metal in microwaves;
importance of taking care with heating devices e.g. using approved covers on
heaters and radiators, ensuring heaters are switched off or fully guarded at
night; importance of taking care with naked flames e.g. not using candles,
storing matches safely, enforcing strict procedures for designated smoking areas
and ensuring that cigarettes are always fully extinguished
Emergency procedures to be followed: understanding how to raise the alarm if a
fire is discovered, e.g. operating a fire alarm system; agreed procedures for
alerting all personnel in the work setting; knowledge of basic fire fighting
procedures e.g. use of different fire extinguishers, fire blankets or other fire
safety equipment; understanding procedures for evacuation e.g. using
designated routes, not using lifts, closing all doors; special evacuation
procedures for very young children and individuals with mobility or other
difficulties e.g. use of an evac-chair; knowledge of evacuation routes and
assembly points; agreed procedures for checking on the presence of all
personnel in the work setting; the importance of staff training and regular
evacuation drills; the importance of ensuring that clear evacuation routes are
maintained at all times e.g. keeping fire exits and doorways clear, not storing
furniture or other equipment in the way of evacuation routes, keeping stairwells
or designated special evacuation areas clear at all times
8 Be able to implement security measures in the work setting
Procedures for checking identity: understanding and implementing agreed ways

of working for checking the identity of anyone requesting access to work setting
premises e.g. checking official ID, signing in procedures, allocating visitor
badges, the use of biometric security systems like fingerprint scanners;
understanding and implementing agreed ways of working for checking the
identity of anyone requesting access to information in the work setting e.g.
checking official ID, secure password systems for electronic information;
understanding the importance of confidentiality relating to information;
procedures for dealing with electronic requests for information
Protecting security: understanding and implementing agreed ways of working
for protecting own security and the security of others in the work setting e.g.
knowledge of security systems, alarms, CCTV, gaining access to buildings;
understanding special procedures for shift or night time working; importance of
procedures for lone working and ensuring that others are aware of own
whereabouts e.g. signing in and out, agreed procedures for communicating
whereabouts, use of special codes or mobile phones; importance of staff training
on security and vigilance in the workplace
9 Know how to manage stress
Common signs and symptoms of stress: physical signs and symptoms e.g.
aches and pains, nausea, dizziness chest pain, rapid heartbeat; emotional signs
and symptoms e.g. moodiness, irritability or short temper, agitation, inability to
relax, feeling overwhelmed, sense of loneliness and isolation, depression or
general unhappiness; cognitive signs and symptoms e.g. memory problems,
inability to concentrate, poor judgement, constant worrying; behavioural signs
and symptoms e.g. eating more or less, sleeping too much or too little,
neglecting responsibilities, using alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs to relax, nervous
habits like nail-biting
Signs that indicate own stress: work factors e.g. changes in routine, dealing
with difficult situations, pressure to meet targets, interpersonal relationships
with individuals and others, expectations from managers, demands of working
unsocial hours, taking on special projects; personal factors e.g. financial
problems, relationship or family problems, major life changes, bereavement,
injury or illness; understanding how these factors can trigger own stress, singly
or in combination; analyse factors in own lifestyle and identify key stressors
Strategies for managing stress: understanding theories on coping strategies e.g.
internally or externally focused, emotional or solution-focused; relaxation
techniques e.g. massage, yoga, aromatherapy, listening to music; physical
activity and exercise e.g. going for a run, joining a gym; social strategies e.g.
meeting up with friends and family, volunteering or helping with community
work; logical strategies e.g. making lists, prioritising; creative strategies e.g.
music, painting or other artistic pursuits; faith strategies e.g. religion or other
beliefs; the importance of emotional well-being and resilience; understanding
and recognising individual stressors and taking time out; comparing and
contrasting different strategies and their effectiveness

type reference
1 Understand own 1.1 Identify legislation relating to health and safety in a health or social-
responsibilities, care work setting
and the
1.2 Explain the main points of health and safety policies and procedures
responsibilities of
agreed with the employer
others, relating to
health and safety 1.3 Analyse the main health and safety responsibilities of:
● Self
● The employer or manager
● Others in the work setting
1.4 Identify specific tasks in the work setting that should not be carried
out without special training
2 Be able to carry 2.1 Use policies and procedures or other agreed ways of working that
out own relate to health and safety
responsibilities for
2.2 Support others to understand and follow safe practices
health and safety
2.3 Monitor and report potential health and safety risks
2.4 Use risk-assessment in relation to health and safety
2.5 Demonstrate ways to minimise potential risks and hazards
2.6 Access additional support or information relating to health and safety
type reference
3 Understand 3.1 Describe different types of accidents and sudden illness that may
procedures for occur in own work setting
responding to
3.2 Explain procedures to be followed if an accident or sudden illness
accidents and
should occur
sudden illness
4 Be able to reduce 4.1 Explain own role in supporting others to follow practices that reduce
the spread of the spread of infection
infection
4.2 Demonstrate the recommended method for hand-washing
4.3 Demonstrate ways to ensure that own health and hygiene do not pose
a risk to an individual or to others at work
5 Be able to move 5.1 Explain the main points of legislation that relates to moving and
and handle handling
equipment and
5.2 Explain principles for safe moving and handling
other objects safely
5.3 Move and handle equipment and other objects safely
6 Be able to handle 6.1 Describe types of hazardous substances that may be found in the work
hazardous setting
substances and
6.2 Demonstrate safe practices for:
materials
● Storing hazardous substances
● Using hazardous substances
● Disposing of hazardous substances and materials
type reference
7 Be able to promote 7.1 Describe practices that prevent fires from:
fire safety in the
● Starting
work setting
● Spreading
7.2 Demonstrate measures that prevent fires from starting
7.3 Explain emergency procedures to be followed in the event of a fire in
the work setting
7.4 Ensure that clear evacuation routes are maintained at all times
8 Be able to 8.1 Demonstrate use of agreed procedures for checking the identity of
implement security anyone requesting access to:
measures in the
● Premises
work setting
● Information
8.2 Demonstrate use of measures to protect own security and the security
of others in the work setting
8.3 Explain the importance of ensuring that others are aware of own
whereabouts
9 Know how to 9.1 Describe common signs and indicators of stress
manage stress
9.2 Describe signs that indicate own stress
9.3 Analyse factors that tend to trigger own stress
9.4 Compare strategies for managing stress
(if sampled)
Unit 9: Promote Good Practice
in Handling
Information in Health
and Social Care
Settings

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 2
Unit summary
This unit is aimed at those working in a wide range of settings. It covers the
knowledge and skills needed to implement and promote good practice in recording,
sharing, storing and accessing information.

Principles.
Unit content
1 Understand requirements for handling information in health and social-

care settings
Requirements for handling information: relevant legislation relating to the

handling of information in health and social care e.g. Data Protection Act,
Freedom of Information Act, Disability Discrimination Act; other relevant
legislation relating to the duty of confidentiality, human rights and safeguarding
children and vulnerable adults; relevant codes of practice relating to the
handling of information e.g. relating to the accuracy, retention, availability and
disposal of information; the importance of having secure information systems,
ensuring necessary safeguards and appropriate uses of personal information
Legal requirements and codes of practice: issues relating to the legal
requirements for secure recording of information e.g. the common law duty of
confidence, the legal requirements for accuracy of information and for
information to be kept up to date, obtaining personal data only for specific,
lawful purposes, and for personal data to be relevant and not excessive for its
purpose; issues relating to the legal requirements for the secure storage of
information e.g. the legal requirements that personal data should not be kept
for longer than is necessary for its purpose, security measures to protect against
the accidental loss, destruction or damage to personal data, legal requirements
for the storage of electronic and manual data and access to secure information;
issues relating to the legal requirements for sharing information e.g. freedom of
information, principles of confidentiality, agreed ways of inter-agency and multi-
agency/integrated working
2 Be able to implement good practice in handling information
Good practice in handling information: understanding the features of both

manual and electronic information storage systems to ensure security e.g.
encryption, secure passwords, electronic audit trails, secured IT networks,
identity checks, security passes; understanding how to ensure security when
storing and accessing information, e.g. following information governance
procedures, ensuring confidential information is not disclosed without consent,
preventing accidental disclosure of information, practising strict security
measures, like shredding paper-based information, logging out of electronic
data systems and operating effective incident-reporting processes; ensuring the
security of access to records and reports according to legal and organisational
procedures, ethical codes or professional standards; the importance of keeping
legible, accurate, complete and up-to-date records e.g. signed and dated,
specifying individual needs and preferences, indicating any changes in condition
or care needs
3 Be able to support others to handle information
Support others to handle information: ensuring that others understand the need
for secure handling of information; ensuring that others access relevant,
compulsory training e.g. in information governance; support others to put into
practice the guidance and procedures from information governance; ensuring
that others understand the importance of secure record-keeping; support and
enabling others to contribute to manual and electronic records e.g. reporting
accurate and sufficient information to the appropriate people, sharing relevant
information relating to any changes in an individual’s personal details, condition
or care needs; ensure that others are familiar with procedures for reporting
incidents relating to any breach of information security such as missing, lost,
damaged or stolen information or records; the importance of thorough and
reliable communication systems

type reference
1 Understand 1.1 Identify legislation and codes of practice that relate to handling
requirements for information in health and social care
handling
1.2 Summarise the main points of legal requirements and codes of
information in
practice for handling information in health and social care
health and social-
care settings
2 Be able to 2.1 Describe features of manual and electronic information storage
implement good systems that help ensure security
practice in handling
2.2 Demonstrate practices that ensure security when storing and
information
accessing information
2.3 Maintain records that are up to date, complete, accurate and legible
3 Be able to support 3.1 Support others to understand the need for secure handling of
others to handle information
information
3.2 Support others to understand and contribute to records
(if sampled)
Unit 10: Purpose and Principles
of Independent
Advocacy
Unit reference number: M/502/3146

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
This unit aims to provide learners with an understanding of what independent
advocacy is and how to use the values and principles which underpin good practice.
The unit focuses on the different models of advocacy, their history and why they
exist.

Principles.
Additional information
The nature of this unit means that most of the evidence must come from real work
activities.
Simulation can be used only in exceptional circumstances, for example
Where performance is critical or high risk, happens infrequently or happens
frequently but the presence of an assessor/observer would prevent the Independent
Advocacy relationship developing.
Simulation must be discussed and agreed in advance with the External Verifier.
The evidence must reflect, at all times, the policies and procedures of the
workplace, as linked to current legislation and the values and principles for good
practice in independent advocacy.
Required sources of performance and knowledge evidence
● direct observation is the required assessment method to be used to evidence
some part of this unit
Other sources of performance and knowledge evidence
The assessor will identify other sources of evidence to ensure that the most reliable
and efficient mix of evidence-gathering methods from the list below. This will
ensure that all learning outcomes and assessment criteria are met and that the
consistency of the candidate's performance can be established
● work products
● professional discussion
● candidate/reflective accounts
● questions asked by assessors
● witness testimonies
● projects/assignments/rpl
● case studies

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1 Understand 1.1 Define independent advocacy
independent
1.2 Explain the limits to advocacy and boundaries to the service
advocacy
1.3 Identify the different steps within the advocacy process
1.4 Distinguish when independent advocacy can and cannot help
1.5 Identify a range of services independent advocates commonly signpost
to
1.6 Explain the difference between advocacy provided by independent
advocates and other people
2 Explain principles 2.1 Explain the key principles underpinning independent advocacy
and values
2.2 Explain why the key principles are important
underpinning
Independent
Advocacy
3 Describe the 3.1 Explain the purpose of independent advocacy
development of
3.2 Identify key milestones in the history of advocacy
advocacy
3.3 Explain the wider policy context of advocacy
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4 Be able to explain 4.1 Compare a range of advocacy models
different types of
4.2 Explain the purpose of different advocacy models
advocacy support
and their purpose 4.3 Identify the commonalities and differences in a range of advocacy
models
5 Understand the 5.1 Explain roles and responsibilities within independent advocacy
roles and
5.2 Describe the limits and boundaries of an independent advocate
responsibilities of
an independent 5.3 Describe the skills, attitudes and personal attributes of a good
advocate advocate
5.4 Identify when and from whom to seek advice when faced with
dilemmas
6 Understand 6.1 Describe a range of standards which apply to independent advocacy
advocacy
6.2 Explain how standards can impact on the advocacy role and service
standards

(if sampled)
Unit 11: Understand Mental
Wellbeing and Mental
Health Promotion

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
This unit aims to provide the learner with an understanding of the key concepts of
mental wellbeing, mental health and mental health promotion. It focuses on the
range of factors that can influence mental wellbeing and how effectively to promote
mental wellbeing and mental health with individuals and groups in a variety of
contexts, not just specialist mental health services.

Principles.
Learning outcome 1, assessment criterion 1 requires learners to ‘explain the range
of factors that may influence mental wellbeing and mental health problems across
the lifespan’. The qualification is aimed at those working with people aged 18 to 65
years, but learners are expected to demonstrate their understanding of how factors
arising from individuals’ early lives may influence their wellbeing as adults and the
potential impact of levels of wellbeing in adulthood their wellbeing in later life. This
is in order to promote a holistic and whole-person approach to understanding
wellbeing and mental health. Learners are not expected to have a detailed
understanding of mental health issues for children and young people or older
people.

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1 Understand the 1.1 Evaluate two different views on the nature of mental wellbeing and
different views on mental health
the nature of
1.2 Explain the range of factors that may influence mental wellbeing and
mental well-being
mental health problems across the life span, including:
and mental health
and the factors ● Biological factors
that may influence
● Social factors
both across the
lifespan ● Psychological factors
1.3 Explain how the following types of risk factors and protective factors
influence levels of resilience in individuals and groups in relation to
mental wellbeing and mental health:
● Risk factors including inequalities, poor-quality social relationships
● Protective factors including socially valued roles, social support
and contact
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2 Know how to 2.1 Explain the steps that an individual may take to promote their mental
implement an wellbeing and mental health
effective strategy
2.2 Explain how to support an individual in promoting their mental
for promoting
wellbeing and mental health
mental well-being
and mental health 2.3 Evaluate a strategy for supporting an individual in promoting their
with individuals mental wellbeing and mental health
and groups
2.4 Describe key aspects of a local, national or international strategy to
promote mental wellbeing and mental health within a group or
community
2.5 Evaluate a local, national or international strategy to promote mental
wellbeing and mental health within a group or community

(if sampled)
Unit 12: Understand Mental
Health Problems

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
This unit aims to provide the learner with knowledge of the main forms of mental
health problems according to the psychiatric classification system. Learners also
consider the strengths and limitations of this model and look at alternative
frameworks for understanding mental distress. The focus of the unit is on
understanding the different ways in which mental health problems impact on the
individual and others in their social network. It also considers the benefits of early
intervention in promoting mental health and wellbeing.

Principles.
In learning outcome 1, assessment criterion 1, learners are asked to describe ‘the
main types of mental ill health according to the psychiatric (DSM/ICD) classification
system’. Learners should demonstrate knowledge of how types of mental health are
categorised by their main signs and symptoms and how the system attempts to
draw a line between mental health and mental disorder. Learners do not need to
demonstrate detailed knowledge of each form of disorder within each category.

type reference
1 Know the main 1.1 Describe the main types of mental ill health according to the
forms of mental ill psychiatric (DSM/ICD) classification system: mood disorders,
health personality disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders,
substance-related disorders, eating disorders, cognitive disorders
1.2 Explain the key strengths and limitations of the psychiatric
classification system
1.3 Explain two alternative frameworks for understanding mental distress
1.4 Explain how mental ill health may be indicated through an individual’s
emotions, thinking and behaviour
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2 Know the impact of 2.1 Explain how individuals experience discrimination due to
mental ill health on misinformation, assumptions and stereotypes about mental ill health
individuals and
2.2 Explain how mental ill health may have an impact on the individual
others in their
including:
social network
● Psychological and emotional
● Practical and financial
● The impact of using services
● Social exclusion
● Positive impacts
2.3 Explain how mental ill health may have an impact on those in the
individual’s familial, social or work network including:
● Psychological and emotional
● Practical and financial
● The impact of using services
● Social exclusion
● Positive impacts
2.4 Explain the benefits of early intervention in promoting an individual’s
mental health and wellbeing
(if sampled)
Unit 13: Understand the
Process and Experience
of Dementia

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
This unit provides the knowledge of the neurology of dementia to support the
understanding of how individuals may experience dementia.
Learners taking the Dementia pathway in the Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Health and
Social Care (Adults) for England must take this unit.

Principles.
Unit content
1 Understand the neurology of dementia
Causes of dementia syndrome: Alzheimer’s disease; vascular dementia; Pick’s

disease; dementia with Lewy bodies (Fronto-Temporal); Creutzfeldt-Jakob
Disease (CJD); Huntington’s disease
Types of memory impairment commonly experienced by individuals with
dementia: decline in memory, reasoning and communication; changes in
behaviour; loss of skills; abilities which fluctuate; movement difficulties
The way that individuals process information with reference to the abilities and
limitations of individuals with dementia: information processing – sensory input
of sight, sound, attention; short-term memory; long-term memory; effects of
different types of dementia on this process
How other factors can cause changes in an individual’s condition that may not
be attributable to dementia: the difference between dementia, depression and
confusional states; sensory changes due to age-related degeneration e.g.
macular degeneration and cataracts affecting vision, loss of hearing and
increase of tinnitus affecting balance; reduced metabolism causing poor
appetite; osteoporosis and fear of falling
Why the abilities and needs of an individual with dementia may fluctuate:
changes to the physical environment e.g. moving home, starting at a day
centre; changes to the social environment e.g. changes in carers, loss of family
or friends and social isolation, bereavement; changes to the emotional
environment e.g. carers become stressed, experience of abuse; personal
changes – changes in treatment, changes in medication, and changes in
physical condition e.g. bacteria or viral infections, vascular changes, rapidity of
onset of dementia
2 Understand the impact of recognition and diagnosis of dementia
The impact of early diagnosis and follow-up to diagnosis: quality of life, e.g.
fear, feeling of lack of control, loss of dignity, loss of identity, lack of
involvement, invasion of privacy, fear of losing own home, inability to
communicate needs and preferences; social e.g. loss of friends, loss of
community involvement, difficulty in dealing with own finances, attitudes of
others; impact on health, e.g. increased risk of falls, nutrition, personal hygiene,
reduced exercise; increased likelihood of abuse, e.g. emotional, neglect,
physical, sexual, financial, increased likelihood of injury or harm
The importance of recording possible signs or symptoms of dementia in an
individual in line with agreed ways of working: agreed ways of recording in own
organisation; written or electronic recording is factual, legible, dated, signed or
authenticated and confidential; importance of recording to highlight risk and
establish if there is a pattern, an improvement or a worsening of symptoms
The process of reporting possible signs of dementia within agreed ways of
working: agreed ways of reporting in own organisation such as verbal, written,
electronic; accurate, timely, and confidential reporting
The possible impact of receiving a diagnosis of dementia on the individual:
impact on individual includes fear, denial, need for information, need for sources
of support e.g. emotional or financial support
The possible impact of receiving a diagnosis of dementia on the individual’s
family and friends: impact on family and friends such as fear, denial, need for
information, need for sources of support e.g. emotional or financial support
3 Understand how dementia care must be underpinned by a person-
centred approach
Person-centred approach: principles of care including dignity, respect, choice,

independence, privacy, rights, culture; seeing the person first and the dementia
second; focusing on strengths and ability; preferred or appropriate
communication; acting in the best interests of the individual; person-to-person
relationships; involve individual in care planning; taking account of history, e.g.
personal, family, medical
Non-person-centred approaches: institutional perspective, bio-medical
perspective
Techniques to meet the fluctuating abilities and needs of the individual with
dementia: reality orientation approach; validation approach
Techniques using the physical environment to meet the fluctuating abilities and
needs of the individual with dementia: use of assistive technologies, e.g.
pressure mats, door alarms linked to staff pagers, personal pendant alarms; an
enabling and safe environment, e.g. hand-rails, safe flooring, use of
colour/textures, practical aids
Techniques using the social environment to meet the fluctuating abilities and
needs of the individual with dementia: use of social environment to enable
positive interactions with individuals with dementia; use of reminiscence
techniques to facilitate a positive interaction with the individual with dementia;
holistic approach, responsive and flexible approach; involving family and
friends, individual’s personal beliefs, focusing on strengths and abilities,
effective communication; appropriate exercise, activities specific to the needs of
the individual, e.g. music sensory; alternative therapies, e.g. aromatherapy,
massage, sensory
Maintaining health and wellbeing: methods, e.g. conventional medicines, safe
handling of medicines, complementary medicines, diet and nutrition, fluid
intake, personal care, measures to reduce risk of infection
Myths and stereotypes related to dementia that may affect the individual and
their carers: stigma and its impact on relationships e.g. social isolation of
individual and carer, assumption of automatic loss of independence e.g. unable
to drive, unable to make decisions about own care; dissatisfying interactions
with the medical community e.g. difficulty in obtaining early diagnosis;
uncertainty about availability of support services and treatments; importance of
person-centred values e.g. individuality, rights, choice, privacy, independence,
dignity, respect, autonomy
Ways in which individuals and carers can be supported to overcome their fears:
person-centred planning and reviews information about accessible and
appropriate support services; emotional support such as individuals in early
stage dementia involved in decision-making; involvement with support
organisation e.g. Alzheimer’s; training; safeguarding work; balance between
protection and maintaining rights; service provision to include integrated
working across private, statutory and third sector, e.g. hospitals, hospices,
residential care, nursing homes, independent living, sheltered housing, day
care, domiciliary care, GP, social services, pharmacists, end-of-life support,
urgent care response, early intervention, psychiatric services, memory services,
physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dieticians, other health and social-
care workers, counsellors, dementia advisers, advocate

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Describe a range of causes of dementia syndrome
neurology of
1.2 Describe the types of memory impairment commonly experienced by
dementia
individuals with dementia
1.3 Explain the way that individuals process information with reference to
the abilities and limitations of individuals with dementia
1.4 Explain how other factors can cause changes in an individual’s
condition that may not be attributable to dementia
1.5 Explain why the abilities and needs of an individual with dementia
may fluctuate
2 Understand the 2.1 Describe the impact of early diagnosis and follow-up to diagnosis
impact of
2.2 Explain the importance of recording possible signs or symptoms of
recognition and
dementia in an individual in line with agreed ways of working
diagnosis of
dementia 2.3 Explain the process of reporting possible signs of dementia within
agreed ways of working
2.4 Describe the possible impact of receiving a diagnosis of dementia on:
● The individual
● Their family and friends
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3 Understand how 3.1 Compare a person-centred and a non-person-centred approach to
dementia care dementia care
must be
3.2 Describe a range of different techniques that can be used to meet the
underpinned by a
fluctuating abilities and needs of the individual with dementia
person-centred
approach 3.3 Describe how myths and stereotypes related to dementia may affect
the individual and their carers
3.4 Describe ways in which individuals and carers can be supported to
overcome their fears

(if sampled)
Administration of
Medication to
Individuals with
Dementia Using a
Person-Centred
Approach
Unit reference number: K/601/9199

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 2
Unit summary
This unit is about knowledge and understanding of individuals who may have
specific needs for receiving medication because of their experience of dementia.
Learners will develop their knowledge of these medication requirements. This unit
does not confirm competence.

Principles.
Administering, e.g.
● fitting with the routines of the individual
● meeting the preferences of the individual (tablets/solutions)
● enabling techniques
● self-administration

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Outline the most common medications used to treat symptoms of
common dementia
medications
1.2 Describe how commonly used medications affect individuals with
available to, and
dementia
appropriate for,
individuals with 1.3 Explain the risks and benefits of anti-psychotic medication for
dementia individuals with dementia
1.4 Explain the importance of recording and reporting side-effects/adverse
reactions to medication
1.5 Describe how ‘as required’ (PRN) medication can be used to support
individuals with dementia who may be in pain
2 Understand how to 2.1 Describe person-centred ways of administering medicines whilst
provide person- adhering to administration instructions
centred care to
2.2 Explain the importance of advocating for an individual with dementia
individuals with
who may be prescribed medication
dementia through
the appropriate
and effective use of
medication
(if sampled)
Unit 15: Understand the Role of
Communication and
Interactions with
Dementia
Unit reference number: L/601/3539

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
This unit provides the underpinning knowledge required to develop therapeutic
relationships with individuals with dementia based on interactions and
communication. This unit does not assess competence.

Principles.
Others, e.g.
● care worker
● colleagues
● manager
● social worker
● occupational therapist
● general practitioner
● speech and language therapist
● physiotherapist
● pharmacist
● nurse
● psychologist
● admiral nurses
● independent mental capacity advocate
● community psychiatric nurse
● dementia care advisers
● advocate
● support groups
Carers, e.g.
● partner
● family
● friends
● neighbours
Wellbeing
● sense of hope
● sense of agency
● confidence
● self-esteem
● physical health
Evidenced in wellbeing indicators
● can communicate wants, needs and choices
● makes contact with other people
● shows warmth and affection
● show pleasure or enjoyment
● alertness, responsiveness
● uses remaining abilities
● expresses self creatively
● is cooperative or helpful
● responds appropriately to people
● expresses appropriate emotions
● relaxed posture or body language
● sense of humour
● sense of purpose
● signs of self-respect
Reality orientation
This approach tries to place the individual in the here and now, reminding them of
the day, place, time and situation they are in.
Validation approach
Using non-judgemental acceptance and empathy to show the individual that their
expressed feelings are valid. Focusing on the feelings rather than the content of
speech.

type reference
1 Understand that 1.1 Explain how individuals with dementia may communicate through
individuals with their behaviour
dementia may
1.2 Give examples of how carers and others may misinterpret
communicate in
communication
different ways
1.3 Explain the importance of effective communication to an individual
with dementia
1.4 Describe how different forms of dementia may affect the way an
individual communicates
2 Understand the 2.1 Give examples of positive interactions with individuals who have
importance of dementia
positive
2.2 Explain how positive interactions with individuals who have dementia
interactions with
can contribute to their wellbeing
individuals with
dementia 2.3 Explain the importance of involving individuals with dementia in a
range of activities
2.4 Compare a reality orientation approach to interactions with a
validation approach
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3 Understand the 3.1 List the physical and mental health needs that may need to be
factors which can considered when communicating with an individual with dementia
affect interactions
3.2 Describe how the sensory impairment of an individual with dementia
and communication
may affect their communication skills
of individuals with
dementia 3.3 Describe how the environment might affect an individual with
dementia
3.4 Describe how the behaviour of carers or others might affect an
individual with dementia
3.5 Explain how the use of language can hinder positive interactions and
communication

(if sampled)
Diversity of Individuals
with Dementia and the
Importance of
Inclusion

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
This unit is aimed at those who provide care or support to individuals with dementia
in a wide range of settings. The unit covers the concepts of equality, diversity and
inclusion that are fundamental to person-centred care practice.

Principles.
An individual is someone requiring care or support
Heritage this refers to an individual’s culture, history and personal experiences,
and is unique to them
Others may be
● care worker
● colleagues
● managers
● social worker
● general practitioner
● physiotherapist
● pharmacist
● nurse
● specialist nurse
● psychologist
● psychiatrist
● independent mental health advocate
● advocate
● dementia care adviser
● support groups

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Explain what is meant by the terms
concept of diversity
● Diversity
and its relevance
to working with ● Anti-discriminatory practice
individuals who
● Anti-oppressive practice
have dementia
1.2 Explain why it is important to recognise and respect an individual’s
heritage
1.3 Describe why an individual with dementia may be subjected to
discrimination and oppression
1.4 Describe how discrimination and oppressive practice can be challenged
2 Understand that 2.1 Explain why it is important to identify an individual’s specific and
each individual’s unique needs
experience of
2.2 Compare the experience of dementia for an individual who has
dementia is unique
acquired it as an older person with the experience of an individual who
has acquired it as a younger person
2.3 Describe how the experience of an individual’s dementia may impact
on carers
2.4 Describe how the experience of dementia may be different for
individuals:
● Who have a learning disability
● Who are from different ethnic backgrounds at the end of life
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3 Understand the 3.1 Explain how current legislation and Government policy supports
importance of person-centred working
working in a
3.2 Explain how person-centred working can ensure that an individual’s
person-centred
specific and unique needs are met
way and how this
links to inclusion 3.3 Describe ways of helping an individual’s carers or others understand
the principles of person-centred care
3.3 Identify practical ways of helping the individual with dementia
maintain their identity

(if sampled)
Unit 17: Understand Theories of
Relationships and
Social Networks

QCF level: 4
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
learner with the knowledge required to understand supportive relationships and
social networks.

Principles.

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1 Understand the 1.1 Compare key principles of relationship theories
relevance of
1.2 Analyse ways in which an understanding of relationship theories can
relationship
enhance health and social care practice
theories to health
and social care
practice
2 Understand the 2.1 Describe the benefits of supportive relationships and social networks
impact of for an individual’s wellbeing and self-esteem
relationships and
2.2 Describe the possible impact of difficult or dysfunctional relationships
social networks on
on an individual’s well-being and self-esteem
wellbeing and self-
esteem 2.3 Analyse the features of supportive relationships and dysfunctional
relationships
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3 Understand factors 3.1 Explain the processes involved in the development, maintenance and
that can influence breakdown of relationships
the process of a
relationship
3.2 Analyse how the development, maintenance and breakdown of
relationships can be influenced by:
● Social factors
● Economic factors
● Cultural factors
● Psychological factors
● Physical factors

(if sampled)
Unit 18: Introduction to
Personalisation in
Social Care

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
This unit is aimed at those working in a wide range of settings. It introduces
understanding of how personalisation affects the provision of social care services,
with a focus on the systems, skills and support needed to implement personalised
provision.

Principles.
An individual is someone requiring care or support.

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Define the term ‘personalisation’ as it applies in social care
meaning of
1.2 Explain how personalisation can benefit individuals
personalisation in
social care 1.3 Explain the relationship between rights, choice and personalisation
1.4 Identify legislation and other national policy documents that promote
personalisation
2 Understand 2.1 List local and national systems that are designed to support
systems that personalisation
support
2.2 Describe the impact that personalisation has on the process of
personalisation
commissioning social care
2.3 Explain how direct payments and individual budgets support
personalisation
3 Understand how 3.1 Explain how person-centred thinking, person-centred planning and
personalisation person-centred approaches support personalisation
affects the way
3.2 Describe how personalisation affects the balance of power between
support is provided
individuals and those providing support
3.3 Give examples of how personalisation may affect the way an individual
is supported from day to day
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4 Understand how to 4.1 Analyse the skills, attitudes and approaches needed by those
implement providing support or brokering services, in order to implement
personalisation personalisation
4.2 Identify potential barriers to personalisation
4.3 Describe ways to overcome barriers to personalisation in day-to-day
work
4.4 Describe types of support that individuals or their families might need
in order to maximise the benefits of a personalised service

(if sampled)
Unit 19: The Principles of
Infection Prevention
and Control

QCF level: 2
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
To introduce the learner to national and local policies in relation to infection control;
to explain employer and employee responsibilities in this area; to understand how
procedures and risk-assessment can help minimise the risk of an outbreak of
infection. Learners will also gain an understanding of how to use Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) correctly and the importance of good personal hygiene.

Principles.

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1 Understand roles 1.1 Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the
and responsibilities prevention and control of infection
in the prevention
1.2 Explain employers’ responsibilities in relation to the prevention and
and control of
control of infection
infections
2 Understand 2.1 Outline current legislation and regulatory body standards which are
legislation and relevant to the prevention and control of infection
policies relating to
2.2 Describe local and organisational policies relevant to the prevention
prevention and
and control of infection
control of
infections
3 Understand 3.1 Describe procedures and systems relevant to the prevention and
systems and control of infection
procedures relating
3.2 Explain the potential impact of an outbreak of infection on the
to the prevention
individual and the organisation
and control of
infections
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4 Understand the 4.1 Define the term risk
importance of risk
4.2 Outline potential risks of infection within the workplace
assessment in
relation to the 4.3 Describe the process of carrying out a risk assessment
prevention and
4.4 Explain the importance of carrying out a risk assessment
control of
infections
5 Understand the 5.1 Demonstrate correct use of PPE
importance of
5.2 Describe different types of PPE
using Personal
Protective 5.3 Explain the reasons for use of PPE
Equipment (PPE) in
5.4 State current relevant regulations and legislation relating to PPE
the prevention and
control of 5.5 Describe employees’ responsibilities regarding the use of PPE
infections
5.6 Describe employers’ responsibilities regarding the use of PPE
5.7 Describe the correct practice in the application and removal of PPE
5.8 Describe the correct procedure for disposal of used PPE
6 Understand the 6.1 Describe the key principles of good personal hygiene
importance of good
6.2 Demonstrate good hand-washing technique
personal hygiene in
the prevention and 6.3 Describe the correct sequence for hand-washing
control of
6.4 Explain when and why hand-washing should be carried out
infections
6.5 Describe the types of products that should be used for hand-washing
6.6 Describe correct procedures that relate to skincare
(if sampled)
Unit 20: Causes and Spread of
Infection
Unit reference number: H/501/7103

QCF level: 2
Credit value: 2
Unit summary
This unit is to enable the learner to understand the causes of infection and common
illnesses that may result as a consequence. To understand the difference between
both infection and colonisation and pathogenic and non-pathogenic organisms, the
areas of infection and the types caused by different organisms. In addition, the
learner will understand the methods of transmission, the conditions needed for
organisms to grow, the ways infection enter the body and key factors that may lead
to infection occurring.

Principles.

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Identify the differences between bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites
causes of infection
1.2 Identify common illnesses and infections caused by bacteria, viruses,
fungi and parasites
1.3 Describe what is meant by ‘infection’ and ‘colonisation’
1.4 Explain what is meant by ‘systemic infection’ and ‘localised infection’
1.5 Identify poor practices that may lead to the spread of infection
2 Understand the 2.1 Explain the conditions needed for the growth of micro-organisms
transmission of
2.2 Explain the ways an infective agent might enter the body
infection
2.3 Identify common sources of infection
2.4 Explain how infective agents can be transmitted to a person
2.5 Identify the key factors that will make it more likely that infection will
occur
(if sampled)
Unit 21: Cleaning,
Decontamination and
Waste-Management

QCF level: 2
Credit value: 2
Unit summary
To explain to the learner the correct way of maintaining a clean environment in
accordance with national policies; to understand the procedures to follow to
decontaminate an area from infection; and to explain good practice when dealing
with waste materials. This unit does not cover the decontamination of surgical
instruments.

Principles.

type reference
1 Understand how to 1.1 State the general principles for environmental cleaning
maintain a clean
1.2 Explain the purpose of cleaning schedules
environment to
prevent the spread 1.3 Describe how the correct management of the environment minimises
of infection the spread of infection
1.4 Explain the reason for the national policy for colour-coding of cleaning
equipment
2 Understand the 2.1 Describe the three steps of the decontamination process
principles and
2.2 Describe how and when cleaning agents are used
steps of the
decontamination 2.3 Describe how and when disinfecting agents are used
process
2.4 Explain the role of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the
decontamination process
2.5 Explain the concept of risk in dealing with specific types of
contamination
2.6 Explain how the level of risk determines the type of agent that may be
used to decontaminate
2.7 Describe how equipment should be cleaned and stored
type reference
3 Understand the 3.1 Identify the different categories of waste and the associated risks
importance of good
3.2 Explain how to dispose of the different types of waste safely and
waste management
without risk to others
practice in the
prevention of the 3.3 Explain how waste should be stored prior to collection
spread of infection
3.4 Identify the legal responsibilities in relation to waste-management
3.5 State how to reduce the risk of sharps injury

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Context of Supporting
Individuals with

QCF level: 2
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
The unit explores the meaning of learning disability and considers issues closely
linked with learning disability support. These include an awareness of how the
attitudes and beliefs of others affect individuals who have learning disabilities. The
unit introduces themes of inclusion, human rights, advocacy, empowerment and
active participation, and also considers the central place of communication in
working with individuals who have learning disabilities
Learners taking the Learning Disability pathway of the Pearson Edexcel
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (QCF) must
take this unit.

Principles.
Unit content
1 Understand the legislation and policies that support the human rights
and inclusion of individuals with learning disabilities
Legislation and policies: relevant sections from e.g. Equality Act 2010; Disability
Discrimination Act 1995; Disability Discrimination Act 2005; Disability Equality
Duty 2006; National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990;
organisational policies and procedures; Valuing People A New Strategy for
Learning Disability for the 21st Century (Department of Health 2001a)
Terminology: learning disability, equality, opportunity, rights, inclusion,
difference, overt discrimination, covert discrimination, vulnerability, abuse,
empowerment, stereotyping, labelling, prejudice, harassment
Application of relevant legislation and policy: theory in practice, influences,
experience
2 Understand the nature and characteristics of learning disability
Learning disability: definition ‘a state of arrested or incomplete development of

mind’; somebody with a learning disability is said also to have 'significant
impairment of intellectual functioning' and 'significant impairment of
adaptive/social functioning' not acquired as a result of accident or following the
onset of adult illness (BILD 2004); mild, moderate, severe, profound learning
disability
Causes of learning disability: e.g. before, during and after birth –
environmental, genetic and chromosomal factors, unknown factors
Intellectual impairment: dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, dyspraxia, auditory
processing disorder, visual processing disorder, social or adaptive dysfunction,
early onset
Models of disability: medical, social; community integration, person-centred
approach, inclusivity
Impact: family actions and reactions; parents, siblings, extended family;
demography
3 Understand the historical context of learning disability
Types of services: mental institutions, lunatic asylums, long-stay hospitals,

special schools, community care, day centres
Terminology: e.g. special needs, mental handicap
Effects of past on present: attitudes and beliefs of society, underpinning factors
– political, social and economic; labelling and stereotyping, segregation, long-
stay hospitals, work-houses, poor inter-agency collaboration, improved inter-
agency collaboration
Key changes: where people live, daytime activities, education, employment,
sexual relationships and parenthood, the provision of healthcare; respite and
day-care services, independent care options, informal carers, supported living
4 Understand the basic principles and practice of advocacy, empowerment
and active participation in relation to supporting individuals with
learning disabilities and their families
Terminology: social inclusion, exclusion; advocacy; person-centred; active

partner, empowerment participation, reducing inequalities of opportunity,
respect, choices; issues and dilemmas, the role of facilitators
Empowerment and active participation: person-centred thinking; daily living,
personal growth, promoting independence, providing support, control, self-
advocacy, self-determination, independence, integration
5 Understand how views and attitudes impact on the lives of individuals

with learning disabilities and their family carers
Attitudes: Thompson’s PCS Analysis; society’s changing attitudes; inclusivity;

media-representation; values and ethics; cultural attitudes; religious attitudes
Labelling and stereotyping: positive aspects, negative aspects e.g. name-calling,
intimidation, violence, butt of jokes etc. discrimination, decision-making, social
learning
Promoting positive attitudes: e.g. education, engaging with communities,
integration, inclusion
External agencies and others: roles; external agencies – advocacy services,
professionals, parent/carer support groups; campaign groups; others e.g. the
individual, colleagues, families or carers, friends, other professionals, members
of the public, advocates
6 Know how to promote communication with individuals with learning

disabilities
Communication: verbal and non-verbal language; spatial awareness, touch and

body language, use of signs and symbols, technological aids; communication
cycle – ideas occur, message coded, message sent, message received, message
decoded, message understood
Appropriateness of communication: age; ability; cultural
Understanding: active listening; facial expressions; eye contact; clarifying;
repeating; appropriate language; tone; pace; proximity; addressing
misunderstandings

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Identify legislation and policies that are designed to promote the
legislation and human rights, inclusion, equal life chances and citizenship of
policies that individuals with learning disabilities
support the human
1.2 Explain how this legislation and policies influence the day-to-day
rights and inclusion
experiences of individuals with learning disabilities and their families
of individuals with
learning disabilities
2 Understand the 2.1 Explain what is meant by ‘learning disability’
nature and
2.2 Give examples of causes of learning disabilities
characteristics of
learning disability 2.3 Describe the medical and social models of disability
2.4 State the approximate proportion of individuals with a learning
disability for whom the cause is ‘not known’
2.5 Describe the possible impact on a family of having a member with a
learning disability
type reference
3 Understand the 3.1 Explain the types of services that have been provided for individuals
historical context with learning disabilities over time
of learning
3.2 Describe how past ways of working may affect present services
disability
3.3 Identify some of the key changes in the following areas of the lives of
individuals who have learning disabilities:
● Where people live
● Daytime activities
● Employment
● Sexual relationships and parenthood
● The provision of healthcare
4 Understand the 4.1 Explain the meaning of the term ‘social inclusion’
basic principles and
4.2 Explain the meaning of the term advocacy
practice of
advocacy, 4.3 Describe different types of advocacy
empowerment and
4.4 Describe ways to build empowerment and active participation into
active participation
everyday support with individuals with learning disabilities
in relation to
supporting
individuals with
and their families
type reference
5 Understand how 5.1 Explain how attitudes are changing in relation to individuals with
views and attitudes learning disabilities
impact on the lives
5.2 Give examples of positive and negative aspects of being labelled as
of individuals with
having a learning disability
and their family 5.3 Describe steps that can be taken to promote positive attitudes
carers towards individuals with learning disabilities and their family carers
5.4 Explain the roles of external agencies and others in changing
attitudes, policy and practice
6 Know how to 6.1 Identify ways of adapting each of the following when communicating
promote with individuals who have learning disabilities
communication
● Verbal communication
with individuals
with learning ● Non-verbal communication
disabilities
6.2 Explain why it is important to use language that is both ‘age
appropriate’ and ‘ability appropriate’ when communicating with
individuals with learning disabilities
6.3 Describe ways of checking whether an individual has understood a
communication, and how to address any misunderstandings

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Supporting an
Individual to Maintain
Personal Hygiene

QCF level: 2
Credit value: 1
Unit summary
This unit introduces the underpinning knowledge for the support of individuals in
maintaining personal hygiene. It covers good personal hygiene routines and why
these are important, as well as causes of poor personal hygiene.

Principles.
Unit content
1 Understand the importance of good personal hygiene
Importance of personal hygiene: health needs; appearance; social acceptance,

the working or learning environment
Effects of poor personal hygiene: physical; social; emotional; infection, disease,
exacerbation of an existing condition e.g. tooth decay, fungal conditions; social
exclusion, alienation, bullying; lack of confidence
2 Know how to encourage an individual to maintain personal hygiene
Addressing issues: individual needs and choices; using tact, diplomacy;

confidence-building; self-management
Awareness of the effect of poor hygiene on others: health promotion resources
e.g. posters, DVDs; spread of infection and disease; social effect
Supporting an individual: privacy, confidentiality; different procedures and
products; using communication and inter-personal skills
3 Know how to support an individual to maintain personal hygiene
Contributory factors: carers and colleagues, role models; privacy and respect;
maximise independence, self-esteem, self-image; routine
Supporting preferences and needs: comfort, safety and security e.g. within
personal environment, products, helpers; enabling independence, supporting
and encouraging choice e.g. of products and procedures
Maintaining dignity: facilities; personal beliefs and preferences e.g. enabling
choice of personal cleanliness, materials, toiletries; discussion of conflicting
opinions; accessibility of materials and equipment
Risks to own health: spread of infection and disease; allergies to products
Reducing risks: awareness of processes and procedures; use of protective
equipment e.g. overalls, gloves; understanding and using interpersonal skills
Involvement of others: services e.g. podiatry, dental, hair-care
4 Understand when poor hygiene may be an indicator of other underlying

personal issues
Underlying personal issues: physical factors e.g. accessibility and ability to use
resources due to height, size; allergies and sensitivities; mental illness e.g.
dementia, depression, schizophrenia; learning disability
Addressing underlying issues: effective implementation of person-centred care
plans; active support of individuals by understanding and addressing physical
factors e.g. skin allergy

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Explain why personal hygiene is important
importance of good
1.2 Describe the effects of poor personal hygiene on health and wellbeing
personal hygiene
2 Know how to 2.1 Explain how to address personal hygiene issues with an individual in a
encourage an sensitive manner without imposing own values
individual to
2.2 Describe how to make an individual aware of the effects of poor
maintain personal
hygiene on others
hygiene
2.3 Describe how to support an individual to develop and improve
personal hygiene routines
3 Know how to 3.1 Identify factors that contribute to good personal hygiene
support an
3.2 Explain how to support the preferences and needs of the individual
individual to
while maintaining their independence
maintain personal
hygiene 3.3 Describe how to maintain dignity of an individual when supporting
intimate personal hygiene
3.4 Describe risks to own health in supporting personal hygiene routines
3.5 Describe how to reduce risks to own health
3.6 Identify others that may be involved in supporting an individual to
maintain personal hygiene
type reference
4 Understand when 4.1 Identify underlying personal issues that may be a cause of poor
poor hygiene may personal hygiene
be an indicator of
4.2 Describe how underlying personal issues might be addressed
other underlying
personal issues

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Unit 24: Understand Positive
Risk-Taking for
Individuals with
Disabilities

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
This unit promotes a positive, person-centred approach to risk-taking for individuals
with disabilities and emphasises the importance of working in partnership to
support individuals to take risks. It provides the opportunity to reflect on difficulties
and dilemmas commonly encountered when addressing issues of risk, in the context
of the legal and policy frameworks.

