EXTENDOTHM LEVEL 4 DIPLOMA IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE MANAGEMENT

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Assignment Briefs
OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Health
and Social Care Management
Qualification Number: 610/0784/5 | April 2022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Assessment Guidance for Criterion Referenced Marking. ...................................................... 3

Qualification Structure ............................................................................................................. 5
Centre Assessment Guidance ................................................................................................. 6
Level 4 Assignment Tasks....................................................................................................... 9
Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Social Care................................. 10
Professional Development and Academic Writing Skills ....................................................... 14
Communication in the Caring Professions ............................................................................ 18
Principles of Health and Safety for Health Professions ......................................................... 21
Assessment Processes in Health and Social Care Settings ................................................. 24
Resource Management in Health and Social Care ............................................................... 27

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Assessment guidance for criterion referenced marking.

The assessment grading criteria characterises the level of complexity and demand expected of students at each level of qualification. Please note
that these are generic descriptors which apply mainly, though not exclusively, to written academic work.

Any further unit-specific assessment criteria, such as number of words, should be clearly stated in each individual assignment brief.

Result. Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7

Pass Detailed answers to all Detailed response to all Very full, independent response Excellent links between The work demonstrates
parts of the questions or relevant parts of the to the assignment, applying relevant ideas, theories and engagement in an
tasks. questions or tasks, with relevant material well beyond practice. academic debate which
evidence of clear any module input, demonstrating presents clear evidence of
Clearly structured and understanding of the issues. independent study. Evidence of independent a considered
focused, demonstrating learning and the ability to understanding of the
overall coherence and in- Well-structured with evidence Excellent understanding and engage critically and topics studied.
depth understanding of the of independent reading application of relevant theory, analytically with a wide range
unit content and supporting the argument. concepts and models. Very clear of contextually relevant There is evidence of clear
assessment requirements. logical structure. resource material. synthesis of theoretical
Clear evidence of a range of issues and practice.
Evidence of the use of independently sourced Very few errors in referencing or Demonstration of original
independently sourced material, well applied in all grammar or syntax as insights supported by well- A critical analysis of
material, well applied in all contexts. appropriate. structured overall argument. theoretical models and/or
contexts. practical applications has
Very few errors in Very few errors in referencing resulted in originality.
Very few errors in grammar referencing or grammar or or grammar or syntax as
as appropriate. syntax as appropriate. appropriate. Very few errors in
referencing or grammar or
syntax as appropriate.

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Refer Little attempt to engage Little attempt to engage with Little attempt to engage with Little attempt to engage with Whilst some of the
with assignment brief. assignment brief. assignment brief. assignment brief. characteristics of a pass
have been demonstrated,
Learning outcomes not fully Learning outcomes not fully Learning outcomes not fully met. Learning outcomes not fully the work does not
met. met. met. address each of the
Inadequate demonstration of outcomes for the
Inadequate demonstration Inadequate demonstration of knowledge or understanding of Inadequate demonstration of specified assessment
of knowledge or knowledge or understanding key concepts, theories or knowledge or understanding of task.
understanding of key of key concepts, theories or practice. key concepts, theories or The work may be an
concepts, theories or practice. practice. overly descriptive account
practice. demonstrating minimal
interpretation, and there is
very limited evidence of
analysis, synthesis or
evaluation.

No counterarguments or
alternative frames of
reference are generated
or considered.

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Qualification Structure
The OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification consists of
6 mandatory units, 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and the
recommended Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for this qualification is a minimum of 600 hours.

All units are mandatory.

Unit Reference Level 4:

Level Credit GLH TQT
Number 6 Mandatory Units: 120 credits
K/650/1117 Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
4 20 100 200
in Health and Social Care
K/650/1144 Professional Development and Academic
4 20 100 200
Writing
L/650/1118 Communication in the Caring Professions 4 20 100 200
M/650/1119 Principles of Health and Safety for Health
4 20 100 200
Professions
L/650/1136 Assessment Processes in Health and
4 20 100 200
Social Care Settings
M/650/1137 Resource Management in Health and
4 20 100 200
Social Care

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Centre Assessment Guidance

Centre’s are advised to follow the assessment guidance and methods set out by OTHM
qualifications within the specification and this document, if a centre wishes to devise their
assessment methods then this first must be provided to OTHM Qualifications, prior to
implementation.
The Assessor should decide when the learner is suitably prepared to undertake the
assessment and issue the Assignment. Once learners have been issued with an assignment,
it is essential they work independently to produce and prepare their evidence for assessment.

