Level 3 Health and Social Care

Unit 29: Understand Physical Disability

Unit code: PD OP 3.1
Unit reference number: J/601/6150
QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Guided learning hours: 22

Unit summary

This unit covers an understanding of physical disability, the impact of a
physical disability on a person’s life and the role played by society. The unit
promotes a person-centred approach as an underpinning value in working
with individuals with physical disabilities.

Assessment requirements

The individual is the person requiring care or support.
Congenital can include:
• cerebral palsy
• cystic fibrosis
• spina bifida
• congenital heart conditions
• muscular dystrophy
• congenital hip disorder.
Acquired disabilities can include:
• arthritis
• rheumatism
• cardiac conditions
• pulmonary conditions from work conditions or smoking eg emphysema,

pulmonary fibrosis.
Neurological conditions can include:
• multiple sclerosis
• Parkinson’s disease
• stroke.
Progressive can also include neurological and some congenital conditions:
• motor neurone disease.

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Life choices:
• physical health
• education
• housing
• employment
• access to cultural/leisure activities
• mobility
• sexuality.

Assessment methodology

Learners can enter the types of evidence they are presenting for
assessment and the submission date against each assessment criterion.
Alternatively, centre documentation should be used to record this
information.

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Learning outcomes and assessment criteria

Learning outcomes Assessment criteria Evidence Portfolio Date

type reference

1 Understand the 1.1 Explain the importance of recognising the centrality

importance of of the individual rather than the disability

differentiating between 1.2 Explain the importance of an assessment being
the individual and the person-centred
disability
1.3 Compare the difference in outcomes that may occur

between focusing on an individual’s strengths and

aspirations rather than their needs only

2 Understand the concept of 2.1 Define the term physical disability

physical disability 2.2 Describe the following terminology used in relation

to physical disability:

– congenital

– acquired

– neurological

2.3 Compare a congenital disability with a neurological
disability, including causes

2.4 Explain the emotional impact of a progressive
disability on the individual

2.5 Compare the different impacts on individuals that
congenital and progressive disabilities can have

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Learning outcomes Assessment criteria Evidence Portfolio Date
3 Understand the impact of
3.1 Describe environmental and social barriers that can type reference
living with a physical have a disabling effect on an individual with a
disability within society physical disability

4 Understand the 3.2 Analyse the socio-economic effects of physical
importance of promoting disability on an individual
inclusion and
independence 3.3 Explain the changes that have occurred in society
as a result of disability legislation

3.4 Analyse the extent of improvements for the
individual as a result of disability legislation

3.5 Explain the effects of physical disability on an
individual’s life choices

3.6 Explain how attitudes either promote a positive or
negative perception of disability

4.1 Explain the importance of independence and
inclusion for individuals with physical disabilities

4.2 Analyse ways that inclusion and independence can
be promoted

4.3 Explain the importance of the individual having
control of choices and decisions

4.4 Analyse the importance of positive risk-taking for
the individual with physical disabilities

4.5 Explain how to encourage the individual to take
positive risks while maintaining safety

4.6 Explain strategies you may use to challenge
stereotypes, prejudicial or discriminatory attitudes

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Learner signature: _______________________________________ Date:___________________________
Assessor signature: ______________________________________ Date:___________________________
Internal verifier signature: ________________________________ Date:___________________________

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Unit 30: Understand the Impact of
Acquired Brain Injury on
Unit code: Individuals
Unit reference number:
QCF level: PD OP 3.3
Credit value:
Guided learning hours: Y/601/6167
3

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Unit summary

The aim of the unit is to acquire knowledge to support people who have an
acquired brain injury. It covers both the impact on the individual who has
the acquired brain injury and their carers.

Assessment requirements

This unit must be assessed in accordance with Skills for Care and
Development’s QCF Assessment Principles.

Additional information

The individual is the person requiring support. An advocate may need to
act on behalf of an individual.
Functional – relates to the individual’s ability to carry out day-to-day
tasks, ie dressing, washing, cooking. It does not solely mean the physical
ability but also can mean concentration, motivation for doing tasks.
Concepts of loss – consider stages of grief as outlined by Elizabeth Kublar
Ross and Warden
Personality changes:
• irritability
• disinhibited behaviour
• frustration
• loss of social skills
• lack of self-awareness.

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Self-Awareness – ability to understand the impact of behaviour on others
Carers:
• spouse/partner
• child
• parent
• sibling
• friend.
Challenging behaviour:
• physical attack
• threatening language
• sexual disinhibition.
Measures – actions required to manage risk eg:
• policies
• supervision
• support from colleagues
• make a risk-assessment
• risk-management plan.

Assessment methodology

Learners can enter the types of evidence they are presenting for
assessment and the submission date against each assessment criterion.
Alternatively, centre documentation should be used to record this
information.

