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View Qualification : Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) for Wales and Northern Ireland (QCF)

Qualification
Qualification Number
501/1427/X
Title
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) for Wales and Northern Ireland (QCF)
Awarding Organisation
Fees Price List Url
Qualification Type
QCF
Qualification Sub Type
None
Qualification Level
Level 3
Qualification Sub Level
None
EQF Level
Level 4
Regulation Start Date
01-Sep-2010
Operational Start Date
01-Jan-2011
Operational End Date
Certification End Date
Offered In England
No
Offered In Wales
Yes
Offered In Northern Ireland
Yes
Assessment Language In English
Yes
Assessment Language In Welsh
No
Assessment Language In Irish
No
SSA
1.3 Health and Social Care
Purpose
D. Confirm occupational competence and/or 'licence to practice'
Sub Purpose
D1. Confirm competence in an occupational role to the standards required
Total Credits
58
Min Credits at/above Level
50
Minimum Guided Learning Hours
419
Maximum Guided Learning Hours
475
Diploma Guided Learning Hours
419
Barring Classification Code
ZZZZ
Overall Grading Type
Pass
Assessment Methods
Portfolio of Evidence, Practical Demonstration/Assignment
Exemptions

Not applicable

Structure Requirements
Learners must achieve a minimum of 58 credits to gain the Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) for Wales and Northern Ireland (QCF).To do this they must achieve:- 40 credits from the mandatory units in Group A- at least 18 credits from the optional units in Group B.
The awarding organisation states that this qualification is appropriate for use in the following age ranges.
Age Ranges
Pre-16 : No; 16-18 : Yes; 18+ : No; 19+ : Yes
Further information
This does not imply that eligibility for funding has been agreed for these age ranges.
For further information on funding in Wales, visit the DAQW website.
For further information on funding in Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI website.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of the legal requirements around activities undertaken by learners of specific ages.
Compound Group
OG
Label
OG
Name
Overarching Group
Group Requirements
Learners must achieve a minimum of 58 credits - 40 credits from the mandatory units in Group A and at least 18 credits from the optional units in Group B.
Minimum Credit Value
58
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
2
Maximum Subcomponents
2
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Pathway Reference
Unit Group
A
Label
A
Name
Mandatory Units
Group Requirements
Learners must complete all mandatory units.
Minimum Credit Value
40
Maximum Credit Value
40
Minimum Subcomponents
14
Maximum Subcomponents
14
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Understand Child and Young Person Development.
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understand Child and Young Person Development.
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Support Children and Young People's Health and Safety.
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support Children and Young People's Health and Safety.
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
15
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Develop Positive Relationship with Children, Young People and Others Involved in Their Care
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Develop Positive Relationship with Children, Young People and Others Involved in Their Care
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
8
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Working Together for the Benefit of Children and Young People.
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Working Together for the Benefit of Children and Young People.
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
15
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Understand How to Support Positive Outcomes for Children and Young People.
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understand How to Support Positive Outcomes for Children and Young People.
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
25
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Promote Child and Young Person Development.
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Promote Child and Young Person Development.
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
25
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understand How to Safeguard the Wellbeing of Children and Young People.
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understand How to Safeguard the Wellbeing of Children and Young People.
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
25
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Promote the well being and resilience of children and young people
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Promote the well being and resilience of children and young people
Organisation Name
ABC Awards
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Assessment and planning with children and young people
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Assessment and planning with children and young people
Organisation Name
ABC Awards
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
35
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Professional practice in children and young people’s social care
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Professional practice in children and young people’s social care
Organisation Name
ABC Awards
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Engage in personal development in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Engage in personal development in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Promote communication in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Promote communication in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
10
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
5
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
8
Unit Credit Value
2
Unit Group
B
Label
B
Name
Optional Units
Group Requirements
Learners must complete a minimum of 18 credits from this group.
Minimum Credit Value
18
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Implement the positive behavioural support model
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Implement the positive behavioural support model
Organisation Name
Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
61
Unit Credit Value
8
Linked Unit
Support children or young people in their own home.
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support children or young people in their own home.
Organisation Name
Pearson EDI
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Promote effective communication with individuals with sensory loss
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Promote effective communication with individuals with sensory loss
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Understand the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understand the context of supporting individuals with learning disabilities
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
35
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Support parents with disabilities
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support parents with disabilities
Organisation Name
Pearson EDI
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
43
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Support individuals to access housing and accommodation services
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support individuals to access housing and accommodation services
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
24
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Administer medication to individuals, and monitor the effects
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Administer medication to individuals, and monitor the effects
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
30
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Work with babies and young children to promote their development and learning.
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Work with babies and young children to promote their development and learning.
Organisation Name
Pearson EDI
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
45
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Provide information and advice to children and young people
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Provide information and advice to children and young people
Organisation Name
OCR
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
22
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Support individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
31
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Support person-centred thinking and planning
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support person-centred thinking and planning
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
41
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Care for the physical and nutritional needs of babies and young children.
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Care for the physical and nutritional needs of babies and young children.
Organisation Name
Pearson EDI
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
45
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Support children and young people to achieve their learning potential
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support children and young people to achieve their learning potential
Organisation Name
OCR
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Support the promotion of awareness of sensory loss
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support the promotion of awareness of sensory loss
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
23
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Support families who have a child with a disability
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support families who have a child with a disability
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
23
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Promote active support