Before commencing an assessment, the Assessor should take care to ensure each learner
understands:

● the assessment requirements

● the nature of the evidence they need to produce
● the importance of time management and meeting deadlines
● the importance of submitting authentic work

Assessing Unit Content

Assessors are expected to assess evidence submitted by learners to determine that the work
is suitable in meeting the assessment criteria and provide learners with appropriate feedback.
Centre assessors mark the assignments against the predefined learning outcomes and
assessment criteria in the specification.
To achieve this unit, learners must achieve the learning outcomes and meet the standards
specified by all assessment criteria for the unit.

Assessment Tracking and Recording Learner Progress

It is necessary to track and record learner achievement throughout the delivery period of the
OTHM Level 4 Diploma and this should not be left until the end of the course.

This will include regular review of learner work through formative and summative assessment
and internal quality assurance at planned intervals during the programme:
• before decisions have been made on any unit
• sampling evidence once one or two of the units or assignments are completed

Tracking learner progress, recording the achievement of each learner per criteria on a unit-
by-unit basis ensures:
• the assessment evidence is clearly measured against national standards
• learner progress is accurately tracked
• the assessment process can be reliably verified
• evidence is valid, authentic and reliable for the safety of certification
• identification of which assessments are outstanding
• internal verification is timely
• samples for standards verification and other external audits can be made available as
required
• up to date, securely stored assessment records help to minimise the risk of
assessment malpractice and potential issues; maintaining the integrity of the
qualification.

Tutors/Assessors should provide learners with formative and summative feedback to aid
development during their studies.
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Formative Assessment Summative Assessment

used during the learning process used at the end of the learning process
evaluates achievement against learning
provides feedback on learning-in-process
outcomes and assessment criteria
dialogue-based, ungraded graded Pass / Refer

Assessor Authentication:
Every member of staff involved in the internal verification of controlled assessment must
ensure that each piece of assessed work can be authenticated with confidence as being the
work of the learner who submits it. The assessor and IQA must sign a declaration after the
work has been completed confirming that the work was completed under the required
conditions.

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Learner Task Guidance

● The assessment for this qualification comprises assignment based tasks, to be completed
at the end of the period of learning.

● The tasks will cover all learning outcomes and assessment criteria within the unit. The
tasks are necessary to map and claim knowledge and competence.

● You must cite relevant evidence and provide supporting references.

● The Indicative Content in the specification is not prescriptive or exhaustive but is intended
to provide helpful guidance to teachers and learners, with the key areas that will be
covered within the unit and relating to the kinds of evidence that should be provided for
each assessment objective specific to the unit learning outcomes

● Learners are expected to adhere to the word count, provided as a range within the question
text. A 10% leeway either side of this range is permitted before the assessor is instructed
to stop reading any further.

● There is no formal time limit for the completion of the tasks, besides that of the validity of
assessment materials.

● Learners will be required to sign a statement of authenticity, confirming all evidence

provided is their own.

● As well as the content your tutor/assessor will be scrutinising the following aspects:

o Plagiarism and collusion

o Critical writing, style
o Sentence structure
o Grammar, punctuation
o Argument, setting out
o Presentation of findings and conclusion
o Referencing and citation

● The tasks are marked by an Internal Assessor and verified, and quality assured
accordingly.

● Learners who fail to achieve the required Pass mark are permitted to re-sit after having
sufficient teaching and additional study time.

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LEVEL 4 ASSIGNMENT TASKS

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PROMOTING EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN HEALTH

AND SOCIAL CARE
Unit Reference Number K/650/1117
Unit Title Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in
Health and Social Care
Unit Level 4
Number of Credits 20
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 200 hours
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 100 hours
Mandatory / Optional Mandatory
Sector Subject Area (SSA) 1.3 Health and social care
Task Grading Type Pass / Refer

Unit Aims
The aim of this unit is to enable learners to develop strategies for implementing and leading
excellence in practice in respect of equality, diversity and rights in a health and social care
setting. The unit also explores how to manage risk and balance rights with duty of care in
health and social care settings.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome – Assessment Criterion –
The learner will: The learner can:
1. Understand equality, diversity, 1.1 Define the terms:
inclusion and human rights • diversity
within the health and social care • equality
workplace. • inclusion
• discrimination
• unconscious bias
• protected characteristics
• human rights
1.2 Explain the legislation underpinning diversity,
equality and inclusion in the health and social care
sector.
1.3 Explain the models of practice that underpin
equality, diversity and inclusion.
1.4 Explain the impact of barriers to equality, diversity
and inclusion.
2. Understand the development of 2.1 Examine the effectiveness of policies in ensuring
systems that promote diversity, legislative requirements are met.
equality and inclusion. 2.2 Evaluate the effectiveness of procedures in
promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the
workplace.
3. Be able to promote equality, 3.1 Analyse how the promotion of equality, diversity,
diversity and inclusion. inclusion and human rights can lead to improved
outcomes for individuals.
3.2 Demonstrate how to communicate to others
methods of promoting equality and inclusion within
the workplace.
3.3 Demonstrate how to support others to actively
promote equality,
diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