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Learning outcomes and assessment criteria

Learning outcomes Assessment criteria Evidence Portfolio Date

type reference

1 Understand acquired brain 1.1 Define acquired brain injury

injury 1.2 Describe possible causes of acquired brain injury

1.3 Explain the difference between a traumatic brain
injury and other forms of acquired brain injury

1.4 Describe brain injuries that are:

– mild

– moderate

– severe

2 Understand the impact on 2.1 Discuss initial effects of acquired brain injury on the

individuals of acquired individual

brain injury 2. 2 Explain the long-term effects of acquired brain

injury to include:

– physical

– functional

– cognitive

– behavioural effects

2.3 Explain the concepts of loss in relation to acquired
brain injury for individuals and carers

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Learning outcomes Assessment criteria Evidence Portfolio Date

3 Understand the specialist type reference
communication needs of
an individual with 3.1 Define dysphasia and dysarthria
Acquired Brain Injury
3.2 Explain the effects of dysphasia and dysarthria on
4 Understand the impact communication
that personality changes
can have on an individual 3.3 Compare the different techniques required to
and those providing support an individual with dysphasia and dysarthria
support
3.4 Evaluate different intervention strategies and
5 Understand the impact of assistive tools that support communication
challenging behaviour
4.1 Explain the impact of personality changes on the
individual

4.2 Explain the impact of personality changes on those
caring for the individual

4.3 Explain how lack of self-awareness/insight may
affect the individual

4.4 Explain the skills needed to support the individual
and family/carers to come to terms with personality
changes

5.1 Explain behaviours which are considered
challenging

5.2 Analyse the importance of own attitudes, values
and skills when supporting an individual to manage
their behaviour

5.3 Explain measures that should be taken to manage
the risk from challenging behaviour

5.4 Explain the process for reporting and referring
challenging behaviour

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Learner signature: _______________________________________ Date:___________________________
Assessor signature: ______________________________________ Date:___________________________
Internal verifier signature: ________________________________ Date:___________________________

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Unit 31: Understand Sensory Loss

Unit code: SS MU 3.1
Unit reference number: M/601/3467
QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Guided learning hours: 21

Unit summary

The purpose of this unit is to provide the learner with introductory
knowledge and understanding about sensory loss
Social workers in Wales taking the Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in
Health and Social Care (Adults) for Wales and Northern Ireland
must take this unit.
Health workers in Wales and all workers in Northern Ireland are not
required to take this unit.

Assessment requirements

This unit must be assessed in accordance with Skills for Care and
Development’s QCF Assessment Principles.

Additional information

Sensory loss could include:
• sight loss
• hearing loss
• deafblindness.
Factors could include:
• communication
• information
• familiar layouts and routines
• mobility.

Assessment methodology

Learners can enter the types of evidence they are presenting for
assessment and the submission date against each assessment criterion.
Alternatively, centre documentation should be used to record this
information.

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Learning outcomes and assessment criteria

Learning outcomes Assessment criteria Evidence Portfolio Date

1 Understand the factors 1.1 Analyse how a range of factors can impact on type reference
that impact on an individuals with sensory loss
individual with sensory
loss 1.2 Analyse how societal attitudes and beliefs impact
on individuals with sensory loss
2 Understand the
importance of effective 1.3 Explore how a range of factors, societal attitudes
communication for and beliefs impact on service provision
individuals with sensory
loss 2.1 Explain the methods of communication used by
individuals with:
3 Understand the main – sight loss
causes and conditions of – hearing loss
sensory loss – deafblindness

2.2 Describe how the environment facilitates effective
communication for people with sensory loss

2.3 Explain how effective communication may have a
positive impact on lives of individuals with sensory
loss

3.1 Identify the main causes of sensory loss
3.2 Define congenital sensory loss and acquired

sensory loss
3.3 Identify the demographic factors that influence the

incidence of sensory loss in the population

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Learning outcomes Assessment criteria Evidence Portfolio Date

type reference

4 Know how to recognise 4.1 Identify the indicators and signs of:

when an individual may be – sight loss
experiencing sight and/or – hearing loss
hearing loss and actions – deafblindness
that may be taken

4.2 Explain actions that should be taken if there are

concerns about onset of sensory loss or changes in

sensory status

4.3 Identify sources of support for those who may be
experiencing onset of sensory loss

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Learner signature: _______________________________________ Date:___________________________
Assessor signature: ______________________________________ Date:___________________________
Internal verifier signature: ________________________________ Date:___________________________

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Unit 32: Understand Models of Disability

Unit code: SS OP 3.1
Unit reference number: F/601/3473
QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Guided learning hours: 26

Unit summary

The purpose of this unit is to provide the learner with knowledge and
understanding of models of disability

Assessment requirements

This unit must be assessed in accordance with Skills for Care and
Development’s QCF Assessment Principles.

Assessment methodology

Learners can enter the types of evidence they are presenting for
assessment and the submission date against each assessment criterion.
Alternatively, centre documentation should be used to record this
information.

