Health and Social Care NVQ Level 3
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 four optional units (subject to change as appropriate).
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
HSC35 Promote Choice, Well-Being and the Protection of All Individuals
HSC328 Contribute To Care Planning and Review
HSC329 Contribute To Planning, Monitoring & Reviewing the Delivery of Service For Individuals
HSC330 Support Individuals to Access and Use Services and Facilities
HSC335 Contribute to the protection of individuals from harm and abuse
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