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3.4 Demonstrate how to effectively challenge

discrimination and exclusion in policy and practice.
4. Know how to manage risk and 4.1 Analyse how to address ethical dilemmas in the
balance rights with duty of care. workplace when balancing individual rights with the
duty of care.
4.2 Explain the principles of informed choice and
capacity.
4.3 Demonstrate how to develop a strategy for
managing risks while balancing individual rights
and the duty of care owed to others in your own
area of responsibility.

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Unit Title Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Social Care

Task 1 of 2

Unit Learning Outcomes

LO 1 Understand equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights within the health and social
care workplace.
LO 2 Understand the development of systems that promote diversity, equality and inclusion.
Task Assessment Criteria to be covered
1.1; 1.2; 1.3; 1.4; 2.1; 2.2
Assignment Brief and Guidance

You are required to prepare a report about diversity, equality and inclusion within the
workplace and the development systems in place to promote them.

The report should:

• Define the terms:
o diversity
o equality
o inclusion
o discrimination
o unconscious bias
o protected characteristics
o human rights
• Explain the legislation underpinning diversity, equality and inclusion in the health and
social care sector.
• Explain the models of practice that underpin equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Explain the impact of barriers to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Examine the effectiveness of policies in ensuring legislative requirements are met.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of procedures in promoting equality, diversity and
inclusion in the workplace.

Delivery and Submission

The submission is in the form of a report written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 1500 words excluding diagrams, references, and
appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work. References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references
list, using Harvard Referencing style.

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Unit Title Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Social Care

Task 2 of 2

Unit Learning Outcomes

LO 3 Be able to promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

LO 4 Know how to manage risk and balance rights with duty of care.
Task Assessment Criteria to be covered
3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4; 4.1; 4.2; 4.3
Assignment Brief and Guidance

Write an essay that evaluates the influences of person-centred ways of working within a
health or social care context.
Use examples from real-life work practices or conduct research using appropriate
examples from media sources.

The essay should :

• Analyse how the promotion of equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights
can lead to improved outcomes for individuals.
• Provide examples of how to communicate with others to promote equality
and inclusion in the workplace.
• Provide examples on how to support others to actively promote equality,
• diversity and inclusion within the workplace.
• Provide examples on how to effectively challenge discrimination and
exclusion in policy and practice.
• Analyse how to address ethical dilemmas in the workplace when balancing
individual rights with the duty of care.
• Explain the principles of informed choice and capacity.
• Create a strategy for managing risks while balancing the individual rights and
the duty of care owed to others in your own area of responsibility.

Delivery and Submission

The submission is in the form of an essay written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 1500 words excluding diagrams, references, and
appendices.
Learners are expected to adhere to the word count.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work. References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references
list, using Harvard Referencing style.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ACADEMIC WRITING

SKILLS
Unit Reference Number K/650/1144
Unit Title Professional Development and Academic Writing Skills
Unit Level 4
Number of Credits 20
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 200 hours
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 100 hours
Mandatory / Optional Mandatory
Sector Subject Area (SSA) 1.3 Health and social care
Task Grading Type Pass / Refer

Unit Aims
The aim of the unit is to deepen learners' understanding of professional development and to
help them explore their own development as a manager in health and social care. The unit
also introduces learners to the skills necessary for academic writing, when engaging in
continuous professional development.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome – Assessment Criterion –
The learner will: The learner can:
1. Understand the principles of 1.1 Explain what is meant by professional development.
professional development. 1.2 Explain ways of overcoming barriers to professional
development.
1.3 Determine the different sources available for
professional development.
1.4 Analyse factors to consider when selecting
opportunities and activities for keeping knowledge
and practice up to date.
2. Be able to develop goals and 2.1 Evaluate own knowledge against standards and
targets for their own benchmarks.
professional development. 2.2 Create SMART goals and targets for own
professional development.
2.3 Determine appropriate goals and targets to meet
expected standards.
2.4 Assess learning opportunities to meet objectives
and reflect personal learning style.
3. Be able to prepare a 3.1 Produce a professional development plan.
professional development plan. 3.2 Apply techniques to review progress toward
personal and professional objectives.
4. Be able to use models of 4.1 Compare models of reflective practice.
reflective practice to evaluate 4.2 Apply reflective practice techniques to improve
own development. performance.
4.3 Evaluate the effectiveness of own reflective
practice.
5. Be able to apply appropriate 5.1 Explain the principles of academic writing.
academic conventions in 5.2 Produce written work according to academic
written communication. conventions.
5.3 Apply techniques to review on own academic writing
skills.

