IQ Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (QCF)

Qualification Number	600/7004/3
Title	IQ Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (QCF)
Category	National
Sector	Health & Care
Operational Start Date	07/12/2012
Operational End Date	31/12/2017
Total Units	139	Min Credit	58
Min Guided Learning Hours	315	Max Guided Learning Hours	447
Min Age From	16	Min Age To	100

Registration Fee : £51.00 (excluding VAT)

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Moderation Fee : £

Introduction

This specification is intended for trainers, centres and learners. General information regarding centre approval, registration, IQR (IQ’s candidate management system), assessment papers, certification, reasonable adjustments, special consideration, appeals procedures, are available from the website. This document should be read in conjunction with the IQ QMS Centre guide available from the website.

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Qualification Purpose

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About this Qualification

The IQ Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (QCF) is a qualification for individuals who work in a health and social care setting. It is applicable to a variety of job roles, including but not limited to residential settings, primary care environments, day services, personal assistance and domiciliary services. As this is a competence-based qualification, it is necessary for learners to already have access to either paid or voluntary work. It provides learners with formal recognition of their competence.

In the mandatory units, all learners will cover the fundamentals of communication, personal development, equality and inclusion, duty of care, safeguarding, health and safety, handling information, person centred approaches and the role of the health and social care worker. The wide-ranging optional units provide learners with the flexibility to choose those areas relevant to their particular setting. Learners can claim endorsed pathways in either Dementia or Adults with Learning Disabilities depending upon their choice of units; those who do not wish to specialise in either of these areas will achieve the Generic Health and Social Care pathway. A table displaying the requirements of each of these three pathways is available in the specification for this qualification. Objectives of the qualification include: preparing learners to progress to a qualification in the same subject area but at a higher level, meeting relevant programmes of learning, preparing learners for employment and supporting a role in the workplace.

The qualification forms the competence component of the Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Health & Social Care (England) at level 3.

Progression

Learners can progress to the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England) (QCF) using credits already achieved, as there is an overlap of units.

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 must achieve a minimum of 58 credits by taking one of the following 3 pathways:

1) Generic Qualification Pathway or

2) Dementia Pathway or

3) Learning Disability Pathway

For the Generic Qualification Pathway, learners must achieve a minimum of 58 credits: All 28 credits from the Common Mandatory Group. A minimum of 2 credits and a maximum of 7 credits must come from the Generic Optional Knowledge Units. A minimum of 23 credits must come from the Generic Optional Competence Units.

For the Dementia Pathway, learners must achieve a minimum of 58 credits: All 28 credits from the Common Mandatory Group. 3 credits must come from the Dementia Mandatory Knowledge Unit, a maximum of 4 credits must come from the Dementia Optional Knowledge Units, 4 credits must come from the Dementia Mandatory Competence Units and a minimum of 19 credits must come from the Dementia Optional Competence Units.

For the Learning Disability Pathway, learners must achieve a minimum of 58 credits: All 28 credits from the Common Mandatory Group. 4 credits must come from the Learning Disability Mandatory Knowledge Unit, a maximum of 3 credits may come from the Learning Disability Optional Knowledge Units, a minimum of 5 credits must come from the Learning Disability Mandatory Competence Units and a minimum of 18 credits must come from the Learning Disability Optional Competence Units.

Relationship between units and pathways

This table demonstrates the relationship between the units of this qualification and how they overlap between the three pathways.

Key: M=Mandatory unit for indicated pathway

M1=Learners must take one of the units with this label in order to achieve the pathway

