Health and Social Care NVQ Level 2
Candidates 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 gathering a range of work based evidence from which candidates will be assisted to assemble a portfolio to support their claim that they perform their health & social care duties and responsibilities in a competent manner. Assessment is based on what they know and can do. Candidates 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 candidates must demonstrate competence in the following four core units and the suggested two optional units (subject to change as appropriate).
Unit Code
Unit Description
HSC21
Communicate with, and complete records for individuals
HSC22
Support the health and safety of yourself and individuals
HSC23
Develop your knowledge and practice
HSC24
Ensure your own actions support the care, protection and well-being of individuals
HSC215
Help individuals to keep mobile
HSC223
Contribute to moving and handling individuals
After each candidate has been inducted (received appropriate advice and guidance) and eligibility for funding established, a group of candidates will follow a planned support and guidance programme. In between each session candidates will have access to support and guidance from Assessors during their on-site visits. They will also be encouraged to Network with their colleagues and in addition to this candidates 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 with all programme documentation and Materials
· EDEXCEL Candidate Registration, assessment and internal verification
· On-site Assessment and unlimited candidate support via telephone and E-Mail
