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View Qualification : City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Mental Health Care (QCF)

Qualification
Qualification Number
600/5241/7
Title
City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Mental Health Care (QCF)
Awarding Organisation
City and Guilds of London Institute
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Qualification Type
QCF
Qualification Sub Type
None
Qualification Level
Level 3
Qualification Sub Level
None
EQF Level
Level 4
Regulation Start Date
24-Apr-2012
Operational Start Date
01-Jun-2012
Operational End Date
Certification End Date
Offered In England
Yes
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
65
Min Credits at/above Level
54
Minimum Guided Learning Hours
286
Maximum Guided Learning Hours
344
Diploma Guided Learning Hours
286
Barring Classification Code
ZZZZ
Overall Grading Type
Pass
Assessment Methods
Coursework, E-assessment, Multiple Choice Examination, Portfolio of Evidence, Practical Demonstration/Assignment, Practical Examination, Task-based Controlled Assessment, Written Examination
Exemptions
Structure Requirements
Learners must achieve a total of 65 credits. A minimum of 45 credits must come from the mandatory group and a minimum of 20 credits from the optional group.
The awarding organisation states that this qualification is appropriate for use in the following age ranges.
Age Ranges
Pre-16 : No; 16-18 : No; 18+ : Yes; 19+ : Yes
Further information
This does not imply that eligibility for funding has been agreed for these age ranges.
For further information on the funding of 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DFE Section 96 website.
For further information on the funding of 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the SFA website.
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 total of 65 credits. 45 credits must come from group M and a minimum of 20 credits must come from group O
Minimum Credit Value
65
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
2
Maximum Subcomponents
2
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Pathway Reference
Unit Group
M
Label
M
Name
Mandatory Group
Group Requirements
Learners must achieve 45 credits from this group
Minimum Credit Value
45
Maximum Credit Value
45
Minimum Subcomponents
13
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Understand the legal, policy and service framework in mental health
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/602/0165
Title
Understand the legal, policy and service framework in mental health
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
16
Unit Credit Value
5
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
A/601/1429
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
J/601/1434
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
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
Y/601/1437
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
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
R/601/1436
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 and implement health and safety in health and social care
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/601/8138
Title
Promote and implement health and safety in health and social care
Organisation Name
NCFE
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
43
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Understand mental well-being and mental health promotion
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/602/0097
Title
Understand mental well-being and mental health promotion
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
14
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understand mental health problems
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/602/0103
Title
Understand mental health problems
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
14
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Understand mental health interventions
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/602/0153
Title
Understand mental health interventions
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
14
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Understand care and support planning and risk management in mental health
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/602/0167
Title
Understand care and support planning and risk management in mental health
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
14
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Use effective communication and build relationships in mental health work
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/602/0170
Title
Use effective communication and build relationships in mental health work
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
17
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Enable mental health service users and carers to manage change
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Y/602/0171
Title
Enable mental health service users and carers to manage change
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
11
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Effective team and joint working in mental health
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/602/0172
Title
Effective team and joint working in mental health
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
13
Unit Credit Value
3
Unit Group
O
Label
O
Name
Optional Group
Group Requirements
Learners must achieve a minimum of 20 credits from this group
Minimum Credit Value
20
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
3
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Support individuals who are distressed
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/601/8143
Title
Support individuals who are distressed
Organisation Name
NCFE
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
21
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Support independence in the tasks of daily living
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/601/8637
Title
Support independence in the tasks of daily living
Organisation Name
OCR
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
33
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Provide support for leisure activities
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/601/8026
Title
Provide support for leisure activities
Organisation Name
OCR
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Support use of medication in social care settings
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/601/4056
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
Enable individuals with behavioural difficulties to develop strategies to change their behaviour
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/601/9034
Title
Enable individuals with behavioural difficulties to develop strategies to change their behaviour
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
41
Unit Credit Value
8
Linked Unit
Work in partnership with families to support individuals
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/601/8147
Title
Work in partnership with families to support individuals
Organisation Name
NCFE
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
27
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Support Individuals With Specific Communication Needs
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/601/8282
Title
Support Individuals With Specific Communication Needs
Organisation Name
NCFE
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
35
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Interact with and support individuals using telecommunications
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Y/601/8825
Title
Interact with and support individuals using telecommunications
Organisation Name
NCFE
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
36
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Contribute to raising awareness of health issues
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/601/9027
Title
Contribute to raising awareness of health issues
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
26
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/601/0648
Title
Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists
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
Increase awareness about drugs, alcohol or other substances with individuals and groups
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/501/0586
Title
Increase awareness about drugs, alcohol or other substances with individuals and groups
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
42
Unit Credit Value
7
Linked Unit
Support individuals to access housing and accommodation services
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/601/7906
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
Support individuals to prepare for and settle in to new home environments
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/601/7908
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
Facilitate learning and development activities to meet individual needs and preferences
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/601/8644
Title
Facilitate learning and development activities to meet individual needs and preferences
Organisation Name
OCR
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
35
Unit Credit Value
5
Linked Unit
Support individuals to manage their finances
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/601/7904
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
Provide support to maintain and develop skills for everyday life
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/601/8028
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 individuals to access and use services and facilities
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/601/7927
Title
Support individuals to access and use services and facilities
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
25
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Facilitate person centred assessment, planning, implementation and review
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/601/8049
Title
Facilitate person centred assessment, planning, implementation and review
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
45
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Provide support to continue recommended therapies
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/601/9028
Title
Provide support to continue recommended therapies
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
20
Unit Credit Value
3
Linked Unit
Promote good practice in handling information in health and social care settings
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/601/9470
Title
Promote good practice in handling information in health and social care settings
Organisation Name
Pearson Education Ltd
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
16
Unit Credit Value
2
Linked Unit
Reflect on and develop your practice
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/601/3465
Title
Reflect on and develop your practice
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
Promote positive behaviour
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/601/3764
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 positive risk taking for individuals
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/601/9549
Title
Support positive risk taking for individuals
Organisation Name
Ascentis
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
32
Unit Credit Value
4
Linked Unit
Support individuals to access and manage direct payments
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/601/7905
Title
Support individuals to access and manage direct payments
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
40
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Support individuals to access education, training or employment
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/601/3546
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
Assist with the transfer of individuals who have mental health problems between agencies and services
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
F/503/9982
Title
Assist with the transfer of individuals who have mental health problems between agencies and services
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
6
Unit Credit Value
1
Linked Unit
Support individuals to manage their own recovery from mental health problems
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/503/9983
Title
Support individuals to manage their own recovery from mental health problems
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
Understanding Suicide Interventions
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
L/503/9984
Title
Understanding Suicide Interventions
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
43
Unit Credit Value
6
Linked Unit
Enable individuals with mental health problems to develop alternative coping strategies
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/503/9985
Title
Enable individuals with mental health problems to develop alternative coping strategies
Organisation Name
City and Guilds of London Institute
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
16
Unit Credit Value
4
Barred Units
There are no barred units to display.
Qualification Objectives
ObjectiveResponse
GCSEs priorised 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 specfic 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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