OK=Optional Knowledge unit for indicated pathway

OC=Optional Competence unit for the indicated pathway

Unit QCF ref	Title	Generic Qualification Pathway	Dementia Pathway	Learning Disability Pathway
J/601/1434	Promote communication in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings	M	M	M
A/601/1429	Engage in personal development in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings	M	M	M
Y/601/1437	Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings	M	M	M
R/601/1436	Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings	M	M	M
A/601/8574	Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care	M	M	M
J/601/8576	The role of the health and social care worker	M	M	M
Y/601/8145	Promote person centred approaches in health and social care	M	M	M
F/601/8138	Promote and implement health and safety in health and social care	M	M	M
J/601/9470	Promote good practice in handling information in health and social care settings	M	M	M
M/502/3146	Purpose and principles of Independent Advocacy	OK	OK	OK
F/602/0097	Understand mental well-being and mental health promotion	OK	OK	OK
J/602/0103	Understand mental health problems	OK	OK	OK
J/601/3538	Understand the process and experience of dementia	OK	M	OK
K/601/9199	Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person centred approach	OK	OK	OK
L/601/3539	Understand the role of communication and interactions with individuals who have dementia	OK	OK	OK
Y/601/3544	Understand the diversity of individuals with dementia and the importance of inclusion	OK	OK	OK
Y/601/8579	Understand theories of relationships and social networks	OK	OK	OK
K/601/9493	Introduction to personalisation in social care	OK	OK	OK
L/501/6737	The principles of Infection Prevention and Control	OK	OK	OK
H/501/7103	Causes and Spread of Infection	OK	OK	OK
R/501/6738	Cleaning, Decontamination and Waste Management	OK	OK	OK
K/601/5315	Understand the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities	OK	OK	M
J/601/6293	Understand positive risk taking for individuals with disabilities	OK	OK	OK
A/601/6274	Principles of supporting individuals with a learning disability regarding sexuality and sexual health	OK	OK	OK
T/601/5317	Understand how to support individuals with autistic spectrum conditions	OK	OK	OK
M/601/7227	Principles of supporting young people with a disability to make the transition into adulthood	OK	OK	OK
M/601/7048	Principles of self-directed support	OK	OK	OK
J/601/6150	Understand Physical Disability	OK	OK	OK
Y/601/6167	Understand the impact of Acquired Brain Injury on individuals	OK	OK	OK
M/601/3467	Understand Sensory Loss	OK	OK	OK
F/601/3473	Understand Models of Disability	OK	OK	OK
H/601/5703	Principles of supporting an individual to maintain personal hygiene	OK	OK	OK
T/502/3147	Providing Independent Advocacy support	OC	OC	OC
A/502/3148	Maintaining the Independent Advocacy relationship	OC	OC	OC
F/502/3149	Responding to the advocacy needs of different groups of people	OC	OC	OC
M/601/0648	Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists	OC	OC	OC
A/601/0670	Support individuals who are substance users	OC	OC	OC
D/501/0585	Identify and act upon immediate risk of danger to substance misusers	OC	OC	OC
M/601/0682	Provide services to those affected by someone else’s substance use	OC	OC	OC
H/501/0586	Increase awareness about drugs, alcohol or other substances with individuals and groups	OC	OC	OC
T/601/0666	Test for substance use	OC	OC	OC
D/601/0662	Carry out initial assessments to identify and prioritise the needs of substance misusers	OC	OC	OC
K/501/0587	Carry out comprehensive substance misuse assessment	OC	OC	OC
D/601/0676	Assist with the transfer of individuals, who misuse substances, between agencies and services	OC	OC	OC
K/501/0590	Support individuals through detoxification programmes	OC	OC	OC
R/601/3526	Develop and sustain effective working relationships with staff in other agencies	OC	OC	OC
Y/501/0598	Administer medication to individuals, and monitor the effects	OC	OC	OC
D/501/0599	Supply and exchange injecting equipment for individuals	OC	OC	OC
D/504/6101	First Aid essentials	OC	OC	OC
T/601/9187	Understand and meet the nutritional requirements of individuals with dementia	OC	OC	OC
Y/601/4693	Understand and enable interaction and communication with individuals who have dementia	OC	M1	OC
A/601/9191	Enable rights and choices of individuals with dementia whilst minimising risks	OC	M1	OC
F/601/4686	Equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care practice	OC	M1	OC
K/601/9025	Provide support to manage pain and discomfort	OC	OC	OC
R/601/7902	Gain access to the homes of individuals, deal with emergencies and ensure security on departure	OC	OC	OC
T/601/8721	Undertake agreed pressure area care	OC	OC	OC
J/601/8027	Move and position individuals in accordance with their plan of care	OC	OC	OC
A/601/9028	Provide support to continue recommended therapies	OC	OC	OC
L/601/8028	Provide support to maintain and develop skills for everyday life	OC	OC	OC
L/601/8644	Facilitate learning and development activities to meet individual needs and preferences	OC	OC	OC
D/601/9491	Implement therapeutic group activities	OC	OC	OC
H/601/9492	Support individuals to develop and run support groups	OC	OC	OC
M/601/9611	Prepare to support individuals within a shared lives arrangement	OC	OC	OC
F/601/7927	Support individuals to access and use services and facilities	OC	OC	OC
J/601/9601	Provide support for individuals within a shared lives arrangement	OC	OC	OC
R/601/8578	Support individuals in their relationships	OC	OC	OC
H/601/8049	Facilitate person centred assessment, planning, implementation and review	OC	OC	OC
Y/601/7903	Support individuals to live at home	OC	OC	OC
D/601/7904	Support individuals to manage their finances	OC	OC	OC
H/601/7905	Support individuals to access and manage direct payments	OC	OC	OC
K/601/7906	Support individuals to access housing and accommodation services	OC	OC	OC
R/601/8581	Support individuals to deal with personal relationship problems	OC	OC	OC
T/601/8282	Support Individuals With Specific Communication Needs	OC	OC	OC
M/601/7907	Support individuals during a period of change	OC	OC	OC
T/601/7908	Support individuals to prepare for and settle in to new home environments	OC	OC	OC
A/601/7909	Support individuals who are bereaved	OC	OC	OC
H/601/8147	Work in partnership with families to support individuals	OC	OC	OC
F/601/3764	Promote positive behaviour	OC	OC	OC
F/601/4056	Support use of medication in social care settings	OC	OC	OC
T/601/9495	Support individuals at the end of life	OC	OC	OC
R/601/8824	Prepare environments and resources for use during healthcare activities	OC	OC	OC
A/601/8980	Prepare for and carry out extended feeding techniques	OC	OC	OC
Y/601/9022	Undertake tissue viability risk assessments	OC	OC	OC
R/601/8662	Undertake physiological measurements	OC	OC	OC
D/601/8860	Obtain venous blood samples	OC	OC	OC
J/601/8979	Undertake urethral catheterisation processes	OC	OC	OC
A/601/9174	Identify the physical health needs of individuals with mental health needs and plan appropriate actions	OC	OC	OC
K/601/9185	Support families in maintaining relationships in their wider social structures	OC	OC	OC
F/601/9029	Work with families, carers and individuals during times of crisis	OC	OC	OC
L/601/9034	Enable individuals with behavioural difficulties to develop strategies to change their behaviour	OC	OC	OC
J/601/9968	Help individuals address their substance use through an action plan	OC	OC	OC
Y/601/8825	Interact with and support individuals using telecommunications	OC	OC	OC
T/601/9738	Implement the positive behavioural support model	OC	OC	OC
L/601/9549	Support positive risk taking for individuals	OC	OC	OC
K/601/9963	Support individuals to maintain personal hygiene	OC	OC	OC
A/601/7215	Support person-centred thinking and planning	OC	OC	M1
D/601/7353	Promote active support	OC	OC	M1
J/601/8657	Support individuals with a learning disability to access healthcare	OC	OC	OC
F/602/0049	Support young people with a disability to make the transition into adulthood	OC	OC	OC
K/601/7047	Support parents with disabilities	OC	OC	OC
J/602/0053	Support individuals with self-directed support	OC	OC	OC
K/601/6190	Work with other professionals and agencies to support individuals with physical disability	OC	OC	OC
M/601/5817	Support families who are affected by Acquired Brain Injury	OC	OC	OC
D/601/5750	Support families who have a child with a disability	OC	OC	OC
K/601/3483	Promote effective communication with individuals with sensory loss	OC	OC	OC
J/601/3541	Support individuals in the use of assistive technology	OC	OC	OC
R/601/3543	Support the assessment of individuals with sensory loss	OC	OC	OC
D/601/3545	Support the promotion of awareness of sensory loss	OC	OC	OC
H/601/3546	Support individuals to access education, training or employment	OC	OC	OC
R/601/5180	Enable individuals to negotiate environments	OC	OC	OC
A/601/5190	Support individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities	OC	OC	OC
M/601/9494	Support the development of community partnerships	OC	OC	OC
T/601/9027	Contribute to raising awareness of health issues	OC	OC	OC

