Health and Social Care (CYP) NVQ Level 3
Delegates are required to demonstrate achieved competencies in accordance with these national standards. The award is validated by EDEXCEL. It will be achieved by observation of current work practices and producing a range of evidence to meet performance criteria and scope. Delegates will be assisted to assemble a Portfolio of documentary evidence to support a claim that they perform their Health & Social Care worker duties and responsibilities in a competent manner. Assessment is based on what they know and can do. Delegates will be asked to show that they are competent by providing evidence that they:
Can perform identified tasks consistently to the required standard.
Have appropriate knowledge, and understand why they are doing things.
Can apply the skills in a range of different situations.
To achieve the NVQ qualification delegates must demonstrate competence in the following eight units.
Unit Code
Unit Description
HSC31
Promote Effective Communication For and About Individuals
HSC32
Promote, Monitor and Maintain Health, Safety and Security in the Working Environment
HSC33
Reflect On and Develop Your Practice
HSC34
Promote the Well-Being and The Protection of Children and Young People
HSC36
Contribute to the Assessment of Children & Young People’s Needs and the Development of Care Plans
HSC351
Plan, Agree and Implement Development Activities To Meet Individual Needs
HSC3100
Participate in Inter-Disciplinary Team Working To Support Individuals
HSC325
Contribute to Protecting Children and Young People from Danger, Harm and Abuse
Delegates will follow the programme agreed through a series of workshops. In between each session delegates will have access to unlimited support and guidance from Assessors and an Internal Verifier.
They will also be encouraged to Network with their colleagues.
In addition to this delegates will be expected to allocate themselves approximately 3 hours per week at their place of employment, to work on their Portfolio of Evidence.
The programme includes:
Induction Session for Candidates followed by up to 5 monthly workshops
All Programme Documentation, Files and Materials
EDEXCEL Delegate Registration
Unlimited support and Guidance to candidates via telephone and E-Mail
Internal Verification
Assessors guaranteed to be present at our workshops
On Site observation by qualified assessor