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Learning outcomes and assessment criteria

Learning outcomes Assessment criteria Evidence Portfolio Date

1 Understand the difference type reference
between models of
disability 1.1 Outline the history and development of the medical,
social and psycho-social models of disability
2 Understand how the
adoption of models of 1.2 Compare and contrast the medical, social and
disability can shape an psycho-social models of disability
individual’s identity and
experience 2.1 Analyse how the medical, social and psycho-social
models of disability can impact on an individual’s
3 Understand how the identity and experience
adoption of models of
disability can shape 3.1 Analyse how the medical, social and psycho-social
service delivery models of disability can shape service delivery

3.2 Evaluate how own practice promotes the wellbeing
and quality of life of individuals

Learner name: __________________________________________ Date:___________________________
Learner signature: _______________________________________ Date:___________________________
Assessor signature: ______________________________________ Date:___________________________
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Unit 33: Providing Independent Advocacy
Support
Unit code:
Unit reference number: Advo 302
QCF level: T/502/3147
Credit value: 3
Guided learning hours: 6
25

Unit summary

This unit focuses on the practicalities of offering independent advocacy
support. It aims to develop the skills which will enable candidates to
establish safe boundaries within the independent advocacy relationship. It
also addresses practical strategies to ensure effective outcomes for the
person receiving advocacy support.

Forbidden Combination

Learners taking the Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
(Adults) for England (QCF) or the Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Health and
Social Care (Adults) for Wales and Northern Ireland QCF) must not take
this unit with:
Unit 34: Maintaining the Independent Advocacy Relationship (Advo 303,
A/502/3148)
Unit 35: Responding to the Advocacy needs of Different Groups of People
(Advo 304, F/502/3149)

Assessment requirements

This unit must be assessed in accordance with Skills for Care and
Development’s QCF Assessment Principles.

Additional Information

The nature of this unit means that most of the evidence must come from
real work activities.
Simulation can be used only in exceptional circumstances, for example:
Where performance is critical or high risk, happens infrequently or happens
frequently but the presence of an assessor/observer would prevent the
independent advocacy relationship developing.
Simulation must be discussed and agreed in advance with the External
Verifier.

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The evidence must reflect, at all times, the policies and procedures of the
workplace, as linked to current legislation and the values and principles for
good practice in independent advocacy.
Required sources of performance and knowledge evidence:
Direct observation is the required assessment method to be used to
evidence some part of this unit.
Other sources of performance and knowledge evidence:
The assessor will identify other sources of evidence to ensure the most
reliable and efficient mix of evidence-gathering methods from the list below.
This will ensure that all learning outcomes and assessment criteria are met
and that the consistency of the candidate's performance can be established:
• work products
• professional discussion
• candidate/reflective accounts
• questions asked by assessors
• witness testimonies
• projects/assignments/recognition of prior learning (RPL)
• case studies.

Assessment methodology

This unit is assessed in the workplace. Learners can enter the types of
evidence they are presenting for assessment and the submission date
against each assessment criterion. Alternatively, centre documentation
should be used to record this information.

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Learning outcomes and assessment criteria

Learning outcomes Assessment criteria Evidence Portfolio Date
1 Establish safe boundaries
1.1 Explain the advocacy role to a range of people type reference
to maintain the advocacy receiving advocacy support
relationship
1.2 Conduct an introductory meeting which establishes
2 Establish the advocacy key principles of independent advocacy
relationship
1.3 Identify a range of issues that can impact on the
3 Assist the individual relationship
receiving advocacy
support to explore and 1.4 Identify limitations to the independent advocacy
make choices role

2.1 Explain the potential benefits of advocacy to the
individual

2.2 Explain and establish a range of boundaries
2.3 Establish if advocacy support is appropriate
2.4 Establish the individual’s requirements
2.5 Explain the complaints procedure of the advocacy

service.

3.1 Support access to information to enable the
individual to make an informed choice

3.2 Support the individual to explore possible
consequences of making a particular choice

3.3 Distinguish between the advocate’s view and the
choice made by the individual

3.4 Support the individual to make choices including
decisions that may be considered unwise

3.5 Using principles of independent advocacy, respond
to individuals who choose to take risks

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Learning outcomes Assessment criteria Evidence Portfolio Date
4 Construct an action plan
4.1 Support an individual to prioritise his/her goals type reference
5 Support the individual 4.2 Agree a course of action with the individual
receiving advocacy
support to self-advocate receiving advocacy support
4.3 Identify key individuals who will be involved in
6 Act on the instruction of
the person receiving achieving the plan
advocacy support 4.4 Provide ongoing feedback to the individual
4.5 Review the action plan
7 Act on the instruction of 4.6 Identify who to seek advice from when the action
the person receiving
advocacy support plan is threatened