Barred Units

A number of units within this qualification are barred. Barred units exist to allow learners greater choice in how to meet the required number of credits to achieve a qualification. However, because barred units feature a significant overlap of content, learners are not allowed to take more than one unit of any barred group. The following table displays all of the barred units that can be taken with this qualification; only one unit from each group can count towards the learner’s achieved credits.

Unit numbers	Barred Against
Maintaining the Independent Advocacy relationship (A/502/3148)	Providing Independent Advocacy support (T/502/3147)
	Responding to the advocacy needs of different groups of people (F/502/3149)
Promote positive behaviour (F/601/3764)	Implement the positive behavioural support model (T/601/9738)
Support use of medication in social care settings (F/601/4056)	Administer medication to individuals, and monitor the effects (Y/501/0598)
Equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care practice (F/601/4686)	Understand the diversity of individuals with dementia and the importance of inclusion (Y/601/3544)
Understand the role of communication and interactions with individuals who have dementia (L/601/3539)	Understand and enable interaction and communication with individuals who have dementia (Y/601/4693)
Support positive risk taking for individuals (L/601/9549)	Understand positive risk taking for individuals with disabilities (J/601/6293)
Principles of supporting an individual to maintain personal hygiene (H/601/5703)	Support individuals to maintain personal hygiene (K/601/9963)
Principles of supporting young people with a disability to make the transition into adulthood (M/601/7227)	Support young people with a disability to make the transition into adulthood (F/602/0049)
Support individuals with self-directed support (J/602/0053)	Principles of self-directed support (M/601/7048)

Generic Qualification Pathway

	Unit		Level	Credit	GLH
Common Mandatory Group			Minimum Units:		9
			Minimum Credits:		28
	A/601/1429	Engage in personal development in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings	3	3	10
	R/601/1436	Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings	3	1	5
	A/601/8574	Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care	2	3	26
	F/601/8138	Promote and implement health and safety in health and social care	3	6	43
	J/601/1434	Promote communication in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings	3	3	10
	Y/601/1437	Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings	3	2	8
	J/601/9470	Promote good practice in handling information in health and social care settings	3	2	16
	Y/601/8145	Promote person centred approaches in health and social care	3	6	41
	J/601/8576	The role of the health and social care worker	2	2	14

Generic Optional Knowledge Units			Minimum Units:		1
			Minimum Credits:		2
	Unit		Level	Credit	GLH
	H/501/7103	Causes and Spread of Infection	2	2	20
	R/501/6738	Cleaning, Decontamination and Waste Management	2	2	20
	F/503/8704	End of life and dementia care	3	2	20
	K/601/9493	Introduction to personalisation in social care	3	3	22
	M/601/7048	Principles of self-directed support	3	3	26
	H/601/5703	Principles of supporting an individual to maintain personal hygiene	2	1	10
	A/601/6274	Principles of supporting individuals with a learning disability regarding sexuality and sexual health	3	3	21
	M/601/7227	Principles of supporting young people with a disability to make the transition into adulthood	3	3	30
	M/502/3146	Purpose and principles of Independent Advocacy	3	4	25
	F/503/7150	Stroke Awareness	2	3	28
	L/501/6737	The principles of Infection Prevention and Control	2	3	30
	A/503/8135	Understand Advance Care Planning	3	3	25
	F/601/3473	Understand Models of Disability	3	3	26
	J/601/6150	Understand Physical Disability	3	3	22
	M/601/3467	Understand Sensory Loss	3	3	21
	J/503/8137	Understand how to support individuals during the last days of life	3	3	28
	T/601/5317	Understand how to support individuals with autistic spectrum conditions	3	3	28
	J/602/0103	Understand mental health problems	3	3	14
	F/602/0097	Understand mental well-being and mental health promotion	3	3	14
	J/601/6293	Understand positive risk taking for individuals with disabilities	3	3	25
	T/502/7599	Understand the Effects of Ageing in Activity Provision	3	2	17
	K/601/9199	Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person centred approach	3	2	15
	K/601/5315	Understand the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities	2	4	35
	Y/601/3544	Understand the diversity of individuals with dementia and the importance of inclusion	3	3	23
	Y/601/6167	Understand the impact of Acquired Brain Injury on individuals	3	3	28
	J/601/3538	Understand the process and experience of dementia	3	3	22
	L/601/3539	Understand the role of communication and interactions with individuals who have dementia	3	3	26
	Y/601/8579	Understand theories of relationships and social networks	4	3	29
	K/502/7583	Understanding and Enabling Assisting and Moving Individuals	2	4	28