Principles.
Individual is someone requiring care or support. Abuse may include the
following types:
● physical abuse
● sexual abuse
● emotional/psychological abuse
● financial abuse
● institutional abuse
● self-neglect
● neglect by others
Different areas of their lives may include: in public places, in activities online, of
social activities at home and in other private spaces, and of disclosing personal and
financial information.
Others may include:
● the individual
● colleagues
● families or carers
● friends
● other professionals
● members of the public

type reference
1 Understand that 1.1 Explain ways in which risk is an integral part of everyday life
individuals with
1.2 Explain why, traditionally, people with disabilities have been
disabilities have
discouraged or prevented from taking risks
the same right as
everyone else to 1.3 Describe the links between risk-taking and responsibility,
take risks empowerment and social inclusion
2 Understand the 2.1 Explain the process of developing a positive person-centred approach
importance of a to risk-assessment
positive, person-
2.2 Explain how to apply the principles and methods of a person-centred
centred approach
approach to each of the different stages of the process of risk-
to risk-assessment
assessment
2.3 Explain how a service-focused approach to risk assessment would
differ from a person-centred approach
2.4 Identify the consequences for the individual of a service-focused
approach to risk-assessment
type reference
3 Understand the 3.1 Explain how legislation, national and local policies and guidance
legal and policy provide a framework for decision-making which can support an
framework individual to have control over their own lives
underpinning the
right of an
individual with
disabilities to make
decisions and take
risks
4 Understand the 4.1 Analyse why individuals with disabilities may be at risk of different
importance of forms of abuse, exploitation and harm in different areas of their lives
considering with an
4.2 Explain how to support individuals to recognise and manage potential
individual with
risk in different areas of their lives
disabilities the
risks associated 4.3 Explain the importance of balancing the choices of the individual with
with the choices their own and others’ health and safety
they make
working practice when supporting individuals to take risks
4.5 Explain the importance of recording all discussions and decisions made
5 Understand the 5.1 Explain the importance of a person-centred partnership approach
importance of a
5.2 Describe ways of handling conflict when discussing and making
partnership
decisions about risk
approach to risk-
taking
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Supporting Individuals
with a Learning
Disability Regarding
Sexuality and Sexual
Health

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
The unit introduces the principles of supporting individuals with a learning disability
regarding sexuality and sexual health. It gives a broad summary of sexuality,
sexual development and sexual health. The unit also introduces relevant legislation
that relates to the development of sexuality for an individual with a learning
disability.

Principles.
The principles of human rights underpin this unit. Where mental capacity is
referred to, it should be remembered that the Mental Capacity Act (2007) states
that everyone should be treated as able to make their own decisions until it is
shown that they are not.
Key features of sexual health may include contraception, hygiene, sexually
transmitted infections etc.
Plans for health care – in England this refers to/should include Health Action
Plans.
Relevant legislation – any legislation related to supporting individuals with
learning disabilities with sexuality and sexual health.

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Define the terms:
development of
● Sexuality
human sexuality
● Sexual health
● Sexual orientation
● Sexual expression
1.2 Explain main sexual development milestones throughout an
individual’s lifespan
2 Understand how 2.1 Describe how genetic factors can influence the sexual development,
the sexual sexual expression and sexual health of an individual with a learning
development of disability
individuals with a
2.2 Describe how socio-cultural factors and religious beliefs can influence
learning disability
an individual’s sexual development
can differ
2.3 Explain how mental capacity can influence sexual development,
sexual experiences, sexual expression and sexual health
type reference
3 Understand the 3.1 Explain the key features of sexual health and well-being and how this
issues of sexual relates to an individual’s overall health and wellbeing
health and how
3.2 Identify sexual health issues that differently affect men and women
these can be
supported 3.3 Explain how sexual health issues can be supported within plans for
healthcare
3.4 Identify local services that exist to support sexual health for
individuals
4 Understand 4.1 Explain key parts of relevant legislation relating to sexuality and
relevant legislation sexual health for individuals and how this influences practice
influencing the
support of
sexuality and
sexual health for
individuals with
type reference
5 Know how to 5.1 Explain how own values, belief systems and experiences may impact
support the sexual on support for individuals with learning disabilities
expression of an
5.2 Explain why the development of a meaningful relationship can be
individual with a
important to the development of an individual’s sexuality
learning disability
5.3 Describe different ways an individual can express themselves sexually
and how individual preferences can be supported
5.4 Explain how to support an individual to keep safe sexually, to
minimise sexual vulnerability, and to avoid instances of abusive
experiences

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Unit 26: Understand how to
Support Individuals
with Autistic Spectrum
Conditions
Unit reference number: T/601/5317

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
The unit provides a range of knowledge and understanding about autistic spectrum
conditions and explores theories and concepts about autism. It enables learners to
reflect on the impact of these conditions on the lives of individuals and those close
to them, and to learn about good practice in areas such as communication and
support.

Principles.
The terminology chosen to describe the autistic spectrum in this unit is Autistic
Spectrum Condition (ASC), one of several different usages in this field. In diagnosis
and other clinical and research settings, the more usual term is Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD). Other usages, such as ‘autism’ as an umbrella term for the
spectrum, are also frequently used informally and by organisations such as the
National Autistic Society. ASC has been chosen here since it forms a more neutral
and less medical phrase than ASD in this context.
Specific preferences and needs – includes routines, timetables and structures;
levels of sensory stimulation; special interests or rituals etc.
Harm may include: being taken advantage of because of lack of social
understanding; violating the law without realising they are is doing something
harmful; abuse; extreme anxiety etc.

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Explain why it is important to recognise that each person on the
main autistic spectrum has their own individual abilities, needs, strengths,
characteristics of gifts and interests
autistic spectrum
1.2 Analyse the main diagnostic features of autistic spectrum conditions,
conditions
commonly known as the ‘triad of impairments’
1.3 Explain the meanings of the term ‘spectrum’ in relation to autism by
reference to the notions of sub-conditions and individual variation
within the autistic spectrum
1.4 Describe the sensory and perceptual difficulties commonly
experienced by individuals with an autistic spectrum condition
1.5 Describe other conditions that may be associated with the autistic
spectrum
1.6 Describe how language and intellectual abilities vary between
individuals and sub-groups across the spectrum
type reference
2 Understand how 2.1 Describe ways in which autism can impact on the everyday lives of
autistic spectrum individuals, their parents/carers and siblings, and others close to them
conditions can
2.2 Explain how autistic spectrum conditions can impact on individuals
impact on the lives
differently according to factors such as their gender, ethnicity and
of individuals and
social, cultural and religious environment
those around them
2.3 Explain how stereotyped views, discrimination and a lack of
understanding of autistic spectrum conditions can compound the
difficulties already experienced by individuals and their families
2.4 Describe ways of helping an individual and/or their
parent/carer/siblings/partner to understand their autistic spectrum
condition
type reference
3 Understand 3.1 Explain theories about autism related to
different theories
● Brain function and genetics
and concepts about
autism ● Psychology
3.2 Explain why there are alternative choices of terminology used to
describe the autism spectrum
3.3 Describe the strengths and limitations of different types of terminology
3.4 Explain the contributions of autism rights groups and the implications
of their views for the support of individuals with an autistic spectrum
condition
3.5 Outline controversies concerning the search for cures and
interventions for autistic spectrum conditions and for pre-natal
diagnosis
3.6 Explain why it is important to take into account individual differences
in views of what is important in life, and how this might be especially
important when supporting individuals on the autistic spectrum
type reference
4 Understand the 4.1 Identify what legislation and national and local policy and guidance
legal and policy exists
framework that
4.2 Explain what individuals or situations the legislation, national and
underpins good
local policy and guidance applies to
practice in the
support of 4.3 Explain how the ways in which legislation and national and local policy
individuals with and guidance apply to individuals on the autistic spectrum may differ
autistic spectrum according to their particular needs
conditions
type reference
5 Understand how to 5.1 Give examples of how ‘challenging behaviour’ can be a way of
achieve effective expressing emotions where there are communication differences
communication
5.2 Describe methods and systems used to develop and support an
with individuals
individual’s communication
with an autistic
spectrum condition 5.3 Explain how to maximise the effectiveness of communication by
making adaptations to own verbal and non-verbal communication
style
type reference
6 Understand how to 6.1 Explain why it is important to establish a person-centred plan catering
support individuals to an individual’s specific preferences and needs
with an autistic
6.2 Explain why consultation with families/parents/carers is important in
spectrum condition
person-centred planning and support
6.3 Describe different techniques and approaches to support individuals
with an autistic spectrum condition to learn and develop new skills
6.4 Explain how to reduce sensory overload, or increase sensory
stimulation, by making adaptations to the physical and sensory
environment
6.5 Explain ways of helping an individual with an autistic spectrum
condition to protect themselves from harm
6.6 Explain how needs change for individuals and their families at
different stages of their lives
6.7 Describe the role that advocacy can play in the support of individuals
with an autistic spectrum condition
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Supporting Young
into Adulthood

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
The unit provides knowledge and understanding on how to enable young people
with a disability to move from childhood into adulthood

Principles.
It assesses knowledge that underpins Unit 100: Support Young People with
a Disability to Make the Transition into Adulthood, and must be achieved
with that unit to confirm competence.
Families may also include others significant to the young person such as
guardians, carers, friends, partners etc.
Legislation and local and national practice guidelines - current and up-to-date
legislation and local and national practice guidelines around supporting a young
person with a disability to move from childhood into adulthood.
Key agencies and professionals – may include agencies offering support with
personal budgets, careers advice, housing, advocates, education, benefits,
occupational therapists Citizens Advice etc.

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Identify the range of physical, social and emotional changes which
steps and stages of occur for young people as they move into adulthood
moving from
1.2 Explain the changes faced by young people as they move from
childhood into
childhood into adulthood in relation to their freedoms, rights, and
adulthood
responsibilities
1.3 Explain how culture may impact on the process of moving from
childhood into adulthood
1.4 Explain theories about change and how this can affect a young person
with a disability
2 Understand how 2.1 Explain, giving examples, the potential effects of the transition
having a disability process on young people with disabilities and their families
may affect the
2.2 Identify challenges young people with a disability might have
process of moving
understanding and coping with change
from childhood into
adulthood 2.3 Outline the methods that can be used to support a young person with
a disability to cope with changes
2.4 Explain how legislation and local and national practice guidelines
affect the planning of the transition for a young person with a
disability from childhood into to adulthood
2.5 Describe the legislation that affects the right of a young person with a
disability to make decisions about their life
type reference
3 Know the options 3.1 Explain how a young person with a disability can have equal
for supporting a opportunities to make life choices as a young person without a
young person who disability
has a disability to
3.2 Explain how to support a young person with a disability to explore the
make the transition
options available in relation to employment or continued education
into adulthood
and development
3.3 Explain how personal budgets can be used with young people in
transition
4 Understand how to 4.1 Explain the factors to consider, and types of support that a young
support a young person with a disability may need before, during, and after the
person with a transition process
disability through a
4.2 Explain how person-centred transition reviews and person-centred
successful
thinking can be used as part of this planning process
transition
4.3 Explain the difference in approaches to planning between children’s
and adults’ support services
4.4 Describe how to involve families in the transition process
4.5 Explain the role of key agencies and professionals likely to be involved
in the transition process
4.6 Outline possible areas of tension and conflict that may arise during the
transition into adulthood
4.7 Compare different methods of support to use with young people with
disabilities who have varying abilities
type reference
5 Understand the 5.1 Explain why it is important to reflect on the transition with the young
importance of person and their family
supporting a young
5.2 Explain the importance of recording the process of transition
person and their
family to reflect on
the transition

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Unit 28: Principles of Self-
Directed Support

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
The unit provides the knowledge and understanding required to support an
individual to direct their own support.

Principles.
Self-directed support – puts the person in need of support in control of that
support.
Legislation, policy or guidance – refers to any current legislation or guidance
around this area.
Person-centred thinking is a range of practical tools that form the basis of
person-centred planning. They help focus on the individual, their gifts and skills,
what is important to them, and what makes really good support for them.
Others may include
● families, friends or carers
● social workers
● brokers
● peer support
● voluntary user-led organisations
● independent support brokerage

type reference
1 Understand self- 1.1 Explain the principles underpinning self-directed support and how this
directed support differs from traditional support
1.2 Explain the benefits of an individual having self-directed support
1.3 Explain how legislation, policy or guidance underpin self-directed
support
1.4 Explain what the following terms mean:
● Indicative allocation
● Supported self-assessment
● Support plan
● Outcome focused review
1.5 Outline the possible barriers to self-directed support
type reference
2 Understand how to 2.1 Explain how to use person-centred thinking to enable individuals to
support an think about what is important to them, and how they want to be
individual to direct supported
their own support
2.2 Explain how individuals can direct their own support if they do not
and develop their
have a personal budget
support plan
2.3 Explain how person-centred planning can be used to inform a support
plan
2.4 Explain the roles of others who can assist individuals in developing
their support plan
2.5 Describe different ways that individuals can develop a support plan
2.6 Describe a range of person-centred thinking tools that can be used to
help individuals think about different ways they can spend their
personal budget
2.7 Describe what might be included in the costings for a support plan
3 Understand the 3.1 Explain the different ways that individuals can use their personal
different ways that budget to buy support
people can use
3.2 Research innovative ways that individuals can spend their personal
their personal
budget other than buying social care services
budget
3.3 Explain what restrictions may be imposed on personal budgets
3.4 Describe the criteria that are used to sign off a support plan
3.5 Describe a person-centred approach to risk that ensures that
individuals have what is important to them whilst staying healthy and
safe
type reference
4 Understand the 4.1 Explain the process of an outcome-focused review
outcome focused
4.2 Explain how to enable someone to prepare for their outcome-focused
review process
review

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Unit 29: Understand Physical
Disability

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
This unit covers an understanding of physical disability, the impact of a physical
disability on a person’s life and the role played by society. The unit promotes a
person-centred approach as an underpinning value in working with individuals with
physical disabilities.

Principles.
The individual is the person requiring care or support.
Congenital can include:
● cerebral palsy
● cystic fibrosis
● spina bifida
● congenital heart conditions
● muscular dystrophy
● congenital hip disorder
Acquired disabilities can include:
● Arthritis
● Rheumatism
● cardiac conditions
● pulmonary conditions from work conditions or smoking e.g. emphysema,
pulmonary fibrosis
Neurological conditions can include:
● multiple sclerosis
● Parkinson’s disease
● stroke
Progressive can also include neurological and some congenital conditions:
motor neurone disease.
Life choices:
● physical health
● education
● housing
● employment
● access to cultural/leisure activities
● mobility
● sexuality

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Explain the importance of recognising the centrality of the individual
importance of rather than the disability
differentiating
1.2 Explain the importance of an assessment being person-centred
between the
individual and the 1.3 Compare the difference in outcomes that may occur between focusing
disability on an individual’s strengths and aspirations rather than their needs
only
2 Understand the 2.1 Define the term physical disability
concept of physical
2.2 Describe the following terminology used in relation to physical
disability
disability:
● Congenital
● Acquired
● Neurological
2.3 Compare a congenital disability with a neurological disability,
including causes
2.4 Explain the emotional impact of a progressive disability on the
individual
2.5 Compare the different impacts on individuals that congenital and
progressive disabilities can have
type reference
3 Understand the 3.1 Describe environmental and social barriers that can have a disabling
impact of living effect on an individual with a physical disability
with a physical
3.2 Analyse the socio-economic effects of physical disability on an
disability within
individual
society
3.3 Explain the changes that have occurred in society as a result of
disability legislation
3.4 Analyse the extent of improvements for the individual as a result of
disability legislation
3.5 Explain the effects of physical disability on an individual’s life choices
3.6 Explain how attitudes either promote a positive or negative perception
of disability
4 Understand the 4.1 Explain the importance of independence and inclusion for individuals
importance of with physical disabilities
promoting
4.2 Analyse ways that inclusion and independence can be promoted
inclusion and
independence 4.3 Explain the importance of the individual having control of choices and
decisions
4.4 Analyse the importance of positive risk-taking for the individual with
physical disabilities
4.5 Explain how to encourage the individual to take positive risks while
maintaining safety
4.6 Explain strategies you may use to challenge stereotypes, prejudicial or
discriminatory attitudes
(if sampled)
Unit 30: Understand the Impact
of Acquired Brain
Injury on Individuals

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
The aim of the unit is to acquire knowledge to support people who have an acquired
brain injury. It covers both the impact on the individual who has the acquired brain
injury and their carers.

Principles.
The individual is the person requiring support. An advocate may need to act on
behalf of an individual.
Functional – relates to the individual’s ability to carry out day-to-day tasks, ie
dressing, washing, cooking. It does not solely mean the physical ability but also can
mean concentration, motivation for doing tasks.
Concepts of loss – consider stages of grief as outlined by Elizabeth Kublar Ross
and Warden
Personality changes:
● irritability
● disinhibited behaviour
● frustration
● loss of social skills
● lack of self-awareness
Self-Awareness – ability to understand the impact of behaviour on others
Carers:
● spouse/partner
● child
● parent
● sibling
● friend
Challenging behaviour:
● physical attack
● threatening language
● sexual disinhibition
Measures – actions required to manage risk e.g.:
● policies
● supervision
● support from colleagues
● make a risk-assessment
● risk-management plan

type reference
1 Understand 1.1 Define acquired brain injury
acquired brain
1.2 Describe possible causes of acquired brain injury
injury
1.3 Explain the difference between a traumatic brain injury and other
forms of acquired brain injury
1.4 Describe brain injuries that are:
● Mild
● Moderate
● Severe
2 Understand the 2.1 Discuss initial effects of acquired brain injury on the individual
impact on
2.2 Explain the long-term effects of acquired brain injury to include:
individuals of
acquired brain ● Physical
injury
● Functional
● Cognitive
● Behavioural effects
2.3 Explain the concepts of loss in relation to acquired brain injury for
individuals and carers
type reference
3 Understand the 3.1 Define dysphasia and dysarthria
specialist
3.2 Explain the effects of dysphasia and dysarthria on communication
communication
needs of an 3.3 Compare the different techniques required to support an individual
individual with with dysphasia and dysarthria
Acquired Brain
3.4 Evaluate different intervention strategies and assistive tools that
Injury
support communication
4 Understand the 4.1 Explain the impact of personality changes on the individual
impact that
4.2 Explain the impact of personality changes on those caring for the
personality
individual
changes can have
on an individual 4.3 Explain how lack of self-awareness/insight may affect the individual
and those
4.4 Explain the skills needed to support the individual and family/carers to
providing support
come to terms with personality changes
5 Understand the 5.1 Explain behaviours which are considered challenging
impact of
5.2 Analyse the importance of own attitudes, values and skills when
challenging
supporting an individual to manage their behaviour
behaviour
5.3 Explain measures that should be taken to manage the risk from
challenging behaviour
5.4 Explain the process for reporting and referring challenging behaviour
(if sampled)
Unit 31: Understand Sensory
Loss

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
The purpose of this unit is to provide the learner with introductory knowledge and
understanding about sensory loss
Social workers in Wales taking the Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social
Care (Adults) for Wales and Northern Ireland must take this unit.
Health workers in Wales and all workers in Northern Ireland are not required to take
this unit.

Principles.
Sensory loss could include:
● sight loss
● hearing loss
● deafblindness
Factors could include:
● communication
● information
● familiar layouts and routines
● mobility

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Analyse how a range of factors can impact on individuals with sensory
factors that impact loss
on an individual
1.2 Analyse how societal attitudes and beliefs impact on individuals with
with sensory loss
sensory loss
1.3 Explore how a range of factors, societal attitudes and beliefs impact
on service provision
2 Understand the 2.1 Explain the methods of communication used by individuals with:
importance of
● Sight loss
effective
communication for ● Hearing loss
individuals with
● Deaf blindness
sensory loss
2.2 Describe how the environment facilitates effective communication for
people with sensory loss
2.3 Explain how effective communication may have a positive impact on
lives of individuals with sensory loss
3 Understand the 3.1 Identify the main causes of sensory loss
main causes and
3.2 Define congenital sensory loss and acquired sensory loss
conditions of
sensory loss 3.3 Identify the demographic factors that influence the incidence of
sensory loss in the population
type reference
4 Know how to 4.1 Identify the indicators and signs of:
recognise when an
● Sight loss
individual may be
experiencing sight ● Hearing loss
and/or hearing loss
● Deaf blindness
and actions that
may be taken 4.2 Explain actions that should be taken if there are concerns about onset
of sensory loss or changes in sensory status
4.3 Identify sources of support for those who may be experiencing onset
of sensory loss

(if sampled)
Unit 32: Understand Models of
Disability

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
The purpose of this unit is to provide the learner with knowledge and understanding
of models of disability.

Principles.

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Outline the history and development of the medical, social and
difference between psycho-social models of disability
models of disability
1.2 Compare and contrast the medical, social and psycho-social models of
disability
2 Understand how 2.1 Analyse how the medical, social and psycho-social models of disability
the adoption of can impact on an individual’s identity and experience
can shape an
individual’s identity
and experience
3 Understand how 3.1 Analyse how the medical, social and psycho-social models of disability
the adoption of can shape service delivery
3.2 Evaluate how own practice promotes the wellbeing and quality of life
can shape service
of individuals
delivery
(if sampled)
Unit 33: Providing Independent
Advocacy Support

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 6
Unit summary
This unit focuses on the practicalities of offering independent advocacy support. It
aims to develop the skills which will enable candidates to establish safe boundaries
within the independent advocacy relationship. It also addresses practical strategies
to ensure effective outcomes for the person receiving advocacy support.

Principles.
activities.
Simulation can be used only in exceptional circumstances, for example:
frequently but the presence of an assessor/observer would prevent the independent
advocacy relationship developing.
Required sources of performance and knowledge evidence:
Direct observation is the required assessment method to be used to evidence some
part of this unit.
Other sources of performance and knowledge evidence:
The assessor will identify other sources of evidence to ensure the most reliable and
efficient mix of evidence-gathering methods from the list below. This will ensure
that all learning outcomes and assessment criteria are met and that the consistency
of the candidate's performance can be established:
● work products
● projects/assignments/recognition of prior learning (RPL)
● case studies

type reference
1 Establish safe 1.1 Explain the advocacy role to a range of people receiving advocacy
boundaries to support
maintain the
1.2 Conduct an introductory meeting which establishes key principles of
advocacy
independent advocacy
relationship
1.3 Identify a range of issues that can impact on the relationship
1.4 Identify limitations to the independent advocacy role
2 Establish the 2.1 Explain the potential benefits of advocacy to the individual
advocacy
2.2 Explain and establish a range of boundaries
relationship
2.3 Establish if advocacy support is appropriate
2.4 Establish the individual’s requirements
2.5 Explain the complaints procedure of the advocacy service
type reference
3 Assist the 3.1 Support access to information to enable the individual to make an
individual receiving informed choice
advocacy support
3.2 Support the individual to explore possible consequences of making a
to explore and
particular choice
make choices
3.3 Distinguish between the advocate’s view and the choice made by the
individual
3.4 Support the individual to make choices including decisions that may
be considered unwise
3.5 Using principles of independent advocacy, respond to individuals who
choose to take risks
4 Construct an action 4.1 Support an individual to prioritise his/her goals
plan
4.2 Agree a course of action with the individual receiving advocacy
support
4.3 Identify key individuals who will be involved in achieving the plan
4.4 Provide ongoing feedback to the individual
4.5 Review the action plan
4.6 Identify who to seek advice from when the action plan is threatened
type reference
5 Support the 5.1 Summarise the benefits of self-advocacy
individual receiving
5.2 Use a range of techniques to support an individual to self-advocate
advocacy support
to self-advocate 5.3 Take actions to help individuals achieve their goals
6 Act on the 6.1 Identify the wishes and feelings of an individual receiving advocacy
instruction of the support
person receiving
6.2 Agree a preferred course of action
advocacy support
6.3 Provide feedback on action taken to the individual
7 Review and end 7.1 Support the individual to assess the outcomes of the advocacy
the advocacy relationship
relationship
7.2 Support the individual to establish if further assistance is needed
7.3 Decide when and how to end the advocacy relationship

(if sampled)
Unit 34: Maintaining the
Relationship

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 6
Unit summary
The unit examines the relationship between an independent advocate and the
individual receiving advocacy support. It aims to equip the learner with the skills to
maintain an independent and client-led relationship whilst developing an
understanding of the limitations of the role.

Principles.
activities.
Simulation can be used only in exceptional circumstances for example:
frequently but the presence of an assessor/observer would prevent the independent
advocacy relationship developing.
part of this unit.
of the candidate's performance can be established.
● work products
● projects/assignments/RPL
● case studies

type reference
1 Know what to do 1.1 Identify a range of ethical and practical challenges commonly faced by
when faced with advocates
practice dilemmas
1.2 Develop a plan or strategy to respond to a range of challenges and
threats
1.3 Identify a range of people who can offer support in responding to
dilemmas and threats
2 Deal positively with 2.1 Identify a range of situations and people where conflict may arise
conflict
2.2 Develop positive strategies in resolving conflict
3 Maintain accurate 3.1 Explain the importance of writing and maintaining accurate records
records
3.2 Identify a range of information which is and is not relevant
3.3 Use appropriate templates to record information
4 Prioritise 4.1 Identify essential and non-essential advocacy tasks
competing work
4.2 Prioritise competing commitments and tasks
commitments
5 Use personal value 5.1 Explain personal motivation and why the learner wants to provide
base and power independent advocacy support
appropriately
5.2 Identify personal values in relation to mental health, disability, human
rights, participation and best interests
5.3 Identify sources of personal power
type reference
6 Use supervision as 6.1 Explain the purpose and function of supervision
a tool to reflect and
6.2 Identify methods of preparing for supervision
improve practice
6.3 Participate in supervision
6.4 Use self-reflection to explore the advocate practice
6.5 Use supervision to identify opportunities to improve skills and
knowledge
6.6 Use supervision to explore emotional and practical challenges
7 Use local and 7.1 Identify the role of local and national networks
national networks
7.2 Access support from local and national networks
7.3 Contribute to the work of local and national networks
8 Respond to 8.1 Identify potential signs of child (or) adult abuse
concerns of abuse
8.2 Explain child (or) adult protection procedures
8.3 Use the advocacy organisation’s protection policy to respond to
concerns of abuse
8.4 Ensure the individual receiving advocacy support is empowered to
have their voice heard through protection processes
8.5 Support the individual uphold their right to be heard
(if sampled)
Unit 35: Responding to the
Advocacy Needs of
Different Groups of
People

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 6
Unit summary
The unit equips learners with an understanding of how to respond to the specific
advocacy needs of different people such as:
● black people and ethnic minority groups
● older people
● people who do not use English as their first language
● people who are physically disabled
● people with learning disabilities
● people with mental health needs
● children and young people
● those who cannot instruct an advocate
● people with sensory impairments.

Principles.
activities.
Simulation can be used only in exceptional circumstances for example:
frequently but the presence of an assessor/observer would prevent the Independent
Advocacy relationship developing.
part of this unit.
of the candidate's performance can be established.
● work products
● projects/assignments/RPL
● case studies

type reference
1 Make advocacy 1.1 Identify factors which prevent different groups of people from
accessible to accessing advocacy support
individuals and
1.2 Use a range of strategies to make advocacy accessible to different
different groups
groups
2 Define social 2.1 Summarise the key components of social exclusion
exclusion
2.2 Explain the impact of social exclusion on different groups of people
3 Explain the medical 3.1 Describe the medical and social model of disability
and social model of
3.2 Explain how the medical and social model impacts on an individual
disability
3.3 Explain how an advocate can use the medical and social model of
disability within the advocacy relationship
4 Promote diversity 4.1 Explain the concept of diversity and discrimination
4.2 Use a range of strategies to promote diversity
4.3 Use strategies to challenge discrimination
5 Use non-instructed 5.1 Explain the concept of non-instructed advocacy
advocacy
5.2 Select when it is appropriate to use non-instructed advocacy
5.3 Use non-instructed advocacy
5.4 Identify a range of threats and challenges when using non-instructed
advocacy
(if sampled)
Unit 36: Recognise Indications
of Substance Misuse
and Refer Individuals
to Specialists

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
This unit covers recognising signs which may indicate that someone may be
misusing drugs (illegal, prescription or over-the-counter), alcohol, solvents or other
substances. It also includes referring individuals with indications of substance
misuse to service providers where this is the appropriate action.

Principles.
Any skills-based element within the unit must be assessed within the workplace or
by using workplace evidence.
Simulation is not permitted for this unit.
The nature of this unit means that all evidence must come from real work activities.
practice in the sector.
Observation and/or expert witness testimony is the required assessment
method to be used to evidence some part of this unit.
If the assessor is unable to observe the learner, s/he will identify an expert witness
in the workplace who will provide testimony of the learner’s work-based
performance. The assessor or expert witness will observe the learner in real work
activities and this is likely to provide most of the evidence for the assessment
criteria for this unit.
consistency of your performance can be established.
Work products: these are non-confidential records made, or contributed to, by the
learner e.g. promotional material relating to the effects of substance misuse and
the services available in the local community.
Confidential records: these may be used as evidence but must not be placed in
the learner’s portfolio. They must remain in their usual location and be referred to
in the assessor records in the learner’s portfolio e.g. case records, care plans and
referral forms.
Questioning: questions may be oral or written. In each case the question and the
learner’s answer will need to be recorded e.g. what are the risks that have to be
managed in accessing services and facilities for the individual in question?
Professional discussion: this should be in the form of a structured review of the
learner’s practice with the outcomes captured by means of audiotape or a written
summary. These are particularly useful to provide evidence that the learner knows
and understands principles which support practice; policies, procedures and
legislation, and that the learner can critically evaluate their application e.g. how to
keep personal knowledge about substances and possible indications of substance
misuse up to date.
Original certificates: certificates of training and records of attendance must be
authentic, current and valid. The assessor will also want to check the content of
such training so that this can be matched to the standards and check that the
learner has retained and can apply learning to practice e.g. Certificate/Progression
Award in Drug and Alcohol Services.
Case studies, projects, assignments and candidate/reflective accounts of
the learner’s work: these methods are most appropriately used to cover any
outstanding areas of the qualification. Occasionally, because an event happens
rarely or may be difficult to observe, the learner may be able to use a
candidate/reflective account to provide some of the evidence for this unit e.g. the
risk to the individual and to others which may result from substance misuse.
Witness testimony: colleagues, allied professionals and individuals with whom the
learner works may be able to provide testimony of his/her performance. The
assessor will help the learner to identify the appropriate use of witnesses.
Unit guidance
The evidence for this unit is likely to come from:
● The observation of the candidate working with an individual
● Confidential case records and referrals, and
● The candidate’s explanation of their work with this and other individuals
recorded either through professional discussion or a reflective account.

type reference
1 Recognise 1.1 Identify the range of substances which may be misused and their
indications of effects (e.g. illegal drugs, prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs,
substance misuse alcohol, solvents)
1.2 Identify possible indications of substance misuse (e.g. physical,
behavioural, social, emotional)
1.3 Identify other factors which produce indications that may be
interpreted as caused by substance misuse
1.4 Show how to obtain specialist assistance where required
1.5 Show how to keep personal knowledge about substances and possible
indications of substance misuse up to date
2 Assess and monitor 2.1 Assess the risk to the individual and to others which may result from
risk substance misuse, in accordance with organisational procedures
2.2 Review the assessment of risk and explain why this is important
2.3 Demonstrate appropriate action which may be required in the light of
changes to the situation and level of risk
3 Handle information 3.1 Identify situations and actions taken in line with organisational
and maintain requirements and explain the importance of doing so
records
3.2 Identify the rights of individuals and the principle of confidentiality
type reference
4 Refer individuals to 4.1 Identify the range of services relevant to substance misuse available
appropriate locally and nationally
services
4.2 Demonstrate how to refer individuals to services in line with
organisational requirements
4.3 Provide appropriate services with complete and accurate information
about the situation in line with organisational requirements

(if sampled)
Unit 37: Support Individuals
who are Substance
Users

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 7
Unit summary
This unit is for those who support individuals who are substance users by enabling
them to adopt safe practices, providing care and support following an episode of
substance use and supporting individuals’ efforts to reduce or cease substance use.
Substances would include alcohol, opiates, hallucinogenics, amphetamines,
cannabis, prescribed medication, solvents and other volatile substances; their use
may be experimental, recreational or dependent.

Principles.
by using workplace evidence.
The nature of this unit means that all of the evidence must come from real work
activities.
If the assessor is unable to observe the learner s/he will identify an expert witness
The assessor will identify other sources of evidence to ensure that the most
reliable and efficient mix of evidence-gathering methods from the list below. This
will ensure that all learning outcomes and assessment criteria are met and that the
learner e.g. promotional material relating to the effects of substance misuse and
the services available in the local community.
in the assessor records in the learner’s portfolio e.g. case records and care plans.
learner’s answer will need to be recorded e.g. outline the legislation, policies and
guidelines on the use and storage of substances?
Professional discussion: this should be in the form of a structured review of your
practice with the outcomes captured by means of audiotape or a written summary.
These are particularly useful to provide evidence that the learner knows and
understands principles which support practice; policies, procedures and legislation,
and that the learner can critically evaluate their application e.g. explain relevant
policies and procedures for the support of individuals who have used substances.
your work: These methods are most appropriately used to cover any outstanding
areas of the qualification. Occasionally, because an event happens rarely or may be
difficult to observe, the learner may be able to use a candidate/reflective account to
provide some of the evidence for this unit e.g. explain factors that influence
individuals to use substances and reasons why individuals decide to reduce or cease
substance use.
learner works may be able to provide testimony of the learner’s performance. The
assessor will help you to identify the appropriate use of witnesses.
Unit guidance:
● Confidential case records
recorded either through professional discussion or a reflective account

type reference
1 Understand about 1.1 Identify the different substances which individuals might use, how
different they are used and their likely effects
substances, their
1.2 Identify the risks involved with substance use both in the short and
effects and how
the long term (e.g. overdose, dependence and associated health risks)
they might be used
1.3 Explain legislation, policies and guidelines on the use and storage of
substances
type reference
2 Enable individuals 2.1 Explain factors that influence individuals to use substances and
to adopt safe reasons why individuals decide to reduce or cease substance use
practices
2.2 Communicate with individuals in a manner that maximises the
associated with
individuals’ understanding
substance use
2.3 Support individuals to discuss their circumstances and history of
substance use
2.4 Advise individuals on ways in which methods of substance use and
activities affected by it can be practised more safely
2.5 Support individuals to dispose of hazardous materials and equipment
safely
2.6 Describe harm-reduction strategies, how and why these may differ
from individual to individual
2.7 Identify the potential effects and difficulties that are likely to arise in
attempting to cease or reduce substance use and the
strategies/methods for alleviating them
type reference
3 Support individuals 3.1 Explain relevant policies and procedures for the support of individuals
when they have who have used substances
used substances
3.2 Support individuals in a manner appropriate to the substance used,
the effect which the substance has had and the condition of the
individual
3.3 Demonstrate how to make the environment as safe as possible,
including how and when to move individuals for their own safety
3.4 Support individuals to meet their own needs and requirements after
the effects of the substance have worn off
3.5 Show when and how to request further support and assistance
3.6 Report information about episodes of substance use to an appropriate
person and record it in the required format
4 Support individuals 4.1 Assist individuals who have made a commitment to reduce substance
in reducing use to review their reasons for doing so
substance use
4.2 Offer support to individuals which respects their individual rights, and
is appropriate to their needs
4.3 Assist individuals to review their progress in reducing substance use
4.4 Describe how to manage your own feelings about the individual’s
progress or lack of this in such a way as to minimise their impact on
the support provided
4.5 Identify the specialist agencies and support networks involved in
supporting substance users
(if sampled)
Unit 38: Identify and Act upon
Immediate Risk of
Danger to Substance
Misusers
Unit reference number: D/501/0585

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
This unit is about identifying the immediate risk of danger to individuals who have
used drugs, alcohol or other substances, acting upon the immediate risk of danger
and supporting the individual once the risk of danger has passed.

Principles.
Any skills-based element within the unit must be assessed in the workplace or using
workplace-based evidence.
Simulation is permitted for this unit.
activities. However simulation may be used as long as it meets the criteria for its
use.

Observation and/or expert witness testimony is the required assessment method to
be used to evidence some part of this unit.
The following assessment criteria may be difficult to evidence by observation and/or
expert witness testimony because they refer to contingencies or infrequently
occurring activities:
Assessment criteria 2.5, Take actions which are appropriate to the substance sued
and the effect it has had on the individual e.g.:
● calming the individual, if the individual is in an agitated sate, if safe to do so
● reviving the individual, if the individual seems to be in a withdrawn state.
Your assessor will identify other sources of evidence to ensure that the most reliable
learner e.g. promotional material relating to the risks of misuse.
in the assessor records in the learner’s portfolio e.g. case records and incident
reports.
learner’s answer will need to be recorded e.g. in what circumstances should
support/first aid treatment be requested?
Professional discussion: this should be in the form of a structured review of
legislation, and that the learner can critically evaluate their application e.g. explain
the relevant policies and procedures for dealing with risk of danger to individuals
and others.
learner has retained and can apply learning to practice e.g. Certificate in First Aid.
provide some of the evidence for this unit e.g. describe the signs of immediate risk
of danger which may including overdose and individuals causing injury or harm to
themselves or others.
Witness testimony: colleagues, allied professionals and individuals with whom
you work may be able to provide testimony of the performance. The assessor will
help the learner to identify the appropriate use of witnesses.
Unit guidance
● Confidential case records and incident reports

type reference
1 Identify immediate 1.1 Describe the range of different substances subject to misuse and their
risk of danger to effects (e.g. illegal drugs, prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs,
substance misusers alcohol, solvents)
1.2 Describe any signs of immediate risk of danger which may include risk
of
● Overdose
● Individuals causing injury or harm to themselves or others (e.g.
family members)
1.3 Explain the relevant policies and procedures for dealing with risk of
danger to individuals and others
type reference
2 Act upon 2.1 Describe how to make the individual aware that they are available and
immediate risk of willing to help
danger to
2.2 Obtain information on the substance used from the individual or any
substance misusers
person near the individual
2.3 Obtain personal details from the individual or any person near the
individual
2.4 Encourage the individual to describe any pain or discomfort they may
be experiencing
2.5 Take actions which are appropriate to the substance used and the
effect it has had on the individual e.g:
● Calming the individual, if the individual is in an agitated state, if
safe to do so
● Reviving the individual, if the individual seems to be in a
withdrawn state
2.6 Show how to interact with the individual in a manner which recognises
their needs and rights
2.7 Demonstrate how to make the environment as safe as possible,
including how and when to move individuals for their safety
2.8 Demonstrate when and how to request any first-aid treatment/support
2.9 Support and encourage the individual to recognise the consequences
of the episode and to seek further support and assistance (e.g. to
access to relevant agencies and services)
2.10 Record all information and report to appropriate person in the required
format
(if sampled)
Unit 39: Provide Services to
Those Affected by
Someone Else's
Substance Use

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
This unit is for those who provide services to those who may be affected by
someone else’s drug, alcohol or substance use. This involves enabling those
affected by someone else’s substance use to explore and select their options,
supporting them put selected options into practice, and empowering them to review
the effectiveness of selected options.

Principles.
activities.

If your assessor is unable to observe the learner s/he will identify an expert witness
Not applicable to this unit.
consistency of the performance can be established.
learner e.g. promotional material relating to the services available in the local
community for those affected by someone else’s drug, alcohol and substance use.
learner’s answer will need to be recorded e.g. identify the relevant agencies and
services in the local area and how to access them.
legislation, and that the learner can critically evaluate their application e.g. identify
the protection that children and young people affected by someone else’s substance
use may require and how to make this protection available.
learner has retained and can apply learning to practice.
areas of your qualification. Occasionally, because an event happens rarely or may
be difficult to observe, the learner may be able to use a candidate/reflective
account to provide some of the evidence for this unit e.g. describe the issues that
affect children and young people within families affected by drug and alcohol use.
Witness Testimony: colleagues, allied professionals and individuals with whom
the learner works may be able to provide testimony of your performance. The
Unit guidance
● Confidential case records

type reference
1 Know about the 1.1 Identify the forms of support which may be available (e.g.
available support counselling, financial, emotional, medical, self-help groups)
services
1.2 Identify relevant agencies and services in the local area and how to
access them
2 Understand issues 2.1 Describe a range of family structures and give examples of how family
that affect children dynamics work
and young people
2.2 Describe the issues that affect children and young people within
within families
families affected by drug and alcohol use
affected by drug
and alcohol use 2.3 Identify the protection that children and young people affected by
someone else’s substance use may require and how to make this
protection available
2.4 Describe the legislation and policies relevant to working with children,
young people and families
type reference
3 Identify options for 3.1 Demonstrate how motivational techniques may be used
individuals affected
3.2 Support the individual to:
by someone else’s
substance use ● Identify issues concerning them
● Explore and consider the options open to them
● Plan required actions
3.3 Assist the individual in accessing the required services
3.4 Support and motivate the individual without infringing on the
individual’s freedom
4 Enable individuals 4.1 Support the individual to review and feedback on:
affected by
● Progress
someone else’s
substance use to ● The effectiveness of support obtained
review the
4.2 Identify any significant positive changes in the individual
effectiveness of
selected options 4.3 Complete reports accurately and store records which maintains the
individual’s confidentiality

(if sampled)
Unit 40: Increase Awareness
about Drugs, Alcohol or
Other Substances with

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 7
Unit summary
This unit is for those who need to raise awareness about substances (drugs and
alcohol), the use of substances and the effects of substances. The awareness raising
may be with children and young people, or with other people who need to know
about substances e.g. because they use substances themselves, have friends or
family who use or may use substances, or work on a formal or informal basis with
individuals who use substances.