5.1 Summarise the benefits of self-advocacy
5.2 Use a range of techniques to support an individual

to self-advocate
5.3 Take actions to help individuals achieve their goals

6.1 Identify the wishes and feelings of an individual
receiving advocacy support

6.2 Agree a preferred course of action
6.3 Provide feedback on action taken to the individual

7.1 Support the individual to assess the outcomes of
the advocacy relationship

7.2 Support the individual to establish if further
assistance is needed

7.3 Decide when and how to end the advocacy
relationship

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Learner signature: _______________________________________ Date:___________________________
Assessor signature: ______________________________________ Date:___________________________
Internal verifier signature: ________________________________ Date:___________________________

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Unit 34: Maintaining the Independent
Advocacy Relationship
Unit code:
Unit reference number: Advo 303
QCF level:
Credit value: A/502/3148
Guided learning hours: 3

6

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Unit summary

The unit examines the relationship between an independent advocate and
the individual receiving advocacy support. It aims to equip the learner with
the skills to maintain an independent and client-led relationship whilst
developing an understanding of the limitations of the role.

Forbidden Combination

Learners taking the Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
(Adults) for England (QCF) or the Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Health and
Social Care (Adults) for Wales and Northern Ireland QCF) must not take
this unit with:
Unit 33: Providing Independent Advocacy Support (Advo 302, T/502/3147)
Unit 35: Responding to the Advocacy Needs of Different Groups of People
(Advo 304, F/502/3149).

Assessment requirements

This unit must be assessed in accordance with Skills for Care and
Development’s QCF Assessment Principles.

Additional Information

The nature of this unit means that most of the evidence must come from
real work activities.
Simulation can be used only in exceptional circumstances for example:
Where performance is critical or high risk, happens infrequently or happens
frequently but the presence of an assessor/observer would prevent the
independent advocacy relationship developing.
Simulation must be discussed and agreed in advance with the External
Verifier.
The evidence must reflect, at all times, the policies and procedures of the
workplace, as linked to current legislation and the values and principles for
good practice in independent advocacy.

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Required sources of performance and knowledge evidence:
Direct observation is the required assessment method to be used to
evidence some part of this unit.
Other sources of performance and knowledge evidence:
The assessor will identify other sources of evidence to ensure the most
reliable and efficient mix of evidence-gathering methods from the list below.
This will ensure that all learning outcomes and assessment criteria are met
and that the consistency of the candidate's performance can be established.
• work products
• professional discussion
• candidate/reflective accounts
• questions asked by assessors
• witness testimonies
• projects/assignments/RPL
• case studies.

Assessment methodology

This unit is assessed in the workplace. Learners can enter the types of
evidence they are presenting for assessment and the submission date
against each assessment criterion. Alternatively, centre documentation
should be used to record this information.

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Learning outcomes and assessment criteria

Learning outcomes Assessment criteria Evidence Portfolio Date
1 Know what to do when
1.1 Identify a range of ethical and practical challenges type reference
faced with practice commonly faced by advocates
dilemmas
1.2 Develop a plan or strategy to respond to a range of
2 Deal positively with challenges and threats
conflict
1.3 Identify a range of people who can offer support in
3 Maintain accurate records responding to dilemmas and threats

4 Prioritise competing work 2.1 Identify a range of situations and people where
commitments conflict may arise

5 Use personal value base 2.2 Develop positive strategies in resolving conflict
and power appropriately
3.1 Explain the importance of writing and maintaining
accurate records

3.2 Identify a range of information which is and is not
relevant

3.3 Use appropriate templates to record information

4.1 Identify essential and non-essential advocacy tasks
4.2 Prioritise competing commitments and tasks

5.1 Explain personal motivation and why the learner
wants to provide independent advocacy support

5.2 Identify personal values in relation to mental
health, disability, human rights, participation and
best interests

5.3 Identify sources of personal power

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Learning outcomes Assessment criteria Evidence Portfolio Date
6 Use supervision as a tool
type reference
to reflect and improve
practice 6.1 Explain the purpose and function of supervision
6.2 Identify methods of preparing for supervision
7 Use local and national 6.3 Participate in supervision
networks 6.4 Use self-reflection to explore the advocate practice
6.5 Use supervision to identify opportunities to improve
8 Respond to concerns of
abuse skills and knowledge
6.6 Use supervision to explore emotional and practical

challenges

7.1 Identify the role of local and national networks

7.2 Access support from local and national networks
7.3 Contribute to the work of local and national

networks

8.1 Identify potential signs of child (or) adult abuse

8.2 Explain child (or) adult protection procedures

8.3 Use the advocacy organisation’s protection policy to
respond to concerns of abuse

8.4 Ensure the individual receiving advocacy support is
empowered to have their voice heard through
protection processes

8.5 Support the individual uphold their right to be
heard

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Learner signature: _______________________________________ Date:___________________________
Assessor signature: ______________________________________ Date:___________________________
Internal verifier signature: ________________________________ Date:___________________________

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Unit 35: Responding to the Advocacy
Needs of Different Groups of
Unit code: People
Unit reference number:
QCF level: Advo 304
Credit value:
Guided learning hours: F/502/3149

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Unit summary

The unit equips learners with an understanding of how to respond to the
specific advocacy needs of different people such as:
• black people and ethic minority groups
• older people
• people who do not use English as their first language
• people who are physically disabled
• people with learning disabilities
• people with mental health needs
• children and young people
• those who cannot instruct an advocate
• people with sensory impairments.