Generic Optional Competence Units			Minimum Units:		4
			Minimum Credits:		23
	Unit		Level	Credit	GLH
	Y/501/0598	Administer medication to individuals, and monitor the effects	3	5	30
	T/504/2216	Assess the needs of carers and families	3	4	28
	D/601/0676	Assist with the transfer of individuals, who misuse substances, between agencies and services	3	1	6
	K/501/0587	Carry out comprehensive substance misuse assessment	3	5	30
	D/601/0662	Carry out initial assessments to identify and prioritise the needs of substance misusers	3	5	30
	H/504/2194	Contribute to effective team working in health and social care or children and young people’s settings	3	4	25
	T/601/9027	Contribute to raising awareness of health issues	3	4	26
	R/502/7576	Coordination of Activity Provision in Social Care	3	5	35
	R/601/3526	Develop and sustain effective working relationships with staff in other agencies	3	4	24
	M/602/3187	Develop professional supervision practice in health and social care or children and young people’s work settings	5	5	39
	R/601/5180	Enable individuals to negotiate environments	3	5	34
	L/601/9034	Enable individuals with behavioural difficulties to develop strategies to change their behaviour	3	8	41
	A/601/9191	Enable rights and choices of individuals with dementia whilst minimising risks	3	4	26
	F/601/4686	Equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care practice	3	4	31
	L/601/8644	Facilitate learning and development activities to meet individual needs and preferences	3	5	35
	H/601/8049	Facilitate person centred assessment, planning, implementation and review	3	6	45
	Y/602/2339	Facilitate the development of effective group practice in health and social care or children and young people’s settings	5	6	42
	D/504/6101	First Aid Essentials	2	1	10
	R/601/7902	Gain access to the homes of individuals, deal with emergencies and ensure security on departure	2	2	14
	J/601/9968	Help individuals address their substance use through an action plan	3	4	28
	D/501/0585	Identify and act upon immediate risk of danger to substance misusers	3	4	24
	A/601/9174	Identify the physical health needs of individuals with mental health needs and plan appropriate actions	4	5	35
	T/601/9738	Implement the positive behavioural support model	4	8	61
	D/601/9491	Implement therapeutic group activities	3	4	25
	H/501/0586	Increase awareness about drugs, alcohol or other substances with individuals and groups	3	7	42
	Y/601/8825	Interact with and support individuals using telecommunications	3	5	36
	A/502/3148	Maintaining the Independent Advocacy relationship	3	6	25
	T/602/2574	Manage induction in health and social care or children and young people’s settings	4	3	21
	Y/503/8644	Managing symptoms in end of life care	3	3	22
	J/601/8027	Move and position individuals in accordance with their plan of care	2	4	26
	D/601/8860	Obtain venous blood samples	3	3	24
	R/601/8824	Prepare environments and resources for use during healthcare activities	2	3	20
	A/601/8980	Prepare for and carry out extended feeding techniques	3	4	27
	M/601/9611	Prepare to support individuals within a shared lives arrangement	3	4	31
	D/601/7353	Promote active support	3	5	36
	K/601/3483	Promote effective communication with individuals with sensory loss	3	4	30
	T/503/2575	Promote nutrition and hydration in health and social care settings	3	4	32
	F/601/3764	Promote positive behaviour	3	6	44
	M/601/0682	Provide services to those affected by someone else’s substance use	3	4	24
	J/601/9601	Provide support for individuals within a shared lives arrangement	3	5	35
	A/601/8025	Provide support for journeys	2	2	17
	A/601/9028	Provide support to continue recommended therapies	3	3	20
	L/601/8028	Provide support to maintain and develop skills for everyday life	3	4	28
	K/601/9025	Provide support to manage pain and discomfort	2	2	15
	T/502/3147	Providing Independent Advocacy support	3	6	25
	M/601/0648	Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists	3	4	24
	F/502/3149	Responding to the advocacy needs of different groups of people	3	6	25
	D/501/0599	Supply and exchange injecting equipment for individuals	3	3	18
	T/601/8282	Support Individuals With Specific Communication Needs	3	5	35
	K/601/9185	Support families in maintaining relationships in their wider social structures	3	4	33
	M/601/5817	Support families who are affected by Acquired Brain Injury	3	3	30
	D/601/5750	Support families who have a child with a disability	3	3	23
	T/601/9495	Support individuals at the end of life	3	7	53
	M/601/7907	Support individuals during a period of change	3	4	29
	F/503/8685	Support individuals during the last days of life	4	5	33
	J/601/3541	Support individuals in the use of assistive technology	4	4	32
	R/601/8578	Support individuals in their relationships	3	4	27
	K/501/0590	Support individuals through detoxification programmes	3	3	18
	H/601/7905	Support individuals to access and manage direct payments	4	6	40
	F/601/7927	Support individuals to access and use services and facilities	3	4	25
	H/601/3546	Support individuals to access education, training or employment	4	4	31
	K/601/7906	Support individuals to access housing and accommodation services	3	4	24
	D/504/2226	Support individuals to be part of a community	3	3	20
	R/601/8581	Support individuals to deal with personal relationship problems	3	4	26
	H/601/9492	Support individuals to develop and run support groups	3	3	24
	Y/601/7903	Support individuals to live at home	3	4	25
	K/601/9963	Support individuals to maintain personal hygiene	2	2	17
	D/601/7904	Support individuals to manage their finances	3	3	20
	T/601/7908	Support individuals to prepare for and settle in to new home environments	3	3	23
	T/504/2202	Support individuals to stay safe from harm or abuse	3	4	27
	A/601/7909	Support individuals who are bereaved	3	4	30
	L/601/8143	Support individuals who are distressed	2	3	21
	A/601/0670	Support individuals who are substance users	3	7	42
	J/601/8657	Support individuals with a learning disability to access healthcare	3	3	25
	M/504/2196	Support individuals with autistic spectrum conditions	3	4	33
	A/601/5190	Support individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities	3	4	31
	J/602/0053	Support individuals with self-directed support	3	5	35
	K/601/7047	Support parents with disabilities	3	6	43
	R/504/2224	Support people who are providing homes to individuals	4	6	40
	A/601/7215	Support person-centred thinking and planning	3	5	41
	L/601/9549	Support positive risk taking for individuals	3	4	32
	R/601/3543	Support the assessment of individuals with sensory loss	3	3	22
	M/601/9494	Support the development of community partnerships	4	5	33
	D/601/3545	Support the promotion of awareness of sensory loss	3	3	23
	M/503/8133	Support the spiritual wellbeing of individuals	3	3	26
	F/601/4056	Support use of medication in social care settings	3	5	40
	F/602/0049	Support young people with a disability to make the transition into adulthood	3	5	40
	D/503/8645	Supporting individuals with loss and grief before death	3	2	15
	R/504/2207	Supporting infection prevention and control in social care	3	2	18
	T/601/0666	Test for substance use	3	5	30
	Y/601/4693	Understand and enable interaction and communication with individuals who have dementia	3	4	30
	T/601/9187	Understand and meet the nutritional requirements of individuals with dementia	3	3	26
	Y/503/8689	Understand how to provide support when working in end of life care	3	4	33
	D/504/2243	Understand the factors affecting older people	3	2	17
	T/601/8721	Undertake agreed pressure area care	2	4	30
	R/601/8662	Undertake physiological measurements	3	3	23
	Y/601/9022	Undertake tissue viability risk assessments	3	3	26
	J/601/8979	Undertake urethral catheterisation processes	3	4	28
	H/601/8147	Work in partnership with families to support individuals	3	4	27
	F/601/9029	Work with families, carers and individuals during times of crisis	4	5	35
	K/601/6190	Work with other professionals and agencies to support individuals with physical disability	3	3	23

