QCF Dementia Units Presentation

SKILLS FOR

Dementia Care

Introducing the new

Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)

Dementia Care Training Training is changing c hanging in 2010 National Dementia Strategy

OBJECTIVE 13 Achieve an informed and effective workforce for people with dementia

Informed & Effective Workforce

Quality of Care

Skills for Care

ew Dementia Units as part of the QCF Diploma in Health & Social Care 2 levels of qualification for dementia care workers: Level 2 & Level 3 14 modules focused exclusively on dementia (8 mandatory, mandatory, 6 optional)

QCF

xible qualifications system to recognise & reward learning & development development in vocational studies QCFs will replace the old NVQs

How does the QCF support employers?

Outcome 12 (Regulation 21) RECRUITMENT PROCEDURES Workers must have the qualifications, skills and experience which are necessary for the work to be performed Outcome 13 (Regulation 22) STAFFING LEVELS Numbers of suitably qualified, skilled and experienced persons employed for the purpose of carrying on the regulated activities Outcome 14 (Regulation 23) TRAINING AND SUPPORT Supporting workers by ensuring that they receive appropriate training, professional development, development, supervision and appraisal. In addition, workers should be enabled to obtain further qualifications appropriate to the work they perform.

A new QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care

QCF DIPLOMA These Units will be completed by all learners Core Units FOR EXAMPLE:

health & social care

Required Units A

Required Units B

Optional Units

FOR EXAMPLE:

Communication Safeguarding adults in vulnerable A situations range Dementia of optional units to reflect job role, dependent on Rules Dementia Equality andRoles Diversity and Responsibilities

Learning Disabilities

Personal Development Person-centred Support

Physical Disabilities

Health & Safety

Sensory Services

What if a learner already has an NVQ in HSC?

The Required Specialist Dementia Units can be: •As an Award (Level 2) •As a Certificate (Level 3)

Required Specialist Dementia Units QCF Dementia Units

Level 2 Mandatory

Optional

1

Dementia awareness (K)

4

2

The person centred approach to the care and support of the individual with dementia (K) Implement a person centred approach to the care and support of  the individual with dementia (S)

3

5

Understanding approaches to enabling rights and choices, while protecting individuals with dementia Recognise the impact of  from harm (K) diversity, equality and inclusion on the experience of dementia (K)

K = Knowledge unit | can be undertaken by learners before or while they are working with people with dementia S = Skills unit | only appropriate to those who are currently providing care care and support to individuals individuals

Required Specialist Dementia Units QCF Dementia Units

Level 3 Mandatory 1 2

3

4 5

Understand the process and experience of  Dementia (K) Understand the role of communication and positive interaction with individuals who have dementia (K) Enable positive relationships, interaction and communication with individuals with dementia (S) Understand the diversity of individuals with dementia and the importance of inclusion (K) Work with individuals with dementia in a way which celebrates diversity and equality (S)

Optional 6

Understanding approaches to enabling individuals with dementia to experience wellbeing (K)

7

Implementing approaches to enabling individuals with dementia to experience wellbeing (S)

8

Understanding approaches to enabling rights and choices, while protecting individuals with dementia from harm (K)

Learners can choose units at different levels

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60 hours at Level 2

6

70 hours at Level 3

5 4

20 hours at Level 2

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Award

Certificate

Diploma

(1-12 credits)

(13-36 credits)

(37+ credits)

Qualification Type

(Time based)

JPA is leading the way for Dementia Care learning …with accredited  materials and courses, mapped to the QCF dementia units:

Materials

Courses Guides Train the Trainer  Trainerr ’s Traine

Guide & CD

QCF Assessors

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Induction, Foundation & Advanced Level for students

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Learner’s Workbooks Workbook & Learning Record

Leading the way in

SKILLS FOR DEMENTIA CARE