Forbidden Combination

Learners taking the Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
(Adults) for England (QCF) or the Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Health and
Social Care (Adults) for Wales and Northern Ireland QCF) must not take this
unit with:
Unit 33: Providing Independent Advocacy Support (Advo 302, T/502/3147)
Unit 34: Maintaining the Independent Advocacy Relationship (Advo 303,
A/502/3148).

Assessment requirements

This unit must be assessed in accordance with Skills for Care and
Development’s QCF Assessment Principles.

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Additional information

The nature of this unit means that most of the evidence must come from
real work activities.
Simulation can be used only in exceptional circumstances for example:
Where performance is critical or high risk, happens infrequently or happens
frequently but the presence of an assessor/observer would prevent the
Independent Advocacy relationship developing.
Simulation must be discussed and agreed in advance with the External
Verifier.
The evidence must reflect, at all times, the policies and procedures of the
workplace, as linked to current legislation and the values and principles for
good practice in independent advocacy.
Required sources of performance and knowledge evidence:
Direct observation is the required assessment method to be used to
evidence some part of this unit.
Other sources of performance and knowledge evidence:
The assessor will identify other sources of evidence to ensure the most
reliable and efficient mix of evidence-gathering methods from the list below.
This will ensure that all learning outcomes and assessment criteria are met
and that the consistency of the candidate's performance can be established.
• work products
• professional discussion
• candidate/reflective accounts
• questions asked by assessors
• witness testimonies
• projects/assignments/RPL
• case studies.

Assessment methodology

This unit is assessed in the workplace. Learners can enter the types of
evidence they are presenting for assessment and the submission date
against each assessment criterion. Alternatively, centre documentation
should be used to record this information.

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Learning outcomes and assessment criteria

Learning outcomes Assessment criteria Evidence Portfolio Date

type reference

1 Make advocacy accessible 1.1 Identify factors which prevent different groups of

to individuals and different people from accessing advocacy support

groups 1.2 Use a range of strategies to make advocacy

accessible to different groups

2 Define social exclusion 2.1 Summarise the key components of social exclusion

2.2 Explain the impact of social exclusion on different
groups of people

3 Explain the medical and 3.1 Describe the medical and social model of disability
social model of disability 3.2 Explain how the medical and social model impacts
on an individual

3.3 Explain how an advocate can use the medical and
social model of disability within the advocacy
relationship

4 Promote diversity 4.1 Explain the concept of diversity and discrimination
4.2 Use a range of strategies to promote diversity
4.3 Use strategies to challenge discrimination

5 Use non-instructed 5.1 Explain the concept of non-instructed advocacy
advocacy
5.2 Select when it is appropriate to use non-instructed
advocacy

5.3 Use non-instructed advocacy

5.4 Identify a range of threats and challenges when
using non-instructed advocacy

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Learner signature: _______________________________________ Date:___________________________
Assessor signature: ______________________________________ Date:___________________________
Internal verifier signature: ________________________________ Date:___________________________

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Unit 36: Recognise Indications of
Substance Misuse and Refer
Unit code: Individuals to Specialists
Unit reference number:
QCF level: ASM1
Credit value:
Guided learning hours: M/601/0648
3

4

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Unit summary

This unit covers recognising signs which may indicate that someone may be
misusing drugs (illegal, prescription or over-the-counter), alcohol, solvents
or other substances. It also includes referring individuals with indications of
substance misuse to service providers where this is the appropriate action.

Assessment requirements

Any skills-based element within the unit must be assessed within the
workplace or by using workplace evidence.

Evidence requirements for this unit

The learner must provide the assessor with evidence for all the learning
outcomes and assessment criteria. The evidence must be provided in the
following ways, taking into account any of the special considerations below.

Special considerations:

Simulation is not permitted for this unit.
The nature of this unit means that all evidence must come from real work
activities.
The evidence must reflect, at all times, the policies and procedures of the
workplace, as linked to current legislation and the values and principles for
good practice in the sector.

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Required sources of performance and knowledge evidence:

Observation and/or expert witness testimony is the required
assessment method to be used to evidence some part of this unit.

If the assessor is unable to observe the learner, s/he will identify an expert
witness in the workplace who will provide testimony of the learner’s work-
based performance. The assessor or expert witness will observe the learner
in real work activities and this is likely to provide most of the evidence for
the assessment criteria for this unit.