Dementia Pathway

	Unit		Level	Credit	GLH
Common Mandatory Group			Minimum Units:		9
			Minimum Credits:		28
	A/601/1429	Engage in personal development in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings	3	3	10
	R/601/1436	Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings	3	1	5
	A/601/8574	Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care	2	3	26
	F/601/8138	Promote and implement health and safety in health and social care	3	6	43
	J/601/1434	Promote communication in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings	3	3	10
	Y/601/1437	Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings	3	2	8
	J/601/9470	Promote good practice in handling information in health and social care settings	3	2	16
	Y/601/8145	Promote person centred approaches in health and social care	3	6	41
	J/601/8576	The role of the health and social care worker	2	2	14

Dementia Mandatory Knowledge Unit			Minimum Units:		1
			Minimum Credits:		3
	Unit		Level	Credit	GLH
	J/601/3538	Understand the process and experience of dementia	3	3	22

Dementia Optional Knowledge Units			Minimum Units:		0
			Minimum Credits:		0
	Unit		Level	Credit	GLH
	H/501/7103	Causes and Spread of Infection	2	2	20
	R/501/6738	Cleaning, Decontamination and Waste Management	2	2	20
	F/503/8704	End of life and dementia care	3	2	20
	K/601/9493	Introduction to personalisation in social care	3	3	22
	M/601/7048	Principles of self-directed support	3	3	26
	H/601/5703	Principles of supporting an individual to maintain personal hygiene	2	1	10
	A/601/6274	Principles of supporting individuals with a learning disability regarding sexuality and sexual health	3	3	21
	M/601/7227	Principles of supporting young people with a disability to make the transition into adulthood	3	3	30
	M/502/3146	Purpose and principles of Independent Advocacy	3	4	25
	F/503/7150	Stroke Awareness	2	3	28
	L/501/6737	The principles of Infection Prevention and Control	2	3	30
	A/503/8135	Understand Advance Care Planning	3	3	25
	F/601/3473	Understand Models of Disability	3	3	26
	J/601/6150	Understand Physical Disability	3	3	22
	M/601/3467	Understand Sensory Loss	3	3	21
	J/503/8137	Understand how to support individuals during the last days of life	3	3	28
	T/601/5317	Understand how to support individuals with autistic spectrum conditions	3	3	28
	J/602/0103	Understand mental health problems	3	3	14
	F/602/0097	Understand mental well-being and mental health promotion	3	3	14
	J/601/6293	Understand positive risk taking for individuals with disabilities	3	3	25
	T/502/7599	Understand the Effects of Ageing in Activity Provision	3	2	17
	K/601/9199	Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person centred approach	3	2	15
	K/601/5315	Understand the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities	2	4	35
	Y/601/3544	Understand the diversity of individuals with dementia and the importance of inclusion	3	3	23
	Y/601/6167	Understand the impact of Acquired Brain Injury on individuals	3	3	28
	L/601/3539	Understand the role of communication and interactions with individuals who have dementia	3	3	26
	Y/601/8579	Understand theories of relationships and social networks	4	3	29
	K/502/7583	Understanding and Enabling Assisting and Moving Individuals	2	4	28

Dementia Mandatory Competence Units			Minimum Units:		1
			Minimum Credits:		4
	Unit		Level	Credit	GLH
	A/601/9191	Enable rights and choices of individuals with dementia whilst minimising risks	3	4	26
	F/601/4686	Equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care practice	3	4	31
	Y/601/4693	Understand and enable interaction and communication with individuals who have dementia	3	4	30

