Health and Social Care QCF Level 2 Pi251

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Qualification Title: TQUK Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (QCF)

Awarding Body: TQUK

Suggested Duration: 360 Hours 12 month tutor supported included with course
Please Note: a work placement of at least 50 hours is required to complete this option.

Level: 2

Cost: 360.00

Format: Paper

QCF Code: 601/3750/2

Credits: 46

Course Content:

Unit 1: The role of the health & social care worker

Understand working relationships in health and social care
Be able to work in ways that are agreed with the employer
Be able to work in partnership with others

Unit 2: Introduction to communication in health and social care settings

Understand why communication is important in the work setting
Be able to meet the communication and language needs, wishes and preferences of an
individual.
Be able to reduce barriers to communications.
Be able to apply principles and practices relating to confidentiality at work

Unit 3: Support Individuals with specific communication needs

Understand specific communication needs and factors affecting them.
Be able to contribute to establishing the nature of specific communication needs of
individuals and ways to address them
Be able to interact with individuals using their preferred communication
Be able to promote communication between individuals and others
Know how to support the use of communication, technology and aids.
Be able to review an individuals communication needs and the support provided to address
them.

Unit 4: Implement person centred approaches in health & social care

Understand person-centred approaches for care and support
Be able to work in a person-centred way
Be able to establish consent when providing care or support
Be able to encourage active participation
Be able to support the individuals right to make choices
Be able to promote individuals well-being
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Unit 5: Principles of safeguarding and protection in health & social care
Know how to recognise signs of abuse
Know how to respond to suspected or alleged abuse
Understand the national and local context of safeguarding and protection from abuse
Understand ways to reduce the likelihood of abuse
Know how to recognise and report unsafe practice

Unit 6: Support individuals to eat and drink

Be able to support individuals to make choices about food and drink.
Be able to prepare to provide support for eating and drinking
Be able to provide support for eating and drinking
Be able to clear away after food and drink
Be able to monitor eating and drinking and the support provided

Unit 7: The principles of infection prevention and control

Understand roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infection.
Understand legislation and policies relating to prevention and control of infections.
Understand systems and procedures relating to the prevention and control of infection.
Understand the importance of risk assessment in relation to the prevention and control of
infection.
Understand the importance of using personal protective equipment (PPE) in the prevention
and control of infection.
Understand the importance of good personal hygiene in the prevention and control of
infection.

Unit 8: Causes & spread of infection

Understand the causes of infection.
Understand the transmission of infection

Unit 9: Cleaning, decontamination and waste management

Understand how to maintain a clean environment to prevent the spread of infection.
Understand the principles and steps of the decontamination process
Understand the importance of good waste management practice in the prevention of the
spread of infection.

Unit 10: Move & position individuals in accordance with their plan of care
Understand anatomy and physiology in relation to moving and positioning individuals
Understand legislation and agreed ways of working when moving and positioning
individuals
Be able to minimise risk before moving and positioning individuals
Be able to prepare individuals before moving and positioning
Be able to move and position an individual
Know when to seek advice from and/or involve others when moving and positioning an
individual

Unit 11: Support individuals to meet personal care needs

Be able to work with individuals to identify their needs and preferences in relation to
personal care
Be able to provide support for personal care safely
Be able to support individuals to use the toilet
Be able to support individuals to maintain personal hygiene
Be able to support individuals to manage their personal appearance
Be able to monitor and report on support for personal care
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Unit 12: Contribute to the support of positive risk-taking for individuals
Know the importance of risk taking in everyday life
Understand the importance of positive, person centred risk assessment
Know how legislation and policies are relevant to positive risk taking
Be able to support individuals about making informed choices about taking risks
Be able to contribute to the support of individuals to manage identified risks
Understand duty of care in relation to supporting risk taking

Unit 13: Handle information in health & social care settings

Understand the need for secure handling of information in health and social care settings
Know how to access support for handling information
Be able to handle information in accordance with agreed ways of working

Unit 14: Contribute to health and safety in health and social care
Understand own responsibilities, and the responsibilities of others relating to health and
safety in the work setting
Understand the use of risk assessments in relation to health and safety
Understand procedures for responding to accidents and sudden illness
Be able to reduce the spread of infection
Be able to move and handle equipment and other objects safely
Know how to handle hazardous substances and materials
Understand how to promote fire safety in the work setting
Be able to implement security measures in the work setting
Know how to manage own stress

Unit 15: Introduction to duty of care in health and social care settings
Understand the implications of duty of care
Understand the support available for addressing dilemmas that may arise about
duty of care
Know how to respond to complaints

Unit 16: Introduction to equality and inclusion in health & social care
Understand the importance of equality and inclusion
Be able to work in an inclusive way
Know how to access information, advice and support about diversity, equality and inclusion

Unit 17: Introduction to personal development in health & social care settings
Understand what is required for competence in own work role
Be able to reflect on own work activities
Be able to agree a personal development plan.
Be able to develop own knowledge, skills and understanding

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Support

You will be provided with comprehensive materials designed to provide you with everything
required to complete your Health and Social Care course. You will have your own dedicated tutor
who will guide you through your course work and answer any questions you may have during your
course. Additionally our Help Desk will provide you with any practical advice by email or phone.

Awarding Organisation

Training Qualification UK are one of the newest, most dynamic awarding organisations in the
industry, seeking to bring a fresh approach and excellent service to training providers, colleges and
learners. TQUK qualifications are designed by leading professionals and delivered to centres and
learners with integrity and compliance in mind. TQUK have rigorous quality assurance controls and
procedures in place and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of customer service,
qualification delivery and assessment.

TQUK are fully approved as an awarding organisation by Ofqual and award QCF courses in a
number of sectors. QCF courses have various credits values which can be applied to the National
Credit Transfer System. TQUK accredit courses which are developed by industry experts and work
hand in hand with organisations ensuring the calibre and worth of courses provided.

NCC Home Learning, Alexandra Park, Prescot Road, St Helens, Merseyside WA10 3TT
T: 0800 970 2522 F: 01744 639 775 E: support@ncchomelearning.co.uk www.ncchomelearning.co.uk

Registered in England No. 3133767