View Unit : Support individuals in the use of assistive technology

Unit

Unit Reference Number

J/601/3541

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Support individuals in the use of assistive technology

Unit Level

Level 4

Unit Sub Level

None

Guided Learning Hours

Unit Credit Value

Date of Withdrawal

SSAs

1.3 Health and Social Care, 1.5 Child Development and Well-Being

Unit Grading Structure

Pass

Assessment Guidance

Units need to be assessed in line with the Skills for Care and Development QCF Assessment Principles

Learning Outcomes 2, 3 and 4 must be assessed in real work environment

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Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Understand the range, purpose and effectiveness of assistive technology available to support individuals	1.1	Research the range and purpose of assistive technology that is available to support individuals in own area of work
		1.2	Investigate the effectiveness of the most commonly used assistive technology in own area of work
		1.3	Explain how assistive technology can have a positive impact on the well being and quality of life of individuals
2	Be able to support the selection of assistive technology with individuals	2.1	Explain own role and the roles of others in the provision of assistive technology for individuals
		2.2	Support an individual to access specialist information and support about assistive technology
		2.3	Support an individual to express needs, preferences and desired outcomes in relation to the use of assistive technology
		2.4	Support an individual to select assistive technology to meet their needs and preferences
3	Be able to support the use of assistive technology aids with an individual	3.1	Prepare the environment to support the use of assistive technology with an individual
		3.2	Support the use of assistive technology following instructions or guidelines within boundaries of own role
		3.3	Record the use of assistive technology following procedures or agreed ways of working
		3.4	Explain when and to whom referrals for maintenance or repair would be made
4	Be able to evaluate the effectiveness of the use of assistive technology to meet identified outcomes	4.1	Review the effectiveness of assistive technology against identified outcomes with individuals and / or others
		4.2	Provide feedback to others on the use of assistive technology
		4.3	Revise plans to use assistive technology to achieve identified outcomes with individuals and / or others
		4.4	Evaluate own practice in using assistive technology to meet identified outcomes
		4.5	Adapt own practice to support the needs of the individual

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