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View Unit : Provide active support

Unit
Unit Reference Number
Y/601/7352
Qualification Framework
QCF
Title
Provide active support
Unit Level
Level 2
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
27
Unit Credit Value
3
Date of Withdrawal
SSAs
1.3 Health and Social Care
Unit Grading Structure
Pass
Assessment Guidance

Unit must be assessed in line with the Skills for Care and Development QCF Assessment Principles.

LO 2, 3, and 4 must be assessed in real work environment.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Learning Outcome - The learner will:Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1

Understand how active support translates values into person-centred practical action with an individual

1.1

Explain how the key characteristics of active support differ from the hotel model

1.2

Define the terms:

• promoting independence

• informed choice

• valued life

1.3

Explain how use of active support can promote independence, informed choice and a valued life

2

Be able to interact positively with individuals to promote participation

2.1

Explain the three elements in positive interaction that promote an individual’s participation in activity

2.2

Break a routine task into manageable steps for an individual

2.3

Provide different levels of help to support an individual to participate in a task or activity

2.4

Positively reinforce an individual’s participation in an activity

3

Be able to implement person-centred daily plans to promote participation

3.1

Provide opportunities for an individual to participate in activity throughout the day avoiding lengthy periods of disengagement

3.2

Use a structured person-centred format to ensure that a valued range of activities for an individual is available

3.3

Use a structured format to plan support for an individual to participate in activities

4

Be able to maintain person- centred records of participation

4.1

Record an individual’s participation in activities

4.2

Describe changes in an individual’s participation over time

4.3

Report the extent to which an individual’s participation represents the balance of activity associated with a valued lifestyle

Equivalent Units
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2.1.3.0L