Principles.
The nature of this unit means that all of your evidence must come from real work
activities.

learner e.g. promotional material relating to the nature of substance misuse.
in the assessor records in the learner’s portfolio e.g. case records.
learner’s answer will need to be recorded e.g. what are the key organisations that
deliver the government’s strategy on drugs and alcohol?
legislation, and that the learner can critically evaluate their application e.g. describe
the legislation, policy and procedures regarding equality and confidentiality of
information.
account to provide some of the evidence for this unit e.g. describe the inter-
relationship between the background of individuals and the effect of substances on
them.
you work may be able to provide testimony of your performance. The assessor will
help the learner to identify the appropriate use of witnesses.
Unit guidance
● The observation of the learner working with an individual or group
● Confidential case records and/or promotional material prepared
● The learner’s explanation of their work with individuals or a group recorded
either through professional discussion or a reflective account

type reference
1 Understand 1.1 Identify the legislation which relates to substance use and describe
legislation and the difference between legal and illegal drugs
policy relevant to
1.2 Describe government policy in relation to substance use services e.g.
substance use
prevention, treatment and rehabilitation
1.3 Identify key organisations that are designed to deliver the
government’s strategy on drugs and alcohol
1.4 Describe the legislation, policy and procedures regarding equality and
confidentiality of information
type reference
2 Understand 2.1 Describe the different substances which are available and the effects
substance use, its they have on the body e.g. stimulants, sedatives and hallucinogenics
effects and
2.2 Identify the street names for substances, and how these change over
treatments
time and in different locations
2.3 Describe the dangers of substance use e.g. related to quantity,
frequency, purity and polydrug use
2.4 Describe the methods of substance use and the risks associated with
the different methods
2.5 Explain the inter-relationship between the background of individuals
and the effect of substances on them: e.g. experience and
expectations, mental and psychological state, physical health etc
2.6 Identify reasons why individuals use substances and the influence on
substance use of individuals’ age, gender, economic disadvantage
and/or emotional deprivation
2.7 Describe the relationship between substance use, crime and anti-social
behaviour
3 Identify individuals’ 3.1 Enable individuals to talk about and identify what they know and
knowledge and understand about substance use
values about
3.2 Support individuals to explore their feelings and values about
substances
substance use
3.3 Interact with individuals in a manner that encourages an open
exchange of views and is non-judgemental
type reference
4 Increase 4.1 Identify the gaps in individuals’ knowledge and understanding about
individuals’ substances, their use and effects
knowledge and
4.2 Demonstrate how the values and beliefs of individuals may need to be
understanding of
challenged in their own interests and those of others
substances
4.3 Provide learning opportunities in a manner sensitive to individuals’
needs and confidence
4.4 Ensure that the content of the learning provision is accurate and based
on up-to-date evidence

(if sampled)
Unit 41: Test for Substance Use

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 5
Unit summary
This unit is about testing individuals to see if they have been using substances,
including alcohol and controlled drugs.

Principles.
activities.

of the learner’s performance can be established.
learner e.g. information leaflets which advise drug, alcohol and substance-users of
their rights in relation to testing.
in the assessor records in the learner’s portfolio e.g. test result records.
learner’s answer will need to be e.g. how to follow the supplier’s/manufacturer’s
instructions for the use of equipment.
legislation, and that the learner can critically evaluate their application e.g. how to
test samples in accordance with clinical and organisational policies and procedures.
your work: these methods are most appropriately used to cover any outstanding
provide some of the evidence for this unit e.g. how the learner has identified those
individuals to be tested for substance misuse and where required made
arrangements for tests to be witnessed.
you work may be able to provide testimony of the learner’s performance. The
Unit guidance
● The observation of the learner carrying out a test with an individual
● Test result records
● The learner’s explanation of their work with an individual recorded either
through professional discussion or a reflective account

type reference
1 Prepare to test 1.1 Identify those individuals to be tested for substance misuse and make
individuals for arrangements for tests to be witnessed, where required
substance use
1.2 Demonstrate that the environment in which the tests are to be carried
out, and the procedures to be used comply with health, safety and
security policies, and afford privacy and dignity
1.3 Confirm that individuals being tested understand the purpose of the
tests, their rights, and any consequences of not submitting to the
testing procedures
1.4 Provide opportunities for individuals to describe their substance use
and explain possible false positives before they are tested
1.5 Obtain the individual’s consent for testing procedures
1.6 Explain clearly and precisely to individuals what they have to do to
provide their samples
type reference
2 Test for substances 2.1 Take samples (e.g. breath, urine, blood, hair, saliva) according to
clinical and organisational policies and procedures
2.2 Test samples, or refer them for testing, in accordance with clinical and
organisational policies and procedures
2.3 Follow suppliers’/manufacturers’ instructions for use of equipment,
where appropriate
2.4 Dispose of samples and equipment safely, in accordance with clinical
and organisational policies and procedures
2.5 Explain possible causes of false readings in the types of tests carried
out
3 Communicate 3.1 Communicate the outcomes of the tests to individuals, and their
outcomes of carers or guardians where required, and ensure they understand the
testing for consequences
substances
3.2 Obtain individuals’ informed consent when test results are to be
shared with other practitioners
3.3 Complete accurate records of tests and associated reports in
accordance with organisational policy and procedures

(if sampled)
Unit 42: Carry Out Initial
Assessments to
Identify and Prioritise
the Needs of Substance
Misusers

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 5
Unit summary
This unit is for those who need to refer individuals with less complex needs directly
to less structured drug, alcohol or substance misuse services (such as drop-in
advice services) and identify when an individual has more complex needs which
require referral to a comprehensive substance misuse assessment.

Principles.
The nature of this unit means that all of the learner’s evidence must come from real
work activities.
practice in the sector

and efficient mix of evidence gathering methods from the list below. This will
learner e.g. information leaflets which advise drug, alcohol and substance-users of
assessment procedures and the services available in the local community.
in the assessor records in the learner’s portfolio e.g. case records, assessment
records and care plans.
learner’s answer will need to be e.g. describe the range of different substances and
their effects.
legislation, and that he/she can critically evaluate their application e.g. describe the
principles of the relevant legislation.
the learner’s work: these methods are most appropriately used to cover any
outstanding areas of the qualification. Occasionally, because an event happens
rarely or may be difficult to observe, the learner may be able to use a
candidate/reflective account to provide some of the evidence for this unit e.g.
describe how to achieve the best balance between the interests of the individual,
any inherent risks and the legal duty of care.
learner works may be able to provide testimony of the learner’s performance. The
Unit guidance
The evidence for this unit is likely to come from
● The observation of the learner carrying out an initial assessment with an
individual
● Case records, assessment records and care plans
● The learner’s explanation of their work with an individual recorded either
through professional discussion or a reflective account

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Identify the range of different substances and their effects
range of difference
1.2 Identify different indications of substance misuse
substances and
their effects 1.3 Demonstrate ways of keeping knowledge about substances and
indications of substance misuse up to date
1.4 Explain the jargon used by substance misusers in the locality
type reference
2 Evaluate 2.1 Explain why the assessment of individuals should be carried out
individuals’ promptly
substance misuse
2.2 Obtain information from the individual and if applicable from the
and understanding
referring agency, in line with protocols
of substance
misuse services 2.3 Carry out the assessment in line with locally agreed criteria and using
standardised documentation
2.4 Assess the individual’s understanding of services available and
readiness to engage in a treatment programme
2.5 Manage challenging, abusive, aggressive or chaotic behaviour
2.6 Assess the risks to the individual which may result from substance
misuse and/or co-existent problems
2.7 Identify appropriate persons who can provide support when there are
any problems with the assessment
2.8 Demonstrate how to involve adults with parental responsibility in the
assessment and referral of children and young people
2.9 Demonstrate how to take account of a child or young person’s age and
maturity when involving them in assessment
2.10 Describe the principles of the relevant legislation
type reference
3 Assess individuals’ 3.1 Present possible interventions to the individual in a positive manner
needs and and review the advantages and disadvantages with them
appropriate
3.2 Agree an appropriate course of action with the individual according to
interventions
the type of intervention required
3.3 Demonstrate how to achieve the best balance between the interests of
the individual, any inherent risks and the legal duty of care
3.4 Justify the choice of intervention according to locally agreed criteria
3.5 Describe how to ensure consistency of approach with other members
of the substance misuse team
4 Make referrals to 4.1 Explain the importance of referring individuals to the appropriate
substance misuse service with the required degree of urgency
services
4.2 Plan arrangements for the referral with the individual and facilitate
their contact with the service
4.3 Make referrals and share information with services in line with local
protocols
4.4 Obtain feedback from the service to evaluate and refine referral
practices
4.5 Record details of the assessment and resulting actions taken
(if sampled)
Unit 43: Carry out
Comprehensive
Substance Misuse
Assessment

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 5
Unit summary
This unit is for those who assess the needs of drug, alcohol or substance misusers
with complex requirements and/or those people who require more intensive and/or
structured care programmes. It covers assessment that is ongoing throughout the
contact with the substance misuse service and the wider treatment system.

Principles.
activities.

If the assessor is unable to observe the learner they will identify an expert witness
5.7 Explain how to involve adults with parental responsibility in the assessment and
referral of children and young people.
learner, e.g. explanatory leaflets regarding the assessment process.
your portfolio. They must remain in their usual location and be referred to in the
assessor records in the learner’s portfolio e.g. assessment records, case records,
care plans.
learner’s answer will need to be recorded e.g. outline the jargon used by substance
misusers in the locality.
legislation, and that the learner can critically evaluate their application, e.g. outline
how they have conducted the assessment in line with locally agreed criteria.
learner has retained and can apply learning to practice, e.g. Certificate/Progression
provide some of the evidence for this unit e.g. explain how to involve adults with
parental responsibility in the assessment and referral of children and young people.
Unit guidance
● The observation of the learner working with an individual
● Confidential assessment records and case records
● The learner’s explanation of their work with this and other individuals recorded

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Describe the different substances which individuals might use, how
signs and they are used and their likely effects
implications of a
1.2 Identify challenges often associated with substance misuse e.g.
range of substance
significant psychiatric and/or physical co-morbidity, children at risk,
misuse-related
social problems, legal problems
problems
1.3 Explain ways of keeping knowledge about substances and indications
of substance misuse up to date
1.4 Describe the jargon used by substance misusers in the locality
2 Understand the 2.1 Describe the range of treatment interventions and assessment
range of substance services available in the locality
misuse services
2.2 Describe the eligibility criteria and protocols for accessing services in
and interventions
the locality
2.3 Explain how to respond to individuals who do not want to be referred
to other services
3 Prepare for 3.1 Obtain information on individuals from previous assessments carried
comprehensive out by other services in line with protocols
substance misuse
3.2 Establish any particular needs of the individual which will need to be
assessment
taken into account during the assessment
3.3 Fully and accurately record arrangements for the assessment in line
with the organisation’s procedures
type reference
4 Assess possible 4.1 Demonstrate how to assess the risk to individuals from their
risks to the substance misuse and/or co-existent problems
individual
4.2 Explain the importance of regularly reviewing risk assessments
4.3 Demonstrate that the risk-assessment takes account of the
individual’s needs and the legal duty of care to the individual and
others
5 Assess individuals’ 5.1 Involve the individual in the assessment as far as possible, according
substance misuse to their capability
and related
5.2 Assess the nature of the individual’s substance misuse problems and
problems
other problems
5.3 Assess the individual’s understanding of services available and
readiness to engage in a treatment programme
5.4 Conduct the assessment in line with locally agreed criteria and using
standardised documentation
5.5 Manage challenging, abusive, aggressive or chaotic behaviour
5.6 Seek clear conclusions from the assessment to inform the
development of a comprehensive care plan
5.7 Explain how to involve adults with parental responsibility in the
assessment and referral of children and young people
5.8 Describe how to take account of a child or young person’s age and
maturity when involving them in assessment
5.9 Describe the principles of the relevant legislation
type reference
6 Follow up the 6.1 Keep accurate, legible and complete records of the assessment
assessment
6.2 Continue assessment at appropriate intervals once the individual has
process
commenced a care plan
6.3 Provide individuals with accurate and clear information on systems for
making complaints about the assessment system and appealing on
the decisions
6.4 Ensure consistency of approach with other members of the substance
misuse service team

(if sampled)
Unit 44: Assist with The
Transfer of Individuals,
who Misuse
Substances, Between
Agencies and Services

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 1
Unit summary
This unit is aimed at those who make arrangements to transfer individuals between
agencies and services; it includes circumstances where someone may be referred
either into or out of a service as well as circumstances where someone is referred
within an agency.

Principles.
using workplace evidence.
activities.

learner.
answer will need to be e.g. outline the roles and responsibilities of those involved in
the transfer.
legislation, and that the learner can critically evaluate their application e.g. describe
the legislation and organisation requirements relating to the transfer of individuals
between services.
account to provide some of the evidence for this unit e.g. describe how an
individual’s culture and gender influence practice in preparing them for and
supervising transfer arrangements.
Unit Guidance
● The observation of the learner completing in transferring an individual to
another agency or service
● Case records and care plans
● The learner’s explanation of their work with an individual and other staff

type reference
1 Understand how 1.1 List legislation that impacts on arrangements for referring or
legislation and transferring individuals between services
organisational
1.2 Identify how organisational policies influence transfer arrangements
policies impact on
the transfer of
individuals
between agencies
and services
2 Apply agency and 2.1 Obtain and utilise the necessary information about transfer
service procedures arrangements
correctly in
2.2 Describe what information should be provided to meet the needs of
preparing people
individuals and others
for and supervising
them during 2.3 Prepare an individual for transfer in accordance with agency and
transfer from one service procedures
service to another
2.4 Describe the roles and responsibilities of those involved in the transfer
2.5 Identify the agency’s requirements for support and monitoring of
individuals
2.6 Complete accurate records, store them as required and in accordance
with confidentiality policies
2.7 Plan arrangements necessary in order to monitor and review the
individual’s adjustment to change
type reference
3 Respect the rights 3.1 Identify the support and assistance which individuals will need to help
of the individual them make the transfer
and value diversity
3.2 Show how an individual’s culture and gender influence practice in
preparing them for and supervising transfer arrangements
3.3 Demonstrate how principles of equality, diversity and anti-
discriminatory practice have been considered and applied in the
course of a transfer
3.4 Demonstrate how individuals and relevant people can be encouraged
to seek information and express their views during the process of
preparing for a transfer
4 Use communication 4.1 Explain the arrangements and reasons for a transfer clearly to
skills effectively in individuals and others who may be involved
working with
4.2 Provide clear and accurate information about the support that will be
individuals and the
provided and how people should seek further support should they
agencies and
need it
services to which
they are being 4.3 Demonstrate how to provide support to individuals including
transferred situations where they may be distressed, anxious or angry
4.4 Identify any disagreements that arise and negotiate with those
involved
4.5 Demonstrate how communication should be adapted to meet the
needs of individuals and the requirements of different agencies
(if sampled)
Through Detoxification
Programmes

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
This unit is about working with individuals to achieve stabilisation or withdrawal
from alcohol, drug and substance misuse through a planned programme of
treatment and care. This will involve inducting individuals to detoxification
programmes, developing and reviewing these programmes, and managing the
closure of the programme and next steps.

Principles.
activities.

The assessor will identify other sources of evidence to ensure the most
reliable and efficient mix of evidence-gathering methods from the list below.
This will ensure that all learning outcomes and assessment criteria are met
and that the consistency of your performance can be established.
learner, e.g. explanatory leaflets regarding detoxification programmes.
in the assessor records in the learner’s portfolio e.g. care plans, contracts of care,
case records.
learner’s answer will need to be recorded e.g. explain how requests for assessment
should be prioritised in line with an organisation’s criteria.
legislation, and that they can critically evaluate their application e.g. outline the
locally agreed criteria for admission of individuals to a detoxification programme.
learner has retained and can apply learning to practice, e.g. Certificate/Progression
areas of the learner’s qualification. Occasionally, because an event happens rarely
or may be difficult to observe, the learner may be able to use a candidate/reflective
account to provide some of the evidence for this unit e.g. describe the evidence
base for the likely outcome of detoxification programmes.
the learner work may be able to provide testimony of the learner’s performance.
The assessor will help the learner to identify the appropriate use of witnesses.
Unit Guidance
● Confidential care plans and case records

type reference
1 Understand how 1.1 Explain how requests for assessment should be prioritised in line with
assessments an organisation’s criteria
should be
1.2 Describe how to arrange for a comprehensive substance review and
undertaken
risk assessment
1.3 Describe how individuals may be involved in the assessment of their
needs
1.4 Explain how individual motivation and readiness to engage in a
treatment programme are assessed
1.5 Explain how information obtained during an assessment should be
passed to another organisation in line with local protocols
1.6 Explain why it is important to assess and review risk to individuals
and others from substance misuse on a regular basis
type reference
2 Introduce 2.1 Implement the locally agreed criteria for admission of individuals to a
individuals to detoxification programme
detoxification
2.2 Explain what should be taken into account to establish the correct
programmes
level of urgency for admission to a detoxification programme
2.3 Demonstrate the advice and information that should be provided to
individuals prior to a detoxification programme
2.4 Describe what a ‘contract of care’ includes and the respective
responsibilities of the individual and the service during a detoxification
programme
2.5 Demonstrate ways in which significant others and carers may become
involved in an individual’s detoxification programme
3 Develop and review 3.1 Demonstrate how to coordinate detoxification treatment within a care
detoxification plan which involves the individual and members of other service
treatment and care teams as appropriate
plans
3.2 Show how to review expectations and plans with individuals who are
not yet able to complete the detoxification programme
3.3 Review assessments at appropriate intervals once an individual has
commenced a programme of care
3.4 Describe the evidence base for the likely outcomes of detoxification
programmes
4 Manage closure of 4.1 Arrange a discharge planning meeting with members from other
individuals’ service providers in order to formalise an ongoing care plan
detoxification
4.2 Establish active co-ordination between detoxification and
programmes
rehabilitative services after discharge
4.3 Complete case closure information promptly and accurately for
individuals who have achieved abstinence and left the programme
(if sampled)
Unit 46: Develop and Sustain
Effective Working
Relationships with
Staff in Other Agencies

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
This unit is about sustaining and developing working relationships with staff in
other organisations.
Effective working is a key feature of, and increasing importance in justice, social
care and health organisations. Workers are not expected to set up effective working
agreements from scratch, but are expected to contribute to optimising the value of
them.

This unit must be assessed according to Skills for Justice’s Assessment Strategy.
Any skills-based element within the unit must be assessed in the workplace or by
using workplace evidence.
activities.

The assessor will identify other sources of evidence ensuring the most reliable and
learner, e.g. minutes of meetings with other agencies.
in the assessor records in the learner’s portfolio, e.g. case records.
learner’s answer will need to be recorded, e.g. outline the roles and responsibilities
of key people who work in the agencies who are involved in joint working
arrangements.
and understands principles which support practice, policies, procedures and
legislation, and that you can critically evaluate their application, e.g. the nature,
roles and functions, policies and procedures of principal agencies.
leaner has retained and can apply learning to practice, e.g. Certificate/Progression
provide some of the evidence for this unit, e.g. explain the methods of identifying
and resolving conflict within and between agencies and between individuals.
Unit guidance
● The observation of the learner working with staff from other agencies
● Minutes of meetings
● The learner’s explanation of their work with staff in other agencies recorded

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Identify the nature, roles and functions, policies and procedures of
context of working principal agencies
in partnership
1.2 Identify structures, function, and methods of communication and
decision making
1.3 Identify the roles and responsibilities of key people who work in these
agencies who are involved in joint working arrangements
1.4 Identify the effect agency structure and culture may have upon the
policy and practice of joint working
1.5 Identify the effect of agency culture and structure upon policy and
practice of working in partnership
1.6 Explain the principles and benefits of working in partnership
type reference
2 Develop effective 2.1 Develop clear action plans for joint work which clarify roles and
working responsibilities of the respective parties
relationships with
2.2 Reach agreements about roles and responsibilities and arrangements
staff in other
for decision making
agencies
2.3 Apply principles of equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice
in working relationships with staff in other agencies
2.4 Confirm arrangements for joint work which are
● Appropriate to the nature and purpose of the work
● Likely to be effective in establishing and maintaining relationships
● Respect confidentiality while balancing risks of sharing or not
sharing information
2.5 Identify effective methods to monitor and review the progress of joint
work
2.6 Obtain advice and support promptly when team discussion and
supervision are appropriate
2.7 Complete records accurately and clearly and store them according to
agency requirements
2.8 Communicate information to people who are authorised to have it
type reference
3 Sustain effective 3.1 Identify the benefits and advantages of joint working and use these to
working develop own practice
relationships
3.2 Identify factors which might hinder joint working
3.3 Explain methods of identifying and resolving conflict within and
between agencies and between individuals
3.4 Demonstrate methods of assessing the effectiveness of joint working
relationships
3.5 Explain and defend the views of your agency and its policies
3.6 Contribute to regular reviews of effectiveness and efficiency of joint
working arrangements and identify ways in which the arrangements
could be improved
3.7 Complete records accurately and clearly and store them according to
agency requirements
3.8 Communicate information to people who are authorised to have it

(if sampled)
Unit 47: Administer Medication
to Individuals and
Monitor the Effects

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 5
Unit summary
This unit is for those who prepare for, administer and monitor the effects of
medication on individuals. The unit applies to all medication used for and by
individuals, both prescribed and non-prescribed.

Principles.
activities.

consistency of the learner’s performance can be established.
learner, e.g. information leaflets on medication services.
Questioning: questions may be oral or written. In each case the question and your
answer will need to be recorded e.g. describe the common types of medication
including their effects and potential side-effects.
legislation, and that the learner can critically evaluate their application, e.g. identify
the current legislation, guidelines, policies and protocols relevant to the
administration of medication.
provide some of the evidence for this unit, e.g. describe the common adverse
reactions to medication, how each can be recognised and the appropriate action(s)
required.
Unit guidance
The evidence for this unit is likely to come from

type reference
1 Understand 1.1 Identify current legislation, guidelines policies and protocols relevant
legislation, policy to the administration of medication
and procedures
relevant to
administration of
medication
2 Know about 2.1 Describe common types of medication including their effects and
common types of potential side effects
medication and
2.2 Identify medication which demands the measurement of specific
their use
physiological measurements
2.3 Describe the common adverse reactions to medication, how each can
be recognised and the appropriate action(s) required
2.4 Explain the different routes of medicine administration
3 Understand 3.1 Explain the types, purpose and function of materials and equipment
procedures and needed for the administration of medication via the different routes
techniques for the
3.2 Identify the required information from prescriptions/medication
administration of
administration charts
medication
type reference
4 Prepare for the 4.1 Apply standard precautions for infection control
administration of
4.2 Explain the appropriate timing of medication e.g. check that the
medication
individual has not taken any medication recently
4.3 Obtain the individuals consent and offer information, support and
reassurance throughout, in a manner which encourages their co-
operation and which is appropriate to their needs and concerns
4.4 Select, check and prepare correctly the medication according to the
medication administration record or medication information leaflet
5 Administer and 5.1 Select the route for the administration of medication, according to the
monitor individuals’ patient’s plan of care and the drug to be administered, and prepare
medication the site if necessary
5.2 Safely administer the medication
● In line with legislation and local policies
● In a way which minimises pain, discomfort and trauma to the
individual
5.3 Describe how to report any immediate problems with the
administration
5.4 Monitor the individual’s condition throughout, recognise any adverse
effects and take the appropriate action without delay
5.5 Explain why it may be necessary to confirm that the individual
actually takes the medication and does not pass the medication to
others
5.6 Maintain the security of medication and related records throughout
the process and return them to the correct place for storage
5.7 Describe how to dispose of out of date and part-used medications in
accordance with legal and organisational requirements
(if sampled)
Unit 48: Supply and Exchange
Injecting Equipment
for Individuals

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
This unit is for those who supply and exchange injecting equipment for substance
users. This involves establishing the extent and type of individuals’ injecting
behaviour, providing harm-minimisation advice, providing injecting equipment and
exchanging used injecting equipment. It also includes maintaining records of the
supply and exchange of injecting equipment in order that the service can be
monitored and evaluated.

Principles.
activities.

2.5 Refer individuals to other services according to identified need.
consistency of the learner’s performance can be established.
learner, e.g. information leaflets on needle exchange services.
in the assessor records in the learner’s portfolio e.g. case records, needle exchange
records and care plans.
learner’s answer will need to be recorded e.g. identify the potential benefits of brief
interventions with substance users.
legislation, and he/she can critically evaluate their application e.g. outline the
organisational policies and procedures for supply and exchange of injecting
equipment.
areas of the learner’s qualification. Occasionally, because an event happens rarely
or may be difficult to observe, the learner’s may be able to use a
candidate/reflective account to provide some of the evidence for this unit e.g. how
he/she has liaised with providers of other services in line with policies and
protocols.
you work may be able to provide testimony of your performance. Your assessor will
help you to identify the appropriate use of witnesses.
Unit guidance

type reference
1 Understand policy 1.1 Describe organisational policies and procedures for supply and
and procedures for exchange of injecting equipment
the supply and
1.2 Explain policy guidelines and legislation for needle exchange with
exchange of
children, young people and individuals with learning difficulties
injecting
equipment 1.3 Identify the potential benefits of brief interventions with substance-
users
1.4 Describe the range of behaviours that can be expected from
substance-users, and how to deal with these
1.5 Describe how to recognise and deal with immediate risk of danger to
individuals who have used substances
1.6 Describe the potential blood-borne viruses
1.7 Explain what to do in the event of a needle-stick injury occurring
1.8 Describe the range of substance misuse services available in the
locality
1.9 Explain legal and organisational procedures and requirements
regarding the recording, storage and passing on of information
relating to individuals and work undertaken with them
type reference
2 Conduct initial 2.1 Establish whether the individual is injecting and the frequency of
assessment of injecting
substance users
2.2 Conduct a health assessment with the individual (e.g. noting skin
and provide
conditions, abscesses, injecting sites)
relevant advice
2.3 Provide relevant and timely advice, e.g.:
● Safe or safer injecting techniques and sites
● Harm minimisation
● Primary health
● Safer sex
2.4 Provide advice and resources for safe storage and disposal of injecting
equipment
2.5 Refer individuals to other services according to identified need
2.6 Liaise with providers of other services in line with policies and protocol
type reference
3 Supply and 3.1 Demonstrate that:
exchange injecting
● Adequate stocks of injecting equipment are maintained
equipment
● Injecting equipment is stored safely and securely
3.2 Dispense injecting equipment to individuals in line with the
assessment of their needs
3.3 Demonstrate safe handling of dispensed and returned injecting
equipment
3.4 Carry out the exchange process discreetly to maintain confidentiality
3.5 Describe how to deal with any spillages and discarded needles and
syringes using the appropriate materials
3.6 Maintain records of:
● Injecting equipment supply and exchange in line with
organisational procedures
● The needle exchange service

(if sampled)
Unit 49: Understand and Meet
the Nutritional
Requirements of
Individuals with
Dementia

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
This unit is about understanding that individuals may have specific nutritional needs
because of their experience of dementia. Learners will develop their knowledge and
skills in meeting these nutritional requirements and be able to provide evidence of
their competence to enable individuals with dementia to eat and drink well.
This unit is part of the Dementia pathway of the Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in
Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (QCF)

Principles.
Learning outcome 3 needs to be assessed in the workplace environment.
Person-centred approach
This is a way of working which aims to put the person at the centre of the care
situation, taking into account their individuality, wishes and preferences.
Meal times
● meal planning
● food shopping
● food preparation
● pre- and post-meal activities
● dining
● snacking
Wellbeing
● appropriate weight gain/loss
● improved sleep patterns
● reduced confusion
● improved physical health
● improved emotional state
● reduced infections

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Describe how cognitive, functional and emotional changes associated
nutritional needs with dementia can affect eating, drinking and nutrition
that are unique to
1.2 Explain how poor nutrition can contribute to an individual’s experience
individuals with
of dementia
dementia
1.3 Outline how other health and emotional conditions may affect the
nutritional needs of an individual with dementia
1.4 Explain the importance of recognising and meeting an individual’s
personal and cultural preferences for food and drink
1.5 Explain why it is important to include a variety of food and drink in
the diet of an individual with dementia
2 Understand the 2.1 Describe how mealtime cultures and environments can be a barrier to
effect that that meeting the nutritional needs of an individual with dementia
mealtime
2.2 Describe how mealtime environments and food presentation can be
environments can
designed to help an individual to eat and drink
have on an
individual with 2.3 Describe how a person-centred approach can support an individual,
dementia with dementia at different levels of ability to eat and drink
type reference
3 Be able to support 3.1 Demonstrate how the knowledge of life history of an individual with
an individual with dementia has been used to provide a diet that meets his/her
dementia to enjoy preferences
good nutrition
3.2 Demonstrate how mealtimes for an individual with dementia are
planned to support his/her ability to eat and drink
3.3 Demonstrate how the specific eating and drinking abilities and needs
of an individual with dementia have been addressed
3.4 Demonstrate how a person-centred approach to meeting nutritional
requirements has improved the well-being of an individual with
dementia

(if sampled)
Unit 50: Enable Rights and
Choices of Individuals
with Dementia Whilst
Minimising Risks

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
This unit is about developing the learner’s knowledge, understanding of and skills in
enabling the rights and choices of the individual with dementia whilst minimising
risks.
This unit forms part of the Dementia pathway of the Edexcel Level 3
Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (QCF).

Principles.
Key legislation
● Human Rights Act 1998
● Mental Capacity Act 2005
● Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000
● Mental Health Act 2007
● The Disability Discrimination Act 1995
● Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
● Carers (Equal Opportunities) Act 2004
Agreed ways of working
Include policies and procedures where these exist; they may be less formally
documented with micro-employers.
Carers and others may be
● care worker
● family
● advocate
● colleagues
● managers
● social worker
● GP
● physiotherapist
● pharmacist
● nurse
● psychologist
● psychiatrist
● independent mental health advocate
● advocate
● dementia care adviser
● support groups
Best interests
This is an essential aspect of the Mental Capacity Act (2005). To support the
financial health, emotional and social wellbeing of an individual and to take into
consideration their past and present wishes and feelings, advance directives, beliefs
and values.
Key physical and social aspects

Physical
● signage
● colour
● furniture
● flooring
● technology
● room layout
● storage
● space for personal belongings
Social
● communication skills
● positive approach
● relationship-centred approach
● professional boundaries
● abilities focus
● whole team approach
Unit content
1 Understand key legislation and agreed ways of working that support the
fulfilment of rights and choices of individuals with dementia while
minimising risk of harm
The impact of key legislation: key legislation including latest amendments of

Human Rights Act 1998; Mental Capacity Act 2005; Adults with Incapacity
(Scotland) Act 2000; Mental Health Act 2007; The Disability Discrimination Act
1995; Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006; Carers (Equal opportunities)
Act 2004; current local, national and European legislation and organisational
requirements, procedures and practices for risk-assessment and management
and for the protection of self, individuals, key people and others from danger,
harm and abuse
Agreed ways of working: policies and procedures e.g. equality policy, care
planning, and complaints procedure
Sharing personal information with carers and others taking into account
legislative frameworks and agreed ways of working: current local, national and
European legislation and organisational requirements, procedures and practices
for recording, reporting, confidentiality and sharing information, including data
protection
2 Be able to maximise the rights and choices of individuals with dementia
Considering the best interests of an individual with dementia when planning and
delivering care and support: referring to the Mental Capacity Act (2005);
consideration of financial, health, emotional and social wellbeing of an
individual; consideration of their past and present wishes and feelings; advance
directives; beliefs and values
Enabling an individual with dementia to exercise their rights and choices even
when a decision has not been deemed to be in their best interests: current local,
national and European legislation and organisational requirements; procedures
and practices for risk-assessment, management and monitoring; negotiation;
compromise
Why it is important not to assume that an individual with dementia cannot make
their own decisions: person-centred care; individual’s capacity; their past and
present wishes and feelings; advance directives; beliefs and values; type and
stage of dementia
How the ability of an individual with dementia to make decisions may fluctuate:
individual’s capacity; their past and present wishes and feelings; advance
directives; beliefs and values; type and stage of dementia
3 Be able to involve carers and others in supporting individuals with
dementia
Planning support: involving carers and others; promoting rights and choices;
minimising risk of harm; legal and organisational requirements on equality,
diversity, discrimination, rights, confidentiality and sharing of information e.g.
care planning; how to provide active support and place the preferences and best
interest of individuals at the centre of all provision
How a conflict of interest can be addressed between the carer and an individual
with dementia whilst balancing rights, choices and risk: managing dilemmas
between individuals’ rights and their responsibilities for their own care and
protection; the rights and responsibilities of key people and own role and
responsibilities for their care and protection
How to ensure an individual with dementia, carers and others feel able to
complain without fear of retribution: current local, national and European
legislation and organisational requirements; procedures and practices for
dealing with comments and complaints
4 Be able to maintain the privacy, dignity and respect of individuals with

dementia whilst promoting rights and choices
Maintaining privacy and dignity when providing personal support for intimate
care to an individual with dementia: practice and service standards relevant to
work setting and relating to valuing and respecting individuals; taking account
of their views and preferences and protecting them from danger, harm and
abuse
Key physical aspects of the environment: an enabling physical environment e.g.
signage, colour, furniture, flooring, technology, room layout, storage, space for
personal belongings
Key social aspects of the environment: communication skills; positive approach;
relationship-centred approach; professional boundaries; abilities focus; whole-
team approach

type reference
1 Understand key 1.1 Explain the impact of key legislation that relates to fulfilment of rights
legislation and and choices and the minimising of risk of harm for an individual with
agreed ways of dementia
working that
1.2 Evaluate agreed ways of working that relate to rights and choices of
support the
an individual with dementia
fulfilment of rights
and choices of 1.3 Explain how and when personal information may be shared with
individuals with carers and others, taking into account legislative frameworks and
dementia while agreed ways of working
minimising risk of
harm
2 Be able to 2.1 Demonstrate that the best interests of an individual with dementia are
maximise the considered when planning and delivering care and support
rights and choices
2.2 Demonstrate how an individual with dementia can be enabled to
of individuals with
exercise their rights and choices even when a decision has not been
dementia
deemed to be in their best interests
2.3 Explain why it is important not to assume that an individual with
dementia cannot make their own decisions
2.4 Describe how the ability of an individual with dementia to make
decisions may fluctuate
type reference
3 Be able to involve 3.1 Demonstrate how carers and others can be involved in planning
carers and others support that promotes the rights and choices of an individual with
in supporting dementia and minimises risk of harm
individuals with
3.2 Describe how a conflict of interest can be addressed between the carer
dementia
and an individual with dementia whilst balancing rights, choices and
risk
3.3 Describe how to ensure an individual with dementia, carers and others
feel able to complain without fear of retribution
4 Be able to maintain 4.1 Describe how to maintain privacy and dignity when providing personal
the privacy, dignity support for intimate care to an individual with dementia
and respect of
4.2 Demonstrate that key physical aspects of the environment are
individuals with
enabling care workers to show respect and dignity for an individual
dementia whilst
with dementia
promoting rights
and choices 4.3 Demonstrate that key social aspects of the environment are enabling
care workers to show respect and dignity for an individual with
dementia

(if sampled)
Unit 51: Understand and Enable
Interaction and
Communication with
Dementia

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
This unit provides the opportunity for the learner to develop and implement the
qualities of an effective relationship with individuals with dementia. This is based on
the use of positive interactions and communication skills.
Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (QCF)

Principles.
Carers, e.g.
● partner
● family
● friends
● neighbours
Others e.g.
● care worker
● colleague
● manager
● social worker
● GP
● physiotherapist
● pharmacist
● nurse
● psychologist
● admiral nurses
● advocate
● support groups
Social environment can provide interactions which create stimulation and
enjoyment, e.g.
● opportunities to meet with family and friends
● able to talk about early life, past career, good memories
● engagement with familiar activities i.e. attendance at church, clubs, playing
golf, favourite walks
● engagement with activities e.g. reminiscence, listening to favourite music
● continuing social routines, e.g. going to the hairdresser’s, out for coffee etc
Reality orientation
This approach tries to place the individual in the here and now, reminding them of
the day, place, time and situation they are in
Validation approach
Using non-judgemental acceptance and empathy to show the individual that their
expressed feelings are valid. Focusing on the feelings rather than the content of
speech.
Unit content
1 Understand the factors that can affect interactions and communication

of individuals with dementia
How different forms of dementia may affect the way an individual

communicates: dementia affecting visual perception; dementia affecting
structure and ordering e.g. structure of sentences, order of words and patterns
of conversation; inability to recognise faces and surroundings; inability to recall
recent events; perseveration e.g. using the same word over and over again; loss
of motivation; loss of ability to moderate behaviour
Physical and mental health factors: sensory impairment e.g. hearing, sight; age-
related degenerative disease e.g. macular degeneration, cataracts; pain;
depression; learning needs
Supporting different communication abilities and needs of an individual with
dementia who has a sensory impairment: awareness of sensory impairment e.g.
for hearing impairment minimise background noise and check hearing aid is
functioning and for visual impairment check spectacles are the correct type;
active listening skills; non-verbal communication e.g. observation of body
language; clear verbal communication such as clear speech, use short
sentences, use simple questions requiring yes/no answers; appropriate physical
contact for reassurance
The impact of the behaviour of carers: lack of respect from carer resulting in
frustration and anger; impatience from carer and others causing demotivation;
carer assuming they know best resulting in aggression and anger in the
individual
The impact of the behaviours of others: lack of respect from others such as
other individuals or other professionals resulting in frustration and anger;
impatience from others resulting in demotivation in individual; professionals
assuming the individual has no views resulting in aggression and anger from
individual
2 Be able to communicate with an individual with dementia using a range
of verbal and non-verbal techniques
Using different communication techniques: active listening skills; observation

and understanding of individual’s body language; clear speech using short
sentences and simple questions requiring yes/no answers; appropriate
suggestions if the individual is stuck and checking with them that is what they
meant; non-verbal communication including appropriate physical contact for
reassurance
Observation of behaviour as an effective tool in interpreting the needs of an
individual with dementia: observing and interpreting patterns of behaviour e.g.
becoming agitated or undressing when they need the toilet or shouting out or
wandering when bored
Responding to the behaviour of an individual with dementia, taking account of
the abilities and needs of the individual, carers and others: verbal and non-
verbal support; enabling, appropriate physical contact for reassurance;
anticipatory response to enable e.g. offering to help them to the toilet if they
indicate such a need; allowing time for the individual to make choices e.g. what
to wear
3 Be able to communicate positively with an individual who has dementia

by valuing their individuality
How the communication style of an individual with dementia can be used to

develop their care plan: use of alternative methods of communication e.g.
verbal to supplement visual limitations or visual clues to aid memory such as
recent photos of family to help the individual recognise them; individual care
plan allowing time to support communication
How the abilities of an individual with dementia can be used to develop their
care plan: unique abilities of the individual with dementia are recorded on the
care plan and form the basis for their care e.g. an individual with poor short-
term memory but good long-term memory may be helped to compile a life story
book around their childhood or an individual with dementia who retains musical
ability may be encouraged to play the piano or listen to music
How the needs of an individual with dementia can be used to develop their care
plan: the need to maintain independence for as long as possible using physical
aids e.g. labels on cupboards and drawers, clearly defined environment for
sleeping and for eating; the need to maintain independent living by ensuring
adequate support at home e.g. care plan allows sufficient domiciliary care or day
centre to meet social needs
How the individual’s preferred method/s of interacting can be used to reinforce
their identity and uniqueness: use of life story books; reminiscence sessions;
inclusion in social groups and conversations; continuance of hobbies and
interests
4 Be able to use positive interaction approaches with individuals with
dementia
The difference between a reality orientation approach to interactions and a

validation approach: reality orientation placing the individual in the here and
now, reminding them of the day, place, time and situation they are in;
validation – a non-judgemental acceptance and empathy to show the individual
that their expressed feelings are valid and focusing on the feelings rather than
the content of speech; the difference between these two approaches and when
each might be used
A positive interaction with an individual who has dementia: an interaction which
is positive for the individual who has dementia e.g. a carer listening and
responding appropriately to a person who is distressed and frightened or a carer
and the individual working together to arrange flowers

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Explain how different forms of dementia may affect the way an
factors that can individual communicates
affect interaction
1.2 Explain how physical and mental health factors may need to be
and communication
considered when communicating with an individual who has dementia
of individuals with
dementia 1.3 Describe how to support different communication abilities and needs
of an individual with dementia who has a sensory impairment
1.4 Describe the impact the behaviour of carers and others may have on
an individual with dementia
2 Be able to 2.1 Demonstrate how to use different communication techniques with an
communicate with individual who has dementia
an individual with
2.2 Show how observation of behaviour is an effective tool in interpreting
dementia using a
the needs of an individual with dementia
range of verbal and
non-verbal 2.3 Analyse ways of responding to the behaviour of an individual with
techniques dementia, taking account of the abilities and needs of the individual,
carers and others
type reference
3 Be able to 3.1 Show how the communication style, abilities and needs of an
communicate individual with dementia can be used to develop their care plan
positively with an
3.2 Demonstrate how the individual’s preferred method/s of interacting
individual who has
can be used to reinforce their identity and uniqueness
dementia by
valuing their
individuality
4 Be able to use 4.1 Explain the difference between a reality orientation approach to
positive interaction interaction and a validation approach
approaches with
4.2 Demonstrate a positive interaction with an individual who has
individuals with
dementia
dementia
4.3 Demonstrate how to use aspects of the physical environment to
enable positive interaction with individuals with dementia
4.4 Demonstrate how to use aspects of the social environment to enable
positive interaction with individuals with dementia
4.5 Demonstrate how reminiscence techniques can be used to facilitate a
positive interaction with the individual with dementia

(if sampled)
Unit 52: Equality, Diversity and
Inclusion in Dementia
Care Practice

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
This unit is aimed at those who provide care or support to individuals with dementia
in a wide range of settings. The unit covers the concepts of equality, diversity and
inclusion, which are fundamental to person-centred approach.
Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (QCF)

Principles.
Heritage this refers to an individual’s culture, history and personal experiences and
is unique to them.
Others, e.g.
● care worker
● colleague
● manager
● social worker
● GP
● physiotherapist
● pharmacist
● nurse
● psychologist
● admiral nurses
● advocate
● support groups
Unit content
1 Understand that each individual’s experience of dementia is unique
Why it is important to recognise and respect an individual’s heritage:

recognising e.g., diversity, inclusion and interaction and respect heritage
including the person’s unique culture, history and personal experiences; the
legal and organisational requirements around equality, diversity, discrimination,
rights; providing active support and place the preferences and best interest of
individuals at the centre of provision e.g. care planning includes choice of food,
clothing, beliefs, lifestyle, preferred means of communication
Experiences of dementia for an individual who acquired it as an older person:
availability of support; availability of services; recognition of individual needs
Experiences of dementia for an individual who acquired it as a younger person:
availability of support; availability of services; recognition of individual needs
Experiences of dementia for individuals who have a learning disability: services
and support available for people with learning disabilities and dementia, delay in
diagnosis for people with learning disabilities; variety of learning disabilities e.g.
link between Down’s syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease; link between learning
disabilities and dementia
Experiences of dementia for individuals who are from different ethnic
backgrounds: recognition of individual needs; services and support available for
people from different ethnic backgrounds; increasing incidence of dementia in
young people from ethnic minorities
Experiences of dementia for individuals who are at the end of life: services and
support for those with dementia at the end of life; CG42 Dementia: A NICE-SCIE
Guideline on supporting people with dementia and their carers in health and
social care
How the experience of an individual’s dementia may impact on carer: positive
impact enabling carers to understand dementia and develop skills to care for
individuals with dementia; negative impact such as physical demands of the role
on ageing partners, inability to step out of carer role, need for care becomes
constant; physical, social, emotional, financial impact on dependants
2 Understand the importance of diversity, equality and inclusion in
dementia care and support
How current legislation, government policy and agreed ways of working support
inclusive practice for dementia care and support: legislation e.g. Human Rights
Act 1998; Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
(DOLS); Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000; Mental Health Act 2007;
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995; Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act
2006; Carers (Equal opportunities) Act 2004; Equality Act 2010; policy e.g.
Putting People First – the personalisation agenda; Living Well with Dementia –
the National
Dementia Strategy; agreed ways of working e.g. person-centred care, dementia
care mapping, rementia
The ways in which an individual with dementia may be subjected to
discrimination and oppression: stigma and prejudice; stereotyping; social
isolation; denial of services e.g. support for people with dementia is aimed at
older people, with little support for younger people with dementia
The potential impact of discrimination on an individual with dementia: denial of
services e.g. lack of specific end-of-life care for people with dementia; social
isolation; lack of support for carers; abuse; neglect
How diversity, equality and inclusion are addressed in dementia care and
support: early intervention to enable the individual to stay in their own home for
longer; seamless integrated working to provide transition from domiciliary care,
day care and eventually if needed to residential care; equality policy; care
planning process; person-centred care, Dementia Care Mapping, rementia;
policies such as CG42 Dementia: A NICE-SCIE Guideline on supporting people
with dementia and their carers in health and social care
3 Be able to work in a person-centred manner to ensure inclusivity of the
individual with dementia
How to identify an individual’s uniqueness: person-centred assessment that

involves the individual and their advocate; Dementia Care Mapping; establishing
effective communication to determine individual choices
Using life experiences and circumstances to ensure inclusion: using life
experiences e.g. one-to-one or small group discussion of childhood games or
school or starting work
Practical ways of helping an individual with dementia to maintain their dignity:
communicating effectively by giving time, listening and providing appropriate
support physically and emotionally; treating the person with dignity and respect
e.g. if they have become confused and think the corner of the dining room is the
toilet, talking to them and leading them to the appropriate place without making
a fuss; promoting choice and independence e.g. quietly checking with them if
they would like help to get to the toilet if they are indicating they need to go;
respecting privacy and rights e.g. ensuring they have privacy when undressing
or when at the toilet; respecting a person’s culture e.g. arranging for them to
attend the religious service of their choice with a relative or friend
Engaging and including an individual with dementia in daily life: including the
individual in everyday activities such as a discussion; including them when
planning an event such as a birthday celebration; not talking over them or
about them when they are there; behaving positively by looking at what they
can do instead of what they cannot do e.g. they may be able to help set the
table or arrange flowers for the sitting room
4 Be able to work with others to encourage support for diversity and
equality
Work with others to promote diversity and equality for individuals with
dementia: integrated working across statutory, private and third sector
provision e.g. a district nurse cares for an individual’s leg ulcer while he is
supported to live at home by a private domiciliary care worker who comes in
twice a day, and he attends a day centre run by his local Sikh temple; service
provision to include integrated working across private, statutory and third
sector, e.g. hospitals, hospices, residential care, nursing homes, independent
living, sheltered housing, day care, domiciliary care, GP, social services,
pharmacists, end-of-life support, urgent care response, early intervention,
psychiatric services, memory services, physiotherapists, occupational therapists,
dieticians, other health and social care workers, counsellors, dementia advisers,
advocates
How to share the individual’s preferences and interests with others: e.g. using
life story books and sharing information in team meetings; writing up
reminiscence group notes and sharing them with other professionals at reviews;
maintaining confidentiality where appropriate
How to challenge discrimination and oppressive practice of others when working
with an individual with dementia: recognising signs and symptoms of danger,
harm and abuse and using the organisation’s systems and procedures to report
these; developing relationships in which individuals are able to express their
fears, anxieties, feelings and concerns without worry of ridicule, rejection or
retribution; supporting individuals and key people to understand own
responsibilities to pass on information about actual and likely danger, harm and
abuse and protect them and others from danger, harm and abuse; using
supervision and support to cope with own thoughts and feelings about any
suspected and/or disclosed danger, harm and abuse; complete accurate timed
and dated records and reports, on suspicions of danger, harm and abuse within
confidentiality agreements, according to legal and organisational requirements
and that avoid statements that could adversely affect the use of evidence in
future investigations

type reference
1 Understand that 1.1 Explain why it is important to recognise and respect an individual’s
each individual’s heritage
experience of
1.2 Compare the experience of dementia for an individual who has
dementia is unique
acquired it as an older person with the experience of an individual
who has acquired it as a younger person
1.3 Describe how the experience of dementia may be different for
individuals
● Who have a learning disability
● Who are from different ethnic backgrounds
● Who are at the end of life
1.4 Describe how the experience of an individual’s dementia may impact
on carers
2 Understand the 2.1 Describe how current legislation, government policy and agreed ways
importance of of working support inclusive practice for dementia care and support
diversity, equality
2.2 Describe the ways in which an individual with dementia may be
and inclusion in
subjected to discrimination and oppression
dementia care and
support 2.3 Explain the potential impact of discrimination on an individual with
dementia
2.4 Analyse how diversity, equality and inclusion are addressed in
dementia care and support
type reference
3 Be able to work in 3.1 Demonstrate how to identify an individual’s uniqueness
a person centred
3.2 Demonstrate how to use life experiences and circumstances of an
manner to ensure
individual who has dementia to ensure their inclusion
inclusivity of the
individual with 3.3 Demonstrate practical ways of helping an individual with dementia to
dementia maintain their dignity
3.4 Demonstrate how to engage and include an individual with dementia
in daily life
4 Be able to work 4.1 Work with others to promote diversity and equality for individuals with
with others to dementia
encourage support
4.2 Demonstrate how to share the individual’s preferences and interests
for diversity and
with others
equality
4.3 Explain how to challenge discrimination and oppressive practice of
others when working with an individual with dementia

(if sampled)
Unit 53: Provide Support to
Manage Pain and
Discomfort

QCF level: 2
Credit value: 2
Unit summary
This unit is aimed at those working in a wide range of settings. The unit provides
the learner with the knowledge and skills to provide support for managing pain and
discomfort.
It covers approaches to pain management, assistance in minimising pain and
discomfort and monitoring, recording and reporting on the management of pain and
discomfort.