Dementia Optional Competence Units			Minimum Units:		3
			Minimum Credits:		19
	Unit		Level	Credit	GLH
	Y/501/0598	Administer medication to individuals, and monitor the effects	3	5	30
	T/504/2216	Assess the needs of carers and families	3	4	28
	D/601/0676	Assist with the transfer of individuals, who misuse substances, between agencies and services	3	1	6
	K/501/0587	Carry out comprehensive substance misuse assessment	3	5	30
	D/601/0662	Carry out initial assessments to identify and prioritise the needs of substance misusers	3	5	30
	H/504/2194	Contribute to effective team working in health and social care or children and young people’s settings	3	4	25
	T/601/9027	Contribute to raising awareness of health issues	3	4	26
	R/502/7576	Coordination of Activity Provision in Social Care	3	5	35
	R/601/3526	Develop and sustain effective working relationships with staff in other agencies	3	4	24
	M/602/3187	Develop professional supervision practice in health and social care or children and young people’s work settings	5	5	39
	R/601/5180	Enable individuals to negotiate environments	3	5	34
	L/601/9034	Enable individuals with behavioural difficulties to develop strategies to change their behaviour	3	8	41
	L/601/8644	Facilitate learning and development activities to meet individual needs and preferences	3	5	35
	H/601/8049	Facilitate person centred assessment, planning, implementation and review	3	6	45
	Y/602/2339	Facilitate the development of effective group practice in health and social care or children and young people’s settings	5	6	42
	D/504/6101	First Aid Essentials	2	1	10
	R/601/7902	Gain access to the homes of individuals, deal with emergencies and ensure security on departure	2	2	14
	J/601/9968	Help individuals address their substance use through an action plan	3	4	28
	D/501/0585	Identify and act upon immediate risk of danger to substance misusers	3	4	24
	A/601/9174	Identify the physical health needs of individuals with mental health needs and plan appropriate actions	4	5	35
	T/601/9738	Implement the positive behavioural support model	4	8	61
	D/601/9491	Implement therapeutic group activities	3	4	25
	H/501/0586	Increase awareness about drugs, alcohol or other substances with individuals and groups	3	7	42
	Y/601/8825	Interact with and support individuals using telecommunications	3	5	36
	A/502/3148	Maintaining the Independent Advocacy relationship	3	6	25
	T/602/2574	Manage induction in health and social care or children and young people’s settings	4	3	21
	Y/503/8644	Managing symptoms in end of life care	3	3	22
	J/601/8027	Move and position individuals in accordance with their plan of care	2	4	26
	D/601/8860	Obtain venous blood samples	3	3	24
	R/601/8824	Prepare environments and resources for use during healthcare activities	2	3	20
	A/601/8980	Prepare for and carry out extended feeding techniques	3	4	27
	M/601/9611	Prepare to support individuals within a shared lives arrangement	3	4	31
	D/601/7353	Promote active support	3	5	36
	K/601/3483	Promote effective communication with individuals with sensory loss	3	4	30
	T/503/2575	Promote nutrition and hydration in health and social care settings	3	4	32
	F/601/3764	Promote positive behaviour	3	6	44
	M/601/0682	Provide services to those affected by someone else’s substance use	3	4	24
	J/601/9601	Provide support for individuals within a shared lives arrangement	3	5	35
	A/601/8025	Provide support for journeys	2	2	17
	A/601/9028	Provide support to continue recommended therapies	3	3	20
	K/601/9025	Provide support to manage pain and discomfort	2	2	15
	T/502/3147	Providing Independent Advocacy support	3	6	25
	M/601/0648	Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists	3	4	24
	F/502/3149	Responding to the advocacy needs of different groups of people	3	6	25
	D/501/0599	Supply and exchange injecting equipment for individuals	3	3	18
	T/601/8282	Support Individuals With Specific Communication Needs	3	5	35
	K/601/9185	Support families in maintaining relationships in their wider social structures	3	4	33
	M/601/5817	Support families who are affected by Acquired Brain Injury	3	3	30
	D/601/5750	Support families who have a child with a disability	3	3	23
	T/601/9495	Support individuals at the end of life	3	7	53
	M/601/7907	Support individuals during a period of change	3	4	29
	F/503/8685	Support individuals during the last days of life	4	5	33
	J/601/3541	Support individuals in the use of assistive technology	4	4	32
	R/601/8578	Support individuals in their relationships	3	4	27
	K/501/0590	Support individuals through detoxification programmes	3	3	18
	H/601/7905	Support individuals to access and manage direct payments	4	6	40
	F/601/7927	Support individuals to access and use services and facilities	3	4	25
	H/601/3546	Support individuals to access education, training or employment	4	4	31
	K/601/7906	Support individuals to access housing and accommodation services	3	4	24
	D/504/2226	Support individuals to be part of a community	3	3	20
	R/601/8581	Support individuals to deal with personal relationship problems	3	4	26
	H/601/9492	Support individuals to develop and run support groups	3	3	24
	Y/601/7903	Support individuals to live at home	3	4	25
	K/601/9963	Support individuals to maintain personal hygiene	2	2	17
	D/601/7904	Support individuals to manage their finances	3	3	20
	T/601/7908	Support individuals to prepare for and settle in to new home environments	3	3	23
	T/504/2202	Support individuals to stay safe from harm or abuse	3	4	27
	A/601/7909	Support individuals who are bereaved	3	4	30
	L/601/8143	Support individuals who are distressed	2	3	21
	A/601/0670	Support individuals who are substance users	3	7	42
	J/601/8657	Support individuals with a learning disability to access healthcare	3	3	25
	M/504/2196	Support individuals with autistic spectrum conditions	3	4	33
	A/601/5190	Support individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities	3	4	31
	J/602/0053	Support individuals with self-directed support	3	5	35
	K/601/7047	Support parents with disabilities	3	6	43
	R/504/2224	Support people who are providing homes to individuals	4	6	40
	A/601/7215	Support person-centred thinking and planning	3	5	41
	L/601/9549	Support positive risk taking for individuals	3	4	32
	R/601/3543	Support the assessment of individuals with sensory loss	3	3	22
	M/601/9494	Support the development of community partnerships	4	5	33
	D/601/3545	Support the promotion of awareness of sensory loss	3	3	23
	M/503/8133	Support the spiritual wellbeing of individuals	3	3	26
	F/601/4056	Support use of medication in social care settings	3	5	40
	F/602/0049	Support young people with a disability to make the transition into adulthood	3	5	40
	D/503/8645	Supporting individuals with loss and grief before death	3	2	15
	R/504/2207	Supporting infection prevention and control in social care	3	2	18
	T/601/0666	Test for substance use	3	5	30
	T/601/9187	Understand and meet the nutritional requirements of individuals with dementia	3	3	26
	Y/503/8689	Understand how to provide support when working in end of life care	3	4	33
	D/504/2243	Understand the factors affecting older people	3	2	17
	T/601/8721	Undertake agreed pressure area care	2	4	30
	R/601/8662	Undertake physiological measurements	3	3	23
	Y/601/9022	Undertake tissue viability risk assessments	3	3	26
	J/601/8979	Undertake urethral catheterisation processes	3	4	28
	H/601/8147	Work in partnership with families to support individuals	3	4	27
	F/601/9029	Work with families, carers and individuals during times of crisis	4	5	35
	K/601/6190	Work with other professionals and agencies to support individuals with physical disability	3	3	23

