View Unit : Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy

Unit

Unit Reference Number

F/502/3295

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy

Unit Level

Level 4

Unit Sub Level

None

Guided Learning Hours

Unit Credit Value

Date of Withdrawal

SSAs

1.3 Health and Social Care

Unit Grading Structure

Pass

Assessment Guidance

The nature of this unit means that most of the evidence must come from real work activities.

Simulation can only be used in exceptional circumstances for example:

Where performance is critical or high risk, happens infrequently or happens frequently but the presence of an assessor/observer would prevent the Independent Advocacy relationship developing.

Simulation must be discussed and agreed in advance with the External Verifier.

The evidence must reflect, at all times, the policies and procedures of the workplace, as linked to current legislation and the values and principles for good practice in independent advocacy.

Required sources of performance and knowledge evidence:

Direct Observation and/or Expert Witness Testimony are the required assessment method to be used to evidence some part of this unit.

If the assessor is unable to observe the candidate s/he will identify an expert witness in the workplace who will provide testimony of the candidate's work-based performance. The assessor or expert witness will observe the candidate in real work activities and this is likely to provide most of the evidence for the assessment criteria for this unit

Other sources of performance and knowledge evidence:

The assessor will identify other sources of evidence to ensure that the most reliable and efficient mix of evidence gathering methods from the list below. This will ensure that all learning outcomes and assessment criteria are met and that the consistency of the candidate's performance can be established.

• Work products

• Professional discussion

• Candidate/ reflective accounts

• Questions asked by assessors

• Witness testimonies

• Projects/Assignments/RPL

• Case studies

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Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Understand and use the Mental Capacity Act	1.1	Explain key principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
		1.2	Analyse powers within the Mental Capacity Act 2005
		1.3	Use research skills to identify a range of provisions within the Mental Capacity Act 2005
		1.4	Explain who may be affected by the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and why
		1.5	Use the Code of Practice
2	Provide Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy (IMCA)	2.1	Use the Mental Capacity Act 2005 to identify when there is a duty and a power to instruct an IMCA
		2.2	Analyse the role and responsibilities of an IMCA
		2.3	Summarise rights afforded to an IMCA within the Mental Capacity Act 2005
		2.4	Prioritise a range of case work
		2.5	Assess a range of potential challenges which IMCAs can face in practice
		2.6	Resolve practice dilemmas
		2.7	Evaluate the differences between IMCA and general Advocacy
		2.8	Assess and resolve conflicts of interest
		2.9	Summarise the role of commissioners
		2.10	Commit to using supervision
		2.11	Signpost qualifying people to other services
3	Work with the decision maker	3.1	Identify the decision maker
		3.2	Identify good practice in partnership working between the decision maker and the IMCA
		3.3	Resolve a range of dilemmas and challenges which may be faced
		3.4	Use referral processes which identify legal requirements for accepting a new client
		3.5	Evaluate the correctness of the assessment of capacity
		3.6	Identify the requirements for accepting referral when family are involved
		3.7	Identify which IMCA service is responsible to represent an individual in different geographical areas
		3.8	Respond to decision makers who do not practice partnership working
		3.9	Present to decision makers on what an IMCA can contribute
4	Challenge decisions made by the decision maker	4.1	Map out the decision making process within each area an IMCA may be involved
		4.2	Raise concerns during the decision making process
		4.3	Highlight concerns after the decision is made
5	Work with people who lack capacity	5.1	Use a range of methods to communicate with of people who lack capacity
		5.2	Use non instructed advocacy to identify the wishes and preferences of people receiving IMCA support
		5.3	Use strategies to work with people with dementia or learning disabilities
		5.4	Ascertain the wishes and preferences of people who lack capacity
6	Work with accommodation and care review referrals	6.1	Research information and establish options
		6.2	Evaluate the differences and similarities in a range of types of accommodation
		6.3	Identify a range of possible care packages to enable people to stay at home
		6.4	Assess the suitability of types of accommodation to individuals
		6.5	Assess the impact the decision will have on the individual
		6.6	Use a range of information sources to suggest alternative courses of action
		6.7	Explain the function of a range of regulatory bodies
7	Work with serious medical treatment referrals	7.1	Summarise the criteria for serious medical treatment
		7.2	Research and gather information
		7.3	Assess the impact the decision will have on the individual
		7.4	Use a range of information sources to suggest alternative courses of action
		7.5	Obtain a second medical opinion where appropriate
		7.6	Explain the importance of seeking a second medical opinion
		7.7	Identify risks, benefits and ethical issues connected to medical treatments
		7.8	Explain the process of referral in medical systems to access treatment
8	Work with adult protection referrals	8.1	Identify the different stages at which the IMCA may be instructed within Adult Protection Procedures
		8.2	Identify a range of situations the IMCA may represent the individual during adult protection meetings
		8.3	Analyse and use local and national adult protection procedures
		8.4	Use the guidelines for IMCA in adult protection proceedings referrals
		8.5	Research and gather information
		8.6	Attend meetings where necessary
		8.7	Identify a range of protection plans which may be formulated within Adult Protection strategy meetings
		8.8	Summarise the issues involved in communicating with families in adult protection cases
9	Construct an IMCA written report that meets statutory requirements	9.1	Identify a range of issues that should be addressed within an IMCA report
		9.2	Identify what should never be in an IMCA report
		9.3	Write an IMCA report
		9.4	Identify good practice in recording case work
		9.5	Explain the impact of data protection legislation on the recording of work

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