Principles.
Learning outcomes 2 and 3 must be assessed in a real work situation.
Agreed ways of working will include policies and procedures where these exist.
Learners can enter the types of evidence they are presenting for assessment and
the submission date against each assessment criterion. Alternatively, centre
documentation should be used to record this information.

type reference
1 Understand 1.1 Understand approaches to managing pain and discomfort
approaches to
1.2 Describe different approaches to alleviate pain and minimise
managing pain and
discomfort
discomfort
1.3 Outline agreed ways of working that relate to managing pain and
discomfort
2 Be able to assist in 2.1 Describe how pain and discomfort may affect an individual’s wellbeing
minimising and communication
individuals’ pain or
2.2 Encourage an individual to express feelings of discomfort or pain
discomfort
2.3 Encourage an individual to use self-help methods of pain control
2.4 Assist an individual to be positioned safely and comfortably
2.5 Carry out agreed measures to alleviate pain and discomfort
3 Be able to monitor, 3.1 Carry out required monitoring activities relating to management of an
record and report individual’s pain or discomfort
on the
3.2 Complete records in required ways
management of
individuals’ pain or 3.3 Report findings and concerns as required
discomfort
(if sampled)
Unit 54: Gain Access to the
Homes of Individuals,
Deal with Emergencies
and Ensure Security on
Departure

QCF level: 2
Credit value: 2
Unit summary
This unit is aimed at those who support individuals to live in their own home. It
provides the learner with the knowledge and skills required to gain access to an
individual’s home, deal with emergencies and ensure security on departure.

Principles.
All learning outcomes must be assessed in a real work environment.
General and specific requirements may include
● how, when and who to notify of visit
● means of identification on arrival
● use of entry systems
● ways of ensuring security on departure
Others are those who share responsibility for the worker providing care or support
in the individual’s home.
Reasons for being unable to access homes may include
● individual not aware of visit
● individual likely to be out
● individual unwilling to allow access
● individual unable to allow access because of accident or illness
● power failure of security systems
● incorrect information supplied to worker
● keys lost or stolen
● security or other risk to individual or worker
Emergencies include any situation presenting immediate danger to the individual
or others.

type reference
1 Be able to identify 1.1 Access information about general requirements for entering and
agreed ways to leaving individuals’ homes
gain entry to and
1.2 Identify special requirements and individual preferences for entering
leave individuals'
and leaving an individual’s home
homes
2 Be able to gain 2.1 Inform the individual and others about a planned visit
entry to
2.2 Identify self on arrival by agreed means
individuals’ homes
2.3 Gain entry to the individual’s home in agreed ways
3 Be able to take 3.1 Find out possible reasons for being unable to gain entry, using agreed
appropriate action ways of working
when unable to
3.2 Agree with others what steps to take if entry cannot be gained after
gain entry to
further efforts
individuals' homes
3.3 Record and report on actions taken when unable to access an
individual’s home
3.4 Explain why it is important to record and report on difficulties with
access
type reference
4 Be able to deal 4.1 Describe emergencies that may be encountered when gaining entry to
with emergencies an individual’s home
encountered after
4.2 Deal with an emergency encountered after gaining entry, using
gaining entry
4.3 Record and report on an emergency encountered after gaining entry,
and how the emergency has been addressed
5 Be able to ensure 5.1 Implement general and specific requirements about leaving an
security when individual’s home
leaving individuals’
5.2 Ensure that an individual’s home is secure when leaving the premises
homes
6 Be able to review 6.1 Support the individual to give feedback on arrangements for entering
procedures for and leaving their home
entering and
6.2 Support the individual to understand any difficulties encountered in
leaving individuals'
accessing and leaving their home, and risks that may arise
homes
6.3 Contribute to agreement with the individual and others on ways to
overcome difficulties and improve arrangements
6.4 Carry out agreed changes in arrangements for entering and leaving
the individual’s home

(if sampled)
Unit 55: Undertake Agreed
Pressure Area Care

QCF level: 2
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
This unit is aimed at health and social care staff providing care to maintain healthy
skin and prevent skin breakdown, by undertaking pressure area care in accordance
with an individual’s care plan and risk assessment.

Principles.
Learning outcomes 3, 5 and 6 must be assessed in a real work environment.
Agreed ways of working includes policies and procedures where these exist
Valid consent must be in line with agreed UK country definition
Active participation is a way of working that recognises an individual’s right to
participate in the activities and relationships of everyday life as independently as
possible; the individual is regarded as an active partner in their own care or
support, rather than a passive recipient.

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Describe the anatomy and physiology of the skin in relation to skin
anatomy and breakdown and the development of pressure sores
physiology of the
1.2 Identify pressure sites of the body
skin in relation to
pressure area care 1.3 Identify factors which might put an individual at risk of skin
breakdown and pressure sores
1.4 Describe how incorrect handling and moving techniques can damage
the skin
1.5 Identify a range of interventions that can reduce the risk of skin
breakdown and pressure sores
1.6 Describe changes to an individual’s skin condition that should be
reported
2 Understand good 2.1 Identify legislation and national guidelines affecting pressure area
practice in relation care
to own role when
2.2 Describe agreed ways of working relating to pressure area care
undertaking
pressure area care 2.3 Describe why team working is important in relation to providing
pressure area care
type reference
3 Be able to follow 3.1 Describe why it is important to follow the agreed care plan
the agreed care
3.2 Ensure the agreed care plan has been checked prior to undertaking
plan
the pressure area care
3.3 Identify any concerns with the agreed care plan prior to undertaking
the pressure area care
3.4 Describe actions to take where any concerns with the agreed care plan
are noted
3.5 Identify the pressure area risk assessment tools which are used in
own work area
3.6 Explain why it is important to use risk assessment tools
4 Understand the 4.1 Identify a range of aids or equipment used to relieve pressure
use of materials,
4.2 Describe safe use of aids and equipment
equipment and
resources 4.3 Identify where up-to-date information and support can be obtained
available when about:
undertaking
● Materials
pressure area care
● Equipment
● Resources
5 Be able to prepare 5.1 Prepare equipment and environment in accordance with health and
to undertake safety guidelines
pressure area care
5.2 Obtain valid consent for the pressure area care
type reference
6 Be able to 6.1 Carry out pressure area care procedure in a way that:
undertake
Respects the individual’s dignity and privacy
pressure area care
● Maintains safety
● Ensures the individual’s comfort
● Promotes active participation
● Promotes partnership working
6.2 Apply standard precautions for infection prevention and control
6.3 Carry out the pressure area care procedure without obstruction from
bedding and clothing
6.4 Move an individual using approved techniques and in accordance with
the agreed care plan
6.5 Use pressure relieving aids in accordance with the care plan and any
safety instructions
6.6 Communicate effectively with the individual throughout the
intervention
6.7 Complete all records and documentation accurately and legibly
(if sampled)
Unit 56: Move and Position
Individuals in
Accordance with their
Plan of Care

QCF level: 2
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
This unit is aimed at those working in a wide range of settings.
It provides the learner with the knowledge and skills required to move and position
individuals as part of their plan of care according to their specific needs.

Principles.
Agreed ways of working will include policies and procedures and guidelines
where these exist

type reference
1 Understand 1.1 Outline the anatomy and physiology of the human body in relation to
anatomy and the importance of correct moving and positioning of individuals
physiology in
1.2 Describe the impact of specific conditions on the correct movement
relation to moving
and positioning of an individual
and positioning
individuals
2 Understand current 2.1 Describe how current legislation and agreed ways of working affect
legislation and working practices related to moving and positioning individuals
agreed ways of
2.2 Describe what health and safety factors need to be taken into account
working when
when moving and positioning individuals and any equipment used to
moving and
do this
positioning
individuals
type reference
3 Be able to 3.1 Access up-to-date copies of risk assessment documentation
minimise risk
3.2 Carry out preparatory checks using:
before moving and
positioning ● The individual’s care plan
individuals
● The moving and handling risk assessment
3.3 Identify any immediate risks to the individual
3.4 Describe actions to take in relation to identified risks
3.5 Describe what action should be taken if the individual’s wishes conflict
with their plan of care in relation to health and safety and their risk
assessment
3.6 Prepare the immediate environment ensuring:
● Adequate space for the move in agreement with all concerned
● That potential hazards are removed
4 Be able to prepare 4.1 Demonstrate effective communication with the individual to ensure
individuals before that they:
moving and
● Understand the details and reasons for the action/activity being
positioning
undertaken
● Agree the level of support required
4.2 Obtain valid consent for the planned activity
type reference
5 Be able to move 5.1 Follow the care plan to ensure that the individual is positioned
and position an
● Using the agreed technique
individual
● In a way that will avoid causing undue pain or discomfort
5.2 Demonstrate effective communication with any others involved in the
manoeuvre
5.3 Describe the aids and equipment that may be used for moving and
positioning
5.4 Use equipment to maintain the individual in the appropriate position
5.5 Encourage the individual’s active participation in the manoeuvre
5.6 Monitor the individual throughout the activity so that the procedure
can be stopped if there is any adverse reaction
5.7 Demonstrate how to report and record the activity noting when the
next positioning manoeuvre is due
6 Know when to seek 6.1 Describe when advice and/or assistance should be sought to move or
advice from and/or handle an individual safely
involve others
6.2 Describe what sources of information are available about moving and
when moving and
positioning individuals
positioning an
individual
(if sampled)
Unit 57: Contribute to Raising
Awareness of Health
Issues

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
learner with the knowledge and skills required to work as part of a team to raise
awareness of health issues.

Principles.
Learning outcomes 2, 3, 4 and 5 must be assessed in a real work environment.
Health issues may include:
● specific health needs
● actions or behaviours that may put health or development at risk
Others may include:
● co-workers, line manager and other professionals
● carers, friends and relatives of individuals
● others who are important to the well-being of individuals
The plan may include:
● aims, objectives, outcomes and target audience
● media and communication formats
● best options to meet aims
● how to implement activities
● how to monitor activities
● roles and responsibilities
Activities may include:
● consultations
● interviews
● questionnaires
● presentations
● displays/posters
● discussion groups
● self-analysis checklists
Information may include information about:
● processes
● outcomes
● impact on target audience

type reference
1 Understand factors 1.1 Analyse reasons why it may be necessary to raise awareness of health
affecting issues
awareness-raising
1.2 Compare the roles of agencies and others who may be involved in
activities about
raising awareness of health issues
health issues
1.3 Describe factors to consider when planning awareness-raising
activities
2 Be able to 2.1 Access information and support about health issues and approaches to
recognise the need raising awareness
for raising
2.2 Identify with others any health issues affecting individuals about
awareness of
which awareness needs to be raised
health issues
2.3 Review with others the demand for, and interest in, raising awareness
of a particular health issue
3 Be able to assist in 3.1 Contribute to agreeing roles and responsibilities within a team
planning activities planning awareness-raising activities
to raise awareness
3.2 Work with the team to plan a set of activities to raise awareness about
of health issues
a health issue
type reference
4 Be able to 4.1 Carry out agreed role to implement activities
contribute to
4.2 Demonstrate communication that promotes effective teamwork while
implementing
the plan is implemented
activities for raising
awareness of 4.3 Encourage individuals and others to give feedback about awareness-
health issues raising activities
5 Be able to review 5.1 Work with others to agree processes and criteria for reviewing the
the effectiveness of programme of activities
activities to raise
5.2 Collate and present information about the activities
awareness of
health issues
5.3 Work with others to review the effectiveness of the programme
5.4 Make recommendations for changes to awareness-raising activities

(if sampled)
Continue
Recommended
Therapies

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
This unit is aimed at those working in a wide range of settings. The unit
provides the learner with the knowledge and skills needed to support
individuals to continue recommended therapies. It covers encouraging and
supporting individuals to continue recommended therapies, carrying out
observations and reviewing the therapy.

Principles.
Learning outcomes 2, 3, 4 and 5 must be assessed in a real work situation.
Therapies may include:
● occupational therapy
● physiotherapy
● hydrotherapy
● aromatherapy
Information may include:
● intended outcomes of the therapy
● activities needed to continue the therapy
● learner’s role and responsibilities
● how to set up the environment and use equipment and materials
● most effective ways of supporting an individual
Ways to address difficulties may include:
● making adjustments to the level or type of support provided
● stopping therapy activities if individual is in pain or distress
● seeking additional support from therapists and others when problems and
difficulties are beyond own competence
Others may include:
● family
● friends
● advocates
● specialist therapists
● others who are important to the individual’s wellbeing

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Analyse the potential benefits of recommended therapies to an
importance of individual’s health and wellbeing
supporting
1.2 Describe barriers that may prevent individuals from continuing
individuals to
recommended therapies, and the possible consequences of
continue
discontinuation
recommended
therapies
2 Be able to 2.1 Establish agreement on an individual’s needs and preferences about
encourage continuing a recommended therapy
individuals to
2.2 Provide opportunities for an individual to access information about the
complete activities
benefits of continuing the recommended therapy
recommended by
therapists 2.3 Describe how to overcome an individual’s fears or concerns about
continuing the recommended therapy
3 Be able to provide 3.1 Clarify with the therapist the information needed before providing
support to continue support for the therapy
recommended
3.2 Promote active participation during therapy
therapy
3.3 Address difficulties encountered during therapy
3.4 Provide constructive feedback and encouragement to the individual
during therapy
type reference
4 Be able to observe, 4.1 Establish with the individual and others what observations need to be
record and report made during therapy sessions
on observations
4.2 Carry out agreed observations
during
recommended 4.3 Record agreed observations as required
therapy
4.4 Report on the findings of observations to individuals and others
5 Be able to 5.1 Work with others to establish processes and criteria for evaluating the
contribute to effectiveness of the therapy and the support provided
evaluation and
5.2 Carry out agreed role to support the evaluation, using observations
review of
and feedback from the individual and others
recommended
therapies 5.3 Agree changes to therapy sessions or the support provided

(if sampled)
Maintain and Develop
Skills for Everyday Life

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
the learner with the knowledge and skills required to work with individuals to
retain, regain and develop skills for everyday life.

Principles.
Others may include:
● family
● advocates
● team members
● line manager
● specialists
The plan may include:
● goals (short, medium and long term)
● the type and level of support needed to achieve goals
● ways to address any associated risks
● ways to monitor the plan

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Compare methods for developing and maintaining skills for everyday
context of life
supporting skills
1.2 Analyse reasons why individuals may need support to maintain,
for everyday life
regain or develop skills for everyday life
1.3 Explain how maintaining, regaining or developing skills can benefit
individuals
2 Be able to support 2.1 Work with an individual and others to identify skills for everyday life
individuals to plan that need to be supported
for maintaining and
2.2 Agree with the individual a plan for developing or maintaining the
developing skills
skills identified
for everyday life
2.3 Analyse possible sources of conflict that may arise when planning and
ways to resolve them
2.4 Support the individual to understand the plan and any processes,
procedures or equipment needed to implement or monitor it
3 Be able to support 3.1 Provide agreed support to develop or maintain skills, in a way that
individuals to promotes active participation
retain, regain or
3.2 Give positive and constructive feedback to the individual during
develop skills for
activities to develop or maintain their skills
everyday life
3.3 Describe actions to take if an individual becomes distressed or unable
to continue
type reference
4 Be able to evaluate 4.1 Work with an individual and others to agree criteria and processes for
support for evaluating support
developing or
4.2 Carry out agreed role to evaluate progress towards goals and the
maintaining skills
effectiveness of methods used
for everyday life
4.3 Agree revisions to the plan
4.4 Record and report in line with agreed ways of working

(if sampled)
Unit 60: Facilitate Learning and
Development Activities
to Meet Individual
Needs and Preferences

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 5
Unit summary
learner with the knowledge and skills required to support individuals to plan, take
part in and evaluate learning or development activities.

Principles.
Learning and development activities may include:
● intellectual pursuits
● activities to promote fitness or mobility
● activities relating to skills development
● activities to promote participation and interaction
Others may include:
● family members
● advocates
● line manager
● specialists
A plan for a learning or development activity may include:
● the purpose of the activity
● how the activity will be implemented
● timescales for implementation
● the roles and responsibilities of those involved
● the level and type of support required
● resources or equipment needed
● ways to minimise risks

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Describe the benefits to individuals of engaging in learning or
role of learning and development activities
development
1.2 Analyse the purpose of a range of learning or development activities
activities in
in which individuals may participate
meeting individual
needs 1.3 Explain how individual needs and preferences may influence how
learning and development activities are accessed or delivered
2 Be able to identify 2.1 Support the individual to communicate their goals, needs and
learning and preferences about learning or development activities
development
2.2 Provide the individual and others with information on possible learning
activities to meet
or development activities
individual needs
and preferences 2.3 Assess whether a tailor-made activity may be more beneficial to an
individual than other learning or development opportunities
2.4 Work with the individual and others to agree learning or development
activities that will suit the individual
3 Be able to plan 3.1 Describe factors that may affect the way a programme of learning or
learning and development activities is implemented and supported
development
3.2 Establish with the individual and others a plan for implementing the
activities with
programme of activities
individuals
3.3 Assess risks in line with agreed ways of working
type reference
4 Be able to prepare 4.1 Obtain or prepare resources or equipment needed for the activity
for learning and
4.2 Describe how resources or equipment might be adapted to meet the
development
needs of an individual
activities
4.3 Support the individual to prepare for an activity so as to minimise
risks and maximise their participation
4.4 Prepare the environment so that the activity can be carried out safely
and effectively
5 Be able to facilitate 5.1 Carry out agreed role in facilitating the activity
learning and
5.2 Support the individual to engage with the activity in a way that
development
promotes active participation
activities with
individuals 5.3 Encourage the individual to give feedback about how the activity is
implemented and the support provided
5.4 Make adjustments in response to feedback
6 Be able to evaluate 6.1 Agree with the individual and others the process and criteria for
and review evaluation of the activity and the support provided
learning and
6.2 Collate and present information for evaluation as agreed
development
activities 6.3 Use agreed criteria to evaluate the activity with the individual and
others
6.4 Make recommendations for any changes in the activity, its
implementation or the support provided
6.5 Explain the importance of recognising progress achieved through a
learning or development activity
(if sampled)
Unit 61: Support the
Development of
Community
Partnerships

QCF level: 4
Credit value: 5
Unit summary
learner with the knowledge and skills required to support the development of
community partnerships.

Principles.
Others may include:
● individuals
● families and friends of individuals
● colleagues within the organisation
● colleagues outside the organisation
Roles and responsibilities may include:
● contribution of resources
● commitment of time
● allocation of tasks
Operating effectively will include:
● working inclusively
● respecting and valuing all members
● supporting members to participate
● abiding by agreements
● resolving conflicts

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Explain the concept of community partnerships
role of community
1.2 Analyse the benefits of community partnerships
partnerships
1.3 Describe the range of agencies, networks, organisations and
individuals who may be involved in community partnerships
2 Be able to identify 2.1 Work with others to identify needs that could be met through
where community community partnerships
partnerships could
2.2 Gather and disseminate information about existing community
inform and support
partnerships that may meet identified needs
practice
2.3 Contribute to evaluating information about existing community
partnerships and identifying gaps
2.4 Work with others to determine how a community partnership could fill
a gap in provision
3 Be able to bring 3.1 Identify individuals, agencies, organisations and networks who might
people together to wish to be involved in a partnership to fill a gap in provision
set up community
3.2 Disseminate information about the proposed partnership to those
partnerships
identified
3.3 Invite participation in the proposed partnership
type reference
4 Be able to support 4.1 Gather information about good practice from partnerships with similar
the setting up of purposes
community
4.2 Gather information on potential costs and sources of funding for the
partnerships
partnership
4.3 Provide information gathered to potential members of the partnership
4.4 Work with others to agree:
● Membership of the partnership
● Aims and objectives
● Roles and responsibilities
● Activities and practices
5 Be able to 5.1 Carry out own responsibilities to support the purpose of the
contribute to the partnership
running of
5.2 Support the community partnership to operate effectively
community
partnerships 5.3 Describe ways to support the partnership when a member disengages
6 Be able to 6.1 Support members of the partnership to monitor its activities
contribute to the
6.2 Support members of the partnership to agree processes, participants
review of
and criteria for evaluating its effectiveness in meeting objectives
community
partnerships 6.3 Contribute to evaluating the partnership
6.4 Contribute to agreeing changes to the partnership’s practice
(if sampled)
Unit 62: Implement Therapeutic
Group Activities

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
learner with the knowledge and skills required to plan, prepare and implement
therapeutic group activities in collaboration and agreement with individuals and
others.

Principles.
Learning outcomes 2, 3 and 4 must be assessed in a real work environment, in
ways that do not intrude on the privacy of individuals.
Therapeutic group activities may include:
● reminiscence therapy
● relaxation and anxiety management
● remedial games
● health-related group activities
● art or music therapy
Individuals are those requiring care or support
Others may include:
● carers and family members
● line manager
● therapists or other specialists who may recommend therapeutic group activities
Risks may include those associated with:
● the health, safety and wellbeing of those in the group
● unintentional exclusion of some group members
● others involved with the group’s activities
● the environment
● equipment and resources used

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Explain how participating in therapeutic group activities can benefit an
principles of individual’s identity, self-esteem and wellbeing
therapeutic group
1.2 Analyse reasons why a group activity rather than one-to-one work
activities
may be recommended in particular circumstances
1.3 Compare key points of theories about group dynamics
2 Be able to plan and 2.1 Work with individuals and others to agree:
prepare for
● The nature and purpose of a therapeutic group
therapeutic group
activities ● Specific activities to fit the purpose of the group
2.2 Address any risks that may be associated with the planned activities
2.3 Prepare the environment for a therapeutic group activity
2.4 Prepare equipment or resources needed for the activity
3 Be able to support 3.1 Support group members to understand the purpose and proposed
individuals during activity of the group
therapeutic group
3.2 Support group members during the activity in ways that encourage
activities
effective communication, active participation and cooperation
3.3 Give direction, praise, reassurance and constructive feedback during
the activity
3.4 Support the group to bring the activity to a safe and timely end
type reference
4 Be able to 4.1 Encourage and support individuals to give feedback during and after
contribute to the group activities
evaluation of
4.2 Agree processes and criteria for evaluating the therapeutic benefits of
therapeutic group
the group and its activities
activities
4.3 Carry out own responsibilities for supporting the evaluation and
agreeing any revisions
4.4 Record and report on outcomes and any revisions in line with agreed
ways of working

(if sampled)
Unit 63: Support Individuals to
Develop and Run
Support Groups

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
learner with the knowledge and skills required to support individuals to develop and
run support groups.

Principles.
Support to set up a group may include:
● putting individuals in touch with others who have the same interests and
purpose
● accessing resources
● providing advice and encouragement
Support to run the group may include:
● providing advice and sharing expertise
● developing guidelines on roles and responsibilities
● developing ground rules
● giving advice on respecting and valuing all members
Operating safely may need to take account of:
● health and safety
● the environment
● equipment and materials
● use and abuse of power
● risk of harm or abuse
Conflicts may include those relating to:
● rights and responsibilities
● managing risk
● costs
● ethical concerns
● interpersonal relationships

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Explain the benefits of support groups to individuals
role of support
1.2 Explain how involvement in setting up and running a support group
groups
can affect the identity, self-esteem and self-image of individuals
1.3 Compare key points of theories about group dynamics
2 Be able to support 2.1 Work with individuals to identify the support a group could provide for
individuals to them
assess the need for
2.2 Contribute to accessing sources of information about existing support
additional support
groups
groups
2.3 Work with individuals to evaluate existing support groups and identify
gaps in provision
3 Be able to support 3.1 Work with individuals to identify ways to develop their own support
individuals to group where there is a gap in provision
develop their own
3.2 Work with individuals to agree the nature and purpose of the support
support groups
group
3.3 Establish with individuals the level and type of support they require to
set up a group
3.4 Carry out own role as agreed to support the setting up of the group
type reference
4 Be able to support 4.1 Establish with group members the support they need to run the group
individuals to run
4.2 Support the group to operate safely
support groups
4.3 Support the group to resolve conflicts
5 Be able to support 5.1 Support the group to monitor its activities and outcomes
individuals to
5.2 Support the group to:
evaluate support
groups ● Agree processes and criteria for evaluating its activities and
outcomes
● Evaluate its activities and outcomes
5.3 Report on the effectiveness of the support group in line with agreed
ways of working

(if sampled)
Unit 64: Prepare to Support
Individuals Within a
Shared Lives
Arrangement

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
This unit provides the knowledge and skills required for those preparing to support
an individual within a shared-lives arrangement.

Principles.
Shared-lives arrangements may include:
● long-term accommodation support
● short breaks
● day-time support
● kinship support
● adult placement (Wales)
Key people may include:
● those who share the learner’s home
● members of learner’s extended family
● learner’s social networks
● others who may be involved in the shared lives arrangement

type reference
1 Understand how 1.1 Describe the potential benefits to individuals of being supported
shared-lives through a shared-lives arrangement
arrangements can
1.2 Explain how a shared-lives arrangement can promote person-centred
benefit individuals
support that enables individuals to take responsibility for decisions
about their lives and actions
2 Be able to access 2.1 Establish with the people organising the provision of a shared lives
and share arrangement the information and support required by key people and
information self
relevant to the
2.2 Access information and guidance about the rights, duties and
provision of a
responsibilities of those involved in providing a shared-lives
shared-lives
arrangement
arrangement for
individuals 2.3 Share with key people information and guidance about the rights,
duties and responsibilities of those involved in providing a shared-
lives arrangement
type reference
3 Be able to address 3.1 Establish with key people the potential effects on their lives of
the potential providing a shared-lives arrangement for an individual
impact on key
3.2 Establish with key people any concerns and issues in relation to
people of providing
providing a shared-lives arrangement for an individual
a shared-lives
arrangement 3.3 Agree any changes required in order to provide a shared-lives
arrangement for individuals
3.4 Identify with key people strategies for dealing with any potential areas
of conflict
4 Be able to carry 4.1 Evaluate own knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to
out an analysis of supporting an individual in a shared-lives arrangement
own development
4.2 Investigate ways to fill gaps in own knowledge, understanding and
needs before
skills
supporting an
individual in a
shared lives
arrangement

(if sampled)
Access and Use
Services and Facilities

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
It provides the learner with the knowledge and skills required to support individuals
to select, use and review services and facilities.

Principles.
Services and facilities may include:
● services provided within an individual’s home
● services to enable an individual to meet their social care needs
● community facilities
Information to be challenged may include information that is:
● misleading
● inaccurate
● discriminatory
● inaccessible
● excluding individuals

type reference
1 Understand factors 1.1 Describe how accessing a range of services and facilities can be
that influence beneficial to an individual’s wellbeing
individuals’ access
1.2 Identify barriers that individuals may encounter in accessing services
to services and
and facilities
facilities
1.3 Describe ways of overcoming barriers to accessing services and
facilities
1.4 Explain why it is important to support individuals to challenge
information about services that may present a barrier to participation
2 Be able to support 2.1 Work with an individual to identify a range of services and facilities
individuals to likely to meet their assessed needs
select services and
2.2 Agree with an individual their preferred options for accessing services
facilities
and facilities
2.3 Work with an individual to select services or facilities that meet their
assessed needs and preferences
3 Be able to support 3.1 Identify with an individual the resources, support and assistance
individuals to required to access and use selected services and facilities
access and use
3.2 Carry out agreed responsibilities to enable the individual to access
services and
and use services and facilities
facilities
3.3 Explain how to ensure individuals’ rights and preferences are
promoted when accessing and using services and facilities
type reference
4 Be able to support 4.1 Work with an individual to evaluate whether services or facilities have
individuals’ to met their assessed needs and preferences
review their access
4.2 Support an individual to provide feedback on their experience of
to and use of
accessing and using services or facilities
services and
facilities 4.3 Work with an individual to evaluate the support provided for accessing
and using services or facilities
4.4 Identify and agree any changes needed to improve the experience and
outcomes of accessing and using services or facilities

(if sampled)
Unit 66: Provide Support for
Individuals Within a
Shared Lives
Arrangement

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 5
Unit summary
This unit provides the knowledge and skills required for those supporting an
individual within a shared lives arrangement.

Principles.
Shared-lives arrangements may include:
● long-term accommodation support
● short breaks
● day-time support
● kinship support
● adult placement (Wales)
● those who share the learner’s home
● members of learner’s extended family
● learner’s social networks
● others who may be involved in the shared-lives arrangement

type reference
1 Understand how to 1.1 Explain the importance of ‘getting to know’ the individual
establish the
1.2 Identify sources of information that can inform the process
needs, background,
experiences, 1.3 Explain the importance of supporting an individual to communicate
wishes, preferences their own background, experiences, wishes and preferences
and choices of an
individual
2 Be able to identify 2.1 Work with the individual and others to assess how identified
how an individual’s requirements can be met within the shared lives arrangement
needs can be met
2.2 Work with the individual and others to identify factors that may affect
through a shared-
the individual’s integration into the home environment
lives arrangement
3 Know how to 3.1 Explain how sharing own home may create a sense of power
address potential imbalance between an individual, self and key people
power imbalances
3.2 Identify ways that potential power imbalances may be addressed to
in a shared-lives
promote full membership of the household
arrangement
3.3 Identify strategies that could be used to address conflicts and
disagreements
type reference
4 Be able to assist 4.1 Provide a welcoming and supportive environment for an individual
individuals to with the help of key people
adjust to the home
4.2 Provide opportunities for the individual to meet and get to know key
environment
people
4.3 Support the individual to settle into the home environment
4.4 Support the individual to communicate their thoughts and feelings
about sharing the home environment
4.5 Describe actions to take if an individual is distressed
4.6 Provide opportunities for the individual’s continued personal and social
development
5 Be able to support 5.1 Establish with key people any adjustments that might need to be
key people to made to support an individual within the home
adjust to a shared-
5.2 Establish strategies to deal with any conflict and disagreements that
lives arrangement
may arise
5.3 Work with the individual and key people to agree ‘house rules’ in
order to minimise potential difficulties
5.4 Describe ways to balance the needs of key people and the individual
5.5 Support key people to participate in the shared-lives arrangement
6 Be able to 6.1 Provide regular feedback on the shared-lives arrangement in line with
contribute to on- agreed ways of working
going review of the
6.2 Work with the individual, key people and those organising the shared
shared lives
lives arrangement to review its effectiveness
arrangement
(if sampled)
Unit 67: Support Individuals in
their Relationships

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
learner with the knowledge and skills required to provide support for individuals to
establish and maintain relationships and social networks.

Principles.
Learning outcomes 2, 3, 4 and 5 must be assessed in a real work environment in
ways that do not intrude on the privacy of the individual.
Relationships may include:
● family relationships
● friendships
● social networks
● feedback from the individual and others
● observations
● records
Others may include:
● family
● friends
● advocates

type reference
1 Understand factors 1.1 Analyse reasons why individuals may find it difficult to establish or
affecting the maintain relationships
capacity of
1.2 Describe types of legal restriction or requirement that may affect
individuals to
individuals’ relationships
develop and/or
maintain 1.3 Explain how an individual’s capacity to establish or maintain
relationships relationships may be affected by the way support is provided
1.4 Explain the importance of ensuring privacy and confidentiality when
providing support for relationships
2 Be able to support 2.1 Support an individual to understand the likely benefits of positive
individuals to relationships
identify beneficial
2.2 Support the individual to recognise when a relationship may be
relationships
detrimental or harmful
2.3 Work with the individual to identify specific relationships that are
likely to be beneficial to them
type reference
3 Be able to support 3.1 Describe types of support and information an individual may need in
individuals to order to extend their social network
develop new
3.2 Establish with an individual the type and level of support needed to
relationships
develop a new relationship
3.3 Provide agreed support and information to develop the relationship
3.4 Encourage continued participation in actions and activities to develop
the relationship
4 Be able to support 4.1 Describe types of support an individual may need in order to maintain
individuals to an existing relationship with family or friends
maintain existing
4.2 Establish with an individual the type and level of support needed to
relationships
maintain the relationship
4.3 Provide agreed support to maintain the relationship
5 Be able to work 5.1 Establish with the individual the criteria for evaluating how effective
with individuals to support for a relationship has been
review the support
5.2 Collate information about the relationship and the support provided
provided for
relationships 5.3 Work with the individual and others to review and revise the support
provided
5.4 Report and record in line with agreed ways of working
(if sampled)
Unit 68: Facilitate Person-
centred Assessment,
Planning,
Implementation and
Review

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 6
Unit summary
learner with the knowledge and skills required to facilitate person-centred
assessment, planning, implementation and review.

Principles.
The individual is the person requiring care or support. An advocate may act on
behalf of an individual.
A care plan may also be known by other names, such as a support plan, individual
plan or care-delivery plan. It is the document where day-to-day requirements and
preferences for care and support are detailed.
Others may include:
● carers
● friends and relatives
● professionals
Factors may include:
● feasibility of aspirations
● beliefs, values and preferences of the individual
● risks associated with achieving outcomes
● availability of services and other support options
Options and resources should consider:
● informal support
● formal support
● care or support services
● community facilities
● financial resources
● individual’s personal networks
Revisions may include:
● closing the plan if all objectives have been met
● reducing the level of support to reflect increased independence
● increasing the level of support to address unmet needs
● changing the type of support
● changing the method of delivering support

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Explain the importance of a holistic approach to assessment and
principles of planning of care or support
person-centred
1.2 Describe ways of supporting the individual to lead the assessment and
assessment and
planning process
care planning
1.3 Describe ways the assessment and planning process or documentation
can be adapted to maximise an individual’s ownership and control of it
2 Be able to facilitate 2.1 Establish with the individual a partnership approach to the
person-centred assessment process
assessment
2.2 Establish with the individual how the process should be carried out
and who else should be involved in the process
2.3 Agree with the individual and others the intended outcomes of the
assessment process and care plan
2.4 Ensure that assessment takes account of the individual’s strengths
and aspirations as well as needs
2.5 Work with the individual and others to identify support requirements
and preferences
type reference
3 Be able to 3.1 Take account of factors that may influence the type and level of care
contribute to the or support to be provided
planning of care or
3.2 Work with the individual and others to explore options and resources
support
for delivery of the plan
3.3 Contribute to agreement on how component parts of a plan will be
delivered and by whom
3.4 Record the plan in a suitable format
4 Be able to support 4.1 Carry out assigned aspects of a care plan
the implementation
4.2 Support others to carry out aspects of a care plan for which they are
of care plans
responsible
4.3 Adjust the plan in response to changing needs or circumstances
5 Be able to monitor 5.1 Agree methods for monitoring the way a care plan is delivered
care plans
5.2 Collate monitoring information from agreed sources
5.3 Record changes that affect the delivery of the care plan
type reference
6 Be able to facilitate 6.1 Seek agreement with the individual and others about:
a review of care
● Who should be involved in the review process
plans and their
implementation ● Criteria to judge effectiveness of the care plan
6.2 Seek feedback from the individual and others about how the plan is
working
6.3 Use feedback and monitoring/other information to evaluate whether
the plan has achieved its objectives
6.4 Work with the individual and others to agree any revisions to the plan
6.5 Document the review process and revisions as required

(if sampled)
Live at Home

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
learner with the knowledge and skills required to support individuals to live at
home.

Principles.
Learning objectives 2, 3, 4 and 5 must be assessed in a real work environment.
Others may include:
● family
● friends
● advocates
Needs may include:
● personal
● physical
● financial
● social
● environmental
● safety
Circumstances may include:
● health
● social situation
● financial circumstances
● legal status

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Describe how being supported to live at home can benefit an
principles of individual
supporting
1.2 Compare the roles of people and agencies who may be needed to
individuals to live
support an individual to live at home
at home
1.3 Explain the importance of providing information about benefits,
allowances and financial planning which could support individuals to
live at home
1.4 Explain how risk management contributes to supporting individuals to
live at home
2 Be able to 2.1 Identify with an individual the strengths, skills and existing networks
contribute to they have that could support them to live at home
planning support
2.2 Identify with an individual their needs that may require additional
for living at home
support and their preferences for how the needs may be met
2.3 Agree with the individual and others the risks that need to be
managed in living at home and ways to address them
type reference
3 Be able to work 3.1 Support the individual and others to access and understand
with individuals to information about resources, services and facilities available to
secure additional support the individual to live at home
services and
3.2 Work with the individual and others to select resources, facilities and
facilities to enable
services that will meet the individual’s needs and minimise risks
them to live at
home 3.3 Contribute to completing paperwork to apply for required resources,
facilities and services, in a way that promotes active participation
3.4 Obtain permission to provide additional information about the
individual in order to secure resources, services and facilities
4 Be able to work in 4.1 Agree roles and responsibilities for introducing additional support for
partnership to an individual to live at home
introduce
4.2 Introduce the individual to new resources, services, facilities or
additional services
support groups
for individuals
living at home 4.3 Record and report on the outcomes of additional support measures in
required ways
5 Be able to 5.1 Work with the individual and others to agree methods and timescales
contribute to for ongoing review
reviewing support
5.2 Identify any changes in an individual’s circumstances that may
for living at home
indicate a need to adjust the type or level of support
5.3 Work with the individual and others to agree revisions to the support
provided
(if sampled)
Manage their Finances

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
learner with the knowledge and skills required to support individuals to manage and
review their financial affairs, in accordance with their needs and preferences.

Principles.
Methods and services for managing personal finances may include those for:
● budgeting
● tracking income and expenditure
● making payments
● keeping money safely
● managing debts
● keeping financial records
Agreed ways of working will include policies and procedures where these exist
and will indicate where others need to be involved.
Others may include:
● family
● friends
● advocates
● professionals

type reference
1 Know how to 1.1 Identify sources of information and advice about methods and
access information services for managing personal finances
and advice about
1.2 Identify sources of information and advice about benefits and
financial affairs
allowances
1.3 Describe the role of others who may be involved in supporting
individuals to manage their own finances
1.4 Describe how and when to access specialist expertise about managing
financial affairs
1.5 Explain how to access advice on safeguarding against financial abuse
2 Be able to provide 2.1 Identify legislation, codes of practice and agreed ways of working that
support for apply when providing support to manage financial affairs
individuals to
2.2 Work with the individual to identify the skills they have for managing
manage their
their own finances
finances
2.3 Identify an individual’s preferred methods and services for managing
their finances
2.4 Provide support for managing finances in a way that promotes active
participation and safeguards the individual
2.5 Contribute to records and reports about finances in line with agreed
ways of working
type reference
3 Be able to 3.1 Provide support for an individual to check the benefits and allowances
contribute to to which they are entitled
applying for
3.2 Contribute to completing forms and paperwork to apply for benefits or
financial assistance
entitlements in a way that promotes active participation
4 Be able to 4.1 Agree with the individual the process and criteria for measuring the
contribute to effectiveness of methods, services and support for managing finances
reviewing support
4.2 Work with the individual to evaluate methods, services and support
for managing
for managing finances
finances
4.3 Agree with the individual any changes to methods, services and
support for managing finances
4.4 Provide feedback to an organisation or agency about the effectiveness
of financial information or support
4.5 Explain the importance of providing feedback to organisations or
agencies about any shortfalls in their financial services or support

(if sampled)
Access and Manage
Direct Payments

QCF level: 4
Credit value: 6
Unit summary
learner with the knowledge and skills required to support individuals to manage
direct payments.