Other sources of performance and knowledge evidence:

The assessor will identify other sources of evidence to ensure that the most
reliable and efficient mix of evidence-gathering methods from the list below.
This will ensure that all learning outcomes and assessment criteria are met
and that the consistency of your performance can be established.

• Work products: these are non-confidential records made, or
contributed to, by the learner eg promotional material relating to the
effects of substance misuse and the services available in the local
community.

• Confidential records: these may be used as evidence but must not be
placed in the learner’s portfolio. They must remain in their usual location
and be referred to in the assessor records in the learner’s portfolio eg
case records, care plans and referral forms.

• Questioning: questions may be oral or written. In each case the
question and the learner’s answer will need to be recorded eg what are
the risks that have to be managed in accessing services and facilities for
the individual in question?

• Professional discussion: this should be in the form of a structured
review of the learner’s practice with the outcomes captured by means of
audiotape or a written summary. These are particularly useful to provide
evidence that the learner knows and understands principles which
support practice; policies, procedures and legislation, and that the
learner can critically evaluate their application eg how to keep personal
knowledge about substances and possible indications of substance
misuse up to date.

• Original certificates: certificates of training and records of attendance
must be authentic, current and valid. The assessor will also want to
check the content of such training so that this can be matched to the
standards and check that the learner has retained and can apply learning
to practice eg Certificate/Progression Award in Drug and Alcohol
Services.

• Case studies, projects, assignments and candidate/reflective
accounts of the learner’s work: these methods are most
appropriately used to cover any outstanding areas of the qualification.
Occasionally, because an event happens rarely or may be difficult to
observe, the learner may be able to use a candidate/reflective account
to provide some of the evidence for this unit eg the risk to the individual
and to others which may result from substance misuse.

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• Witness testimony
Colleagues, allied professionals and individuals with whom the learner
works may be able to provide testimony of his/her performance. The
assessor will help the learner to identify the appropriate use of
witnesses.

Unit guidance

The evidence for this unit is likely to come from;
a The observation of the candidate working with an individual
b Confidential case records and referrals, and
c The candidate’s explanation of their work with this and other individuals

recorded either through professional discussion or a reflective account.

Assessment methodology

This unit is assessed in the workplace. Learners can enter the types of
evidence they are presenting for assessment and the submission date
against each assessment criterion. Alternatively, centre documentation
should be used to record this information.

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Learning outcomes and assessment criteria

Learning outcomes Assessment criteria Evidence Portfolio Date
1 Recognise indications of
type reference
substance misuse
1.1 Identify the range of substances which may be
2 Assess and monitor risk misused and their effects (eg illegal drugs,
prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, alcohol,
solvents)

1.2 Identify possible indications of substance misuse
(eg physical, behavioural, social, emotional)

1.3 Identify other factors which produce indications
that may be interpreted as caused by substance
misuse

1.4 Show how to obtain specialist assistance where
required

1.5 Show how to keep personal knowledge about
substances and possible indications of substance
misuse up to date

2.1 Assess the risk to the individual and to others which
may result from substance misuse, in accordance
with organisational procedures

2.2 Review the assessment of risk and explain why this
is important

2.3 Demonstrate appropriate action which may be
required in the light of changes to the situation and
level of risk

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3 Handle information and
type reference
maintain records
3.1 Identify situations and actions taken in line with
4 Refer individuals to organisational requirements and explain the
appropriate services importance of doing so

3.2 Identify the rights of individuals and the principle of
confidentiality

4.1 Identify the range of services relevant to substance
misuse available locally and nationally

4.2 Demonstrate how to refer individuals to services in
line with organisational requirements

4.3 Provide appropriate services with complete and
accurate information about the situation in line with
organisational requirements

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Learner signature: _______________________________________ Date:___________________________
Assessor signature: ______________________________________ Date:___________________________
Internal verifier signature: ________________________________ Date:___________________________

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Unit 37: Support Individuals who are
Substance Users
Unit code:
Unit reference number: ASM3
QCF level: A/601/0670
Credit value: 3
Guided learning hours: 7
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Unit summary

This unit is for those who support individuals who are substance users by
enabling them to adopt safe practices, providing care and support following
an episode of substance use and supporting individuals’ efforts to reduce or
cease substance use. Substances would include alcohol, opiates,
hallucinogenics, amphetamines, cannabis, prescribed medication, solvents
and other volatile substances; their use may be experimental, recreational
or dependent.

Assessment requirements

Any skills-based element within the unit must be assessed within the
workplace or by using workplace evidence.

Evidence requirements for this unit

The learner must provide the assessor with evidence for all the learning
outcomes and assessment criteria. The evidence must be provided in the
following ways, taking into account any of the special considerations below:

Special considerations

Simulation is not permitted for this unit.
The nature of this unit means that all of the evidence must come from real
work activities.
The evidence must reflect, at all times, the policies and procedures of the
workplace, as linked to current legislation and the values and principles for
good practice in the sector.

