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 OCR NVQ Level 3 & 4 Health and Social Care– Adult and Children and Young People
An NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) is a qualification, which assesses someone’s competence (that is the skills, knowledge and understanding they have) in a work situation. NVQs are based on national occupational standards, that describe the level and breadth of performance that is expected of individuals whose work involves Health and Social Care practices. This NVQ is based on the national occupational standards developed by Skills for Health, Skills for Care (TOPSS)
To achieve this in either for adult or young people candidates must complete eight units made up of four core units and four optional units (including choice of the specialist units/route) Candidates can also undertake additional units, although these are not to complete the qualification. Like all NVQs these qualifications are competency based. This means that it is linked to a person’s ability to competently perform a range of tasks connected with their work.
Qualification structure
Core Units
• Use and Develop methods and Systems to communicate record and report.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of healthy and safe practices in the working environments.
• Take responsibility of continuing professional development of self and others.
For Children and Young people route
Develop practice which promotes the involvement, well-being and protection of children and young people.
Adult Route
Develop practices which promotes choice, well-being and protection of all individuals.
Optional units: select four units from any of the optional groups
Children and Young People Specific Optional Units
• Independently represent and advocate with, and on behalf of, children and young people.
• Help parents and Carers to acquire and use skills to protect and take care of children and young people.
• Demonstrate a style of leadership that ensures an organisational culture of open and participatory management and practice.
• Develop and maintain an environment which safeguards and protects children and young people. ETC
Course duration: 1 years
Course fee:
NVQ Level 3: £3000
NVQ Level 4: £4000
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