Principles.
Others may include:
● family
● friends
● advocates
● professionals

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Explain the purpose of direct payments
role of direct
1.2 Explain how direct payments relate to legislation and policies for
payments
providing care and support
1.3 Identify the range of services for which direct payments may be used
2 Be able to support 2.1 Identify sources of information and advice about using direct
individuals to payments
decide whether to
2.2 Provide information and advice about direct payments in a way that is
use direct
accessible to an individual and others
payments
2.3 Access specialist guidance about using direct payments
2.4 Work with the individual and others to decide:
● Whether a direct payment would be beneficial in meeting the
individual’s needs
● The level and type of support needed to manage the direct
payment
type reference
3 Be able to provide 3.1 Provide accessible information about services that are likely to meet
support to select the individual’s needs
services to be
3.2 Work with the individual and others to select support that meets their
purchased with
needs within resources available
direct payments
3.3 Support the individual to check and understand documents produced
by service providers selected
4 Be able to provide 4.1 Contribute to completing paperwork to apply for direct payments, in a
support for way that promotes active participation
completing
4.2 Support the individual to make payments for services purchased, in a
paperwork
way that promotes active participation
associated with
direct payments 4.3 Contribute to submitting claims and monitoring documents for direct
payments, in a way that promotes active participation
5 Understand how to 5.1 Explain how dilemmas may arise between duty of care and an
address difficulties, individual’s rights in the context of direct payments
dilemmas and
5.2 Identify practical difficulties and conflicts that may arise in relation to
conflicts relating to
direct payments
direct payments
5.3 Describe strategies to resolve or minimise such difficulties, dilemmas
and conflicts
6 Be able to 6.1 Agree with the individual how the support they purchase will be
contribute to evaluated
reviewing the
6.2 Work with the individual and others to evaluate the support they have
support provided
purchased
through direct
payments 6.3 Agree any changes needed to the support purchased
6.4 Provide feedback to organisations about the support purchased
type reference
7 Be able to 7.1 Work with the individual and others to review the management of the
contribute to direct payment
reviewing the
7.2 Agree any changes to the type and level of support needed for
management of
managing a direct payment
direct payments
7.3 Provide feedback to people and organisations about the management
of the individual’s direct payment

(if sampled)
Access Housing and
Accommodation
Services

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
learner with the knowledge and skills required to support individuals to access
housing and accommodation services.

Principles.
Learning outcomes 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 must be assessed in a real work environment.
A plan may include:
● realistic and achievable goals
● actions the individual will take
● the level and type of support required
● timescales
● how and when progress towards goals will be reviewed
Others may include:
● carers
● professionals

type reference
1 Understand 1.1 Identify sources of funding and benefits that are available for housing
support available and accommodation services
to access housing
1.2 Analyse the range of housing and accommodation services available
and
accommodation 1.3 Explain how and where to access specialist information and advice
services about housing and accommodation services
2 Be able to work 2.1 Work with an individual to identify their accommodation requirements
with individuals to
2.2 Work with the individual to understand the range of accommodation
identify housing
services that could meet their needs
and
accommodation 2.3 Support the individual to understand requirements that may be made
services that meet by housing and accommodation services
their needs
3 Be able to work 3.1 Work with the individual and others to agree a plan for accessing
with individuals to housing and accommodation services
plan to access
3.2 Establish with an individual which housing and accommodation
housing and
services will be approached
accommodation
services
type reference
4 Be able to work 4.1 Support the individual to prepare to attend meetings with housing and
with individuals to accommodation services
access housing and
4.2 Work with the individual to provide accurate and complete information
accommodation
to express their requirements and preferences
services
4.3 Support the individual to understand the outcome of decisions made
by a housing or accommodation service
4.4 Describe ways to challenge discrimination in accessing housing and
accommodation services
5 Be able to work 5.1 Provide housing and accommodation services with information about
with housing and own role and responsibilities
accommodation
5.2 Demonstrate continued contact with housing and accommodation staff
services to meet
to ensure individual needs are being met
the needs of
individuals
6 Be able to 6.1 Work with the individual and others to:
contribute to the
● Monitor the effectiveness and consistency of the service in meeting
review of housing
the individual’s needs and preferences
and
accommodation ● Identify any additional support needed
services for
6.2 Consult with others about any problems and proposed solutions
individuals
6.3 Record and report on the review in line with agreed ways of working
(if sampled)
Deal with Personal
Relationship Problems

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
This unit is aimed at those working in a wide range of settings. It provides
the learner with the knowledge and skills required to provide support for
individuals to manage relationship problems.

Principles.
Learning outcomes 1, 2 and 5 must be assessed in a real-work environment but in
ways that do not intrude on the individual’s privacy.
Others may include:
● family
● advocates
● professionals
● others important to the individual’s wellbeing
Relationship problems may relate to:
● conflict
● tension
● risk of harm
● legal restrictions or requirements
Agreed support may include:
● supporting the individual to devise strategies to overcome difficulties
themselves
● making facilities available for contact meetings with the other person
● encouraging the individual to keep appropriate contact with the person between
meetings
● providing support to manage fears, anxieties, conflicts and tensions
● observations
● records

type reference
1 Be able to support 1.1 Describe problems that may arise within relationships and the
individuals to potential effects on an individual’s wellbeing
assess relationship
1.2 Work with an individual and others to identify possible problems in a
problems
relationship
1.3 Work with the individual and others to analyse the causes of a
relationship problem
2 Be able to support 2.1 Establish with the individual and others the level and type of support
individuals to needed to overcome problems in a relationship the individual wishes
overcome to maintain
relationship
2.2 Agree with the individual and others the best way to maintain the
problems
relationship while managing risks
2.3 Carry out agreed support for overcoming a relationship problem
3 Know how and 3.1 Describe circumstances that would require additional or specialist
when to access advice when supporting an individual to manage a difficult
specialist support relationship
about relationship
3.2 Identify specialist information and support for a range of relationship
problems
problems
3.3 Describe how to access specialist information or support to help
address relationship problems
type reference
4 Know how to 4.1 Describe types of support individuals may need in order to end an
support individuals unhelpful relationship
to end unhelpful
4.2 Explain how to establish with an individual the type and level of
relationships
support needed to end a relationship
4.3 Describe ways to support an individual to cope with any distress when
a relationship ends
5 Be able to evaluate 5.1 Establish with the individual and others the criteria for evaluating the
the support effectiveness of support for a relationship problem
provided for
5.2 Collate information about the relationship and the support provided
relationship
problems 5.3 Work with the individual to evaluate the effectiveness of the support
provided to address the relationship problem
5.4 Work with the individual and others to revise the support provided

(if sampled)
with Specific
Communication Needs

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 5
Unit summary
This unit is for those who support individuals with specific communication needs. It
provides the learner with the knowledge and skills that address personal interaction
and the use of special methods and aids to promote communication.

Principles.
An individual is someone with specific communication needs who requires care or
support
Aids may include:
● technological aids
● human aids
Others may include:
● family
● advocates
● specialist communication professionals
● observations
● records

type reference
1 Understand specific 1.1 Explain the importance of meeting an individual’s communication
communication needs
needs and factors
1.2 Explain how own role and practice can impact on communication with
affecting them
an individual who has specific communication needs
1.3 Analyse features of the environment that may help or hinder
communication
1.4 Analyse reasons why an individual may use a form of communication
that is not based on a formal language system
1.5 Identify a range of communication methods and aids to support
individuals to communicate
1.6 Describe the potential effects on an individual of having unmet
communication needs
2 Be able to 2.1 Work in partnership with the individual and others to identify the
contribute to individual’s specific communication needs
establishing the
2.2 Contribute to identifying the communication methods or aids that will
nature of specific
best suit the individual
communication
needs of 2.3 Explain how and when to access information and support about
individuals and identifying and addressing specific communication needs
ways to address
them
type reference
3 Be able to interact 3.1 Prepare the environment to facilitate communication
with individuals
3.2 Use agreed methods of communication to interact with the individual
using their
preferred 3.3 Monitor the individual’s responses during and after the interaction to
communication check the effectiveness of communication
3.4 Adapt own practice to improve communication with the individual
4 Be able to promote 4.1 Support the individual to develop communication methods that will
communication help them to understand others and be understood by them
between
4.2 Provide opportunities for the individual to communicate with others
individuals and
others 4.3 Support others to understand and interpret the individual’s
communication
4.4 Support others to be understood by the individual by use of agreed
communication methods
5 Know how to 5.1 Identify specialist services relating to communication technology and
support the use of aids
communication
5.2 Describe types of support that an individual may need in order to use
technology and
communication technology and aids
aids
5.3 Explain the importance of ensuring that communication equipment is
correctly set up and working properly
type reference
6 Be able to review 6.1 Collate information about an individual’s communication and the
an individual’s support provided
communication
6.2 Contribute to evaluating the effectiveness of agreed methods of
needs and the
communication and support provided
support provided to
address them 6.3 Work with others to identify ways to support the continued
development of communication

(if sampled)
During a Period of
Change

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
learner with the knowledge and skills required to support individuals during a period
of change.

Principles.
Types of change include changes that are:
● positive
● negative
● chosen
● unchosen
● temporary
● permanent
Others may include:
● carers
● professionals
The plan to manage a change may incorporate:
● the individual’s preferences associated with the change
● existing skills or knowledge the individual has that will help them manage the
change
● new skills or knowledge the individual may need to develop in order to manage
the change
● resources and expertise for managing the change that exist within the
individual’s personal network
● additional resources, support or expertise needed
● ways to address risks that may arise from a change

type reference
1 Understand 1.1 Describe types of change that may occur in the course of an
reasons for and individual’s life
responses to
1.2 Analyse factors that may make change a positive or a negative
change
experience
1.3 Describe approaches likely to enhance an individual’s capacity to
manage change and experience change positively
2 Be able to support 2.1 Work with individuals and others to identify recent or imminent
individuals to plan changes affecting them
how to manage or
2.2 Support the individual to assess the implications and likely impacts of
adapt to change
the change identified
2.3 Work with the individual and others to plan how to adapt to or
manage the change
2.4 Explain the importance of both practical support and emotional
support during a time of change
2.5 Identify and agree roles and responsibilities for supporting a change
type reference
3 Be able to support 3.1 Carry out agreed role and responsibilities for supporting change, in
individuals to ways that promote active participation
manage or adapt
3.2 Provide information and advice to support the individual to manage
to change
change
3.3 Support the individual to express preferences and anxieties when
going through change
3.4 Adapt support methods to take account of preferences or anxieties
3.5 Describe how and when to seek additional expertise and advice when
supporting an individual through change
4 Be able to evaluate 4.1 Agree with the individual and others how the support provided will be
the support evaluated, and who will be involved
provided during a
4.2 Work with the individual and others to identify positive and negative
period of change
aspects of a change
4.3 Work with the individual and others to evaluate the effectiveness of
methods used to support the change process
4.4 Record and report on the effectiveness of support for the change
process

(if sampled)
Prepare for and Settle
into New Home
Environments

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
learner with the knowledge and skills required to support individuals to prepare for
and settle into new home environments.

Principles.
A move to a new home environment may include:
● temporary moves
● permanent moves
● home to residential care
● hospital to home
● ward to ward
● homelessness to hostel
● residential care to independent living
● home to sheltered accommodation
Others may include:
● carers
● professionals
The plan to prepare for a move will incorporate:
● the individual’s views, feelings, preferences and priorities relating to the move
● ways to identify and address any risks associated with the move
● ways to address any special support requirements
● ways to ensure that any legal requirements are met
● timescales for the move

type reference
1 Understand factors 1.1 Identify reasons why individuals may move to a new home
affecting a move to environment
a new home
1.2 Explain the effects that moving may have on an individual and their
environment
personal relationships
1.3 Analyse strategies that can help a move to go smoothly
2 Be able to support 2.1 Access information and advice to support an individual to move and
individuals to settle into a new home environment
prepare to move
2.2 Provide an individual and others with information about the proposed
into new home
new home environment
environments
2.3 Work with the individual and others to plan for the move
2.4 Support the individual to express their feelings about the move and
any concerns they may have
2.5 Demonstrate strategies to address concerns
type reference
3 Be able to support 3.1 Support the individual to familiarise themselves with the new
individuals to settle environment and living arrangements
into new home
3.2 Support the individual to explore opportunities to:
environments
● Maintain existing social networks and/or
● Create new social networks
3.3 Support the individual to adjust to living with new people or to living
alone
3.4 Work with the individual and others to identify and agree any changes
that will help the individual to feel more comfortable in the new home
environment
4 Be able to support 4.1 Work with the individual and others to agree a process to review the
individuals to move
review the impact
4.2 Work with the individual to review positive and negative effects of the
of new home
move
environments
4.3 Work with the individual and others to plan how to maintain benefits
of the move and address any difficulties
4.4 Agree any additional resources, facilities and support required
4.5 Record and report on the outcomes of the move, in line with agreed
ways of working
(if sampled)
who are Bereaved

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
learner with the knowledge and skills required to support individuals who are
bereaved.

Principles.
Learning outcomes 3, 4 and 6 must be assessed in a real work environment but in
ways that do not intrude on the individual’s privacy.
Active listening includes:
● ability to pick up on non-verbal cues
● listening for key words as signposts to emotions
● understanding the meaning of silence
● using body language and facial expression to indicate interest and empathy
Others may include:
● carers
● line manager

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Describe how an individual may feel immediately following the death
effects of of a loved one
bereavement on
1.2 Analyse how the bereavement journey may be different for different
individuals
individuals
2 Understand 2.1 Compare the key points of theories of bereavement that assist in
principles for supporting individuals who are bereaved
supporting
2.2 Explain the importance of acting in accordance with an individual’s
individuals who are
culture and beliefs when providing support for bereavement
bereaved
2.3 Explain the importance of empathy in supporting a bereaved
individual
3 Be able to support 3.1 Create an environment where the individual has privacy to express
individuals to their emotions
express their
3.2 Demonstrate active listening skills to support the individual to express
response to loss
their thoughts, feelings and distress
type reference
4 Be able to support 4.1 Assess the individual’s level of distress and their capacity for
individuals who are resilience
bereaved
4.2 Agree a programme of support with the individual and others
4.3 Carry out own role within the support programme
4.4 Support the individual to identify any changes they may need to make
as a result of their loss
4.5 Explain the importance of working at the individual’s pace during the
bereavement journey
4.6 Support the individual to manage conflicting emotions, indecision or
fear of the future
5 Understand the 5.1 Compare the roles of specialist agencies in supporting individuals who
role of specialist are bereaved
agencies in
5.2 Describe how to assess whether a bereaved individual requires
supporting
specialist support
individuals who are
bereaved 5.3 Explain the importance of establishing agreement with the individual
about making a referral to a specialist agency
6 Be able to manage 6.1 Identify ways to manage own feelings while providing support for an
own feelings when individual who is bereaved
providing support
6.2 Use support systems to help manage own feelings
for individuals who
are bereaved
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Unit 78: Work in Partnership
with Families to
Support Individuals

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
learner with the knowledge and skills required to work in partnership with families
to support individuals.

Principles.
Learning outcomes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 must be assessed in a real work
environment.
Others may include:
● organisations providing support to family members
Resources may include:
● materials and equipment
● training
● financial support
● transport
● support groups
● therapeutic services
Agreed ways of working will include policies and procedures where they exist.

type reference
1 Understand 1.1 Analyse the contribution of families to the care and/or support of
partnership individuals
working with
1.2 Identify factors that may affect the level of involvement of family
families
members in care and/or support
1.3 Describe dilemmas or conflicts that may arise when working in
partnership with families to support individuals
1.4 Explain how the attitudes of a worker affect partnership working with
families
2 Be able to establish 2.1 Interact with family members in ways that respect their culture,
and maintain experiences and expertise
positive
2.2 Demonstrate dependability in carrying out actions agreed with
relationships with
families
families
2.3 Describe principles for addressing dilemmas or conflicts that may arise
in relationships with families
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3 Be able to plan 3.1 Agree with the individual, family members and others the proposed
shared approaches outcomes of partnership working with a family
to the care and
3.2 Clarify own role, role of family members, and roles of others in
support of
supporting the individual
individuals with
families 3.3 Support family members to understand person-centred approaches
and agreed ways of working
3.4 Plan ways to manage risks associated with sharing care or support
3.5 Agree with the individual and family members processes for
monitoring the shared support plan
4 Be able to work 4.1 Work with family members to identify the support they need to carry
with families to out their role
access support in
4.2 Provide accessible information about available resources for support
their role as carers
4.3 Work with family members to access resources
5 Be able to 5.1 Exchange information with the individual and family members about:
exchange and
● Implementation of the plan
record information
about partnership ● Changes to needs and preferences
work with families
5.2 Record information in line with agreed ways of working about:
● Progress towards outcomes
● Effectiveness of partnership working
type reference
6 Be able to 6.1 Agree criteria and processes for reviewing partnership work with
contribute to families
reviewing
6.2 Agree criteria and processes for reviewing support for family members
partnership work
with families 6.3 Encourage the individual and family members to participate in the
review
6.4 Carry out own role in the review of partnership working
7 Be able to provide 7.1 Provide feedback to others about the support accessed by family
feedback about members
support for families
7.2 Report on any gaps in the provision of support for family members
7.3 Describe ways to challenge information or support that is
discriminatory or inaccessible

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Unit 79: Promote Positive
Behaviour

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 6
Unit summary
The purpose of this unit is to provide the learner with the knowledge, understanding
and skills required to promote positive behaviour and respond appropriately to
incidences of challenging behaviour.

Principles.
Challenging behaviour may include behaviours that are:
● repetitive/obsessive
● withdrawn
● aggressive
● self-injurious
● disruptive
● anti-social or illegal
● verbally abusive
Individual
● child
● young person
● adult accessing a service
Wellbeing, e.g.
● emotional
● psychological
● physical
Factors
● communication
● environment
● power imbalance
● excessive demands
● boredom
● inconsistent approaches
● lack of boundaries or goals
● emotional expression
● sensory needs
● physical health
● mental health
● an individual’s past experiences
● age and gender
Others may include:
● the individual
● colleagues
● advocates
Antecedent, behaviour and consequences
Antecedent is what happens before the behaviour
Behaviour is the actions that are perceived as challenging behaviour or unwanted
Consequences are what happened as a result of the behaviour

type reference
1 Understand how 1.1 Explain how legislation, frameworks, codes of practice and policies
legislation, relating to positive behaviour support are applied to own working
frameworks, codes practice
of practice and
1.2 Define what is meant by restrictive interventions
policies relate to
positive behaviour 1.3 Explain when restrictive interventions may and may not be used
support
1.4 Explain who needs to be informed of any incidents where restrictive
interventions have been used
1.5 Explain why the least restrictive interventions should always be used
when dealing with incidents of challenging behaviour
1.6 Describe safeguards that must be in place if restrictive physical
interventions are used
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2 Understand the 2.1 Explain the difference between proactive and reactive strategies
context and use of
2.2 Identify the proactive and reactive strategies that are used within own
proactive and
work role
reactive strategies
2.3 Explain the importance of identifying patterns of behaviour or triggers
to challenging behaviour when establishing proactive and reactive
strategies to be used
2.4 Explain the importance of maintaining a person- or child-centred
approach when establishing proactive strategies
2.5 Explain the importance of reinforcing positive behaviour with
individuals
2.6 Evaluate the impact on an individual’s wellbeing of using reactive
rather than proactive strategies
3 Be able to promote 3.1 Explain how a range of factors may be associated with challenging
positive behaviour behaviours
3.2 Evaluate the effectiveness of proactive strategies on mitigating
challenging behaviours
3.3 Highlight, praise and support positive aspects of an individual’s
behaviour in order to reinforce positive behaviour
3.4 Demonstrate how to model to others best practice in promoting
positive behaviour
type reference
4 Be able to respond 4.1 Identify types of challenging behaviours
appropriately to
4.2 Demonstrate how to respond to incidents of challenging behaviour
incidents of
following behaviour support plans, agreed ways of working or
challenging
organisational guidelines
behaviour
4.3 Explain the steps that are taken to maintain the dignity of and respect
for an individual when responding to an incidents of challenging
behaviour
4.4 Demonstrate how to complete records accurately and objectively in
line with work-setting requirements following an incident of
5 Be able to support 5.1 Demonstrate methods to support an individual to return to a calm
individuals and state following an incident of challenging behaviour
others following an
5.2 Describe how an individual can be supported to reflect on an incident
incident of
including:
challenging
behaviour ● How they were feeling at the time prior to and directly before the
incident
● Their behaviour
● The consequence of their behaviour
● How they were feeling after the incident
5.3 Describe the complex feelings that may be experienced by others
involved in or witnessing an incident of challenging behaviour
5.4 Demonstrate how to debrief others involved in an incident of
5.5 Describe the steps that should be taken to check for injuries following
an incident of challenging behaviour
type reference
6 Be able to review 6.1 Work with others to analyse the antecedent, behaviour and
and revise consequences of an incident of challenging behaviour
approaches to
6.2 Work with others to review the approaches to promoting positive
promoting positive
behaviour using information from records, debriefing and support
behaviour
activities
6.3 Demonstrate how reflection on own role in an incident of challenging
behaviour can improve the promotion of positive behaviour

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Unit 80: Support Use of
Medication in Social
Care Settings

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 5
Unit summary
This unit assesses support for use of medication in social-care settings. It covers
broad types, classifications and forms of medication, as well as safe handling and
storage. It addresses practical support for use of medication that reflects social-care
principles and values, and includes the need for accurate recording and reporting.
Principles.
Learning outcomes 5, 7 and 8 must be assessed in the workplace.
Using medication correctly must ensure that the individual receives:
● the correct medication
● in the correct dose
● by the correct route
● at the correct time
● with agreed support
● with respect for dignity and privacy
Practical difficulties may include:
● lost medication
● missed medication
● spilt medication
● an individual’s decision not to take medication
● difficulty in taking medication in its prescribed form
● wrong medication used
● vomiting after taking medication
● adverse reaction
● discrepancies in records or directions for use

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Identify legislation that governs the use of medication in social-care
legislative settings
framework for the
1.2 Outline the legal classification system for medication
use of medication
in social-care 1.3 Explain how and why policies and procedures or agreed ways of
settings working must reflect and incorporate legislative requirements
2 Know about 2.1 Identify common types of medication
common types of
2.2 List conditions for which each type of medication may be prescribed
medication and
their use 2.3 Describe changes to an individual’s physical or mental wellbeing that
may indicate an adverse reaction to a medication
3 Understand roles 3.1 Describe the roles and responsibilities of those involved in prescribing,
and responsibilities dispensing and supporting use of medication
in the use of
3.2 Explain where responsibilities lie in relation to use of over-the-counter
medication in
remedies and supplements
social-care settings
4 Understand 4.1 Describe the routes by which medication can be administered
techniques for
4.2 Describe different forms in which medication may be presented
administering
medication 4.3 Describe materials and equipment that can assist in administering
medication
type reference
5 Be able to receive, 5.1 Demonstrate how to receive supplies of medication in line with agreed
store and dispose ways of working
of medication
5.2 Demonstrate how to store medication safely
supplies safely
5.3 Demonstrate how to dispose of unused or unwanted medication safely
6 Know how to 6.1 Explain the importance of the following principles in the use of
promote the rights medication:
of the individual
● Consent
when managing
medication ● Self-medication or active participation
● Dignity and privacy
● Confidentiality
6.2 Explain how risk-assessment can be used to promote an individual’s
independence in managing medication
6.3 Describe how ethical issues that may arise over the use of medication
can be addressed
type reference
7 Be able to support 7.1 Demonstrate how to access information about an individual’s
use of medication medication
7.2 Demonstrate how to support an individual to use medication in ways
that promote hygiene, safety, dignity and active participation
7.3 Demonstrate strategies to ensure that medication is used or
administered correctly
7.4 Demonstrate how to address any practical difficulties that may arise
when medication is used
7.5 Demonstrate how and when to access further information or support
about the use of medication
8 Be able to record 8.1 Demonstrate how to record use of medication and any changes in an
and report on use individual associated with it
of medication
8.2 Demonstrate how to report on use of medication and problems
associated with medication, in line with agreed ways of working

(if sampled)
Unit 81: Support Individuals at
the End of Life

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 7
Unit summary
learner with the knowledge and skills required to support end of life care.

Principles.
Learning outcomes 4, 7, 8, 9 and 10 must be assessed in a real work environment
in ways that do not intrude on the care of an individual at the end of life.
Legislation and agreed ways of working will include policies and procedures
where these apply, and may relate to:
● equality, diversity and discrimination
● data protection, recording, reporting, confidentiality and sharing information
● the making of wills and living wills
● dealing with personal property of deceased people
● removal of medical equipment from deceased people
● visitors
● safeguarding of vulnerable adults
Systems for advance care planning may include:
● Gold Standard Framework
● Preferred Priorities for Care
An individual is the person requiring end-of-life care
● family members
● friends
● others who are important to the wellbeing of the individual
Support organisations and specialist services may include:
● nursing and care homes
● specialist palliative care services
● domiciliary, respite and day services
● funeral directors
Other members of the team may include:
● line manager
● religious representatives
● occupational or other therapist
● social worker
● key people
Actions may include:
● attending to the body of the deceased
● reporting the death through agreed channels
● informing key people

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Outline legal requirements and agreed ways of working designed to
requirements of protect the rights of individuals in end-of-life care
legislation and
1.2 Explain how legislation designed to protect the rights of individuals in
agreed ways of
end-of-life care applies to own job role
working to protect
the rights of
individuals at the
end of life
2 Understand factors 2.1 Outline key points of theories about the emotional and psychological
affecting end-of- processes that individuals and key people may experience with the
life care approach of death
2.2 Explain how the beliefs, religion and culture of individuals and key
people influence end-of-life care
2.3 Explain why key people may have a distinctive role in an individual’s
end-of-life care
2.4 Explain why support for an individual’s health and wellbeing may not
always relate to their terminal condition
type reference
3 Understand 3.1 Describe the benefits to an individual of having as much control as
advance care possible over their end-of-life care
planning in relation
3.2 Explain the purpose of advance care planning in relation to end-of-life
to end of life care
care
3.3 Describe own role in supporting and recording decisions about
advance care planning
3.4 Outline ethical and legal issues that may arise in relation to advance
care planning
4 Be able to provide 4.1 Support the individual and key people to explore their thoughts and
support to feelings about death and dying
individuals and key
4.2 Provide support for the individual and key people that respects their
people during end
beliefs, religion and culture
of life care
4.3 Demonstrate ways to help the individual feel respected and valued
throughout the end-of-life period
4.4 Provide information to the individual and/or key people about the
individual’s illness and the support available
4.5 Give examples of how an individual’s wellbeing can be enhanced by:
● Environmental factors
● Non-medical intervention
● Use of equipment and aids
● Alternative therapies
4.6 Contribute to partnership working with key people to support the
individual’s wellbeing
type reference
5 Understand how to 5.1 Explain the importance of recording significant conversations during
address sensitive end-of-life care
issues in relation to
5.2 Explain factors that influence who should give significant news to an
end-of-life care
individual or key people
5.3 Describe conflicts and legal or ethical issues that may arise in relation
to death, dying or end-of-life care
5.4 Analyse ways to address such conflicts
6 Understand the 6.1 Describe the role of support organisations and specialist services that
role of may contribute to end-of-life care
organisations and
6.2 Analyse the role and value of an advocate in relation to end-of-life
support services
care
available to
individuals and key 6.3 Explain how to establish when an advocate may be beneficial
people in relation
6.4 Explain why support for spiritual needs may be especially important at
to end-of-life care
the end of life
6.5 Describe a range of sources of support to address spiritual needs
7 Be able to access 7.1 Identify when support would best be offered by other members of the
support for the team
individual or key
7.2 Liaise with other members of the team to provide identified support
people from the
for the individual or key people
wider team
type reference
8 Be able to support 8.1 Carry out own role in an individual’s care
individuals through
8.2 Contribute to addressing any distress experienced by the individual
the process of
promptly and in agreed ways
dying
8.3 Adapt support to reflect the individual’s changing needs or responses
8.4 Assess when an individual and key people need to be alone
9 Be able to take 9.1 Explain why it is important to know about an individual’s wishes for
action following the their after-death care
death of individuals
9.2 Carry out actions immediately following a death that respect the
individual’s wishes and follow agreed ways of working
9.3 Describe ways to support key people immediately following an
individual’s death
10 Be able to manage 10.1 Identify ways to manage own feelings in relation to an individual’s
own feelings in dying or death
relation to the
10.2 Utilise support systems to deal with own feelings in relation to an
dying or death of
individual’s dying or death
individuals

(if sampled)
Unit 82: Prepare Environments
and Resources for Use
During Healthcare
Activities

QCF level: 2
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
This unit is aimed at health and social-care staff who prepare for individual’s
healthcare intervention, treatment or therapy and ensure that the environment is
cleaned, cleared and left ready for the next intended use.

Principles.

type reference
1 Understand how to 1.1 Explain how the environment is prepared, maintained and cleaned to
prepare and ensure it is ready for the healthcare activity
manage
1.2 Describe the roles and responsibilities of team members in the
environments and
preparation and management of the environment and resources
resources for use
during healthcare 1.3 Explain how to investigate, make the necessary adjustments to and
activities report problems with the environment
1.4 Describe the impact of environmental changes on resources including
their storage and use
type reference
2 Be able to prepare 2.1 Apply health and safety measures relevant to the healthcare activity
environments, and environment
medical
equipment, devices
and resources for 2.3 Ensure conditions within the immediate environment are set at levels
use during which maintain individual comfort
healthcare
2.4 Ensure that all essential resources are available in advance of planned
activities
healthcare activities
2.5 Ensure all medical equipment, devices and resources are in a suitable,
safe condition for the activity to be carried out
2.6 Report any problems with medical equipment, devices and resources
as required
2.7 Demonstrate the relevant equipment and medical devices are
selected, prepared and functioning within the agreed parameters prior
to use
2.8 Prepare resources for the activity in line with clinical governance
type reference
3 Be able to ensure 3.1 Describe the importance of ensuring that environments are ready for
that environments their next use
and resources are
3.2 Outline the factors that influence the readiness of environments for
ready for their next
use in healthcare activities
intended use
3.3 Clean and make safe reusable items prior to storage in accordance
with agreed policies
3.4 Dispose of used, damaged or out-of-date items safely
3.5 Return unopened, unused and surplus resources to the correct location
for storage
3.6 Monitor the available levels of consumable materials used in
healthcare activities
3.7 Replenish consumable materials used in healthcare activities in
accordance with protocols
3.8 Ensure all information is accurately recorded as specified in local
policies

(if sampled)
Unit 83: Prepare for and Carry
Out Extended Feeding
Techniques

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
It provides the learner with the knowledge and skills required to prepare for and
carry out extended feeding techniques to ensure individuals’ nutritional and fluid
intake.

Principles.
Conditions may be:
● temporary
● permanent
Agreed ways of working will include policies and procedures and guidelines
where these exist
Safely and according to the individual’s plan of care will include:
● at an appropriate time
● using agreed techniques
● using equipment in line with safety instructions
● optimising the individual’s comfort and dignity and minimising pain and trauma
Required records are those indicated in an individual’s care plan and may include:
● fluid balance
● weight
● skin condition
● observations during extended feeding
● adverse reactions
● monitoring over time
Others may include:
● the individual
● family members
● advocate
● line manager

type reference
1 Understand 1.1 Explain the anatomy and physiology of the gastro-intestinal tract in
anatomy and relation to extended feeding
physiology in
1.2 Explain the importance of fluid and nutritional balance to the health of
relation to
individuals
extended feeding
1.3 Describe conditions where feeding may be undertaken by extended
methods
2 Understand 2.1 Explain techniques for extended feeding
extended feeding
2.2 Describe equipment and materials that may be used for extended
techniques
feeding
2.3 Describe ways to support an individual to prepare for extended
feeding in a way that meets their individual needs and preferences
2.4 Describe how to recognise and deal with adverse reactions which may
occur:
● During procedures
● Following procedures
type reference
3 Understand 3.1 Explain legislation, protocols and agreed ways of working that affect
legislation and working practices related to extended feeding
agreed ways of
3.2 Explain the importance of following procedures exactly as specified
working when
using extended
feeding techniques
4 Be able to manage 4.1 Identify potential risks associated with extended feeding
risks relating to
4.2 Describe the potential sources and consequences of contamination
extended feeding
4.3 Explain why it is important to:
● Maintain the correct level of cleanliness
● Pack up used equipment and materials and cover receptacles
containing body fluids prior to leaving the immediate area
4.4 Apply standard precautions for infection prevention and control and
other measures to minimise risks before, during and after the
procedure
4.5 Dispose of:
● Used equipment, materials and feeds
● Body fluids including those aspirated prior to feeding
● In accordance with legislation and agreed ways of working
type reference
5 Be able to prepare 5.1 Ensure that adequate and relevant fluids, feeds and equipment are
for extended available
feeding
5.2 Confirm the identity of the individual prior to carrying out the activity
5.3 Obtain valid consent from the individual prior to carrying out the
planned activity
5.4 Confirm equipment and materials are:
● Appropriate to the procedure
● Fit for purpose
5.5 Position an individual to ensure safety and comfort and facilitate the
method of extended feeding
type reference
6 Be able to carry 6.1 Attach and position feeding tubes correctly and securely in a manner
out and complete that prevents discomfort and promotes the dignity of an individual
extended feeding
6.2 Carry out extended feeding safely and according to the individual’s
techniques
plan of care
6.3 Observe an individual throughout the activity and respond to any
adverse reactions
6.4 Ensure the comfort of the individual following extended feeding
7 Be able to maintain 7.1 Complete required records
records and report
7.2 Identify others who may be involved in reviewing the nutritional and
on extended
fluid intake of an individual
feeding
7.3 Report any findings about the process and the individual which may
have an impact on the care plan

(if sampled)
Unit 84: Undertake Tissue
Viability Risk
Assessments

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
This unit is aimed at health and social care staff undertaking tissue viability risk
assessment in relation to pressure area care and the risk of skin break-down.

Principles.

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Describe the anatomy and physiology of healthy skin
need for tissue
1.2 Describe the changes that occur when damage caused by pressure
viability risk-
develops
assessment
1.3 Explain when an initial tissue viability risk-assessment may be
required
1.4 Describe what to look for when assessing the skin
1.5 Describe pre-disposing factors which may exacerbate risk of impaired
tissue viability and skin breakdown
1.6 Describe external factors, including shearing forces, which may
exacerbate risk of impaired tissue viability and skin breakdown
type reference
2 Be able to 2.1 Identify individuals who may be at risk of impaired tissue viability and
undertake tissue skin breakdown
viability risk
assessment
2.3 Inspect the general condition of an individual’s skin
2.4 Identify the sites where pressure damage might occur using
appropriate assessment tools
2.5 Complete a tissue viability risk-assessment within an appropriate
timescale, as determined by organisational policy
2.6 Use safe handling techniques when assisting the individual to move
during the assessment
2.7 Encourage the active participation of the individual and others where
possible and appropriate
3 Be able to record 3.1 Complete tissue viability risk-assessment documentation
and report on
3.2 Share findings with appropriate staff and the individual
tissue viability risk-
assessment 3.3 Notify appropriate staff of any immediate concerns
4 Understand when 4.1 Explain why the tissue viability risk-assessment should be regularly
the risk- reviewed and repeated
assessment should
4.2 Explain when the tissue viability assessment tool, or the current
be reviewed
review cycle may no longer be appropriate due to changes in the
individual’s condition or environment
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Unit 85: Undertake
Physiological
Measurements

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
This unit is aimed at health and social care staff involved in the taking and
recording of physiological measurements as part of the individual’s care plan.

Principles.

type reference
1 Understand 1.1 Describe current legislation, national guidelines, organisational policies
relevant and protocols affecting work practice
legislation, policy
and good practice
for undertaking
physiological
measurements
type reference
2 Understand the 2.1 Explain the principles of blood pressure to include:
physiological states
● Blood pressure maintenance
that can be
measured ● Differentiation between systolic and diastolic blood pressure
● Normal limits of blood pressure
● Conditions of high or low blood pressure
2.2 Explain the principles of body temperature to include:
● Body temperature maintenance
● Normal body temperature
● Pyrexia, hyperpyrexia and hypothermia
2.3 Explain the principles of respiratory rates to include:
● Normal respiratory rates
● Factors affecting respiratory rates in ill and well individuals
2.4 Explain the principles of pulse rates to include:
● Normal pulse rates limits
● Factors affecting pulse rates – raising or lowering
● Pulse sites on the body
● The requirement for pulse oximetry measurements
● Analysis and implication of pulse oximetry findings
2.5 Explain the principles of Body Mass Index (BMI) in relation to
weight/dietary control
2.6 Explain the major factors that influence changes in physiological
measurements
2.7 Explain the importance of undertaking physiological measurements
type reference
3 Be able to prepare 3.1 Explain to the individual what measurements will be undertaken and
to take why these are done
physiological
3.2 Reassure the individual during physiological measurements process
measurements
3.3 Answer questions and deal with concerns during physiological
measurements process
3.4 Explain the help individuals may need before taking their physiological
measurements
3.5 Explain why it may be necessary to adjust an individual’s clothing
before undertaking physiological measurements
3.6 Ensure all materials and equipment to be used are appropriately
prepared
3.7 Confirm the individual’s identity and obtain valid consent
type reference
4 Be able to 4.1 Apply standard precautions for infection prevention and control
undertake
4.2 Apply health and safety measures relevant to the procedure and
physiological
environment
measurements
4.3 Select and use appropriate equipment at the prescribed time and in
the prescribed sequence to obtain an accurate measurement
4.4 Monitor the condition of the individual throughout the measurement
4.5 Respond to any significant changes in the individual’s condition
4.6 Follow the agreed process when unable to obtain or read a
physiological measurement
4.7 Identify any issues outside own responsibility and refer these to other
colleagues
5 Be able to record 5.1 Explain the necessity for recording physiological measurements
and report results
5.2 Explain a few common conditions which require recording of
of physiological
physiological measurements
measurements
5.3 Demonstrate the correct process for reporting measurements that fall
outside the normal levels
5.4 Record physiological measurements taken accurately using the correct
documentation
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Unit 86: Obtain Venous Blood
Samples

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
This unit is aimed at health and social care professionals involved in the use of
venepuncture/phlebotomy techniques and procedures to obtain venous blood
samples from individuals for investigations.

Principles.

type reference
1 Understand 1.1 Describe current legislation, national guidelines, local policies,
legislation, policy protocols and good practice guidelines which relate to obtaining
and good practice venous blood samples
related to obtaining
venous blood
samples
2 Understand the 2.1 Describe the structure of venous blood vessels

anatomy and
2.2 Explain blood clotting processes and the factors that influence blood
physiology relating
clotting
to obtaining
venous blood 2.3 Describe the position of venous blood vessels in relation to arteries,
samples nerves and other structures
type reference
3 Be able to prepare 3.1 Confirm the individual’s identity and obtain valid consent
to obtain venous
3.2 Communicate with the individual in a manner which:
blood samples
● Provides relevant information
● Provides support and reassurance
● Addresses needs and concerns
● Is respectful of personal beliefs and preferences
3.3 Select and prepare appropriate equipment for obtaining the venous
blood sample
3.4 Select and prepare an appropriate site taking into account the
individual's preferences
type reference
4 Be able to obtain 4.1 Apply health and safety measures relevant to the procedure and
venous blood environment
samples
4.3 Use the selected blood collection equipment correctly, in a manner
which will cause minimum discomfort to the individual
4.4 Use the agreed procedure to obtain the venous blood sample to
include:
● Utilisation of containers
● Required volume of blood
● Correct sequence when obtaining multiple samples
● Application and use of tourniquets at appropriate stages
● Stimulation of blood flow or selection of alternative site where
necessary
● Utilisation of anti-coagulant with sample when necessary
4.5 Respond to any indication of adverse reaction, complication or
problem during the procedure
4.6 Explain the correct procedure to deal with an arterial puncture when it
occurs
4.7 Terminate the blood collection procedure following guidelines and/or

protocols to include:
● Removal of blood collection equipment
● Stopping blood flow
● Stopping bleeding
● Application of suitable dressing
● Personal care advice to the individual
type reference
5 Be able to prepare 5.1 Label, package, transport and store blood samples correctly and use
venous blood appropriate attached documentation ensuring:
samples for
● Legibility of labelling and documentation
transportation
● Temperature control of storage
● Immediacy of transportation

(if sampled)
Unit 87: Undertake Urethral
Catheterisation
Processes

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
This unit is about insertion of urethral catheters, including re-catheterisation,
following agreed protocols and procedures, and covers regular monitoring and care
of the urethral catheter after insertion.

Principles.

type reference
1 Understand 1.1 Describe the current legislation, national guidelines, and local policies
relevant and protocols which affect work practice
legislation, policy
1.2 Identify the correct procedures relating to urethral catheterisation
and good practice
in relation to 1.3 Explain the conditions and constraints which might denote who
carrying out undertakes this procedure and why
urethral
catheterisation 1.4 Identify when good practice suggests it may be necessary to seek
assistance from an appropriate member of staff
1.5 Describe the ethical issues surrounding catheterisation, as applied to
males and females
2 Understand the 2.1 Describe the anatomy and physiology of the male and/or female
relevant anatomy genito-urinary system
and physiology
3 Be able to prepare 3.1 Identify the types of catheters that can be used
to insert urethral
3.2 Select an appropriate catheter
catheters
3.3 Describe the local anaesthetic agents available for use when inserting
urethral catheters
3.4 Confirm the individual’s identity and obtain valid consent
type reference
4 Be able to insert 4.1 Ensure the individual’s privacy and dignity is maintained at all times
urethral catheters
4.2 Apply standard precautions for infection control
4.3 Apply health and safety measures relevant to the procedure and
environment
4.4 Insert the catheter safely and correctly, with minimal trauma to the
individual including
● Securing the catheter
● Adjusting it correctly
● Attaching it correctly to the appropriate drainage system
5 Be able to monitor 5.1 Monitor the catheterisation equipment and materials to check they are
and care for the functioning correctly
urethral catheter
5.2 Empty draining bags
after insertion
5.3 Measure and record the amount of urine collected immediately after
insertion and as often as required according to care plan
5.4 Maintain cleanliness of the catheter and surrounding area through
regular hygiene care as required
5.5 Take appropriate action to remedy any problems when these arise
type reference
6 Be able to care for 6.1 Assess how comfortable the individual is taking steps to improve the
and support the individual’s comfort during and after the procedure
individual during
6.2 Identify adverse effects and appropriate actions
and after the
procedure 6.3 Communicate information to the individual on the care of the catheter
and attachments
6.4 Demonstrate sensitivity and understanding of the effects of
catheterisation on the individual’s comfort and dignity

(if sampled)
Unit 88: Identify the Needs of
Individuals with Mental
Health Needs and Plan
Appropriate Actions

QCF level: 4
Credit value: 5
Unit summary
This unit applies to anyone responsible for identifying the physical health needs of
individuals with mental health needs and determining courses of action to promote
their physical health.

Principles.
Valid consent must be in line with agreed UK country definition.

type reference
1 Understand how to 1.1 Analyse how physical and mental health needs may be linked and may
assess the physical impact on one another
health needs of
1.2 Describe needs-led assessment and person-centred planning
individuals with
mental health 1.3 Describe legislation, policies and procedures that apply to the
needs assessment process
2 Be able to carry 2.1 Obtain valid consent
out assessments of
2.2 Carry out an assessment of an individuals’ physical health needs in
the physical health
line with agreed ways of working
needs of
individuals with 2.3 Communicate accurate information in a way that is sensitive to the
mental health personal beliefs and preferences of the individual
needs
2.4 Explain why it is important to consider all information gathered during
the assessment process as a whole
2.5 Identify where the outcomes of the assessment require further advice,
investigation or referral
3 Be able to record 3.1 Record assessments in line with agreed ways of working
the outcome of
3.2 Explain why agreement on sharing of information with others may
assessments
conflict with the wishes of the individual
3.3 Discuss the content of the assessment records with the individual
type reference
4 Be able to plan 4.1 Describe the actions that could be taken to meet the individual’s needs
actions needed identified by the assessment
following physical
4.2 Identify the risks attached to various courses of action
health assessments
4.3 Plan actions to be taken in line with agreed ways of working
5 Be able to identify 5.1 Identify the resources and/or services required by the individual as a
resources and result of the assessment
services needed by
5.2 Give an example of a situation where an individual’s needs should be
individuals
met even when it is difficult to secure resources
following physical
health assessments
6 Be able to make 6.1 Obtain and record valid consent where referral is required
referrals
6.2 Make referrals in line with agreed ways of working
6.3 Describe why a referral may be refused

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Unit 89: Support Families in
Maintaining
Relationships in their
Wider Social Structures

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
This unit is aimed at those working with families. It focuses on promoting social
inclusion through encouraging and supporting families to use services and maintain
social contacts within the community. The approach promoted through this unit is
collaborative, non-directive and enabling, and recognises the rights of families to
make their own decisions and choices and to be supported in following these
through.