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Required sources of performance and knowledge evidence:

Observation and/or expert witness testimony is the required
assessment method to be used to evidence some part of this unit.

If the assessor is unable to observe the learner s/he will identify an expert
witness in the workplace who will provide testimony of the learner’s work-
based performance. The assessor or expert witness will observe the learner
in real work activities and this is likely to provide most of the evidence for
the assessment criteria for this unit.

Other sources of performance and knowledge evidence:

The assessor will identify other sources of evidence to ensure that the most
reliable and efficient mix of evidence-gathering methods from the list below.
This will ensure that all learning outcomes and assessment criteria are met
and that the consistency of your performance can be established.

• Work products: these are non-confidential records made, or
contributed to, by the learner eg promotional material relating to the
effects of substance misuse and the services available in the local
community.

• Confidential records: these may be used as evidence but must not be
placed in the learner’s portfolio. They must remain in their usual location
and be referred to in the assessor records in the learner’s portfolio eg
case records and care plans.

• Questioning: questions may be oral or written. In each case the
question and the learner’s answer will need to be recorded eg outline the
legislation, policies and guidelines on the use and storage of substances?

• Professional discussion: this should be in the form of a structured
review of your practice with the outcomes captured by means of
audiotape or a written summary. These are particularly useful to provide
evidence that the learner knows and understands principles which
support practice; policies, procedures and legislation, and that the
learner can critically evaluate their application eg explain relevant
policies and procedures for the support of individuals who have used
substances.

• Original certificates: certificates of training and records of attendance
must be authentic, current and valid. The assessor will also want to
check the content of such training so that this can be matched to the
standards and check that the learner has retained and can apply learning
to practice eg Certificate/Progression Award in Drug and Alcohol
Services.

• Case studies, projects, assignments and candidate/reflective
accounts of your work: These methods are most appropriately used to
cover any outstanding areas of the qualification. Occasionally, because
an event happens rarely or may be difficult to observe, the learner may
be able to use a candidate/reflective account to provide some of the
evidence for this unit eg explain factors that influence individuals to use
substances and reasons why individuals decide to reduce or cease
substance use.

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• Witness testimony:
Colleagues, allied professionals and individuals with whom the learner
works may be able to provide testimony of the learner’s performance.
The assessor will help you to identify the appropriate use of witnesses.

• Unit guidance:
The evidence for this unit is likely to come from:
a the observation of the candidate working with an individual
b confidential case records, and
c the candidate’s explanation of their work with this and other
individuals recorded either through professional discussion or a
reflective account.

Assessment methodology

This unit is assessed in the workplace. Learners can enter the types of
evidence they are presenting for assessment and the submission date
against each assessment criterion. Alternatively, centre documentation
should be used to record this information.

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Learning outcomes and assessment criteria

Learning outcomes Assessment criteria Evidence Portfolio Date

1 Understand about type reference
different substances, their
effects and how they 1.1 Identify the different substances which individuals
might be used might use, how they are used and their likely
effects
2 Enable individuals to
adopt safe practices 1.2 Identify the risks involved with substance use both
associated with substance in the short and the long term (eg overdose,
use dependence and associated health risks)

1.3 Explain legislation, policies and guidelines on the
use and storage of substances

2.1 Explain factors that influence individuals to use
substances and reasons why individuals decide to
reduce or cease substance use

2.2 Communicate with individuals in a manner that
maximises the individuals’ understanding

2.3 Support individuals to discuss their circumstances
and history of substance use

2.4 Advise individuals on ways in which methods of
substance use and activities affected by it can be
practised more safely

2.5 Support individuals to dispose of hazardous
materials and equipment safely

2.6 Describe harm-reduction strategies, how and why
these may differ from individual to individual

2.7 Identify the potential effects and difficulties that are
likely to arise in attempting to cease or reduce
substance use and the strategies/methods for
alleviating them

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3 Support individuals when
type reference
they have used
substances 3.1 Explain relevant policies and procedures for the
support of individuals who have used substances
4 Support individuals in
reducing substance use 3.2 Support individuals in a manner appropriate to the
substance used, the effect which the substance has
had and the condition of the individual

3.3 Demonstrate how to make the environment as safe
as possible, including how and when to move
individuals for their own safety

3.4 Support individuals to meet their own needs and
requirements after the effects of the substance
have worn off

3.5 Show when and how to request further support and
assistance

3.6 Report information about episodes of substance use
to an appropriate person and record it in the
required format

4.1 Assist individuals who have made a commitment to
reduce substance use to review their reasons for
doing so

4.2 Offer support to individuals which respects their
individual rights, and is appropriate to their needs

4.3 Assist individuals to review their progress in
reducing substance use

4.4 Describe how to manage your own feelings about
the individual’s progress or lack of this in such a
way as to minimise their impact on the support
provided

4.5 Identify the specialist agencies and support
networks involved in supporting substance users

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Learner signature: _______________________________________ Date:___________________________
Assessor signature: ______________________________________ Date:___________________________
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Unit 38: Identify and Act upon Immediate
Risk of Danger to Substance Users
Unit code:
Unit reference number: ASM 4
QCF level: D/501/0585
Credit value: 3
Guided learning hours: 7
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Unit summary

This unit is about identifying the immediate risk of danger to individuals
who have used drugs, alcohol or other substances, acting upon the
immediate risk of danger and supporting the individual once the risk of
danger has passed.

