Qualification Number 603/5130/5
Minimum entry age 19
Guided Learning Hours 135
Qualification Objective
The objective of this qualification is to develop learners’ knowledge and understanding in the area of care planning and how this impact on the care provided and meets individual needs.
The objective of the qualification is to allow learners to gain knowledge and understanding of:
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- the principles and processes of person-centred thinking, planning and review
- how to work with individuals to carry out activities specified in their care or support plan, including person-centred assessment, planning, implementation and review
- the promotion of health and well-being through nutrition and hydration
- supporting individuals to maintain personal hygiene
- supporting individuals to manage continence and the use of continence equipment
- supporting individuals with sleep.
This qualification will help learners to understand their role in supporting the preferences and needs of individuals in relation to their care or support, the development and implementation of care plans and contributing to the review of these by observing,
monitoring and reporting on the care activities they’re responsible for. This qualification is aimed at anyone working in a healthcare or social care environment, who wish to gain an of care planning and its effects on the individual.
What are the entry requirements?
There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification.
How is this qualification structured?
The qualification is made up of eight mandatory units:
• Unit 1 Principles of supporting sleep
• Unit 2 Understanding the importance of nutrition and hydration in health and social care settings
• Unit 3 The principles of supporting an individual to maintain personal hygiene
• Unit 4 Understanding the care planning process
• Unit 5 Understanding the implementation and evaluation of the care planning process
• Unit 6 Understanding the principles underpinning person-centred care planning
• Unit 7 Understanding the person-centred assessment process
• Unit 8 Understand how to promote independence and dignity in continence care
How is it assessed?
This qualification is assessed via an internally assessed and externally verified portfolio of evidence.
Funding for our qualifications
This qualification is available fully funded under the Adult Skills Fund stream and is free to the candidate.