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Promote active support
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
36
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Support individuals to manage their finances
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support individuals to manage their finances
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Support children and young people to have positive relationships
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support children and young people to have positive relationships
Organisation Name
OCR
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Enable individuals to negotiate environments
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Enable individuals to negotiate environments
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
34
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Support positive practice with children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support positive practice with children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
28
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Provide support to maintain and develop skills for everyday life
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Provide support to maintain and develop skills for everyday life
Organisation Name
OCR
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
28
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Support disabled children and young people and those with specific requirements.
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support disabled children and young people and those with specific requirements.
Organisation Name
Pearson EDI
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
45
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Understand how to support individuals with autistic spectrum conditions
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understand how to support individuals with autistic spectrum conditions
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
28
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Support individuals to prepare for and settle in to new home environments
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support individuals to prepare for and settle in to new home environments
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
23
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understand the needs of children and young people who are vulnerable and experiencing poverty and disadvantage.
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understand the needs of children and young people who are vulnerable and experiencing poverty and disadvantage.
Organisation Name
Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
40
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Support young people to move towards independence and manage their lives
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support young people to move towards independence and manage their lives
Organisation Name
OCR
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understand Models of Disability
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understand Models of Disability
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
26
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Promote positive behaviour
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Promote positive behaviour
Organisation Name
Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
44
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Support use of medication in social care settings
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support use of medication in social care settings
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
40
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Support young people to develop, implement and review a plan of action
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support young people to develop, implement and review a plan of action
Organisation Name
OCR
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
25
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understand Sensory Loss
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understand Sensory Loss
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
21
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Support individuals during a period of change
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support individuals during a period of change
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
29
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Support the creativity of children and young people
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support the creativity of children and young people
Organisation Name
ABC Awards
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Work with children and young people in a residential care setting
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Work with children and young people in a residential care setting
Organisation Name
ABC Awards
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
35
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Support individuals in the use of assistive technology
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support individuals in the use of assistive technology
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
32
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Understand Physical Disability
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understand Physical Disability
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
22
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Move and position individuals in accordance with their plan of care
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Move and position individuals in accordance with their plan of care
Organisation Name
OCR
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
26
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Support young people with a disability to make the transition into adulthood
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support young people with a disability to make the transition into adulthood
Organisation Name
NOCN
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
40
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Support individuals with self-directed support
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support individuals with self-directed support
Organisation Name
NOCN
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
35
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Support children and young people to make positive changes in their lives
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support children and young people to make positive changes in their lives
Organisation Name
ABC Awards
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
27
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Engage young parents in supporting their children’s development
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Engage young parents in supporting their children’s development
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Engage fathers in their children’s early learning
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Engage fathers in their children’s early learning
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Support individuals to access education, training or employment
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support individuals to access education, training or employment
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
31
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Engage parents in their children’s early learning
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Engage parents in their children’s early learning
Organisation Name
Learning and Skills Improvement Service
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Practise as a Foster Carer
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Practise as a Foster Carer
Organisation Name
Agored Cymru
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
46
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Understand the context of supporting children and young people through foster care
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Understand the context of supporting children and young people through foster care
Organisation Name
Agored Cymru
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
45
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Support positive attachments for children and young people
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Title
Support positive attachments for children and young people
Organisation Name
Agored Cymru
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
55
Unit Credit Value
7
Barred Units
Barred UnitUnit
DescriptionSource UnitTarget Units
Administer medication to individuals, and monitor the effects (Y/501/0598)Support use of medication in social care settings (F/601/4056)
Promote positive behaviour (F/601/3764)Implement the positive behavioural support model (T/601/9738)
Qualification Objectives
ObjectiveResponse
GCSEs priortised to measure school and/or teacher performanceNot Set
Other GCSEsNot Set
Other level 1, 2 and1/2 qualifications used to indicate learners' attainment on completion of compulsory schooling and included in measures of school and/or teacher performanceNot Set
GCEs and ASNot Set
Other level 3 qualifications designed to demonstrate eligibility for progression to higher education and/or used to measure school or college performanceNot Set
ESOL qualifications that are required for citizenshipNot Set
Qualifications that indicate an individual can undertake a specific role in the workplace and that may be relied upon by employersNot Set
Qualifications that an individual is required by law to have gained in order to undertake a specific roleNot Set
Qualifications taken primarily for growth and enjoymentNot Set
Qualifications that are designed to meet the needs of a named employer or other organisationNot Set
Qualifications that are included within apprenticeships frameworks, including functional skillsNot Set
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