View Unit : Employ techniques to help individuals adopt sensible drinking behaviour

Unit

Unit Reference Number

J/501/0600

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Employ techniques to help individuals adopt sensible drinking behaviour

Unit Level

Level 3

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

Any skills based element within the unit must be assessed in the workplace or using workplace based evidence.

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Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Understand the potential effects of alcohol	1.1	Explain the potential physical, psychological, social and emotional effects of alcohol
		1.2	Describe the characteristics of alcohol dependence
		1.3	Explain the legal implications of excessive alcohol intake e.g. road traffic legislation
		1.4	Describe what constitutes normal, hazardous, harmful and dependent drinking as defined by the World Health Organisation
2	Identify the signs of individuals’ risky or problematic alcohol use	2.1	Respond to individuals who express concern about their drinking levels
		2.2	Create an environment suitable for frank, confidential discussion
		2.3	Initiate discussions about risky drinking behaviour
		2.4	Use recognised screening tools or techniques with individuals
		2.5	Explain how to present and explore options with different individuals, taking account of individuals’ needs and circumstances
		2.6	Collect and record information about an individual’s drinking behaviour
3	Employ techniques to help individuals adopt sensible drinking behaviour	3.1	Explain the cycle of change model
		3.2	Describe the importance of brief interventions to enable individuals who do not need specialised treatment to change their drinking behaviour
		3.3	Present information and advice to individuals fully, accurately, concisely and in ways appropriate to their needs
		3.4	Check the individual’s understanding of the impact of their drinking behaviour and whether they want to change this behaviour
		3.5	Provide information and feedback about the risks associated with the current alcohol intake of an individual
		3.6	Provide a menu of alternative strategies for changing drinking behaviour, including specialist help for those with established alcohol dependence and/or serious alcohol related problems
		3.7	Describe how to work with the individual to: (a) set drinking goals (b) identify and overcome barriers to changing drinking behaviour
		3.8	Provide relevant supplementary information leaflets or resources and signpost local specialist services if the individual wishes to seek further help
		3.9	Keep accurate records of interventions and the information and advice given.

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