Assessment requirements

Any skills-based element within the unit must be assessed in the workplace
or using workplace-based evidence.

Evidence requirements for this unit

The learner must provide the assessor with evidence for all the learning
outcomes and assessment criteria. The evidence must be provided in the
following ways, taking into account any of the special considerations below.

Special considerations

Simulation is permitted for this unit.
The nature of this unit means that most of the evidence must come from
real work activities. However simulation may be used as long as it meets
the criteria for its use.
The evidence must reflect, at all times, the policies and procedures of the
workplace, as linked to current legislation and the values and principles for
good practice in the sector.

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Required sources of performance and knowledge evidence:

Observation and/or expert witness testimony is the required
assessment method to be used to evidence some part of this unit.

If the assessor is unable to observe the learner s/he will identify an expert
witness in the workplace who will provide testimony of the learner’s work-
based performance. The assessor or expert witness will observe the learner
in real work activities and this is likely to provide most of the evidence for
the assessment criteria for this unit.

Other sources of performance and knowledge evidence:

The following assessment criteria may be difficult to evidence by
observation and/or expert witness testimony because they refer to
contingencies or infrequently occurring activities:

Assessment criteria 2.5, Take actions which are appropriate to the
substance sued and the effect it has had on the individual eg:

a calming the individual, if the individual is in an agitated sate, if safe to
do so

b reviving the individual, if the individual seems to be in a withdrawn
state.

Your assessor will identify other sources of evidence to ensure that the most
reliable and efficient mix of evidence-gathering methods from the list below.
This will ensure that all learning outcomes and assessment criteria are met
and that the consistency of your performance can be established.

• Work products: these are non-confidential records made, or
contributed to, by the learner eg promotional material relating to the
risks of misuse.

• Confidential records: these may be used as evidence but must not be
placed in the learner’s portfolio. They must remain in their usual location
and be referred to in the assessor records in the learner’s portfolio eg
case records and incident reports.

• Questioning: questions may be oral or written. In each case the
question and the learner’s answer will need to be recorded eg in what
circumstances should support/first aid treatment be requested?

• Professional discussion: this should be in the form of a structured
review of learner’s practice with the outcomes captured by means of
audiotape or a written summary. These are particularly useful to provide
evidence that the learner knows and understands principles which
support practice; policies, procedures and legislation, and that the
learner can critically evaluate their application eg explain the relevant
policies and procedures for dealing with risk of danger to individuals and
others.

• Original certificates: certificates of training and records of attendance
must be authentic, current and valid. The assessor will also want to
check the content of such training so that this can be matched to the
standards and check that the learner has retained and can apply learning
to practice eg Certificate in First Aid.

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• Case studies, projects, assignments and candidate/reflective
accounts of your work: These methods are most appropriately used to
cover any outstanding areas of the qualification. Occasionally, because
an event happens rarely or may be difficult to observe, the learner may
be able to use a candidate/ reflective account to provide some of the
evidence for this unit eg describe the signs of immediate risk of danger
which may including overdose and individuals causing injury or harm to
themselves or others.

• Witness testimony: colleagues, allied professionals and individuals
with whom you work may be able to provide testimony of the
performance. The assessor will help the learner to identify the
appropriate use of witnesses.

Unit guidance

The evidence for this unit is likely to come from:
a the observation of the candidate working with an individual
b confidential case records and incident reports, and
c the candidate’s explanation of their work with this and other individuals

recorded either through professional discussion or a reflective account.

Assessment methodology

This unit is assessed in the workplace. Learners can enter the types of
evidence they are presenting for assessment and the submission date
against each assessment criterion. Alternatively, centre documentation
should be used to record this information.

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Learning outcomes and assessment criteria

Learning outcomes Assessment criteria Evidence Portfolio Date

1 Identify immediate risk of type reference
danger to substance
misusers 1.1 Describe the range of different substances subject
to misuse and their effects (eg illegal drugs,
prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, alcohol,
solvents)

1.2 Describe any signs of immediate risk of danger
which may include risk of

a overdose

b individuals causing injury or harm to
themselves or others (eg family members)

1.3 Explain the relevant policies and procedures for
dealing with risk of danger to individuals and others

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