Principles.

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Explain why social contacts are important and should be encouraged
importance of
1.2 Analyse the effects of isolation
social interactions
and relationships 1.3 Evaluate sources of information on social structures
for families of
people with specific
needs
2 Understand the 2.1 Recognise attitudes, beliefs and assumptions which can lead to stigma
issues surrounding and discrimination
discrimination
2.2 Analyse the forms which discrimination may take
2.3 Describe the behaviours which may be expressions of discrimination
and how these may differ between different groups and in different
settings
3 Be able to support 3.1 Engage with a family in a way that encourages trust and mutual
families to access respect
opportunities for
3.2 Identify opportunities for social contact in a family’s environment
social contact
within their wider 3.3 Encourage a family to seek out services within their community
social structures
3.4 Support a family to use available services in the community
type reference
4 Be able to support 4.1 Provide opportunities for a family to express their needs for, and
families to interests in, maintaining social contacts
maintain social
4.2 Provide a family with opportunities to discuss their experiences of
contacts within
maintaining relationships
their wider social
structures 4.3 Provide a family with relevant information and support to enable them
to recognise and deal constructively with stigma and discrimination
4.4 Assist a family to overcome any problems they are experiencing in
maintaining social contacts in line with organisational policies and
values
4.5 Support a family in challenging any discrimination and barriers within
services in their community
4.6 Support a family in making any transitions when services become
unavailable or no longer meet their needs

(if sampled)
Unit 90: Work with Families,
Carers and Individuals
during Times of Crisis

QCF level: 4
Credit value: 5
Unit summary
This unit is aimed at health and social care workers working with individuals and
their carers and families in times of crisis, to assess the urgency of requests for
action, take and review the effectiveness of actions to meet needs and agree risk
management strategies.

Principles.
Factors include:
● economic and social factors
● any illnesses which the individual may have
● risk-assessment
● restrictions which may apply under legislation

type reference
1 Understand 1.1 Describe current legislation relevant to risk-assessment and risk-
relevant management
legislation, policy
1.2 Describe legislation, policy and practice relating to the recording,
and practice when
storing and sharing of information by a service provider
working with
individuals, carers 1.3 Explain the different types of support and intervention available to
and families in individuals, carer and families in times of crisis
times of crisis
1.4 Explain the factors that influence the kinds of support offered
2 Be able to develop 2.1 Assess the risk of crisis situations occurring
risk-management
2.2 Encourage the participation of individuals, carers and families during
strategies when
the agreement and review of a risk-management strategy
working with
individuals, carers 2.3 Provide opportunities for individuals, carers and families to contribute
and families in to the identification and agreement of a risk-management strategy
times of crisis
2.4 Formulate a risk-management strategy using risk-assessments
2.5 Ensure that activities, roles and responsibilities within a risk-

management strategy are agreed, clarified and understood by all
parties
2.6 Complete documentation in line with agreed ways of working
type reference
3 Be able to respond 3.1 Evaluate the seriousness and urgency of a request for action
during times of
3.2 Work with families, carers and individuals to agree the response to a
crisis
crisis situation
3.3 Record and communicate the agreed actions
3.4 Implement agreed actions promptly in line with agreed ways of
working
4 Be able to review 4.1 Explain how to conduct a valid, reliable and comprehensive review
the outcomes of
4.2 Review outcomes of actions taken and decisions made
requests for action
during times of 4.3 Analyse the results of the review to inform future risk-management
crisis strategies and actions to be taken

(if sampled)
Unit 91: Enable Individuals with
Behavioural Difficulties
to Develop Strategies
to Change their
Behaviour

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 8
Unit summary
This unit is aimed at health and social care workers in a wide range of settings. It
applies to those with responsibility for supporting individuals to change their
behavioural responses through the development of appropriate strategies.

Principles.
Methods and approaches include:
● motivational interviewing
● cognitive behavioural therapy
● solution-focused therapy
● adult learning methods
Factors relating to the individual may include:
● culture
● gender
● beliefs
● personality
● Illness
● side-effects of medication
Others may include:
● family members
● other health and social care workers

type reference
1 Understand how 1.1 Describe how legislation affects policy and practice when working with
legislation, policies individuals to manage their behaviour
and practice affect
1.2 Describe the methods and approaches available to help an individual
the support
change their behaviour
provided to
individuals to
manage their
behaviour
2 Understand the 2.1 Explain how different factors relating to the individual can affect
factors that behaviour
influence behaviour
2.2 Describe the potential effects of the environment and the behaviour of
others on individuals
3 Be able to work 3.1 Describe why it is important to establish a professional relationship

with individuals to with an individual and others when working on behaviour
recognise the management
impact of their
3.2 Work with individuals and others to gather and review information
behaviour on
others 3.3 Support the individual and others significant to the individual to
recognise their behavioural responses to different situations
3.4 Encourage the individual to consider the impact of their behaviour
type reference
4 Be able to enable 4.1 Work with an individual to identify and agree the factors which will
people to develop motivate them to change their behaviour
strategies for
4.2 Explain to an individual the positive outcomes of changing behaviours
changing
behavioural 4.3 Support an individual to identify situations and circumstances which
responses trigger specific behavioural responses
4.4 Explore with the individual ways of coping with situations and
circumstances which trigger behaviour they wish to change
4.5 Work with the individual to identify and agree coping strategies they
are willing to use
4.6 Support an individual to develop and practise the agreed strategies and
to sustain their motivation
4.7 Record the individual’s agreement and motivation to change their
behaviour in line with agreed ways of working
4.8 List any potential barriers to progress and ways in which these barriers
can be addressed
4.9 Describe the additional advice and support available when an individual
does not engage with the process
type reference
5 Be able to evaluate 5.1 Conduct regular reviews
and review
5.2 Assist the individual and others significant to the individual to
strategies for
evaluate the effectiveness of strategies for changing behavioural
changing
responses
behavioural
responses 5.3 Use the positive outcomes identified through the review process to
motivate the individual
5.4 Give constructive feedback on progress
5.5 Encourage individuals to find ways in which to sustain their behaviour
change
5.6 Record what has and has not been achieved and identify any future
work required
5.7 Report the results of the review to all those who have a right and need
to receive them

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Unit 92: Help Individuals
Address their
Substance use Through
an Action Plan

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
This unit is aimed at those who support individuals with drug or alcohol problems to
develop and review their action plans.

Principles.

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Explain the reasons for substance use
background
relating to 1.2 Explain the specific needs and issues of substance-users
substance use to
1.3 Describe the range of behaviours that you may experience from
support the
substance-users
development of an
action plan 1.4 Describe the risks substance-users may pose to themselves and others
1.5 Explain how to minimise the risks
1.6 Explain the implications of mental-health issues in relation to
substance use
1.7 Identify commonly used examples of substance misuse
jargon/terminology
2 Be able to develop 2.1 Provide opportunities for the individual to contribute to the
an action plan with development of the action plan
individuals
2.2 Confirm that the individual understands the information provided
2.3 Agree the process for reviewing the action plan with the individual
2.4 Provide an action plan that reflects the current circumstances of the
individual
2.5 Record the action plan according to agreed ways of working
type reference
3 Be able to review 3.1 Gather and record information relating to individual’s progress
the action plan
3.2 Provide opportunities to review the action plan with an individual
with individuals
3.3 Identify with the individual the outcomes that have been met and
those still to be achieved
3.4 Identify and agree the next stages with the individual

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Unit 93: Interact with and
Support Individuals
Using
Telecommunications

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 5
Unit summary
This unit is aimed at those who interact with individuals using telecommunications.
This involves establishing interactions, sustaining interactions and ending
interactions with individuals using telecommunications. The emphasis is on
supportive interactions rather than providing a general advice service.

Principles.

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Describe the legal and local requirements and policies relevant to the
legal and local functions being carried out
requirements
1.2 Explain the rights of the individual being supported using
relating to the use
telecommunications
of
telecommunications
when supporting
individuals
2 Be able to use 2.1 Use different types of telecommunication technology
telecommunication
2.2 Explain how interactions may differ depending on the type of
technology
telecommunication technology used
2.3 Respond to individuals according to organisational policies
2.4 Record details of interactions in the appropriate system
type reference
3 Be able to engage 3.1 Engage with the individual without face-to-face interaction including:
with individuals
● Providing opportunities to sustain the interaction
using telecommuni-
cations ● Providing reassurance of continued interest
● Encouraging individuals to share their concerns
● Responding to the individual’s immediate requirements at each
stage during the interaction
● Recognising where anonymity may encourage them to respond
3.2 Provide information about the service and confirm its appropriateness
to the individual
3.3 Identify the significance of the circumstances the individual is in
3.4 Encourage callers to provide additional information about their
situation or requirements
3.5 Maintain the confidentiality of the individual, self, and colleagues
according to the procedures of the service
3.6 Comply with legal and organisational requirements and policies
relevant to the functions being carried out
type reference
4 Be able to identify 4.1 Identify the types of risks or dangers different individuals might face
and evaluate any
4.2 Evaluate the implications of any risk or dangers facing an individual,
risks or dangers for
including:
individuals during
the interaction ● The circumstances in which the interaction is being made
● The types of problems which could occur
● The significance of any signs of increased stress during interactions
● Whether there are any constraints on individuals
● The appropriate action to deal with any risks, dangers or problems
5 Be able to 5.1 Demonstrate how to end interactions including:
terminate the
● Identifying when to close the interaction
interaction
● Providing clear information to the individual on the reasons for
ending the interaction
● Operating to the guidelines and procedures of the organisation
● Explaining what further action may be taken
5.2 Identify situations where it would be dangerous or disadvantageous to
the interest of the individual to terminate the interaction
5.3 Record and check the individual’s demographic details
5.4 Identify why recording and checking details might be required before
ending/transferring the call
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Unit 94: Implement the Positive
Behavioural Support
Model

QCF level: 4
Credit value: 8
Unit summary
This unit is aimed at those working with individuals who have complex
needs/continuing healthcare/severe challenging behaviour.
It provides the learner with knowledge, understanding and skills required to
implement the Positive Behavioural Support model.

Principles.
Learning outcomes 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 must be assessed in a real work
environment. Simulation will be accepted to assess assessment criteria 6.2, 8.5 and
9.5 if real work assessment is not possible.
Positive Behavioural Support
An approach to supporting individuals who challenge that combines the technology
of Applied Behaviour Analysis with the values base of Social Role Valorisation and
the individualised focus of Person-Centred Planning.
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)
A scientific process of examining what causes and maintains behaviour, in order to
bring about positive change.
Social Role Valorisation (SRV)
Promotes valued social roles for individuals who are socially disadvantaged, to help
them get some of the good things in life.
Challenging behaviour may include behaviours that are:
● repetitive/obsessive
● withdrawn
● aggressive
● self-injurious
● disruptive
● anti-social or illegal
● verbally abusive
Factors that lead to behaviour being defined as challenging may include:
● culture
● competence and capacity of settings
● social norms
● frequency, intensity and duration of the behaviour
● ability to communicate effectively
Environmental risk factors will include features that are physical or social, such
as:
● uncomfortable levels of stimulation (e.g. too busy, boring)
● institutional-style setting (e.g. block treatment, rigid routines)
● poor service organisation (e.g. inexperienced carers)
● inappropriate social environment (e.g. overly restrictive, limited choice)
● environmental pollutants (e.g. temperature, noise levels)
Triggers are factors that make challenging behaviours more likely to occur. They
include:
● Slow triggers, which are aspects of a person’s environment or daily routines that
do not necessarily happen immediately before the challenging behaviours, but
still affect whether these behaviours are performed
● Fast triggers, which are specific events that occur immediately prior to the
behaviour. Their impact upon behaviour is rapid or immediate
Reinforcement strengthens behaviour and is of two types – positive and negative.
Positive reinforcement works because individuals gain access to things or events
that they like or want, while negative reinforcement works because individuals get
rid of things that they don’t like.
Time intensity model
The stages of increasing agitation to crisis point and back again. This helps to
understand the emotional and physiological changes experienced during a severe
episode of challenging behaviour.
Functional analysis
The process for identifying or analysing the function or purpose of someone’s
behaviour, using a range of structured measures.
Structured methods
Measures for monitoring and recording behaviour; may include:
● ABC charts
● scatterplots
● incident forms
● behaviour-monitoring forms
● direct observation
Primary prevention
Proactive strategies that involve changing aspects of a person’s living, working and
recreational environments so that the possibility of challenging behaviour occurring
is reduced.
Secondary prevention
Strategies that apply when a person’s challenging behaviour begins to escalate, in
order to prevent a major incident.
Non-aversive reactive strategies are ways of responding safely and efficiently to
challenging behaviours that have not been prevented. They can include physical
interventions that do not cause pain and do minimise discomfort, and comply with
the British Institute of Learning Disabilities (BILD) code of practice for the use of
physical interventions.
Social validity refers to interventions that are ethical. That is, they address socially
significant problems, have clear benefits for the individual, are acceptable to the
individual and others, and use the least restrictive or intrusive approach.
Positive interaction concerns the performance of those supporting an individual.
It consists of providing different levels of help, breaking activities into manageable
steps; and positive reinforcement to promote participation.
Levels of help
Graduated levels of assistance, from simple verbal reminders providing the lowest
level of support to actual physical guidance providing the highest level. Assistance
should be given flexibly according to the individual’s need for help, and should be
focused on encouraging as much independence as possible.
Active support
A person-centred model of how to interact with individuals combined with daily
planning systems that promote participation and enhance quality of life.
Review should take place involving the individual as much as is possible.
Post-incident support may include:
● emotional support
● time away from the setting
● first aid
● quiet time
● space
● temporary redeployment
● additional training
● personal reflection
● counselling
● opportunity to express feelings
Positive Behaviour Support Plan
A document containing the key information that those who support individuals with
challenging behaviour must have, in order to provide consistent support on a daily
basis.

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Explain how Positive Behavioural Support has been influenced by:
context of the
● Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)
Positive
Behavioural ● Social Role Valorisation (SRV)
Support model
1.2 Summarise current legislation and policy guidance relating to Positive
Behavioural Support
2 Understand the 2.1 Define the term ‘challenging behaviour’
term ‘challenging
2.2 Explain the reasons for the term challenging behaviour coming into
behaviour’
use
2.3 Analyse key factors that lead to a behaviour being defined as
challenging
3 Understand the 3.1 Summarise key environmental risk factors for challenging behaviours
context in which
3.2 Explain how slow and fast triggers contribute to challenging behaviour
challenging
behaviour occurs 3.3 Analyse the role of reinforcement in maintaining behaviour
3.4 Explain the time-intensity model
type reference
4 Be able to 4.1 Describe the key components of functional analysis
contribute to the
4.2 Explain the key methods of analysing behaviour
functional analysis
in relation to an 4.3 Complete accurate records of behaviour using a structured method
individual's
challenging 4.4 Identify environmental risk factors for an individual’s challenging
behaviour behaviour
4.5 Identify possible slow and fast triggers for an individual’s challenging
behaviour
4.6 Identify factors that may contribute to reinforcement of an individual’s
4.7 Evaluate the importance of functional analysis in effective person-
centred behavioural intervention for individuals
5 Understand the key 5.1 Describe the key characteristics of Positive Behavioural Support
characteristics of
5.2 Explain the role within Positive Behavioural Support of:
Positive
Behavioural ● Primary prevention strategies
Support
● Secondary prevention strategies
● Non-aversive reactive strategies
5.3 Explain the importance of social validity in the Positive Behavioural
Support model
type reference
6 Be able to 6.1 Summarise the key primary prevention strategies
implement primary
6.2 Implement an agreed primary prevention strategy using least
prevention
restrictive practice, respecting the individual’s dignity, rights and
strategies
choice
6.3 Explain the importance of effective communication and positive
interaction in primary prevention for individuals
6.4 Positively interact with an individual by providing the level of help and
reinforcement that enables them to participate in an activity
6.5 Use effective communication with an individual to promote positive
behaviour
6.6 Evaluate the social validity of an agreed primary prevention strategy
for an individual
7 Be able to use a 7.1 Explain how active support can help prevent challenging behaviour by
person-centred improving an individual’s quality of life
approach to
7.2 Analyse the role of structure and daily planning in primary prevention
develop plans that
for individuals
promote
participation 7.3 Review an individual’s daily activities to identify areas for increasing
participation and choice
7.4 Review an individual’s routine to identify opportunities for increasing
participation and choice
7.5 Develop a participation plan with an individual that contributes to the
reduction of challenging behaviour by actively supporting their
engagement in a specific task
7.6 Work with an individual to identify skills that could be developed to
enable greater participation in day-to-day activities
type reference
8 Be able to 8.1 Summarise key secondary prevention strategies
implement
8.2 Explain when secondary prevention strategies should be used with
secondary
individuals
prevention
strategies 8.3 Identify early-warning signs of behavioural agitation in an individual
8.4 Identify possible secondary prevention strategies that may be used

with an individual
8.5 Implement an agreed secondary prevention strategy using least
preferences
9 Be able to 9.1 Explain when reactive strategies should be used with individuals
implement non-
9.2 Describe the key characteristics and types of reactive strategies
aversive reactive
strategies 9.3 Assess the risks in the use of reactive strategies
9.4 Identify possible reactive strategies that may be used for an individual
9.5 Implement an agreed non-aversive reactive strategy using least
preferences
9.6 Establish an individual’s preferred post–incident support
9.7 Identify own preferred post-incident support
type reference
10 Be able to 10.1 Explain the purpose and importance of Positive Behaviour Support
understand and Plans for individuals
implement Positive
10.2 Identify the key components of a Positive Behaviour Support Plan for
Behavioural
individuals
Support Plans
10.3 Implement agreed procedures in an individual’s Positive Behavioural
Support Plan
10.4 Contribute to the review of an individual’s Positive Behavioural
Support Plan

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Unit 95: Support Positive Risk-

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
learner with the knowledge and skills required to support positive risk-taking to
benefit individuals.

Principles.
Different areas of their life may include:
● health
● social
● financial
Others may include:
● colleagues
● friends
● advocates

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Explain ways in which risk is an integral part of everyday life
importance of risk-
1.2 Explain why individuals may have been discouraged or prevented from
taking in everyday
taking risks
life
1.3 Describe the links between risk-taking and responsibility,
empowerment and social inclusion
2 Understand the 2.1 Explain the process of developing a positive person-centred approach
importance of a to risk-assessment
positive, person-
2.2 Explain how to apply the principles and methods of a person-centred
centred approach
approach to each of the different stages of the process of risk-
to risk-assessment
assessment
2.3 Explain how a service-focused approach to risk-assessment would
differ from a person-centred approach
2.4 Identify the consequences for individuals of a service-focused
approach to risk-assessment
3 Understand the 3.1 Explain how legislation, national and local policies and guidance
legal and policy provide a framework for decision-making which can support an
framework individual to have control over their own lives
underpinning an
3.2 Describe how a human rights-based approach supports an individual
individual’s right to
to make decisions and take risks
make decisions and
take risks
type reference
4 Be able to support 4.1 Support an individual to recognise potential risk in different areas of
individuals to make their life
decisions about
4.2 Support the individual to balance choices with their own and others’
risks
health, safety and wellbeing
working practice when supporting an individual to take risks
4.4 Record all discussions and decisions made relating to supporting the
individual to take risks
5 Be able to support 5.1 Complete a risk-assessment with an individual following agreed ways
individuals to take of working
risks
5.2 Communicate the content of the risk-assessment to others
5.3 Support the individual to take the risk for which the assessment has
been completed
5.4 Review and revise the risk-assessment with the individual
5.5 Evaluate with the individual how taking the identified risk has
contributed to their wellbeing
6 Understand duty of 6.1 Explain how the principle of duty of care can be maintained while
care in relation to supporting individuals to take risks
supporting positive
6.2 Describe what action to take if an individual decides to take an
risk-taking
unplanned risk that places him/herself or others in immediate or
imminent danger
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Maintain Personal
Hygiene

QCF level: 2
Credit value: 2
Unit summary
learner with the knowledge and skills required to support an individual in
maintaining personal hygiene. It covers good personal hygiene routines and why
these are important, as well as potential contributory factors to poor personal
hygiene.

Principles.
Learning outcome 2 must be assessed in a real work environment.
Factors may include:
● washing
● showering/bathing
● washing hair
● cleaning clothes
● keeping nails clean
● washing hands after using the toilet
Preferences and needs will include any particular requirements around personal
hygiene determined by an individual’s culture/faith/belief/religion.
Maintaining dignity includes:
● privacy
● having trust on both sides
● being professional
● awareness of abuse
● averting eye contact to avoid embarrassment
● being gentle
● being able to empathise
Risks – from infection and reduction through infection-control techniques.
Others may include:
● the individual
● colleagues
● friends
● advocates
Underlying personal issues may include:
● financial issues
● abuse
● health issues
Unit content
1 Understand the importance of good personal hygiene
Importance of personal hygiene: health needs; appearance; social acceptance,

the working or learning environment
Effects of poor personal hygiene: physical; social; emotional; infection, disease,
exacerbation of an existing condition e.g. tooth decay, fungal conditions; social
exclusion; alienation, bullying; lack of confidence
2 Be able to support an individuals to maintain personal hygiene
Contributory factors: carers and colleagues, role models; privacy and respect;
maximise independence; self-esteem; self-image; routine
Addressing issues: individual needs and choices; using tact, diplomacy;
confidence-building; self-management
Awareness of the effect of poor hygiene on others: health promotion resources
e.g. posters, DVDs; spread of infection and disease; social effect
Supporting preferences and needs: comfort, safety and security e.g. within
personal environment, products, helpers; enabling independence, supporting
and encouraging choice e.g. of products and procedures
Maintaining dignity: facilities; personal beliefs and preferences e.g. enabling
choice of personal cleanliness, materials, toiletries; discussion of conflicting
opinions; accessibility of materials and equipment
Risks to own health: spread of infection and disease; allergies to products
Reducing risks: awareness of processes and procedures; use of protective
equipment e.g. overalls, gloves; understanding and using interpersonal skills
Involvement of others: services e.g. podiatry, dental, hair-care
3 Understand when poor hygiene may be an indicator of other underlying

personal issues
Underlying personal issues: physical factors e.g. accessibility and ability to use
resources due to height, size; allergies and sensitivities; mental illness e.g.
dementia, depression, schizophrenia; learning disability
Addressing underlying issues: effective implementation of person-centred care
plans; active support of individuals by understanding and addressing physical
factors e.g. skin allergy

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Explain why personal hygiene is important
importance of good
1.2 Describe the effects of poor personal hygiene on health and wellbeing
personal hygiene
2 Be able to support 2.1 Support an individual to understand factors that contribute to good
individuals to personal hygiene
maintain personal
2.2 Address personal hygiene issues with the individual in a sensitive
hygiene
manner without imposing own values
2.3 Support the individual to develop awareness of the effects of poor
hygiene on others
2.4 Support the preferences and needs of the individual while maintaining
their independence
2.5 Describe how to maintain dignity of an individual when supporting
intimate personal hygiene
2.6 Identify risks to own health in supporting an individual with personal
hygiene routines
2.7 Reduce risks to own health when supporting the individual with
personal hygiene routines
2.8 Identify others who may be involved in supporting the individual to
maintain personal hygiene
type reference
3 Understand when 3.1 Identify underlying personal issues that may be a cause of poor
poor hygiene may personal hygiene
be an indicator of
3.2 Describe how underlying personal issues might be addressed
other underlying
personal issues

(if sampled)
Unit 97: Support Person-
Centred Thinking and
Planning

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 5
Unit summary
This unit is aimed at those who work in a range of health or social care settings.
This unit enables the learner to extend their knowledge about the principles,
processes and context of person-centred thinking, planning and reviews. It also
requires the learner to explore their own role in implementing person-centred
thinking and planning and to develop further the skills and attitudes necessary to
fulfil this role.

Principles.
Learning outcome 5 must be assessed in a real work situation.
Unit content
1 Understand the principles and practice of person-centred thinking,

planning and reviews
Person-centred thinking: definitions; basing plans on the person’s own

priorities; working towards an individual’s goals; building a circle of support;
planning with the person and not for them; supported self-direction;
individualised planning to incorporate hopes and wishes of the individual;
safeguarding quality; reviewing plans with the individual and others to ensure
success; facilitating changes of direction; the ongoing process; non-judgemental
approach; acceptance of the individual; acknowledging gifts and dreams;
listening to the individual
Relevance and benefits of the person-centred approach: defining the
approach/key features; placing individuals at the centre of planning; supporting
people to make choices; enabling friendships and relationships; increasing
confidence; raising self-esteem; achieving self-actualisation; involvement of
significant others; involvement of communities; supporting future plans
Beliefs and values: Rogers, core conditions, growth-promoting climate; Maslow,
hierarchy of needs; work of Michael Smull e.g. essential lifestyle planning; work
of John O’Brien; social model; holistic model, normalisation; principles of
inclusion; differences between person-centred and other approaches to planning
and review, e.g. needs-led, service-led, cycle of assessment, multi-
disciplinary/inter-agency
Person-centred thinking tools: e.g. important to/for, working/not working, the
doughnut, matching staff, relationship circle, communication charts, 4+1
questions, citizenship tool, decision making non-agreement, presence to
contribution, dreaming, Making Action Plans, (MAPS), Planning Alternative
Futures, (PATHS), key features; commonalities; differences; preferred contexts;
purposes; ways of using one-page profiles, e.g. in health action planning, adult
placements; developing person-centred plans and support plans
2 Understand the context within which person-centred thinking and
planning takes place
Legislation, policy and guidance: relevant sections from e.g. Care Standards Act
2000, Community Care Act 1990, Disability Discrimination Act 1995, (as
amended 2005), Human Rights Act 1998; White Paper Valuing People (2001): a
new strategy for learning disability for the 21st century; White Paper Valuing
People Now, (2007), from progression to transformation; Protection of
Vulnerable Adults (DH 2006b)
Relationship between planning and services: use of information from reviews to
inform strategic commissioning; accelerating the development of the person-
centred plan throughout the organisation; providing better intelligence about
what works for an individual; providing better intelligence about what
community services are needed, what services need to be developed in response
to current and future needs; going beyond conventional service options;
meeting statutory requirements; individual at the centre of the process;
identifying actions
The person-centred team: definition; structured sense of purpose; knowledge of
what is important for team members; producing team plans; implementing
plans; allocation of roles and tasks to meet staff interests and strengths;
sharing learning; reasons for reflection; effective leadership/role of the
manager; role of facilitators; involvement of staff in decision-making; using
person-centred thinking within the team; implementing the approach across
organisations
3 Understand own role in person-centred planning
Own role: personal expectations; expectations of others; facilitating self-

directed support; use of journals to record plans and actions; use of support
circles/relationship circles to identify support networks; use of relevant person-
centred thinking tools; recognition of place within team/organisation;
competence in using relevant skills to support individuals; reasons for choice of
skills; identifying actions; following up actions
Use of person-centred tools to support individuals: e.g. 4 +1 questions, my daily
and weekly routines, To For/To Sort, Good day/Bad day
Challenges: issues of control; taking risks; relationships within
teams/organisations; dealing with personal issues; willingness to develop;
levels of self-awareness; conflicting values, own/person-centred; boundaries;
self-esteem levels
Overcoming challenges: use of person-centred thinking tools; use of
mentors/counselling; peer review; use of facilitators to enable progression;
purpose for change
4 Be able to implement person-centred thinking, planning and reviews
Own community connections: use of person-centred thinking tools: e.g. Who am

I? My gifts and capacities, hopes and fears, mapping our network, passion audit,
capacity mapping, who am I – my places; use of relevant person-centred tools
e.g., Making Action Plans (MAPS), Planning Alternative Futures, (PATH), Dreams
and Nightmares, use of caution with this tool; reasons for choices
5 Be able to implement person-centred thinking, planning and reviews
Implementing the approach: working with individuals to produce plans; choice

of person-centred thinking tools; using one-page profiles to produce a plan;
using information from a review to begin a plan for individuals; agreeing
responsibilities in achieving actions; producing person-centred reviews, process,
content and format; enabling individuals to choose who supports them; asking
individuals what they want support staff to do; using this information to develop
and select staff; including sections in job descriptions and specifications which
reflect an individual’s person-centred plan; involving individuals in recruiting
support workers; involving individuals in planning circles of support

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Explain what person-centred thinking is, and how it relates to person-
principles and centred reviews and person-centred planning
practice of person-
1.2 Explain the benefits of using person-centred thinking with individuals
centred thinking,
planning and 1.3 Explain the beliefs and values on which person-centred thinking and
reviews planning is based
1.4 Explain how the beliefs and values on which person-centred thinking is
based differs from assessment and other approaches to planning
1.5 Explain how person-centred thinking tools can form the basis of a
person-centred plan
1.6 Describe the key features of different styles of person-centred
planning and the contexts in which they are most useful
1.7 Describe examples of person-centred thinking tools, their purpose,
how and when each one might be used
1.8 Explain the different ways that one-page profiles are used
type reference
2 Understand the 2.1 Interpret current policy, legislation and guidance underpinning person-
context within centred thinking and planning
which person-
2.2 Analyse the relationship between person-centred planning and the
centred thinking
commissioning and delivery of services
and planning takes
place 2.3 Describe how person-centred planning and person-centred reviews
influence strategic commissioning
2.4 Explain what a person-centred team is
2.5 Explain how person-centred thinking can be used within a team
2.6 Analyse how to achieve successful implementation of person-centred
thinking and planning across an organisation
2.7 Describe the role of the manager in implementing person-centred
thinking and planning
2.8 Explain how this relates to the role of a facilitator
3 Understand own 3.1 Explain the range of ways to use person-centred thinking, planning
role in person- and reviews in own role:
centred planning
● With individuals
● As a team member
● As part of an organisation
3.2 Explain the different person-centred thinking skills required to support
individuals
3.3 Identify challenges that may be faced in implementing person-centred
thinking, planning and reviews in own work
3.4 Describe how challenges in implementing person-centred thinking,
planning and reviews might be overcome
type reference
4 Be able to apply 4.1 Demonstrate how to use a person-centred thinking tool in relation to
person-centred own life to identify what is working and not working
planning in relation
4.2 Describe what other person-centred thinking tools would be useful in
to own life
own life
4.3 Evaluate which person-centred thinking tools could be used to think
more about own community connections
4.4 Evaluate which person-centred thinking tools or person-centred
planning styles could be used to think more about own future
aspirations
5 Be able to 5.1 Demonstrate the person-centred thinking and styles of person-centred
implement person- planning that can be used to help individuals move towards their
centred thinking, dreams
planning and
5.2 Show that the plan and process are owned by individual
reviews
5.3 Demonstrate how person-centred thinking tools can be used to
develop a person-centred plan
5.4 Use information from a person-centred review to start a person-
centred plan
5.5 Use person-centred thinking to enable individuals to choose those who
support them
5.6 Support the individual and others involved to understand their
responsibilities in achieving actions agreed
5.7 Demonstrate a successful person-centred review
(if sampled)
Unit 98: Promote Active
Support

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 5
Unit summary
The purpose of this unit is to provide the learner with knowledge, understanding
and skills to promote active support to increase an individual’s participation in tasks
and activities. It is aimed at those whose role includes planning, monitoring and
providing direct support and assistance to individuals
This unit forms part of the Learning Disabilities pathway of the Edexcel Level 3
Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (QCF).

Principles.
Learning outcomes 2, 3, and 4 must be assessed in a real work environment.
Unit content
1 Understand how active support translates values into person-centred

practical action with an individual
Definitions: active support – a person-centred model of how to interact with

individuals combined with a daily planning system that promotes participation
and enhances quality of life
Person-centred: what is important to individuals and helps them to live the life
they choose
Hotel model: institutional style settings organised mainly around staffing needs;
not person-centred and may offer a poor quality of life to individuals, e.g. where
carers undertake all the domestic tasks and do not provide opportunities for
individuals to participate in constructive activities
Individual support: hotel model; advantages; disadvantages; role of staff
Active support: circle of care; role of staff; communication passports
Support workers: informing; enabling; teaching; facilitating; promoting
Practical changes: environmental; interpersonal; individual organisational
2 Be able to interact positively with individuals to promote participation
Levels of help: definition – graduated levels of assistance, from simple verbal

reminders providing the lowest level of support to actual physical guidance
providing the highest level; assistance should be given flexibly according to the
individual’s need for help; should be focused on encouraging as much
independence as possible
Awareness of levels of help: individual ability; situational; organisational;
environmental
Task analysis: definition – breaking down tasks into small, manageable steps as
in recipes or DIY guides; the size of each step or number of steps for a specific
task varies according to the individual’s ability or need for support; problem
identifying, individual understanding, goals, time limits, priorities, outcomes
Positive reinforcement and interaction: definition – what an individual gains
from undertaking a specific task, these can include naturally occurring rewards,
e.g. drinking a cup of tea the individual has just made, or other things that the
individual particularly likes e.g. praise and attention or a preferred activity, as
an encouragement or reward for participating in a specified activity; motivation,
drive-reduction theory; evaluation, reflecting on practice, questioning practice;
introduction of new activities; interpersonal skills; communication, positive
interaction
3 Be able to develop and implement person-centred daily plans to
promote participation
Others: e.g. the individual, colleagues, families or carers, friends, other

professionals, members of the public, advocates
Valued range of activities: definition – the balance of activities that contribute to
a good quality of life for individuals, including vocational, domestic, personal,
leisure, educational and social activities
Disengagement: doing no constructive or meaningful activity, including
aimlessly wandering about, pacing, staring, sitting, lying down, purposelessly
fiddling with items and so on, with no social contact
Daily plans: positive descriptions of individuals; circle of care, resources,
facilities, safety plans; individual’s ability and choices, non-negotiable, highly
desirable, desirable, decision-making agreement; periods of disengagement
Implementing plans: personal planning books; recording changes
Reviewing and revising: evaluating; assessing; flexibility
4 Be able to use person-centred records to evaluate an individual’s

participation in activities
Person-centred records: theory in practice; log-development; recording,

monitoring; personal preferences; planning; routines; individual flexibility;
support arrangements; precautionary/alternative arrangements
Review: using records to inform; develop; progress; promote; explain; assess
Evaluate: continual evaluation – listening; observation; learning; action
Changes: valued lifestyle – the balance of activities that contribute to a good
quality of life for individuals, including vocational, domestic, personal, leisure,
educational and social activities; devising goals

type reference
1 Understand how 1.1 Compare the characteristics associated with active support and the
active support hotel model in relation to an individual’s support
translates values
1.2 Identify practical changes that could be made within a service setting
into person-centred
to:
practical action
with an individual ● Promote an individual’s independence
● Support informed choices
● Improve quality of life
2 Be able to interact 2.1 Assess the levels of help an individual would need to participate in a
positively with range of new activities
individuals to
2.2 Use task analysis to break a range of new activities into manageable
promote
steps for an individual
participation
2.3 Evaluate different ways of positively reinforcing an individual’s
participation in a range of new activities
2.4 Demonstrate positive interaction with an individual to promote
successful participation in a range of new activities
type reference
3 Be able to develop 3.1 Develop daily plans with the individual and others to ensure that a
and implement valued range of activities for an individual are available throughout
person-centred the day, avoiding lengthy periods of disengagement
daily plans to
3.2 Support the implementation of daily plans that promote an individual’s
promote
participation in a range of activities
participation
3.3 Review and revise an individual’s daily plan with the individual and
others to increase the opportunities for participation
4 Be able to use 4.1 Develop a person-centred record to monitor an individual’s
person-centred participation in activities
records to evaluate
4.2 Review an individual’s participation in activities to assess changes
an individual’s
over time
participation in
activities 4.3 Evaluate the extent to which an individual’s participation over time
represents the balance of activity associated with a valued lifestyle
4.4 Explain the changes required to improve the quality of an individual’s
participation to promote independence, informed choice and a valued
life

(if sampled)
with a Learning
Disability to Access
Healthcare

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
knowledge and skills necessary to support individuals with a learning disability to
access and use a variety of healthcare services. It requires knowledge of the specific
issues that a person with learning disabilities may experience when accessing
healthcare services, ways of overcoming these issues, and how best to support an
individual in a professional manner. It also requires the demonstration of skills in
person-centred practice related to accessing healthcare services.

Principles.

type reference
1 Understand 1.1 Describe what is meant by a rights-based approach to accessing
legislation, policies healthcare
and guidance
1.2 Outline the main points of legislation that exists to support a rights-
relevant to
based approach
individuals with
learning disabilities 1.3 Explain the requirements of legislation if an individual with learning
accessing disabilities is assessed to not have capacity to consent to a specific
healthcare treatment decision
1.4 Explain different ways to support an individual to give informed
consent in line with legislation, policies or guidance
1.5 Explain ways in which healthcare services should make ‘reasonable
adjustments’ to ensure that they provide equal access to individuals
with learning disabilities
2 Understand the 2.1 Explain the work of healthcare services that an individual with learning
function of disabilities may need to access
different healthcare
2.2 Explain how an individual can access each type of healthcare service
services that an
individual with
may need to access
type reference
3 Understand the 3.1 Describe the role and responsibility of professionals working in
role of different types of healthcare services
professionals
within different
healthcare services
that a person with
may need to access
4 Understand how 4.1 Explain how plans for healthcare can be used to support the
plans for healthcare needs of an individual with learning disabilities
healthcare and
4.2 Explain the range of health checks available to individuals to support
regular health
good health and wellbeing
checks underpin
long-term health 4.3 Explain the importance of routine healthcare checks
and wellbeing for
individuals with
5 Be able to 5.1 Identify who needs to be involved in the process of completing and
complete and reviewing plans for healthcare
review plans for
5.2 Complete plans for healthcare with an individual or significant others if
healthcare
appropriate
5.3 Review plans for healthcare with an individual or significant others if
appropriate
type reference
6 Understand the 6.1 Describe barriers to accessing healthcare services that an individual
issues that an with learning disabilities may experience
individual with
6.2 Explain ways to overcome barriers to accessing healthcare services
may face when 6.3 Explain why an individual with learning disabilities may face additional
accessing a variety barriers when accessing healthcare services
of healthcare
services
7 Be able to support 7.1 Use a person-centred approach to support an individual to access
an individual with healthcare services
7.2 Provide accessible information related to healthcare to individuals
when accessing a
variety of 7.3 Work with others when supporting an individual to access healthcare
healthcare services services
7.4 Support individuals in a range of practical healthcare situations
7.5 Support the individual to make safe choices with regard to treatments
and medication
7.6 Record details of a healthcare visit in a format that an individual with
learning disabilities can understand
7.7 Identify an individual’s needs to healthcare professionals to ensure
that the service can be accessed
(if sampled)
Unit 100: Support Young People
with a Disability to
Make the Transition
into Adulthood

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 5
Unit summary
the learner with the knowledge and skills required to support young people with a
disability to move from childhood into adulthood.

Principles.
Families may also include others significant to the young person such as
guardians, carers, friends, partners etc
Legislation and local and national practice guidelines – current and up-to-date
legislation and local and national practice guidelines around supporting a young
person with a disability to move from childhood into adulthood
Options for their future – may include paid or voluntary work, continued
education and development, relationships, accommodation and social needs etc
person-centred planning. They help focus on the person, their gifts and skills, what
is important to them, and what makes really good support for them
Resources may include personal budgets, conventional services, support of family
and friends
Key agencies and professionals – may include agencies offering support with
personal budgets, careers advice, housing, advocates, education, benefits,
occupational therapists, Citizens Advice etc
Person-centred approaches – in England this will include person-centred
transition plans

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Identify the range of physical, social and emotional changes which
steps and stages of occur for young people as they move into adulthood
moving from
1.2 Explain the changes faced by young people as they move from
childhood into
childhood into adulthood in relation to their freedoms, rights and
adulthood
responsibilities
1.3 Explain how culture may impact on the process of moving from
childhood into adulthood
1.4 Explain theories about change and how this can affect a young person
with a disability
2 Understand how 2.1 Explain, giving examples, the potential effects of the transition process
having a disability on young people with disabilities and their families
may affect the
2.2 Identify challenges young people with a disability might have in
process of moving
understanding and coping with change
from childhood into
adulthood 2.3 Outline the methods that can be used to support a young person with
a disability to cope with changes
2.4 Explain how legislation and local and national practice guidelines
affect the planning of the transition for a young person with a
disability from childhood into to adulthood
2.5 Describe the legislation that affects the right of a young person with a
disability to make decisions about their life
type reference
3 Know the options 3.1 Explain how a young person with a disability can have equal
for supporting a opportunities to make life choices as a young person without a
young person who disability
has a disability to
3.2 Explain how to support a young person with a disability to explore the
make the transition
options available in relation to employment or continued education
into adulthood
and development
3.3 Explain how personal budgets can be used with young people in
transition
4 Be able to support 4.1 Explain the factors to consider, and types of support that a young
a young person person with a disability may need before, during, and after the
with a disability transition process
through transition
4.2 Support a young person to explore options for their future
into adulthood
4.3 Use person-centred thinking to identify with the young person their
needs and aspirations
4.4 Use person-centred thinking to develop with the young person a plan
to support them through transition
4.5 Involve families in the transition process according to the wishes of
the young person
4.6 Identify ways to provide resources to meet needs
4.7 Explain the role of key agencies and professionals likely to be involved
in the transition process
4.8 Outline possible areas of tension and conflict that may arise during the
transition into adulthood
type reference
5 Be able to support 5.1 Use person-centred approaches with the young person to review their
a young person to transition plan and ensure it reflects their needs
reflect on the
5.2 Support a young person to record the transition and what has
transition
happened in their life in order to plan for the future

(if sampled)
Unit 101: Support Parents with
Disabilities

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 6
Unit summary
This unit is aimed at those who work in wide range of settings. The unit provides
knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to the different issues involved in
supporting parents with disabilities to bring up their children. It covers legislation,
policies and guidance, types of support, barriers commonly faced by parents with a
disability, developing positive working relationships with parents and working in
partnership with others. Although the unit focuses on the needs of the parent it also
highlights the needs of the child(ren).

Principles.
Learning outcomes 3, 4, 5 and 6 must be assessed in a real work situation.
Statutory responsibilities refers to those outlined in the Children Act 1989
Barriers refers to external factors and may include prejudice and negative
stereotypes, social exclusion (poverty; poor housing; hate crime, bullying and
harassment; lack of social networks etc) and access to services and information
Other workers would include people supporting individuals within the family or
the family as a whole. This may include for example independent advocates, social
workers, teachers, health practitioners etc

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Outline the policy, legislation and guidance relevant to supporting
legislative and individuals with disabilities to have children and bring them up in a
policy frameworks safe and nurturing environment
that underpin good
1.2 Explain the statutory responsibilities placed on organisations towards
practice in the
families and children who are in need
support of parents
with disabilities
2 Understand the 2.1 Explain the support provided by adults and children’s services to a
support parents family receiving support from both
with disabilities
2.2 Explain the ways in which independent advocates can play an
may need
important role in the support of parents with disabilities
2.3 Explain the benefits of providing support to families at the earliest
stage possible
3 Be able to support 3.1 Assess the needs, strengths and preferences of the parent(s) and
parents with child(ren) to form the basis of any support
disabilities
3.2 Develop flexible support strategies to meet families’ needs at the
different stages of the child’s development
3.3 Implement support strategies to meet families’ needs
3.4 Evaluate support strategies to ensure they continue to meet the needs
of the family
type reference
4 Be able to support 4.1 Analyse the positive and negative implications for parents with
individuals with disabilities of having their child assessed as being ‘in need’
disabilities to
4.2 Explain why parents with disabilities are more likely to have their
overcome the
children removed from their care than parents who do not have
barriers they may
disabilities
face in becoming
parents and 4.3 Support individuals with disabilities to overcome barriers to successful
bringing up parenting
children
4.4 Work in a way that promotes individuals’ self-determination and self-
confidence in their role as parents
4.5 Support parents with learning, communication and/or sensory
disabilities acquire the skills and knowledge they need, using methods
adapted to their learning needs and circumstances
5 Be able to develop 5.1 Analyse the findings of research into the wishes of parents with
positive working disabilities about the qualities, attitudes and approaches they would
relationships with like those working with them to have
parents with
5.2 Use evidence-based approaches in developing positive relationships
disabilities
with parents with disabilities
6 Be able to work in 6.1 Plan how to involve relevant services to support parents with
partnership with disabilities and/or their children
other workers,
6.2 Access relevant services to support parents with disabilities and/or
different services
their children
and informal
support networks 6.3 Demonstrate ways of helping to create, enhance and work with
informal support networks
type reference
7 Understand how to 7.1 Explain own role and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding
maintain the children
primary focus on
7.2 Identify the processes set up under child protection legislation, policy,
safeguarding and
procedures and guidance to establish whether action is required to
promoting the
safeguard or promote the child’s welfare and to intervene if necessary
welfare of the child
7.3 Describe the action to take in response to any concerns regarding
safeguarding children
7.4 Explain the types of support the child may need in his/her own right
7.5 Describe the adjustments and additional support that parents with
disabilities may need at different stages during child protection
processes and procedures

(if sampled)
with Self-Directed
Support

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 5
Unit summary
knowledge and skills required to support an individual to direct their own support. A
person-centred approach is the foundation to achieving this unit.

