View Unit : Help individuals address their substance use through an action plan

Unit

Unit Reference Number

J/601/9968

Qualification Framework

QCF

Title

Help individuals address their substance use through an action plan

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

This unit must be assessed in accordance with Skills for Care and Development's QCF Assessment Principles.

Learning outcomes 2 and 3 must be assessed in a real work environment.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome - The learner will:		Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1	Understand the background relating to substance use to support the development of an action plan.	1.1	. Explain the reasons for substance use.
		1.2	. Explain the specific needs and issues of substance users.
		1.3	. Describe the range of behaviours that you may experience from substance users.
		1.4	. Describe the risks substance users may pose to themselves and others.
		1.5	. Explain how to minimise the risks.
		1.6	. Explain the implications of mental health issues in relation to substance use.
		1.7	. Identify commonly used examples of substance misuse jargon/terminology.
2	Be able to develop an action plan with individuals.	2.1	. Provide opportunities for the individual to contribute to the development of the action plan.
		2.2	. Confirm that the individual understands the information provided.
		2.3	. Agree the process for reviewing the action plan with the individual.
		2.4	. Provide an action plan that reflects the current circumstances of the individual.
		2.5	. Record the action plan according to agreed ways of working.
3	Be able to review the action plan with individuals.	3.1	. Gather and record information relating to individual’s progress.
		3.2	. Provide opportunities to review the action plan with an individual.
		3.3	. Identify with the individual the outcomes that have been met and those still to be achieved.
		3.4	. Identify and agree the next stages with the individual.

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