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Who is this vocational qualification for?
· Employees, self-employed or volunteers. · Candidates working in areas of health and social care, where the focus is hands-on care, enablement care and the development and maintenance of the service users’ independence. · Candidates who would usually be delivering care under the supervision of an accountable practitioner, though this person my not always be in the immediate vicinity.
What is this training about?
· Work-based training · Based on the national occupational standards developed by Skill for Health, TOPSS, Care Council for Wales and the Northern Ireland Social Care Council. · These are government-approved standards setting bodies for the Health and Social Care Sector. · A modular course of six units made up of two core units, two optional units. Plus two remaining units from either core, optional or additional groups. · Optional/additional units can be selected according to an individuals working role.
As work-based training, our NVQs are designed to improve the effectiveness of your organisation by recognising a candidate’s skills gaps and then tailoring a programme to fill any gaps with quality training.
Core units
Unit 21 Communicating with and completing records for individuals Unit 22 Supporting the health and safety of yourself and individuals Unit 23 Developing your knowledge and practice Unit 24 Ensuring your own actions support the care, protection and well-being of individuals
Optional units
Unit 25 Carrying out and providing feedback on a specific plan of care activities Unit 26 Supporting individuals to access and use information Unit 27 Supporting individuals in their daily living Unit 28 Supporting individuals to make journeys Unit 29 Supporting individuals to meet their domestic and personal needs Unit 210 Supporting individuals to access and participate in recreational activities Unit 211 Supporting individuals to take part in development activities Unit 212 Supporting individuals during therapy sessions Unit 213 Providing food and drink for individuals Unit 214 Helping individuals to eat and drink Unit 215 Helping individuals to keep mobile Unit 216 Helping address the physical comfort needs of individuals Unit 217 Providing pressure area care Unit 218 Supporting individuals with their personal care needs Unit 219 Supporting individuals to manage continence Unit 220 Maintaining the feet of individuals who require foot care assistance Unit 221 Assisting in the administration of medication Unit 222 Supporting individuals prior to, during and after clinical procedures Unit 223 Contributing to moving and handling individuals Unit 224 Observing, monitoring and recording the conditions of individuals Unit 225 Supporting individuals to undertake and monitor their own health care Unit 226 Supporting individuals who are distressed Unit 227 Contributing to working in collaboration with other carers Unit 228 Contributing to effective group care Unit 229 Gaining access to, and ensuring individual’s home is secure Unit 230 Managing environments and resources during clinical activities Unit 232 Protecting yourself from the risk of violence at work
Additional Units
Unit 233 Relating to, and interacting with individuals Unit 234 Ensuring your actions support the equality, diversity, rights and responsibilities of others Unit 235 Enabling individuals to negotiate specific environments Unit 236 Receiving, and storing medicines and products Unit 237 Obtaining and testing capillary blood samples Unit 238 Obtaining and testing specimens from individuals Unit 239 Contributing to the care of a deceased person Unit 240 Contributing to the identification of the risk of danger to individuals and others Unit 241 Contributing to the effectiveness of teams Unit 242 Receiving and passing on messages and information Unit 243 Monitoring, handling and maintaining materials and equipment Unit 244 Managing and organising time and activities to support individuals in the community Unit 245 Receiving and monitoring visitors Unit 246 Maintaining a safe and clean environment
For more information on NVQs, what they are and what funding is currently available:
contact Nene Learning today on 01832 732333 or info@nenelearning.com |
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Candidate Benefits
· Nationally recognised qualification
· Develop new skills
· A better understanding of your role
Employer Benefits
· Improved staff performance and motivation
· Improvements in the quality of service provision
· Ensure national standards are met |
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