Principles.
Self-directed support – puts the person in need of support in control of that
support
Legislation, policy or guidance – refers to any current legislation or guidance
around this area
person-centred planning. They help focus on the individual, their gifts and skills,
what is important to them, and what makes really good support for them
Others may include:
● families, friends or carers
● social workers
● brokers
● peer support
● voluntary user-led organisations
● independent support brokerage
Person-centred thinking tools include:
● important to/for (recorded as a one-page profile)
● working/not working
● the doughnut
● matching staff
● relationship circle
● communication charts
● plus 1 questions
● citizenship tool
● decision-making agreement
● presence to contribution
● dreaming
● community-connecting related tools
o Who am I? my gifts and capacities
o hopes and fears
o mapping our network
o passion audit
o capacity mapping
o Who am I – my places

type reference
1 Understand self- 1.1 Explain the principles underpinning self-directed support and how this
directed support differs from traditional support
1.2 Explain the benefits of an individual having self-directed support
1.3 Explain how legislation, policy or guidance underpin self-directed
support
1.4 Explain what the following terms mean:
● Indicative allocation
● Supported self-assessment
● Support plan
● Outcome focused review
1.5 Outline the possible barriers to self-directed support
type reference
2 Understand how to 2.1 Explain how to use person-centred thinking to enable individuals to
support individuals think about what is important to them, and how they want to be
to direct their own supported
support and
2.2 Explain how individuals can direct their own support if they do not
develop their
have a personal budget
support plan
2.3 Explain how person-centred planning can be used to inform a support
plan
2.4 Explain the roles of others who can assist individuals in developing
their support plan
2.5 Describe different ways that individuals can develop a support plan
2.6 Describe a range of person-centred thinking tools that can be used to
help individuals think about different ways they can spend their
personal budget
2.7 Describe what might be included in the costings for a support plan
3 Understand the 3.1 Explain the different ways that individuals can use their personal
different ways that budget to buy support
individuals can use
3.2 Research innovative ways that individuals can spend their personal
their personal
budget other than buying social care services
budget
3.3 Explain what restrictions may be imposed on personal budgets
3.4 Describe the criteria that are used to sign off a support plan
3.5 Describe a person-centred approach to risk that ensures that
individuals have what is important to them whilst staying healthy and
safe
type reference
4 Be able to support 4.1 Support an individual to express what is important to them in how
individuals to direct they want to be supported in the future
their support
4.2 Use person-centred thinking tools to support an individual to have
maximum choice and control in their life
4.3 Use person-centred thinking tools to support an individual to develop
their support plan
4.4 Support an individual to identify any others who could work with them
to develop their support plan
5 Be able to support 5.1 Support an individual to understand the different ways they could
individuals to use develop their support plan
their personal
5.2 Support an individual to understand what restrictions may be imposed
budget in different
on their personal budget
ways
5.3 Support an individual to think about different options for spending
their personal budget
5.4 Demonstrate a person-centred approach to balancing risk with
individuals when making decisions about their personal budget
6 Be able to support 6.1 Explain the process of an outcome-focused review
individuals with an
outcome-focused 6.2 Support an individual to prepare for an outcome-focused review
review 6.3 Support an individual to be at the centre of the review process
(if sampled)
Unit 103: Work with Other
Professionals and
Agencies to Support
Individuals with
Physical Disabilities

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
This unit is aimed at those who provide care or support to individuals with
disabilities in a wide range of settings. It involves working with the individual to
identify the support required and working with professionals and/or other agencies
where the support sits outside own role.

Principles.
Individual – the individual with the physical disability.
Quality of life - access to a range of activities and opportunities which enable the
individual to value themselves and feel valued by others.
Professionals:
● physiotherapist
● nurse
● GP
● social worker
● dietician
Agencies - this can include:
Agencies specific to individual conditions e.g. MS, spina bifida, etc with the aim of
educating, advocating and lobbying.
They can also include more generic agencies which provide services i.e. supported
living in the community, personal care, support with direct payments, advice
re: benefits etc.

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Describe circumstances when it would be important to involve other
contribution that professionals
other professionals
1.2 Explain the different referral processes to gain the support of other
and agencies can
professionals
make to support
individuals with 1.3 Describe provision from across specialist agencies
1.4 Analyse the impact specialist agencies have on providing a wider
menu of services for the individual
1.5 Describe the values and skills which underpin joint working with other
professionals and agencies
2 Be able to assess 2.1 Assess when an individual’s needs require input from other agencies
the needs of and professionals
individuals with
2.2 Give the individual information about provision options so that
informed choices can be made
for inclusive social
care provision 2.3 Agree with the individual what they hope to achieve through referral
to another agency and/or professional
type reference
3 Be able to 3.1 Make a referral to other professionals and/or agencies in the agreed
demonstrate way
partnership
3.2 Use verbal and written communication skills in making the individual’s
working
needs and wishes known
3.3 Work in partnership with other agencies and or professionals to
support the individual to meet their needs
3.4 Evaluate the outcomes for the individual of partnership working
3.5 Document the work carried out with other professionals and or
agencies

(if sampled)
Unit 104: Support Families who
are affected by
Acquired Brain Injury

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
This unit is aimed at those whose role involves supporting families of people with an
acquired brain injury. It covers the impact on the family/carers including putting
them at the centre of the intervention, recognising the emotional impact of acquired
brain injury on a variety of relationships. It also addresses the ability to access
support from other professionals and agencies where appropriate.

Principles.
The individual is the person with acquired brain injury.
Theories of loss and grief:
● Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
● Warden
Personality changes, e.g.:
● irritability
● disinhibited behaviour
● frustration
● loss of social skills
● lack of self-awareness
Relationships:
● spouse/partner
● child
● parent
● sibling
● friend
Primary carers:
● spouse/partner
● child
● parent
● sibling
● friend
Other professionals and agencies may include:
● carers’ organisations
● social workers
● GPs
● supervisor
● advocate
● carers/family members
● colleagues

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Explain the impact on family of caring for an individual in a minimally
impact on families responsive or vegetative state
who care for an
1.2 Describe how theories of loss and grief provide a framework for
individual who is in
practice
a minimally
responsive or 1.3 Describe the long-term adjustments families and friends may need to
vegetative state make
2 Understand the 2.1 Explain the emotional impact of acquired brain injury on families
long-term effects
2.2 Compare the difference for families between caring for an individual
of acquired brain
with mild to moderate brain injury and an individual with severe brain
injury on family
injury
2.3 Describe the socio-economic impact on the family of the long-term
effects of acquired brain injury
2.4 Explain the impact on families of personality changes in the individual
2.5 Describe changes that may occur in relationships as a result of
acquired brain injury
type reference
3 Understand 3.1 Identify legislation and policy specific to carers
legislation that is
3.2 Explain the key principles within legislation and policy which are
relevant to carers
applicable to carers of an individual
of an individual
affected by 3.3 Outline the obligations on social care organisations as a result of
acquired brain legislation
injury
4 Be able to assess 4.1 Assess with primary carers the support they require
the support
4.2 Agree with the primary carer a plan of support
required by
families who hold 4.3 Identify support which can best be provided by others
the primary caring
4.4 Report where there are unmet needs
role
5 Be able to work in 5.1 Explain the role of other professionals and agencies working with
partnership with individuals with acquired brain injury
other professionals
5.2 Work in partnership with other professionals and agencies to support
and agencies
families
5.3 Evaluate outcomes for families of partnership working

(if sampled)
Unit 105: Support Families who
have a Child with a
Disability

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
This unit is aimed at those whose role includes supporting families who have a child
with sensory, physical or learning disabilities. It addresses emotional needs and
resource needs and it also addresses working with other professionals and agencies.

Principles.
Learning outcomes 2, 3 and 4 must be assessed in a real-work environment.
Diagnosis, e.g. a range of:
● physical disabilities
● learning disabilities
● sensory disabilities
Interpersonal relationships within the family
Examples are:
● relationships with siblings
● relationships between siblings and parents
● relationships with grandparents
Other professionals and agencies:
● teachers
● educational psychologist
● educational welfare
● physiotherapist
● nurse
● GP
● social worker
● dietician
Support can include:
● support with personal care
● support with equipment
● advocacy
● support with benefits
● advice
● housing

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Describe the emotional impact that a diagnosis can have on families
impact on a family
1.2 Explain how the impact of having a child with a disability can be
of having a child
rewarding and/or challenging
with a disability
1.3 Explain the emotional experience that families may have after
diagnosis, using theories of loss
1.4 Explain how having a child with a disability may affect interpersonal
relationships within a family
1.5 Identify the changes that may need to be made to family life, social
life, work and accommodation
1.6 Explain why it is important for family members to have opportunities
to explore feelings and experiences
2 Be able to support 2.1 Establish with the family the support they require
families who have
2.2 Work with the family to identify different ways that needs can be met
a child with a
disability 2.3 Support family members to discuss feelings and experiences related to
having a child with a disability
type reference
3 Be able to support 3.1 Explain what informal networks and community resources there are
families with a for children with disabilities and their families
child with a
3.2 Give information to a family about community resources and informal
disability to use
networks to enable them to make choices
informal networks
and community 3.3 Support a family to use community resources and informal networks
resources
4 Be able to work in 4.1 Identify support and resources that a child with a disability may need
partnership with
4.2 Investigate the roles of other professionals and agencies that may
other professionals
provide support to families with a child with a disability
and agencies to
support families 4.3 Provide information to a family about professionals and agencies that
with a child with a may provide support
disability
4.4 Identify when referrals should be made to other professionals and/or
agencies
4.5 Demonstrate partnership working with other professionals and
agencies to provide support to families with a child with a disability
4.6 Review the outcomes for the family of partnership working
4.7 Identify and report any additional support required by the family
(if sampled)
Unit 106: Promote Effective
Communication with
Individuals with
Sensory Loss

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
The purpose of this unit is to provide the learner with knowledge and skills required
to support effective communication with individuals with sensory loss.

Principles.
● sight loss
● hearing loss
● deafblindness

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Identify the features of two-way communication
importance of
1.2 Explain why two-way communication is important for individuals with
effective two-way
sensory loss
communication
1.3 Explain how own role can impact on the dynamics of two-way
communication with individuals with sensory loss
2 Understand 2.1 Research the different methods that are used to support
different methods communication with individuals with sensory loss
that can support
2.2 Identify the characteristics of communication that is not based on
communication
formal language systems
with individuals
with sensory loss
3 Be able to support 3.1 Agree with an individual and/or others preferred methods of
the individual with communication
communication
3.2 Prepare the environment to facilitate effective communication
3.3 Use agreed methods of communication with an individual
3.4 Check the effectiveness of communication with the individual
throughout the interaction
type reference
4 Evaluate the 4.1 Evaluate the effectiveness of the use of agreed methods of
effectiveness of communication with an individual and/or others
methods of
4.2 Contribute to the identification of further support needs of individuals
communication
with sensory loss to support the continued development of
used to support an
communication skills
individual with
sensory loss 4.3 Make suggestions to improve the use of agreed methods of
communication to individuals and/or others
4.4 Reflect on own practice on the use of agreed methods of
communication
4.5 Adapt own practice to meet the needs of the individual

(if sampled)
with Multiple
Conditions and/or
Disabilities

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
The purpose of this unit is to provide the learner with knowledge, understanding
and skills required to support individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities.

Principles.
Multiple conditions and/or disabilities could include a combination of factors
relating to:
● sensory loss
● physical health
● mental health
● physical disability
● learning difficulty/disability
● emotional health
Wellbeing, e.g.
● emotional
● psychological
● physical
Activities could include:
● education
● employment
● leisure activities
● social activities
● household or domestic tasks
Informal networks could include:
● family
● friends
● neighbours
● special interest groups
Others could include:
● advocates
● colleagues

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Describe possible multiple conditions and/or disabilities that
impact of multiple individuals may have
conditions and/or
1.2 Explain how multiple conditions and/or disabilities may have an
disabilities on
additional impact on the individual’s wellbeing and quality of life
individuals
1.3 Explain how multiple conditions and/or disabilities may impact on
individual’s opportunity to participate in a range of activities
2 Understand own 2.1 Describe own role in supporting the wellbeing of individuals with
role in supporting multiple conditions and/or disabilities
individuals with
2.2 Explain the steps to take when actions may be outside of the scope of
multiple conditions
own role and responsibilities
and/or disabilities
3 Understand the 3.1 Research the roles of professionals who may provide support to
support available individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities in own local
for individuals with area
multiple conditions
3.2 Explain the range of equipment that is available to support the
and/or disabilities
additional needs of individuals with multiple conditions and/or
disabilities
3.3 Explain the range of resources that is available to support the
additional needs of individuals with multiple conditions and/or
disabilities
3.4 Explain the importance of informal networks in providing support to
individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities
type reference
4 Be able to assist 4.1 Support an individual to identify needs and preferences
individuals with
4.2 Identify any resources or specialist equipment that may be required to
multiple conditions
support an individual to engage in activities
and/or disabilities
4.3 Support an individual to engage in activities that meet their needs and
preferences
5 Be able to evaluate 5.1 Review with the individual and/or others, how well the activities have
the support met the identified needs and preferences
provided to an
5.2 Reflect on own support to an individual to engage in activities
individual to
engage in activities 5.3 Explain where additional advice, guidance or support can be accessed
to improve own practice
5.4 Adapt own practice to support the needs of the individual

(if sampled)
Unit 108: Support Individuals in
the Use of Assistive
Technology

QCF level: 4
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
and skills required to support the use of assistive technology.

Principles.
Wellbeing, e.g.
● emotional
● psychological
● physical
● advocates
● colleagues

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Research the range and purpose of assistive technology that is
range, purpose and available to support individuals in own area of work
effectiveness of
1.2 Investigate the effectiveness of the most commonly used assistive
assistive
technology in own area of work
technology
available to 1.3 Explain how assistive technology can have a positive impact on the
support individuals wellbeing and quality of life of individuals
2 Be able to support 2.1 Explain own role and the roles of others in the provision of assistive
the selection of technology for individuals
assistive
2.2 Support an individual to access specialist information and support
technology with
about assistive technology
individuals
2.3 Support an individual to express needs, preferences and desired
outcomes in relation to the use of assistive technology
2.4 Support an individual to select assistive technology to meet their
needs and preferences
type reference
3 Be able to support 3.1 Prepare the environment to support the use of assistive technology
the use of assistive with an individual
technology aids
3.2 Support the use of assistive technology following instructions or
with an individual
guidelines within boundaries of own role
3.3 Record the use of assistive technology following procedures or agreed
ways of working
3.4 Explain when and to whom referrals for maintenance or repair would
be made
4 Be able to evaluate 4.1 Review the effectiveness of assistive technology against identified
the effectiveness of outcomes with individuals and/or others
the use of assistive
4.2 Provide feedback to others on the use of assistive technology
technology to meet
identified outcomes 4.3 Revise plans to use assistive technology to achieve identified
outcomes with individuals and/or others
4.4 Evaluate own practice in using assistive technology to meet identified
outcomes
4.5 Adapt own practice to support the needs of the individual

(if sampled)
Unit 109: Support the
Assessment of
Individuals with
Sensory Loss

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
and skills required to support assessment of individuals with sensory loss.

Principles.
● sight loss
● hearing loss
● deafblindness
● advocates
● colleagues
Wellbeing, e.g.
● emotional
● psychological
● physical
Formal and informal methods could include:
● observation
● communication
● feedback from individuals
● feedback from families/carers/friends
● deterioration in the environment

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Identify the different types of assessment available to individuals with
range and purpose sensory loss
of assessment
1.2 Outline the purpose of the different types of assessment available to
available to
individuals with sensory loss
individuals with
sensory loss 1.3 Discuss the importance of holistic assessment for individuals with
sensory loss
1.4 Explain the term ‘eligibility criteria’ in relation to the assessment of
2 Understand own 2.1 Describe the scope of own role and responsibilities in supporting the
role and role of assessment of individuals with sensory loss
others in relation
2.2 Identify the range and roles of others involved in the assessment of
to the assessment
of individuals with
sensory loss 2.3 Explain the responsibility of self and others in involving individuals
with sensory loss with their assessment
type reference
3 Be able to support 3.1 Support the active participation of the individual in shaping the
the assessment of assessment process
individuals with
3.2 Explain the importance of using both formal and informal methods to
sensory loss
gather information for assessments
3.3 Agree areas of assessment that will require own input with others
3.4 Contribute to the assessment within boundaries of own role
3.5 Observe and record agreed areas for assessment in line with work-
setting procedures or agreed ways of working
3.6 Provide records to others to support an assessment of an individual
with sensory loss adhering to confidentiality agreements and data
protection
4 Be able to 4.1 Discuss with an individual how the outcomes of an assessment have
recognise the impacted on their wellbeing and quality of life
impact of
4.2 Evaluate how an assessment has had an impact on own practice and
assessment on the
service delivery
service delivery
and an individual’s 4.3 Reflect how own practice has been adapted following assessment of an
wellbeing and individual with sensory loss
quality of life

(if sampled)
Unit 110: Support the Promotion
of Awareness of
Sensory Loss

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
and skills required to promote awareness of sensory loss. This unit would be useful
for those who undertake specialist roles.

Principles.
Learning outcomes 3 and 4 must be assessed in real a work environment.
● sight loss
● hearing loss
● deafblindness
● advocates
● colleagues

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Explain why it is important to promote awareness of sensory loss for:
importance of
● Individuals
promoting
awareness of ● Service provision
sensory loss
● Societal perceptions and attitudes
2 Understand the 2.1 Outline own role in promoting awareness of sensory loss
role played by self
2.2 Outline the roles of others who may play a part in promoting the
and others in
awareness of sensory loss
promoting
awareness of 2.3 Establish the role that individuals play in promoting awareness of
sensory loss sensory loss
3 Be able to provide 3.1 Support the range of information and resources available in relation to
information that sensory loss
promotes
3.2 Research evidence-based best practice in relation to sensory loss
awareness of
sensory loss 3.3 Provide others with information on evidence-based best practice
relevant to own service area
type reference
4 Be able to use 4.1 Use information, resources or evidence-based best practice to improve
information to support provided to individuals with sensory loss by self and others
promote awareness
4.2 Establish the extent of changes that result from providing information
of sensory loss
and intelligence about evidence-based practice resources

(if sampled)
Access Education,
Training or
Employment

QCF level: 4
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
and skills required to support individuals to access education, training or
employment.

Principles.
Wellbeing, e.g.:
● emotional
● psychological
● physical
● specialist employment agencies
● careers services
● job coach
● learning providers
● employers
● advocates
● colleagues

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Explain why engagement in education, training or employment
value of opportunities can have a positive impact on the wellbeing and quality
engagement in of life of individuals
training, education
or employment for
individuals
2 Understand how 2.1 Outline the legislation, guidance and codes of practice that support an
legislation, individual to access training, education or employment
guidance and
2.2 Explain how the duty to make reasonable adjustments by learning
codes of practice
providers or employers impacts on support for individuals to access
support an
training, education or employment
individual to access
training, education 2.3 Identify the assistance that is available to learning providers or
or employment employers to support individuals to access education, training or
employment opportunities
3 Understand the 3.1 Identify the range of agencies that provide support to individuals
support available accessing education, training or employment
to individuals
accessing 3.2 Clarify the support provided by the various agencies
education, training
or employment
type reference
4 Be able to support 4.1 Work with individuals to identify the education, training or
an individual to employment opportunities taking account of their:
identify and access
• Aspirations
education, training
or employment • Skills and abilities
that meet needs
• Interests
and preferences
• Experience
• Qualifications
• Support needs
• Preferred career pathway
• Personal circumstances
• Language/communication needs
4.2 Work with the individual and/or others to source accessible information
on education, training or employment opportunities
4.3 Support the individual to select preferred education, training or
employment
4.4 Support the individual to complete applications to access education,
training or employment
4.5 Support the individual to prepare for interview or selection for
education, training or employment
5 Be able to support 5.1 Outline own role and role of others in providing support to an
individuals to individual to undertake education, training or employment
undertake
5.2 Work with the individual and/or others to identify assistive technology,
education, training
resources and support that may be needed to undertake education,
or employment
training or employment
type reference
6 Be able to evaluate 6.1 Review with the individual and/or others how well the education,
engagement in training or employment opportunity has met expectations and
education, training identified outcomes
or employment
6.2 Review with the individual and/or others the continued support
required to undertake education, training or employment
6.3 Agree with the individual and/or others adjustments to be made to
education, training or employment arrangements to meet individual
needs and preferences

(if sampled)
Unit 112: Enable Individuals to
Negotiate
Environments

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 5
Unit summary
and skills required to support individuals to negotiate familiar and unfamiliar
environments.

Principles.
Learning outcomes 2, 3, and 4 must be assessed in a real work environment.
Conditions and/or disabilities could include factors relating to:
● sensory loss
● physical health
● mental health
● physical disability
● learning difficulty/disability
● emotional health
Resources could include:
● assistive technology/aids
● advocates
● colleagues
The plan will include:
● risk assessment
and could include:
● environmental hazards
● agreed methods of communication
● level of support required
● assistive technology/aids
● other resources

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Analyse how a range of conditions and/or disabilities may impact on
factors that may individuals being able to negotiate environments
impact on an
1.2 Describe potential environmental barriers to individuals negotiating
individual being
environments
able to negotiate
their environments 1.3 Establish how environmental barriers to individuals negotiating
environments can be addressed
2 Be able to prepare 2.1 Explain the scope of own role in supporting an individual to negotiate
to support an an environment
individual to
2.2 Establish the resources that are available to support an individual to
negotiate an
negotiate an environment
environment
2.3 Assess the risks associated with an individual negotiating familiar and
unfamiliar environments
2.4 Work with others to develop a plan to support an individual to
negotiate an environment
3 Be able to support 3.1 Agree with the individual activities which require negotiating an
the individual to environment
negotiate an
3.2 Support an individual to negotiate an environment following agreed
environment
plan
3.3 Provide information to the individual when negotiating unfamiliar
environment
type reference
4 Be able to evaluate 4.1 Observe and record an individual’s ability to negotiate an environment
and revise the
4.2 Evaluate the success of negotiating an environment with an individual
support provided to
and/or others
an individual to
negotiate an 4.3 Use records of observations and feedback from the individual and/or
environment others to review the plan to negotiate an environment
4.4 Agree a revised plan with the individual and/or others
4.5 Evaluate own contribution to supporting an individual to negotiate an
environment

(if sampled)
Unit 113: Understand Advance
Care Planning

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
and skills required to undertake advance care planning.

Principles.

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Describe the difference between a care or support plan and an
principles of Advance Care Plan
advance care
1.2 Explain the purpose of advance care planning
planning
1.3 Identify the national, local and organisational agreed ways of working
for advance care planning
1.4 Explain the legal position of an Advance Care Plan
1.5 Explain what is involved in an ‘Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment’
1.6 Explain what is meant by a ‘Do Not Attempt cardiopulmonary
resuscitation’ (DNACPR) order
type reference
2 Understand the 2.1 Explain when advance care planning may be introduced
process of advance
2.2 Outline who might be involved in the advance care planning process
care planning
2.3 Describe the type of information an individual may need to
enable them to make informed decisions
2.4 Explain how to use legislation to support decision-making about the
capacity of an individual to take part in advance care planning
2.5 Explain how the individual’s capacity to discuss advance care planning
may influence their role in the process
2.6 Explain the meaning of informed consent
2.7 Explain own role in the advance care planning process
2.8 Identify how an Advance Care Plan can change over time
2.9 Outline the principles of record keeping in advance care planning
2.10 Describe circumstances when you can share details of the Advance
Care Plan
type reference
3 Understand the 3.1 Describe the factors that an individual might consider when planning
person centred their Advance Care Plan
approach to
3.2 Explain the importance of respecting the values and beliefs that
advance care
impact on the choices of the individual
planning
3.3 Identify how the needs of others may need to be taken into account
when planning advance care
3.4 Outline what actions may be appropriate when an individual is unable
to or does not wish to participate in advance care planning
3.5 Explain how individual’s care or support plan may be affected by an
Advance Care Plan

(if sampled)
Unit 114: Provide Support for
Journeys

QCF level: 2
Credit value: 2
Unit summary
and skills required to consider when planning support for journeys.

Principles.
Learning Outcomes 2, 3 and 4 must be assessed in a real work environment.
Aspects and factors may include those relating to:
● the individual
● the journey

type reference
1 Understand factors 1.1 Describe different aspects and factors to consider when planning a
to consider when journey
planning support
1.2 Describe different risks that may arise and ways to minimise these
for journeys
1.3 Describe different types of communication technology that can support
planning and making journeys safely
2 Be able to support 2.1 Agree with the individual the level and type of support needed for
individuals to plan planning and making a journey
journeys
2.2 Support the individual to research a journey that they wish to make
2.3 Support the individual to develop a plan for a journey that promotes
active participation and reflects agreed ways of working
3 Be able to support 3.1 Support the individual in line with the journey plan
individuals when
3.2 Describe ways to deal with unforeseen problems that may occur
making journeys
during a journey
type reference
4 Be able to review 4.1 Describe what factors should be considered when reviewing support
the support for the journey
provided for
4.2 Seek feedback from the individual on the support provided for the
individuals when
journey
making journeys
4.3 Contribute to reviewing support for the journey
4.4 Revise the journey plan to take account of the review in line with

(if sampled)
Unit 115: Supporting Individuals
with Loss and Grief
Before Death

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 2
Unit summary
and skills required to support individuals and others through their experience of loss
and grief before death.

Principles.

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Describe what is meant by loss and grief before reaching end of life
impact of loss and
1.2 Explain how the experience of loss and grief is unique to individuals
grief on individuals
and others
approaching end of
life and others 1.3 Describe stages of loss and grief commonly experienced by individuals
with a life-limiting illness
1.4 Describe the effects of loss and grief on individuals and others
2 Be able to support 2.1 Support individuals and others to identify the losses they may
individuals and experience
others through
2.2 According to their preferences and wishes support individuals and
their experience of
others to communicate the losses they may experience
loss and grief
2.3 Support the individual and others through each stage of grief they
experience
2.4 Support individuals and others experiencing loss and grief to access
support services
3 Be able to manage 3.1 Describe how own feelings about loss and grief can impact on the
own feelings in support provided
relation to loss and
3.2 Use support systems to manage own feelings brought on by loss and
grief
grief
(if sampled)
be Part of a Community

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
and skills required to support the social inclusion of individuals in communities.

Principles.

type reference
1 Understand how 1.1 Analyse the concepts of:
communities can
● Social inclusion
support social
inclusion ● Social exclusion
● Community
1.2 Explain the benefits of social inclusion for:
● Individuals
● Communities
1.3 Explain the consequences of social exclusion for:
● Individuals
● Communities
1.4 Analyse how key legislation can promote social inclusion and reduce
social exclusion in the community
1.5 Evaluate a range of ways to address barriers to social inclusion that
exist in the community
1.6 Explain how different roles can support social inclusion
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2 Be able to support 2.1 Establish links with a range of community resources
the social inclusion
2.2 Use active participation to support social inclusion of individuals
of individuals in
communities 2.3 Use a range of activities to support an individual to have a positive
role and sense of identity in the community
2.4 Support an individual to develop a positive self image and sense of
identity in the community
3 Be able to evaluate 3.1 Work with an individual to review their participation in a range of
the participation of activities in the community
individuals in
3.2 Work with an individual to build on activities of interest that will
communities
promote social inclusion
3.3 Evaluate own role in supporting an individual to participate in the
community

(if sampled)
Unit 117: Understand the Factors
Affecting Older People

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 2
Unit summary
and skills required to understand the factors affecting older people.

Principles.

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Describe changes that may come with ageing
impact of the
1.2 Explain how the experience of the ageing process is unique to each
ageing process on
individual
older people
1.3 Analyse the potential impact of factors associated with ageing on older
people to include
● Physical
● Emotional
● Social
● Cognitive
● Environmental
● Financial/Economic
1.4 Describe how a positive approach to ageing can contribute to the
health and wellbeing of an individual
2 Understand 2.1 Describe the contributions to society made by older people
attitudes of society
2.2 Explain what is meant by age discrimination
to older people
2.3 Explain how societal attitudes and beliefs impact on older people
2.4 Describe strategies that can be used to challenge stereotypes and
discriminatory attitudes towards older people
type reference
3 Understand the 3.1 Describe how the effects of ageing can affect the day to day life of
importance of older people
using person
3.2 Describe ways of using a person centred approach to support older
centred approaches
people to maintain health and wellbeing in day to day life
with older people
3.3 Explain the importance of social inclusion for older people
3.4 Outline barriers to social inclusion for older people
3.5 Describe ways of using a person centred approach to enable older
people to make positive contributions to their community
4 Understand the 4.1 Explain how independence can contribute to the wellbeing of older
importance of people
independence for
4.2 Describe how to support older people to maintain independence
older people
4.3 Describe how older people can be in control of decision making about
their care and support needs
4.4 Explain how to encourage older people to take positive risks

(if sampled)
Unit 118: Stroke Awareness

QCF level: 2
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
and skills required to be stroke aware.

Principles.

type reference
1 Know what a 1.1 Identify the changes in the brain associated with stroke
stroke is
1.2 Outline other conditions that may be mistaken for stroke
1.3 Define the differences between stroke and Transient Ischaemic Attack
(TIA)
2 Know how to 2.1 List the signs and symptoms of stroke
recognise stroke
2.2 Identify the key stages of stroke
2.3 Identify the assessment tests that are available to enable listing of the
signs and symptoms
2.4 Describe the potential changes that an individual may experience as a
result of stroke
3 Understand the 3.1 State the prevalence of stroke in the UK
management of
3.2 Identify the common risk factors for stroke
risk factors for
stroke 3.3 Describe how risk factors may vary in different settings
3.4 Define the steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of stroke and
subsequent stroke
type reference
4 Understand the 4.1 Describe why stroke is a medical emergency
importance of
4.2 Describe the actions to be taken in response to an emergency stroke
emergency
incident in line with agreed ways of working
response and
treatment for 4.3 Identify the impact on the individual of the key stages of stroke
stroke
4.4 Identify the correct early positioning for airway management
4.5 Identify the information that needs to be included in reporting relevant
and accurate history of the incident
5 Understand the 5.1 Describe why effective stroke care is important to the management of
management of stroke
stroke
5.2 Identify support available to individuals and others affected by stroke
5.3 Identify other agencies or resources to signpost individual or others for
additional support and guidance

(if sampled)
During the Last Days of
Life

QCF level: 4
Credit value: 5
Unit summary
and skills required to support individuals during the last days of life.

Principles.

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Describe psychological aspects of the dying phase for the individual
impact of the last and others
days of life on the
1.2 Analyse the impact of the last days of life on the relationships between
individual and
others
2 Understand how to 2.1 Describe the common signs of approaching death
respond to
2.2 Explain how to minimise the distress of symptoms related to the last
common symptoms
days of life
in the last days of
life 2.3 Describe appropriate comfort measures in the final hours of life
2.4 Explain the circumstances when life-prolonging treatment can be
stopped or withheld
2.5 Identify the signs that death has occurred
3 Be able to support 3.1 Demonstrate a range of ways to enhance an individual’s wellbeing
individuals and during the last days of life
others during the
3.2 Work in partnership with others to support the individual’s well-being
last days of life
3.3 Describe how to use a range of tools for end of life care according to
3.4 Support others to understand the process following death according to
type reference
4 Be able to respond 4.1 Explain the importance of following the individual’s advance care plan
to changing needs in the last days of life
of an individual
4.2 Record the changing needs of the individual during the last days of life
during the last
according to agreed ways of working
days of life
4.3 Support the individual when their condition changes according to
5 Be able to work 5.1 Implement actions immediately after a death that respect the
according to individual’s preferences and wishes according to agreed ways of
national guidelines, working
local policies and
5.2 Provide care for the individual after death according to national
procedures, taking
guidelines, local policies and procedures
into account
preferences and 5.3 Explain the importance of following the advance care plan to
wishes after the implement the individual’s preferences and wishes for their after-
death of death care
the individual
5.4 Follow agreed ways of working relating to prevention and control of
infection when caring for and transferring a deceased person
5.5 Explain ways to support others immediately following the death of the
individual
6 Be able to manage 6.1 Identify ways to manage own feelings in relation to an individual’s
own feelings in death
relation to an
6.2 Use support systems to manage own feelings in relation to an
individual’s dying
or death
(if sampled)
Unit 120: End of Life and
Dementia Care

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 2
Unit summary
and skills required to understand considerations for individuals with dementia at
end of life.

Principles.

type reference
1 Understand 1.1 Outline in what ways dementia can be a terminal illness
considerations for
1.2 Compare the differences in the end of life experience of an individual
individuals with
with dementia to that of an individual without dementia
dementia at end of
life 1.3 Explain why it is important that end of life care for an individual with
dementia must be person-centred
1.4 Explain why individuals with dementia need to be supported to make
advance care plans as early as possible
2 Understand how to 2.1 Explain why pain in individuals with dementia is often poorly
support individuals recognised and undertreated
with dementia
2.2 Describe ways to assess whether an individual with dementia is in
affected by pain
pain or distress
and distress at end
of life 2.3 Describe ways to support individuals with dementia to manage their
pain and distress at end of life using
● Medication
● Non medication techniques
type reference
3 Understand how to 3.1 Explain why carers may experience guilt and stress at the end of life of
support carers of an individual with dementia
individuals with
3.2 Describe ways of supporting carers to understand how the end of life
dementia at end of
process may differ for individuals with dementia
life
3.3 Describe how others caring for individuals with dementia may
experience loss and grief
3.4 Describe ways of supporting carers when difficult decisions need to be
made for individuals with dementia at end of life
3.5 Give examples of how to support carers and others to support an
individual with dementia in the final stages of their life

(if sampled)
Unit 121: Contribute to Effective
Team Working in
People’s Settings

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
and skills required to contribute to effective team working in health and social care
or children and young people’s settings.

Principles.

type reference
1 Understand 1.1 Outline models of team working
theories of teams
1.2 Explain the process of team development
and team working
1.3 Analyse how shared goals can lead to team cohesion
2 Understand the 2.1 Explain why teams need:
principles that
● Clear objectives
underpin effective
teamwork ● Clearly defined roles and responsibilities
● Trust and accountability
● Confidentiality
● Effective communication
● Conflict resolution
2.2 Explain why mutual respect and support promotes effective teamwork
2.3 Explain how the values of own organisation influences the working of
your team
2.4 Explain how teams manage change
2.5 Explain the benefits of effective team performance
type reference
3 Be able to work as 3.1 Identify own role and responsibility in the team
part of a team
3.2 Fulfil own responsibilities within the team
3.3 Communicate effectively with team members
3.4 Involve other team members in decision making
3.5 Seek support and advice from others
3.6 Offer support to other team members
3.7 Explain lines of reporting and responsibility in the team
3.8 Analyse the strengths and contributions of other team members to the
work of the team
4 Be able to support 4.1 Provide encouragement and support to individual team members
individual team within their roles
members
4.2 Provide constructive feedback on performance to individual team
members
5 Be able to review 5.1 Reflect on own performance in working as part of a team
the work of the
5.2 Review team performance in achieving or working towards goals
team
5.3 Contribute to the development of continuous improvement within the
work of the team
(if sampled)
Unit 122: Understand How to
Support Individuals
During the Last Days of
Life

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
and skills required to understand how to support individuals during the last days of
life.

Principles.

type reference
1 Understand 1.1 Describe the common signs of approaching death
common features
1.2 Define the circumstances when life-prolonging treatment can be
of support during
stopped or withheld
the last days of life
1.3 Analyse the importance of any advance care plan in the last days of
life
1.4 Identify the signs that death has occurred
2 Understand the 2.1 Describe the possible psychological aspects of the dying phase for
impact of the last the individual and others
days of life on the
2.2 Explain the impact of the last days of life on the relationships between
individual and
others
2.3 Outline possible changing needs of the individual during the last days
of life
3 Know how to 3.1 Describe a range of ways to enhance an individual’s wellbeing during
support individuals the last days of life
and others during
3.2 Explain the importance of working in partnership with key people to
the last days of life
support the individual’s wellbeing during the last days of life
3.3 Describe how to use an integrated care pathway according to agreed
ways of working
3.4 Define key information about the process following death that should
be made available to appropriate people according to agreed ways of
working
type reference
4 Understand the 4.1 Explain national guidelines, local policies and procedures relating to
actions to be taken care after death
following an
4.2 Explain the importance of being knowledgeable about an individual’s
wishes for their after-death care
4.3 Explain the importance of acting in ways that respect the individual’s
wishes immediately after death
4.4 Describe agreed ways of working relating to prevention and control of
infection when caring for and transferring a deceased person
4.5 Describe ways to support others immediately following the death of a
close relative or friend
5 Know how to 5.1 Define possible impact of an individual’s death on own feelings
manage own
5.2 Identify available support systems to manage own feelings in relation
feelings in relation
to an individual’s death
to an individual’s
dying or death

(if sampled)
Unit 123: Understanding and
Enabling Assisting and
Moving Individuals

QCF level: 2
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
and skills required to enabling assisting and moving individuals.

Principles.

type reference
1 Understand the key 1.1 Define the term manual handling
concepts of manual
handling in relation 1.2 Describe the following terms in relation to moving and assisting
to assisting and individuals:
moving individuals ● Risk
● Hazards
● Risk assessment
● Care plan
● Ergonomic approach
1.3 Describe how current legislation relates to assisting and moving
individuals
1.4 Identify agreed ways of working that relate to assisting and moving
individuals
type reference
2 Understand the 2.1 Describe the basic anatomy of the human body affected by assisting
impact of assisting and moving
and moving for
2.2 Describe a range of aids and equipment that is available for assisting
workers and
and moving individuals
individuals
2.3 Describe the potential injuries to the worker which may arise by failing
to follow approved assisting and moving techniques
2.4 Describe the potential injuries to the individual which may arise by
failing to follow approved assisting and moving techniques
2.5 Describe the potential legal consequences of injuries to the individual
3 Understand the 3.1 Describe responsibilities of worker's own role in relation to assisting
role of workers and and moving individuals
others in relation
3.2 Identify limitations of worker's own role in relation to assisting and
to assisting and
moving individuals
moving
3.3 Describe the role of others in relation to assisting and moving
3.4 Describe when advice and/or assistance should be sought to assist or
move an individual safely
type reference
4 Be able to prepare 4.1 Describe why necessary preparatory checks are completed including:
an environment
● The individual’s care plan
before assisting
and moving an ● Moving and handling risk assessment
individual
● Legal requirements for the safety of equipment
4.2 Demonstrate that standard precautions for infection prevention and
control are applied to:
● The worker
● The individual
● Equipment
4.3 Identify any immediate risks to the individual and how these should
be assessed both formally (documented) and informally (on the spot)
4.4 Describe the use of written risk assessment tools in relation to
identified risks
4.5 Describe the steps that should be taken to ensure the environment
supports an individual’s dignity during assisting and moving activities
4.6 Describe the additional risk factors that need to be considered when
working with one or more colleagues to provide mobility assistance
4.7 Demonstrate how to prepare the immediate environment, ensuring:
● Adequate space for the move in agreement with all concerned
● That potential hazards are removed
● That any equipment has been checked as safe to use
type reference
5 Be able to support 5.1 Communicate to ensure that, where applicable, the individual:
the individual to
● Can provide valid consent where appropriate
prepare before
assisting and ● Can participate in the procedure
moving
● Can communicate how much they wish to do for themselves
● Can agree the level of support required
● Understands why and how an action/activity is being undertaken
5.2 Describe what actions should be taken when the individual’s wishes
conflict with their plan of care in relation to health and safety and their
risk assessment
5.3 Describe where to seek advice and assistance if the individual’s wishes
conflict with their care plan
6 Be able to assist 6.1 Demonstrate that the care plan is followed in a way that is satisfactory
and move an to the individual
individual in
6.2 Communicate with the individual throughout, in order to provide
accordance with
support and reassurance
the individual’s risk
assessment and 6.3 Communicate with the individual to ensure that assisting and moving
care plan techniques are not causing any undue pain or discomfort
6.4 Demonstrate the appropriate use of equipment in order to maintain
the individual in the appropriate position
6.5 Observe the individual throughout the activity so that movement can
be stopped if there is an adverse reaction
6.6 Communicate with any co-workers throughout the manoeuvre where
appropriate
6.7 Identify when to seek advice or assistance in order to prevent harm or
danger to the individual or self
type reference
7 Be able to report 7.1 Describe what changes may occur in relation to:
and record changes
● The individual
that may affect the
individual’s care ● Environment
and support plan
● Equipment
for assisting and
moving and how this may impact on the care and support plan of an individual
7.2 Describe how changes should be reported and recorded

(if sampled)
Who are Distressed

QCF level: 2
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
and skills required to support individuals who are distressed.

Principles.
Learning Outcomes 2, 3, 4 and 5 must be assessed in a real work environment.
Causes of distress may be:
● internal to the individual
● related to support needs
● related to support provision
● related to loss
● related to change
Individual an individual is someone requiring care or support
Others may include:
● family
● friends
● advocates
● line manager

type reference
1 Understand causes 1.1 Identify common causes of distress
and effects of
distress 1.2 Describe signs that may indicate an individual is distressed
1.3 Explain how distress may affect the way an individual communicates
1.4 Explain how working with an individual who is distressed may impact
on own well being
2 Be able to prepare 2.1 Access information and advice about supporting an individual through
to support a time of distress
individuals who are
2.2 Establish signs of distress that would indicate the need for specialist
experiencing
intervention
distress
2.3 Describe how to access specialist intervention
2.4 Identify sources of support to manage own feelings when working with
an individual who is distressed
3 Be able to support 3.1 Communicate empathy and reassurance in ways that respect the
individuals through individual’s dignity, culture and beliefs
periods of distress
3.2 Demonstrate ways to alleviate immediate distress
3.3 Adapt support in response to the individual’s reactions
3.4 Demonstrate how to involve others in supporting an individual who is
distressed
type reference
4 Be able to support 4.1 Encourage the individual to express thoughts and feelings about
individuals to troubling aspects of their life
reduce distress
4.2 Work with the individual and others to identify triggers for distress
4.3 Work with an individual and others to reduce triggers or alleviate
causes of distress
4.4 Encourage the individual to review their usual ways of coping with
distress
5 Be able to record 5.1 Maintain records relating to the individual’s distress and the support
and report on an provided
individual’s distress
5.2 Report on periods of distress in line with agreed ways of working

(if sampled)
Unit 125: Support the Spiritual
Wellbeing of
Individuals

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
and skills required to support the spiritual wellbeing of individuals.

Principles.

