| Qualification Number |
601/6059/7
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| Title |
IQ Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings (QCF)
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| Category |
National
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| Sector |
Health & Care
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| Operational Start Date |
29/04/2015
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| Operational End Date |
28/02/2018
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| Total Units |
4 |
Min Credit |
15 |
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| Min Guided Learning Hours |
111 |
Max Guided Learning Hours |
111 |
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| Min Age From |
16 |
Min Age To |
100 |
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Registration Fee : £35.50
This is the administrative fee that IQ charges centres to register a learner on this qualification, and NOT a training fee. All fees include registration, certification and postage (international delivery rates may apply).
Introduction
This specification is intended for trainers, centres and learners. General information regarding centre approval, registration, assessment papers, certification, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and appeals procedures are available from the website. This document should be read in conjunction with the IQ Quality Management System Centre Guide available from the website.
Qualification Purpose
For the Purpose Statement, click here
About this Qualification
The aim of the qualification is to develop learners' knowledge and understanding of how to prevent and control infection. It includes the principles of the causes and spread of infection, cleaning and decontamination, personal hygiene and preventative measures. This qualification is suitable for those who are employed or are seeking employment within the health and social care sector. It does not confer competence, but provides learners with knowledge relevant to a wide range of job roles within health or social care settings.
The main objective is preparing learners to progress to a qualification in the same subject area but at a higher level or requiring more specific knowledge, skills and understanding, also preparing learners for employment and supporting a role in the workplace.
Progression
IQ Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (QCF)
IQ Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (QCF)
(and to an apprenticeship in Health and Social Care)
IQ Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health (QCF)
IQ Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes (QCF
IQ Level 3 Award in Awareness of End of Life Care (QCF))
IQ Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines (QCF)
IQ Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia (QCF)
Take this Qualification
If you are interested in taking this qualification and would like to find your nearest IQ centre, please give us a call on 01952 457 452 and a member of our team will be happy to help.
Structure
To achieve this qualification learners have to achieve 15 credits from four mandatory units.
Assessment
All the units in this qualification are knowledge-based. Assessment is by portfolio (internally set and marked and quality assured by IQ).
An Achievement Record for this qualification is available from the website/ on request. All assessment criteria must be met and mapped and the location of the evidence must be indicated in the achievement record.
All learning outcomes in this qualification (or relevant unit) must be assessed using methods appropriate to the assessment of knowledge and understanding, these can be assessed by a variety of methods including:
- Multiple choice questions
- Question and answer verbal (ensure records are kept)
This qualification is not graded, successful learners achieve a pass.
Learner Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements. However, learners should be able to work at level 1 or above.
Tutor Requirements
All trainers delivering this qualification must have relevant sector knowledge and an appropriate teaching qualification e.g. PTLLS, Level 3 Award in Education and Training.
Centre Requirements
Centres must be approved by IQ in order to offer this qualification.
Downloadable Resources
Training Resources
Centres may use their own, or published learner support materials in delivering the qualification. Whatever support materials centres choose to use, they should ensure that their delivery methodology adequately prepares the learner for assessment.
IQ endorses published training resources and learner support materials by submitting the materials to a rigorous and robust quality assurance process, thus ensuring such materials are relevant, valid and appropriately support the qualification.
Resources and Useful websites