Learning Disability Pathway

	Unit		Level	Credit	GLH
Common Mandatory Group			Minimum Units:		9
			Minimum Credits:		28
	A/601/1429	Engage in personal development in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings	3	3	10
	R/601/1436	Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings	3	1	5
	A/601/8574	Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care	2	3	26
	F/601/8138	Promote and implement health and safety in health and social care	3	6	43
	J/601/1434	Promote communication in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings	3	3	10
	Y/601/1437	Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings	3	2	8
	J/601/9470	Promote good practice in handling information in health and social care settings	3	2	16
	Y/601/8145	Promote person centred approaches in health and social care	3	6	41
	J/601/8576	The role of the health and social care worker	2	2	14

Learning Disability Mandatory Knowledge Unit			Minimum Units:		1
			Minimum Credits:		4
	Unit		Level	Credit	GLH
	K/601/5315	Understand the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities	2	4	35

Learning Disability Optional Knowledge Units			Minimum Units:		0
			Minimum Credits:		0
	Unit		Level	Credit	GLH
	H/501/7103	Causes and Spread of Infection	2	2	20
	R/501/6738	Cleaning, Decontamination and Waste Management	2	2	20
	F/503/8704	End of life and dementia care	3	2	20
	K/601/9493	Introduction to personalisation in social care	3	3	22
	M/601/7048	Principles of self-directed support	3	3	26
	H/601/5703	Principles of supporting an individual to maintain personal hygiene	2	1	10
	A/601/6274	Principles of supporting individuals with a learning disability regarding sexuality and sexual health	3	3	21
	M/601/7227	Principles of supporting young people with a disability to make the transition into adulthood	3	3	30
	M/502/3146	Purpose and principles of Independent Advocacy	3	4	25
	F/503/7150	Stroke Awareness	2	3	28
	L/501/6737	The principles of Infection Prevention and Control	2	3	30
	A/503/8135	Understand Advance Care Planning	3	3	25
	F/601/3473	Understand Models of Disability	3	3	26
	J/601/6150	Understand Physical Disability	3	3	22
	M/601/3467	Understand Sensory Loss	3	3	21
	J/503/8137	Understand how to support individuals during the last days of life	3	3	28
	T/601/5317	Understand how to support individuals with autistic spectrum conditions	3	3	28
	J/602/0103	Understand mental health problems	3	3	14
	F/602/0097	Understand mental well-being and mental health promotion	3	3	14
	J/601/6293	Understand positive risk taking for individuals with disabilities	3	3	25
	T/502/7599	Understand the Effects of Ageing in Activity Provision	3	2	17
	K/601/9199	Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person centred approach	3	2	15
	Y/601/3544	Understand the diversity of individuals with dementia and the importance of inclusion	3	3	23
	Y/601/6167	Understand the impact of Acquired Brain Injury on individuals	3	3	28
	J/601/3538	Understand the process and experience of dementia	3	3	22
	L/601/3539	Understand the role of communication and interactions with individuals who have dementia	3	3	26
	Y/601/8579	Understand theories of relationships and social networks	4	3	29
	K/502/7583	Understanding and Enabling Assisting and Moving Individuals	2	4	28

Learning Disability Mandatory Competence Units			Minimum Units:		1
			Minimum Credits:		5
	Unit		Level	Credit	GLH
	D/601/7353	Promote active support	3	5	36
	A/601/7215	Support person-centred thinking and planning	3	5	41