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Outline different ways in which spirituality can be defined
importance of
spirituality for 1.2 Define the difference between spirituality and religion
individuals
1.3 Describe different aspects of spirituality
1.4 Explain how spirituality is an individual experience

1.5 Explain how spirituality defines an individual’s identity
1.6 Outline the links between spirituality, faith and religion
1.7 Explain how an individual’s current exploration of spirituality may be
affected by their previous experience of spirituality, faith or religion
2 Be able to assess 2.1 Support the individual to identify their spiritual needs and how and by
the spiritual needs whom these can be addressed
of an individual
2.2 Identify how an individual’s emphasis on spirituality may vary at
different stages of their life experience
2.3 Take action to ensure that the individual’s spiritual wellbeing is
recognised appropriately in their care plan
type reference
3 Understand the 3.1 Analyse how your own values and beliefs may impact on others when
impact of values communicating about the individual’s spiritual wellbeing
and beliefs on own
3.2 Identify how the values and beliefs of others may impact on the
and an individual's
individual
spiritual wellbeing
3.3 Identify the effects on own values and beliefs when meeting the
spiritual needs of individuals and others
4 Be able to support 4.1 Access resources and information to support the individual’s spiritual
individuals' wellbeing
spiritual
4.2 Contribute to the creation of an environment that enables individuals
wellbeing
to express aspects of their spiritual wellbeing
4.3 Support the individual to take opportunities to explore and express
themselves in ways that support their spiritual wellbeing
4.4 Support the individual to participate in their chosen activities to
support their spiritual wellbeing
4.5 Access any additional expertise required to meet the individual’s
spiritual needs
4.6 Outline the benefits of working in partnership with faith and non-
religious communities to support the spiritual needs and preferences
of the individual
(if sampled)
with Autistic Spectrum
Conditions

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
and skills required to support individuals with autistic spectrum conditions.

Principles.

type reference
1 Understand 1.1 Outline the legislative frameworks that relate to an individual with
legislative autistic spectrum condition
frameworks that
1.2 Analyse how legislative frameworks underpin the development of
relate to
services for individuals with autistic spectrum condition
individuals with
autistic spectrum
conditions
2 Understand the 2.1 Outline a range of theories on autistic spectrum condition
main
2.2 Explain the characteristics of autistic spectrum conditions
characteristics of
autistic spectrum 2.3 Describe the sensory and perceptual difficulties commonly experienced
conditions by individuals with an autistic spectrum condition
2.4 Describe other conditions that may be associated with the autistic
spectrum
2.5 Describe how language and intellectual abilities vary across the
autistic spectrum
type reference
3 Be able to support 3.1 Describe an individual’s experience of the autistic spectrum condition
individuals with and it’s characteristics
autistic spectrum
3.2 Support an individual to understand the impact of their autistic
conditions
condition on themselves and others
3.3 Encourage an individual to recognise the strengths of their
characteristics
3.4 Support an individual with an autistic spectrum condition to develop
their personal skills
3.5 Support an individual and others to develop strategies for dealing with
the impact of an autistic spectrum condition
4 Be able to support 4.1 Identify specific methods of communication for an individual
individuals with
4.2 Use specific methods of communication to support interactions with an
autistic spectrum
individual
condition with
verbal and non- 4.3 Ascertain patterns of behaviour associated with an individual’s autistic
verbal spectrum condition
communication
4.4 Support an individual in ways that recognise the significance and
meaning of their behaviour
type reference
5 Be able to support 5.1 Support an individual with autistic spectrum condition to make
individuals with transitions
transitions and
5.2 Work with an individual and other to recognise routines that are
change
important to the individual
5.3 Support an individual during changes to their routines
5.4 Enable an individual to use routines to make sense and order of their
daily life
5.5 Recognise how to make adaptations to the physical sensory
environment to:
• Reduce sensory overload
• Increase sensory simulation
5.6 Work with an individual and others to develop strategies that help
them manage their physical and sensory environment

(if sampled)
Unit 127: Develop Professional
Supervision Practice in
People’s Work Settings

QCF level: 5
Credit value: 5
Unit summary
and skills required to develop professional supervision practice in health and social
care or children and young people’s work settings.

Principles.
Learning outcomes 3, 4, 5 and 6 must be assessed in the work setting.

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Analyse the principles, scope and purpose of professional supervision
purpose of
professional 1.2 Outline theories and models of professional supervision
supervision in
1.3 Explain how the requirements of legislation, codes of practice and
health and social
agreed ways of working influence professional supervision
care or children
and young people’s 1.4 Explain how findings from research, critical reviews and inquiries can
work settings be used within professional supervision
1.5 Explain how professional supervision can protect the:
● Individual
● Supervisor
● Supervisee
type reference
2 Understand how 2.1 Explain the performance management cycle
the principles of
2.2 Analyse how professional supervision supports performance
professional
supervision can be 2.3 Analyse how performance indicators can be used to measure practice
used to inform
performance
management in
health and social
care or children
and young people’s
work settings
3 Be able to 3.1 Explain factors which result in a power imbalance in professional
undertake the supervision
preparation for
3.2 Explain how to address power imbalance in own supervision practice
professional
supervision with 3.3 Agree with supervisee confidentiality, boundaries, roles and
supervisees in accountability within the professional supervision process
health and social
3.4 Agree with supervisee the frequency and location of professional
care or children
supervision
work settings 3.5 Agree with supervisee sources of evidence that can be used to inform
professional supervision
3.6 Agree with supervisee actions to be taken in preparation for
professional supervision
type reference
4 Be able to provide 4.1 Support supervisees to reflect on their practice
professional
4.2 Provide positive feedback about the achievements of the supervisee
supervision in
health and social 4.3 Provide constructive feedback that can be used to improve
care or children performance
4.4 Support supervisees to identify their own development needs
work settings
4.5 Review and revise professional supervision targets to meet the
identified objectives of the work setting
4.6 Support supervisees to explore different methods of addressing
challenging situations
4.7 Record agreed supervision decisions
5 Be able to manage 5.1 Give examples from own practice of managing conflict situations
conflict situations within professional supervision
during professional
5.2 Reflect on own practice in managing conflict situations experienced
supervision in
during professional supervision process
health and social
care or children
work settings
type reference
6 Be able to evaluate 6.1 Gather feedback from supervisee/s on own approach to supervision
own practice when process
conducting
6.2 Adapt approaches to own professional supervision in light of feedback
professional
from supervisees and others
supervision in
health and social
care or children
work settings

(if sampled)
Unit 128: Coordination of Activity
Provision in Social Care

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 5
Unit summary
and skills required to provide monitor suitable activity provision in Social Care

Principles.

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Explain the importance of aims and objectives when coordinating
process of activity activity provision
coordination
1.2 Produce a plan for coordinated activity provision in a given setting
1.3 Describe reporting requirements for activity coordination
2 Be able to involve 2.1 Explain the challenges others might experience in engaging in activity
others in activity provision
provision
2.2 Demonstrate ways in which others can be supported in contributing to
activity provision
2.3 Analyse the effects of involving others in activity provision
3 Be able to budget 3.1 Produce a budget for coordinated activity provision in a given setting
for activity
3.2 Demonstrate delivery of an activity within a budget
provision
4 Be able to select 4.1 Assess the suitability of different venues in terms of:
venues for
● Type of activity
activities
● Client group
● Cost
for a range of activity provision
type reference
5 Understand how to 5.1 Explain the purpose of monitoring and evaluating activity provision
monitor and
evaluate activity 5.2 Critically compare different methods of monitoring and evaluating
provision activity provision
5.3 Carry out an evaluation of coordinated activity provision
5.4 Record and report on outcomes and any revisions in line with agreed
ways of working

(if sampled)
Unit 129: Supporting Infection
in Social Care

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 2
Unit summary
and skills required to support infection prevention and control in social care.

Principles.

type reference
1 Understand 1.1 Explain how infection prevention policies and guidelines can be applied
how infection in own work setting
prevention and
1.2 Identify differences in the ways in which infection prevention and
control policies and
control policies and guidance are implemented in a range of work
guidelines can be
settings
applied within
different settings
2 Be able to support 2.1 Minimise risk of infection to self and others in the work setting
infection
2.2 Support individuals to take steps to minimise spread of infection
prevention and
control practices in 2.3 Carry out hand hygiene following work setting policies and guidelines
the work setting
2.4 Support others to understand their responsibilities for infection
prevention and control in the work setting
2.5 Provide guidance to others about infection prevention and control
practices in work setting
2.6 Explain the functions of external bodies in supporting infection
prevention and control in the work setting
2.7 Maintain own understanding of information to support effective
infection prevention and control practice
type reference
3 Be able to 3.1 Ensure equipment is stored and maintained in ways that minimise the
minimise the risk spread of infection
and spread of
3.2 Use agreed cleaning schedules for equipment in own work setting
infection when
using equipment 3.3 Explain why particular devices need special handling to minimise the
spread of infection
4 Understand how to 4.1 Explain how to work with others to identity infection outbreaks in own
respond to work setting
outbreaks of
4.2 Explain how to work with others to implement policies and procedures
infection in the
following an infection outbreak
work setting
4.3 Describe how to provide information about outbreaks of infection in
accessible formats to individuals and others
4.4 Describe ways to ensure that care for the individual is provided in the
most appropriate place
4.5 Describe situations where additional guidance may need to be
accessed to manage infection prevention and control incidents
5 Be able to follow 5.1 Describe the process for sharing information about infections and
correct recording suspected infections within own work setting
and reporting
5.2 Describe processes for reporting accidents and incidents relating to
procedures
infection prevention and control within own work setting
regarding infection
prevention and 5.3 Complete records for infection prevention and control in line with
control policies and guidelines
(if sampled)
Unit 130: Support People Who
are Providing Homes to
Individuals

QCF level: 4
Credit value: 6
Unit summary
and skills required to support people who are providing homes to individuals.

Principles.

type reference
1 Be able to carry 1.1 Provide information to carer(s) on the criteria against which they will
out assessments be assessed
for the approval of
1.2 Work with carer(s) to clarify their role and responsibilities
adult placement/
shared lives carers 1.3 Carry out the initial assessment of carer(s) against agreed criteria
1.4 Complete an assessment report of carer(s) according to work setting
requirements and regulatory frameworks
1.5 Agree the content of the assessment report with carer(s)
1.6 Present the assessment for approval of carer(s) in line with work
setting requirements
type reference
2 Be able to support 2.1 Provide advice and guidance to carer(s) about preparing to share their
adult placement/ home and their lives with an individual
shared lives carers
2.2 Support carer(s) to reflect on changes they will need to make in order
to prepare for
to provide a home to an individual
providing a home
to an individual 2.3 Work with carer(s) to identify learning needs related to providing a
home to an individual
2.4 Support carer(s) to meet their learning needs
2.5 Support carer(s) to reflect on how they can make an individual feel
welcome in their home
2.6 Support carer(s) to develop ‘house rules’
2.7 Support carer(s) to prepare their families and networks for the
inclusion of an individual
3 Be able to carry 3.1 Match the preferences and needs of an individual referred to the
out the matching service with the skills and lifestyle of potential carer(s)
process between
3.2 Provide information to an individual and matched carer(s) prior to
adult placement/
introductions
shared lives carers
and individuals 3.3 Facilitate introduction meetings between an individual and potential
carer(s)
3.4 Work with an individual, potential carer(s) and others to evaluate the
introduction sessions
3.5 Work with an individual, carer(s) and others to finalise move-in
arrangements once a successful match has been made
type reference
4 Be able to monitor 4.1 Carry out placement monitoring visits with an individual and carer(s)
and review according to work setting requirements
placements of
4.2 Complete reports from placement visits in line with work setting
individuals
requirements
4.3 Provide ongoing advice and guidance to carer(s) about the support of
an individual
4.4 Carry out periodic reviews of carer(s) in line with work setting
requirements

(if sampled)
Unit 131: Understand the Effects
of Ageing in Activity
Provision

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 2
Unit summary
and skills required to understand the effects of ageing in activity provision.

Principles.

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Describe the physiological disorders associated with ageing
effects of human
ageing 1.2 Describe the psychological effects of ageing
1.3 Describe mental health disorders associated with ageing
1.4 Describe the influence of culture on perceptions of ageing
2 Understand the 2.1 Explain how the age-related changes can impact on an individual’s
impact of age- engagement in activity
related changes
2.2 Explain how engagement in activity can affect wellbeing in relation to
and activity
ageing
2.3 Explain ways in which an activity provider can address the challenges
associated with age-related changes to engagement in activity

(if sampled)
Unit 132: Promote Nutrition and
Hydration in Health and
Social Care Settings

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
and skills required to promote nutrition and hydration in health and social care
settings.

Principles.

type reference
1 Understand what 1.1 Define the main food groups
makes up a
1.2 Identify sources of essential nutrients
balanced diet
1.3 Explain the role of essential nutrients for health
1.4 Evaluate the impact of poor diet on health and wellbeing
1.5 Explain what adaptations to a balanced diet may be required for
different groups
2 Understand 2.1 Summarise current national nutritional guidelines for a balanced diet
nutritional
2.2 Explain how to access additional support and information relating to
guidelines
nutrition and hydration
3 Be able to promote 3.1 Explain the importance of a balanced diet
nutrition in health
3.2 Demonstrate how to plan an appropriate balanced diet with an
and social care
individual
settings
3.3 Demonstrate how to promote an appropriate balanced diet with an
individual
3.4 Evaluate the effectiveness of different ways of promoting healthy
eating
type reference
4 Be able to promote 4.1 Explain the importance of hydration
hydration in health
4.2 Describe signs of dehydration
and social care
settings 4.3 Demonstrate ways to support and promote hydration with individuals
4.4 Evaluate the effectiveness of different ways of supporting and
promoting hydration
5 Understand how to 5.1 Describe the factors that may affect nutritional intake
prevent
5.2 Describe the risk factors that may lead to malnutrition
malnutrition in
health and social 5.3 Describe the signs of malnutrition
care settings
5.4 Explain ways of ensuring foods and drinks have increased nutritional
density through fortification
5.5 Describe the appropriate use of nutritional supplements
6 Be able to carry 6.1 Describe the purpose of nutritional screening
out nutritional
6.2 Carry out nutritional screening
screening in health
and social care 6.3 Implement the actions identified by nutritional screening
settings
6.4 Monitor, record and review the actions taken following nutritional
screening
7 Be able to monitor 7.1 Describe the roles and responsibilities of others in assessing and
and record managing the nutritional and hydration needs with individuals
nutrition and
7.2 Explain ways in which nutrition and hydration can be monitored
hydration needs
with individuals in 7.3 Monitor and record nutrition and hydration of an individual in
health and social accordance with their plan of care
care settings
type reference
8 Understand factors 8.1 Describe factors that may promote healthy eating in different groups
that affect special
dietary 8.2 Describe factors that may create barriers to healthy eating for
requirements in different groups
health and social 8.3 Explain why individuals may have special dietary requirements
care settings
8.4 Explain why it is important for individuals with special dietary
requirements to follow special diets

(if sampled)
Unit 133: Support individuals to
stay safe from harm or
abuse

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
and skills required to support individuals to stay safe from harm or abuse.

Principles.

type reference
1 Understand how 1.1 Outline legislation and national policies that relate to the safeguarding
legislative of individuals
frameworks
1.2 Explain the relationship between local procedures and guidelines for
support the
safeguarding and legislative frameworks
safeguarding of
individuals
2 Be able to support 2.1 Identify the factors that make an individual vulnerable to harm or
individuals to gain abuse
understanding of
2.2 Work with an individual and key people to identify actions, behaviours
behaviours and
and situations that may lead to harm or abuse to the individual
situations that may
make them 2.3 Describe the common features of perpetrator behaviour
vulnerable to harm
2.4 Support an individual to gain understanding of when the behaviour of
or abuse
others may be unacceptable
2.5 Support an individual to gain understanding of the risks associated
with the use of electronic communications
type reference
3 Be able to support 3.1 Support an individual to gain understanding about their right to stay
individuals to gain safe
understanding
3.2 Support an individual to gain understanding about their responsibility
about how to stay
to contribute to keeping themselves safe
safe
3.3 Work with an individual to balance their rights, responsibilities and
risks
3.4 Explain how to challenge behaviours or actions that may lead to harm
or abuse
type reference
4 Be able to work in 4.1 Engage with an individual in a way that supports trust and rapport
ways that support
4.2 Support an individual to express fears, anxieties or concerns they may
individuals to stay
have about their safety
safe
4.3 Explain what actions to take where there are concerns that an
individual might have been harmed or abused
4.4 Take action to deal with risks that may lead to harm or abuse
4.5 Support an individual to understand workers’ responsibility to share
information about potential or actual harm or abuse
4.6 Explain how to avoid actions or statements that could adversely affect
the use of evidence in future investigations or in court
4.7 Keep records about any changes, events or occurrences that cause
concern that are detailed, accurate, timed, dated and signed
4.8 Explain the actions that should be taken if reported concerns are not
acted upon
4.9 Access support in situations that are outside your expertise,
experience, role and responsibility
4.10 Use supervision and support to consider the impact on self and others
of suspected or disclosed harm or abuse
(if sampled)
Unit 134: Assess the Needs of
Carers and Families

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
and skills required to assess the needs of carers and families.

Principles.

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Analyse the role of families and unpaid carers in health and social care
contribution that or the care of children and young people to include demographic
families and carers information
make in caring for
1.2 Explain the rights of families and carers providing care to individuals
individuals
1.3 Describe the benefits to society of family and unpaid carers providing
care
1.4 Describe the benefits and challenges faced by family and unpaid
carers in providing care
2 Be able to engage 2.1 Support families and carers to speak about their experiences of
with families and providing care to individuals
carers who are
2.2 Use active listening skills to identify unspoken feelings and emotions
providing care
2.3 Support families and carers to understand their rights
2.4 Support families and carers in their caring role
2.5 Explain to families and carers the additional support that is available
2.6 Gain consent from families and carers to speak with others about their
circumstances
type reference
3 Be able to assess 3.1 Support families and carers to identify the support they need to meet
the needs of the needs of an individual
families and carers
3.2 Identify with families and carers the areas of care which they want to
retain
3.3 Support families and carers to identify their wishes and needs for
their own well-being
3.4 Gather additional information from agreed others
3.5 Share the record of assessment with families and carers
4 Be able to identify 4.1 Support families, carers and others to identify resources to address
a plan to support needs and wishes
families and carers
4.2 Support families, carers and others to develop a plan of action to
access resources
4.3 Support families, carers and others to implement the plan of action

(if sampled)
Unit 135: Manage Induction in
People’s Settings

QCF level: 4
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
and skills required to manage the induction process in health and social care or
children and young people’s settings.

Principles.

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Explain why induction is important for practitioners, individuals and
purpose of organisations
induction for health
1.2 Identify information and support materials that are available to
and social care or
promote effective induction
children and young
people’s settings 1.3 Explain the link between induction processes, qualifications and
progression routes in the sector
1.4 Analyse the role of the induction process in supporting others to
understand the values, principles and agreed ways of working within a
work setting
1.5 Analyse the role of induction in safeguarding individuals and others
within a work setting
2 Be able to manage 2.1 Explain the factors that influence induction processes for practitioners
the induction
2.2 Develop an induction programme in agreement with others
process in health,
social care and 2.3 Manage the induction process for practitioners
children and young
people’s work
settings
type reference
3 Be able to support 3.1 Identify different methods that can be used to support the induction
the implementation process for practitioners
of induction
3.2 Support others involved in the induction of practitioners
processes in
health, social care 3.3 Obtain feedback from others on practitioners achievement of identified
and children and induction requirements
young people’s
3.4 Support practitioners to reflect on their learning and achievement of
work settings
induction requirements
3.5 Provide feedback to practitioners on achievement of induction
requirements
3.6 Support personal development planning for a practitioner on
completion of induction
4 Be able to evaluate 4.1 Explain the importance of continuous organisational improvement in
the induction the provision of induction
process in health
4.2 Obtain feedback on the induction process from practitioners
and social care or
children and young 4.3 Obtain feedback on the induction process from others in the work
people’s settings setting
4.4 Use feedback to identify areas for improvement within the induction
process
5 Be able to 5.1 Work with others to identify improvements within the induction
implement process
improvements to
5.2 Work with others to implement changes required to address areas for
the induction
improvement within the induction process
process in health
and social care or
children and young
people’s settings
(if sampled)
Unit 136: Managing Symptoms in
End of Life Care

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Unit summary
and skills required to manage symptoms in end of life care.

Principles.

type reference
1 Understand the 1.1 Identify a range of conditions where you might provide end of life care
effects of
symptoms in 1.2 Identify common symptoms associated with end of life care
relation to end of
1.3 Explain how symptoms can cause an individual distress and discomfort
life care
1.4 Evaluate the significance of the individual's own perception of their
symptoms
2 Be able to manage 2.1 Demonstrate a range of techniques to provide symptom relief
symptoms of end
2.2 Describe own role in supporting therapeutic options used in symptom
of life care
relief
2.3 Respond to an individual's culture and beliefs in managing their
symptoms
2.4 Actively support the comfort and wellbeing in end of life care
2.5 Recognise symptoms that identify the last few days of life may be
approaching
type reference
3 Understand how to 3.1 Identify signs that may indicate that an individual is experiencing pain
manage symptoms
3.2 Describe factors that can influence an individual's perception of pain
of pain
3.3 Describe a range of assessment tools for monitoring pain in
individuals, including those with cognitive impairment
3.4 Explain how to maintain regular pain relief
4 Be able to 4.1 Explain how symptom management is an important part of the care
integrate symptom planning process
management in the
4.2 Regularly monitor symptoms associated with end of life care
care management
process 4.3 Report changes in symptoms according to policies and procedures in
own work setting
4.4 Support the implementation of changes in the care plan

(if sampled)
Unit 137: Understand How to
Provide Support When
working in End of Life
Care

QCF level: 3
Credit value: 4
Unit summary
and skills required to provide support when working in end of life care.

Principles.

type reference
1 Understand current 1.1 Analyse the impact of national and local drivers on current approaches
approaches to end to end of life care
of life care
1.2 Evaluate how a range of tools for end of life care can support the
individual and others
1.3 Analyse the stages of the local end of life care pathway
2 Understand an 2.1 Evaluate models of loss and grief
individual's
2.2 Describe how to support the individual throughout each stage of grief
response to their
anticipated death 2.3 Explain the need to explore with each individual their own specific
areas of concern as they face death
2.4 Describe how an individual's awareness of spirituality may change as
they approach end of life
3 Understand factors 3.1 Explain the principles of effective listening and information giving,
regarding including the importance of picking up on cues and non-verbal
communication for communication
those involved in
3.2 Explain how personal experiences of death and dying may affect
end of life care
capacity to listen and respond appropriately
3.3 Give examples of internal and external coping strategies for
individuals and others when facing death and dying
3.4 Explain the importance of ensuring effective channels of
communication are in place with others
type reference
4 Understand how to 4.1 Describe possible emotional effects on staff working in end of life care
support those situations
involved in end of
4.2 Evaluate possible sources of support for staff in end of life situations
life care situations
4.3 Identify areas in group care situations where others may need support
in end of life care situations
4.4 Outline sources of emotional support for others in end of life care
situations
5 Understand how 5.1 Identify a range of symptoms that may be related to an individual's
symptoms might condition, pre-existing conditions and treatment itself
be identified in end
5.2 Describe how symptoms can cause an individual and others distress
of life care
and discomfort
5.3 Describe signs of approaching death
5.4 Identify different techniques for relieving symptoms
6 Understand 6.1 Explain the difference between a care or support plan and an advance
advance care care plan
planning
6.2 Identify where to find additional information about advance care
planning
6.3 Describe own role in advance care planning
6.4 Explain why, with their consent, it is important to pass on information
about the individual's wishes, needs, and preferences for their end of
life care
(if sampled)
Unit 138: Facilitate the
Development of
Effective Group
Practice in Health and
Social Care or Children
Settings

QCF level: 5
Credit value: 6
Unit summary
and skills required to facilitate the development of effective group practice in health
and social care or children and young people’s settings.

Principles.

type reference
1 Understand how 1.1 Analyse the impact of theories and models on group work practice
groups develop and
function in health 1.2 Explain how to form and maintain a cohesive and effective group
and social care or
1.3 Explain how different facilitation styles may influence
children and young
people’s work ● Group dynamics
settings ● Lifecycle of the group
● Group outcomes
● Development of roles within the group
1.4 Explain why it is important to be clear about the purpose and desired
outcomes for the group
1.5 Analyse the importance of participant engagement in achieving group
outcomes
2 Be able to create a 2.1 Evaluate methods that may be utilised in facilitating groups
climate that
2.2 Prepare an environment that is conducive to the functioning of the
facilitates effective
group
groups in health
and social care or 2.3 Work with a group/s to agree acceptable group and individual
children and young behaviour
people’s work
2.4 Work with a group to negotiate and agree tasks, desired outcomes and
settings
ways of working
type reference
3 Be able to facilitate 3.1 Use a range of methods to accommodate different learning styles
a group in health within the group
and social care or
3.2 Provide a group experience where participants are engaged and
children and young
stimulated
people’s work
settings 3.3 Intervene effectively in a group session to improve the learning
process
4 Be able to enhance 4.1 Demonstrate inclusive practice when facilitating groups
learning through
4.2 Support consensus and manage conflict within a group
the constructive
use of power, 4.3 Explain how to challenge excluding or discriminatory behaviour
authority and
influence in group 4.4 Demonstrate how to manage diverse group behaviours
work in health and
social care or 4.5 Explain when to refer issues and areas of concern
children and young
people’s work
settings
5 Be able to monitor 5.1 Work with a group to agree monitoring and review processes
and review the
work of a group in 52 Implement systems and processes to monitor and review the progress
health and social of a group
care or children 5.3 Assess the effectiveness of a group in relation to identified outcomes
work settings 5.4 Reflect on strengths and areas for development in own practice of
facilitating groups
(if sampled)
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Annexe A: Skills for Care Assessment
requirements/strategy
1 Introduction
1.1 Skills for Care and Development (SfC&D) is the UK sector skills council
(SSC) for social care, children, early years and young people. Its
structure for realising the SSC remit is via an alliance of six
organisations: Care Council for Wales, Children's Workforce Development
Council, General Social Care Council, Northern Ireland Social Care
Council, Scottish Social Services Council and Skills for Care.
1.2 This document sets out those principles and approaches to QCF
unit/qualification assessment not already described in the Regulatory
Arrangements for the Qualifications and Credit Framework. The
information is intended to support the quality assurance processes of
Awarding Organisations that offer qualifications in the Sector, and should
be read alongside these. It should also be read alongside individual unit
assessment requirements. Additional information/guidance regarding
individual unit assessment can be obtained from Awarding Organisations,
or from Skills for Care and Development. This must be used in order to
provide the proper context for learning and assessment.
1.3 These principles will ensure a consistent approach to those elements of
assessment which require further interpretation and definition, and
support sector confidence in the new arrangements.
1.4 Where Skills for Care and Development qualifications are joint with Skills
for Health, Skills for Health will also use these assessment principles.
2 Assessment Principles
2.1 Assessment decisions for competence-based learning outcomes (e.g.
those beginning with ‘to be able to’) must be made in a real work
environment by an occupationally competent assessor. Any knowledge-
evidence integral to these learning outcomes may be generated outside
of the work environment but the final assessment decision must be
within the real work environment.
2.2 Assessment decisions for competence-based learning outcomes must be
made by an assessor qualified to make assessment decisions.
2.3 Competence-based assessment must include direct observation as the
main source of evidence
2.4 Simulation may be utilised only as an assessment method for
competence-based learning outcomes where this is specified in the
assessment requirements of the unit’.
2.5 Expert witnesses can be used for direct observation where: they have
occupational expertise for specialist areas or the observation is of a
particularly sensitive nature. The use of expert witnesses should be
determined and agreed by the assessor.
2.6 Assessment of knowledge-based learning outcomes (e.g. those beginning
with ‘know’ or ‘understand’) may take place in or outside of a real work
environment.
2.7 Assessment decisions for knowledge-based learning outcomes must be
made by an occupationally knowledgeable assessor.
2.8 Assessment decisions for knowledge-based learning outcomes must be
made by an assessor qualified to make assessment decisions. Where
assessment is electronic or undertaken according to a set grid, the
assessment decisions are made by the person who has set the answers.
3 Internal Quality Assurance

3.1 Internal quality assurance is key to ensuring that the assessment of
evidence for units is of a consistent and appropriate quality. Those
carrying out internal quality assurance must be occupationally
knowledgeable in the area they are assuring and be qualified to make
quality assurance decisions.
4 Definitions
4.1 Occupationally competent:
This means that each assessor must be capable of carrying out the full
requirements within the competency units they are assessing. Being
occupationally competent means they are also occupationally
knowledgeable. This occupational competence should be maintained
annually through clearly demonstrable continuing learning and
professional development.
4.2 Occupationally knowledgeable:
This means that each assessor should possess relevant knowledge and
understanding, and be able to assess this in units designed to test
specific knowledge and understanding, or in units where knowledge and
understanding are components of competency. This occupational
knowledge should be maintained annually through clearly demonstrable
continuing learning and professional development.
4.3 Qualified to make assessment decisions:
This means that each assessor must hold a qualification suitable to
support the making of appropriate and consistent assessment decisions.
Awarding Organisations will determine what will qualify those making
assessment decisions according to the unit of competence under
assessment. In any case of significant uncertainty the SSCs will be
consulted.
4.4 Qualified to make quality-assurance decisions:
Awarding Organisations will determine what will qualify those
undertaking internal quality assurance to make decisions about that
quality assurance.
4.5 Expert witness:
An expert witness must:
• have a working knowledge of the QCF units on which their expertise
is based
• be occupationally competent in their area of expertise.
• have EITHER any qualification in assessment of workplace
performance OR a professional work role which involves evaluating
the everyday practice of staff.
Annexe B: Skills for Justice Assessment
requirements/strategy
This assessment strategy for Skills for Justice will apply to the following unit:
Unit 46: Develop and Sustain Effective Working Relationships with Staff in
Other Agencies (R/601/3526)
Background
Skills for Justice is the sector skills council for employers, employees and volunteers
in the Criminal Justice and Community Safety sectors throughout the United
Kingdom. This includes:
● Custodial Care including the public and private sector establishments
● Community Justice
● Courts and Tribunals Services
● Forensic Science
● Fire and Rescue Sector
● Legal Services
● Prosecution Services
● Police Forces
● Law Enforcement Agencies including SOCA, HMRC, UK Border Agency
● Youth Justice
This assessment strategy applies to all the areas above, with the exception
of the Police Service, who have a separate assessment strategy that is
specific to policing.
Introduction
This document sets out the specifications of Skills for Justice for the assessment
and quality assurance for competence-based qualifications on the QCF, CQFW and
SCQF that sit within the Skills for Justice footprint.
The following sections outline Skills for Justice’s specific principles in regard to:
1. external quality control of assessment
2. workplace assessment
3. the use and characteristics of simulation
4. the required occupational expertise of assessors and verifiers
5. liaison between the SSC and the Awarding Organisations
These principles are in addition to the generic criteria that Awarding Organisations
must meet for the delivery of qualifications as required by the regulators, for
example Ofqual’s ‘Regulatory arrangements for the Qualifications and Credit
Framework’.
This Assessment Strategy does not describe these systems in detail. It only
provides the overarching principles. These systems may vary from one Awarding
Organisation to another and Skills for Justice accepts this, providing the
overarching principles of this document are consistently put into practice.
Skills for Justice sees itself as working in partnership with Awarding Organisations
in order to deliver quality assessment and will be happy to provide them with
appropriate support in implementing its requirements.
This Assessment Strategy is applicable to competency-based qualifications within
the Justice/Community Safety sector. For qualifications other than S/NVQs, there is
no requirement for assessors or those carrying out internal quality assurance
activities to achieve the qualifications as specified and approved by the regulators.
However, they must have been trained to the same criteria and level of what would
be the appropriate qualification. For qualifications that use SVQ or NVQ in the title,
Skills for Justice is working in compliance with the ‘Additional Requirements for
Qualifications that use the title NVQ within the QCF’, which is an agreement
between the Alliance of Sector Skills Councils, the Joint Council for Qualifications
and the Federation of Awarding Bodies (see Appendix 1), therefore, assessors and
those carrying out internal quality assurance must be qualified or working towards
the appropriate qualification. Whilst this document specifically relates to the QCF,
the same principles can be applied in Scotland.
1. External Quality Assurance – A rigorous and robust system of Internal and
External Verification
The monitoring and standardisation of assessment decisions will be achieved by
a robust and strong external quality assurance process. The mechanisms
required to achieve this are outlined by the regulators.
In addition to the Regulators’ requirements Skills for Justice will require all
external quality assurance reports and other data relating to a centre to be
evaluated by the Awarding Organisation and any risks relating to quality control
to be addressed.
External quality assurance, monitoring, support and control should be put in
place as appropriate to each centre’s level of risk.
2. Workplace Assessment
Skills for Justice believes that direct observation by a competent assessor (as
outlined in Section 6.1) or testimony from an Expert Witness (as outlined in
Section 6.2) is always to be preferred.
Expert Witness testimony has parity with assessor observation unless otherwise
stated in unit evidence requirements. The Assessor is responsible for making
the final judgement in terms of the candidate meeting the evidence
requirements for the unit. Skills for Justice recognises that there are alternative
evidence sources which may be used where direct observation is not possible or
practical e.g. work products, records, reflective accounts, professional
discussion etc.
In order to ensure that the evidence used to assess candidates is valid, all
centres must demonstrate that the candidates have access to the types of
resources commonly in use in the sector and that the pressures and constraints
of the workplace are reflected.
It is accepted that the assessment of some knowledge and understanding may
take place in a different environment, for example in a training and
development centre or another environment, which is not the immediate
workplace. However, the assessment of this knowledge and understanding
should be linked directly to workplace performance and should include
performance evidence.
3. Simulation
Assessment in a simulated environment should only be used in the following
circumstances:
• where evidence in the workplace will not be demonstrated within an
acceptable time frame
• where the nature of the work activity presents high risk/danger to the
candidate and others, for example, personal safety
The Awarding Organisations should issue adequate guidance to their centres as
to how these simulations should be planned and organised. In general this
guidance must ensure that the demands on the candidate during simulation are
neither more nor less than they would be in a real work situation. This guidance
should clearly state that the strategy for simulations. Simulations must be
agreed between the representative from the Awarding Organisation who is
responsible for external quality assurance and with the person who is
responsible for internal quality assurance in the assessment centre, prior to
use.
ALL SIMULATIONS SHOULD FOLLOW THESE BASIC PRINCIPLES:
● A centre’s overall strategy for simulation must be examined and approved by
the person from the Awarding Organisation who is responsible for external
quality assurance
● The nature of the contingency and the physical environment for the
simulation must be realistic and candidates should be given no indication as
to exactly what contingencies the may come across
● Where simulations are used they must reflect the requirements of the
qualification units
● The location and environment of simulation must be agreed with the person
responsible for internal quality assurance, prior to taking place and be
checked by the Awarding Organisations representative responsible for
external quality assurance
● All simulations must be planned, developed and documented by the centre
in a way that ensures the simulation correctly reflects what the specific
qualification unit seeks to assess and all simulations should follow these
documented plans
● There should be a range of simulations to cover the same aspect of a unit so
that the risk of candidates successfully colluding is reduced
4. Requirements of Assessors, Expert Witnesses and Verifiers

Skills for Justice believes that the occupational expertise of assessors, expert
witnesses and those responsible for external/internal quality assurance is one
of the key factors underpinning valid, fair and reliable assessment. The
integrity and professionalism of assessors, expert witnesses and those
responsible for quality assurance are of paramount importance. Centres must
ensure that staff whose role is assessment or quality assurance are given
sufficient time to carry out their role effectively.
Assessors
All assessors must:
1. be occupationally competent. This means that each assessor must, according
to current sector practice, be competent in the functions covered by the
units they are assessing. They will have gained their occupational
competence working within the Justice/Community Safety sector or within
an appropriate occupational sector. They are not required to occupy a
position in the organisation more senior than that of the candidate they are
assessing. However, centres must be alert to the risks that all such
arrangements could present and ensure that sufficient quality controls are in
place through the internal quality assurance process to minimise the
possibility of collusion between candidates and assessors
2. be able to demonstrate consistent application of the skills and the current
supporting knowledge and understanding in the context of a recent role
directly related to the qualification units they are assessing as a practitioner,
trainer or manager
3. be familiar with the qualification units; and must be able to interpret and
make judgements on current working practices and technologies within the
area of work
4. maintain their occupational competence by actively engaging in continuous
professional development activities in order to keep up-to-date with
developments relating to the changes taking place in the Justice sector.
These activities may include those offered by the Awarding Organisation,
Skills for Justice or other relevant providers in the sector
5. Assessors who are assessing S/NVQs should hold or be working towards the
appropriate assessor qualification as approved, and specified by the
Regulatory Authorities. Achievement of the qualification must be within the
timescales laid down by the Regulatory Authorities
For qualifications other than S/NVQs, the assessor should be trained to the
requirements of the appropriate assessor qualification. However, the decision
on whether the assessor goes on to achieve a qualification lies with the
assessment centre and their Awarding Organisation
6. Approved centres will be required to provide the Awarding Organisation with
current evidence of how each assessor meets these requirements; for
example, certificates of achievement, testimonials, references or any other
relevant records. Where an assessor is working towards the qualification for
assessing S/NVQs, Awarding Organisations must require that assessment
decisions are countersigned by another assessor who holds the qualification
for assessing S/NVQs. The assessor holding the qualification for assessing
S/NVQs must meet the criteria laid out in points 1 and 2 above
Where a new qualification is being introduced and there are not sufficient
occupationally competent assessors to meet the countersignatory
requirements as above, centres may use assessors who are not
occupationally competent for up to 18 months from introduction of the
qualification
Any such arrangements should be agreed with the Awarding Organisation
and be monitored through the external quality assurance process
Expert Witnesses
All Expert Witnesses must:
1. be occupationally competent. This means that each expert witness must,
according to current sector practice, be competent in the functions covered
by the units to which they are contributing. They will have gained their
occupational competence working within the Justice sector or within an
appropriate occupational sector
developments relating to the changes taking place in the Justice sector.
These may include those offered by the Awarding Organisation, Skills for
Justice or other relevant providers in the sector
3. be able to demonstrate consistent application of the skills and the current
supporting knowledge and understanding in the context of a recent role
directly related to the qualification unit that they are witnessing as a
practitioner, trainer or manager
4. be familiar with the qualification unit; and must be able to interpret current
working practices and technologies within the area of work
5. have had an appropriate induction to the Justice/Community Safety
qualifications, the assessment centre and Awarding Organisation
requirements, and have access to ongoing training and updating on current
issues relevant to these qualifications or qualification units
Internal Quality Assurance
Those responsible for the internal quality assurance must:
1. be occupationally knowledgeable across the range of units for which they are
responsible prior to commencing the role. Due to the risk critical nature of
the work and the legal implications of the assessment process, they must
understand the nature and context of the assessors’ work and that of their
candidates. This means that they must have worked closely with staff who
carry out the functions covered by the qualifications, possibly by training or
supervising them, and have sufficient knowledge of these functions to be
able to offer credible advice on the interpretation of the standards. Those
conducting internal quality assurance must also sample the assessment
process and resolve differences and conflicts on assessment decisions
2. understand the content, structure and assessment requirements for the
qualification they are verifying
developments relating to the changes taking place in the Justice/Community
Safety sector. These activities may include those offered by the Awarding
Organisation, Skills for Justice or other relevant providers in the sector
4. For S/NVQ’s, those persons responsible for internal quality assurance should
hold or be working towards the appropriate qualification as approved, and
specified by, the Regulatory Authorities. Achievement of the qualification
must be within the timescales laid down by the Regulatory Authorities
For qualifications other than S/NVQs, those responsible for internal quality
assurance should be trained to the requirements of the appropriate
qualification. However, the decision on whether the candidate goes on to
achieve a qualification lies with the assessment centre and their Awarding
Organisation
5. occupy a position in the organisation that gives them the authority and
resources to co-ordinate the work of assessors, provide authoritative advice,
call meetings as appropriate, visit and observe assessment practice, and
carry out all the other important roles of internal quality assurance
6. have an appropriate induction to Justice/Community Safety qualifications
that they are quality assuring, provided to them by the Centre, and have
access to ongoing training and updates on current issues relevant to these
qualifications. Information on the induction and continuing professional
development of carrying out internal quality assurance must be made
available to the Awarding Organisation through its external verification
process
7. Where those responsible for internal quality assurance are working towards
the appropriate qualification as approved, and specified by, the regulatory
authorities. Achievement of the qualification must be within the timescales
laid down by the Regulatory Authorities. Where the person responsible for
internal quality assurance is working towards a qualification, Awarding
Organisations must require that their quality assurance decisions are
counter-signed by another person who holds the qualification for internally
quality assurance of S/NVQs. The person holding the qualification for
internal quality assurance of S/NVQs may or may not meet the criteria laid
down in point 1 above. Such arrangements should be agreed with the
Awarding Organisation and be monitored through the external quality
assurance process
External Quality Assurance
Those persons conducting external quality assurance must:
1. be occupationally knowledgeable and have gained their knowledge working
within the sector or associated professional/occupational area
2. have a thorough understanding of the qualifications they will be quality
assuring
3. have a detailed knowledge of the Awarding Organisation’s systems and
documentation
4. have a thorough understanding of the qualification system and national
policy and guidance documents produced by the regulatory authorities and
Awarding Organisations describing assessment and quality assurance
practice
developments relating to the changes taking place in the Justice sector
These activities may include those offered by the Awarding Organisation,
Skills for Justice or other relevant providers in the sector
6. hold, or be working towards, the appropriate qualification as approved, and
specified by, the Regulatory Authorities. Achievement of the qualification
must be within the timescales laid down by the Regulatory Authorities
7. have, where appropriate, undergone relevant security checks due to the
nature and confidentiality of the information that they will be exposed to.
This will be arranged by Skills for Justice in conjunction with the Awarding
Organisations
The Awarding Organisation may seek clarification from Skills for Justice of the
appropriateness of the specific external verifier applicant where appropriate.
Annexe C: Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills
mapping
All PLTS should be covered; however, the grid is for information only.
Units 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3 L3
PLTS
Independent Enquirers
1 identify questions to answer and problems to resolve X X X X X
2 plan and carry out research, appreciating the
X
consequences of decisions
3 explore issues, events or problems from different
X X X X
perspectives
4 analyse and evaluate information, judging its
X X
relevance and value
5 consider the influence of circumstances, beliefs and
X X X
feelings on decisions and events
6 support conclusions, using reasoned arguments and
X X
evidence
Creative Thinkers
1 generate ideas and explore possibilities X X X
2 ask questions to extend their thinking X X X
3 connect their own and others’ ideas and experiences
X X X X
in inventive ways
4 question their own and others’ assumptions X X X
5 try out alternatives or new solutions and follow ideas
X X X
through
6 adapt ideas as circumstances change X
Reflective Learners
1 assess themselves and others, identifying
X X X
opportunities and achievements
2 set goals with success criteria for their development
X
and work
3 review progress, acting on the outcomes X X X X
4 invite feedback and deal positively with praise,
X X
setbacks and criticism
5 evaluate experiences and learning to inform future
X X X
progress
6 communicate their learning in relevant ways for
X X X X
different audiences
Team Workers
1 collaborate with others to work towards common
X X X X
goals
2 reach agreements, managing discussions to achieve
X X X X
results
3 adapt behaviour to suit different roles and
X X X X
situations, including leadership roles
4 show fairness and consideration to others X X X X X
5 take responsibility, showing confidence in
X X X X X
themselves and their contribution
6 provide constructive support and feedback to others X X X X X
Units 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
L2 L2 L2 L2 L2 L2 L2 L2 L2
PLTS
Self-Managers
1 seek out challenges or new responsibilities and show

X
flexibility when priorities change
2 work towards goals, showing initiative, commitment
X
and perseverance
3 organise time and resources, prioritising actions X X
4 anticipate, take and manage risks X
5 deal with competing pressures, including personal
X X X
and work-related demands
6 respond positively to change, seeking advice and
X
support when needed
7 manage their emotions, and build and maintain
X
relationships
Effective Participators
1 discuss issues of concern, seeking resolution where

X X X X X
needed
2 present a persuasive case for action X X X X X
3 propose practical ways forward, breaking these
X X X
down into manageable steps
4 identify improvements that would benefit others as
X X X
well as themselves
5 try to influence others, negotiating and balancing
X X X X
diverse views to reach workable solutions
6 act as an advocate for views and beliefs that may
X X
differ from their own
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