Learning Disability Optional Competence Units			Minimum Units:		3
			Minimum Credits:		18
	Unit		Level	Credit	GLH
	Y/501/0598	Administer medication to individuals, and monitor the effects	3	5	30
	T/504/2216	Assess the needs of carers and families	3	4	28
	D/601/0676	Assist with the transfer of individuals, who misuse substances, between agencies and services	3	1	6
	K/501/0587	Carry out comprehensive substance misuse assessment	3	5	30
	D/601/0662	Carry out initial assessments to identify and prioritise the needs of substance misusers	3	5	30
	H/504/2194	Contribute to effective team working in health and social care or children and young people’s settings	3	4	25
	T/601/9027	Contribute to raising awareness of health issues	3	4	26
	R/502/7576	Coordination of Activity Provision in Social Care	3	5	35
	R/601/3526	Develop and sustain effective working relationships with staff in other agencies	3	4	24
	M/602/3187	Develop professional supervision practice in health and social care or children and young people’s work settings	5	5	39
	R/601/5180	Enable individuals to negotiate environments	3	5	34
	L/601/9034	Enable individuals with behavioural difficulties to develop strategies to change their behaviour	3	8	41
	F/601/4686	Equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care practice	3	4	31
	L/601/8644	Facilitate learning and development activities to meet individual needs and preferences	3	5	35
	H/601/8049	Facilitate person centred assessment, planning, implementation and review	3	6	45
	Y/602/2339	Facilitate the development of effective group practice in health and social care or children and young people’s settings	5	6	42
	D/504/6101	First Aid Essentials	2	1	10
	R/601/7902	Gain access to the homes of individuals, deal with emergencies and ensure security on departure	2	2	14
	J/601/9968	Help individuals address their substance use through an action plan	3	4	28
	D/501/0585	Identify and act upon immediate risk of danger to substance misusers	3	4	24
	A/601/9174	Identify the physical health needs of individuals with mental health needs and plan appropriate actions	4	5	35
	T/601/9738	Implement the positive behavioural support model	4	8	61
	D/601/9491	Implement therapeutic group activities	3	4	25
	H/501/0586	Increase awareness about drugs, alcohol or other substances with individuals and groups	3	7	42
	Y/601/8825	Interact with and support individuals using telecommunications	3	5	36
	A/502/3148	Maintaining the Independent Advocacy relationship	3	6	25
	T/602/2574	Manage induction in health and social care or children and young people’s settings	4	3	21
	Y/503/8644	Managing symptoms in end of life care	3	3	22
	J/601/8027	Move and position individuals in accordance with their plan of care	2	4	26
	D/601/8860	Obtain venous blood samples	3	3	24
	R/601/8824	Prepare environments and resources for use during healthcare activities	2	3	20
	A/601/8980	Prepare for and carry out extended feeding techniques	3	4	27
	M/601/9611	Prepare to support individuals within a shared lives arrangement	3	4	31
	K/601/3483	Promote effective communication with individuals with sensory loss	3	4	30
	T/503/2575	Promote nutrition and hydration in health and social care settings	3	4	32
	F/601/3764	Promote positive behaviour	3	6	44
	M/601/0682	Provide services to those affected by someone else’s substance use	3	4	24
	J/601/9601	Provide support for individuals within a shared lives arrangement	3	5	35
	A/601/8025	Provide support for journeys	2	2	17
	A/601/9028	Provide support to continue recommended therapies	3	3	20
	K/601/9025	Provide support to manage pain and discomfort	2	2	15
	T/502/3147	Providing Independent Advocacy support	3	6	25
	M/601/0648	Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists	3	4	24
	F/502/3149	Responding to the advocacy needs of different groups of people	3	6	25
	D/501/0599	Supply and exchange injecting equipment for individuals	3	3	18
	T/601/8282	Support Individuals With Specific Communication Needs	3	5	35
	K/601/9185	Support families in maintaining relationships in their wider social structures	3	4	33
	M/601/5817	Support families who are affected by Acquired Brain Injury	3	3	30
	D/601/5750	Support families who have a child with a disability	3	3	23
	T/601/9495	Support individuals at the end of life	3	7	53
	M/601/7907	Support individuals during a period of change	3	4	29
	F/503/8685	Support individuals during the last days of life	4	5	33
	J/601/3541	Support individuals in the use of assistive technology	4	4	32
	R/601/8578	Support individuals in their relationships	3	4	27
	K/501/0590	Support individuals through detoxification programmes	3	3	18
	H/601/7905	Support individuals to access and manage direct payments	4	6	40
	F/601/7927	Support individuals to access and use services and facilities	3	4	25
	H/601/3546	Support individuals to access education, training or employment	4	4	31
	K/601/7906	Support individuals to access housing and accommodation services	3	4	24
	D/504/2226	Support individuals to be part of a community	3	3	20
	R/601/8581	Support individuals to deal with personal relationship problems	3	4	26
	H/601/9492	Support individuals to develop and run support groups	3	3	24
	Y/601/7903	Support individuals to live at home	3	4	25
	K/601/9963	Support individuals to maintain personal hygiene	2	2	17
	D/601/7904	Support individuals to manage their finances	3	3	20
	T/601/7908	Support individuals to prepare for and settle in to new home environments	3	3	23
	T/504/2202	Support individuals to stay safe from harm or abuse	3	4	27
	A/601/7909	Support individuals who are bereaved	3	4	30
	L/601/8143	Support individuals who are distressed	2	3	21
	A/601/0670	Support individuals who are substance users	3	7	42
	J/601/8657	Support individuals with a learning disability to access healthcare	3	3	25
	M/504/2196	Support individuals with autistic spectrum conditions	3	4	33
	A/601/5190	Support individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities	3	4	31
	J/602/0053	Support individuals with self-directed support	3	5	35
	K/601/7047	Support parents with disabilities	3	6	43
	R/504/2224	Support people who are providing homes to individuals	4	6	40
	L/601/9549	Support positive risk taking for individuals	3	4	32
	R/601/3543	Support the assessment of individuals with sensory loss	3	3	22
	M/601/9494	Support the development of community partnerships	4	5	33
	D/601/3545	Support the promotion of awareness of sensory loss	3	3	23
	M/503/8133	Support the spiritual wellbeing of individuals	3	3	26
	F/601/4056	Support use of medication in social care settings	3	5	40
	F/602/0049	Support young people with a disability to make the transition into adulthood	3	5	40
	D/503/8645	Supporting individuals with loss and grief before death	3	2	15
	R/504/2207	Supporting infection prevention and control in social care	3	2	18
	T/601/0666	Test for substance use	3	5	30
	Y/601/4693	Understand and enable interaction and communication with individuals who have dementia	3	4	30
	T/601/9187	Understand and meet the nutritional requirements of individuals with dementia	3	3	26
	Y/503/8689	Understand how to provide support when working in end of life care	3	4	33
	D/504/2243	Understand the factors affecting older people	3	2	17
	T/601/8721	Undertake agreed pressure area care	2	4	30
	R/601/8662	Undertake physiological measurements	3	3	23
	Y/601/9022	Undertake tissue viability risk assessments	3	3	26
	J/601/8979	Undertake urethral catheterisation processes	3	4	28
	H/601/8147	Work in partnership with families to support individuals	3	4	27
	F/601/9029	Work with families, carers and individuals during times of crisis	4	5	35
	K/601/6190	Work with other professionals and agencies to support individuals with physical disability	3	3	23

Assessment

All units in this qualification are assessed by portfolio. Evidence for competence-based learning outcomes in this qualification must come from the learners consistent performance in the workplace and must meet the requirements of the Skills for Care and Development QCF Assessment Principles (Appendix A located at the end of this document). Further guidance for each unit can be found in the assessment guidance relevant to each unit. All Assessment Criterion of the selected units must be met in order to achieve this qualification.

Knowledge based learning outcomes in this qualification must be assessed using methods appropriate to the assessment of knowledge and understanding, these can be assessed by a variety of methods including:

• Question and answer test

• Multiple choice questions

• Question and answer verbal (ensure records are kept)

• Essay

• Other

This qualification is not graded, successful learners achieve a pass.

An Achievement Record for this qualification which includes the forms necessary to map and claim knowledge and competence is available to download from the IQ website.

Learner Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements. However, learners should be able to work at level 2 or above and be proficient in the use of English Language.

Tutor Requirements

All trainers/assessors and internal verifiers delivering this qualification must meet the requirements as per the assessment strategy Skills for Care and Development QCF Assessment Principles, located in Appendix A at the end of this document.

Centre Requirements

Centres must be approved by IQ in order to offer this qualification.

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Specification - Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (QCF)
Achievement Record - Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (QCF) (protected)