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Unit Title Professional Development and Academic Writing Skills

Task 1 of 3

Unit Learning Outcomes

LO 2 Be able to develop goals and targets for their own professional development.

LO 3 Be able to prepare a professional development plan.

Task Assessment Criteria to be covered
2.1; 2.2; 2.3; 2.4; 3.1; 3.2
Assignment Brief and Guidance

You are required to prepare and review a professional development plan.

In so doing you should:

• Evaluate own knowledge against standards and benchmarks.
• Create SMART goals and targets for own professional development.
• Determine appropriate goals and targets to meet expected standards.
• Assess learning opportunities to meet objectives and reflect personal learning
style.
• Apply techniques to review progress toward personal and professional
objectives

You can refer to the NHS website - https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/career-

planning/developing-your-health-career/developing-your-health-career/personal-development-
planning/personal-development-planning or other alternative sources for guidance on
developing and producing a personal development plan.

Delivery and Submission

The submission is in the form of a personal development plan written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 500 words excluding diagrams, references, and appendices.

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Unit Title Professional Development and Academic Writing Skills

Task 2 of 3

Unit Learning Outcomes

LO 1 Understand the principles of professional development.

LO 4 Be able to use models of reflective practice to evaluate own development.

Task Assessment Criteria to be covered
1.1; 1.2; 1.3; 1.4; 4.1; 4.2; 4.3
Assignment Brief and Guidance

Undertake a critical reflection of own practice within a health and social care environment.

In your reflective account you should:

• Explain what is meant by professional development.
• Explain ways of overcoming barriers to professional development.
• Determine the different sources available for professional development.
• Analyse factors to consider when selecting opportunities and activities for
keeping knowledge and practice up to date.
• Compare models of reflective practice
• Describe how you would apply reflective practice techniques to improve own
performance.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of own reflective practice

Delivery and Submission

The submission is in the form of an essay written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 2000 words excluding diagrams, references, and
appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work. References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references
list, using Harvard Referencing style.

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Unit Title Professional Development and Academic Writing Skills

Task 3 of 3

Unit Learning Outcome

LO 5 Be able to apply appropriate academic conventions in written communication.

Task Assessment Criteria to be covered

5.1; 5.2; 5.3
Assignment Brief and Guidance

Part A: Explain the principles of academic writing.

Part B: Submit a piece of your own writing. The writing may have been produced as
evidence for another unit, but must be in an appropriate format and style, following
conventions of academic writing.

Part C: Apply techniques to review on own academic writing skills.

Delivery and Submission

The submission is in the form of an essay written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 500 words excluding diagrams, references, and appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work. References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references
list, using Harvard Referencing style.

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COMMUNICATION IN THE CARING PROFESSIONS

Unit Reference Number L/650/1118
Unit Title Communication in the Caring Professions
Unit Level 4
Number of Credits 20
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 200 hours
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 100 hours
Mandatory / Optional Mandatory
Sector Subject Area (SSA) 1.3 Health and social care
Task Grading Type Pass / Refer

Unit Aims
The aim of this unit is for the learner to build skills and knowledge in effective communication
practices, recognising this as an important role of senior personnel working in a health or
social care setting. The unit also introduces the role of systems and procedures in supporting
safe and efficient use of information.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome – Assessment Criterion –
The learner will: The learner can:
1. Know about the range of 1.1 Explain different methods of communication to
communication requirements in meet individual and organisational needs.
the workplace. 1.2 Describe strategies to overcome communication
barriers.
2. Be able to use communication 2.1 Evaluate communication systems and practices
systems and practices in the used in different settings.
workplace. 2.2 Propose improvements to communication systems
and practices used in health and social care.
2.3 Explain the impact of poor communication on
health and social care management.
2.4 Demonstrate communication techniques to
support effective practice.
3. Be able to use communication 3.1 Demonstrate the use of communication systems
systems to facilitate partnership to promote partnership working.
working. 3.2 Compare the use of different communications
systems for partnership working.
3.3 Recommend ways to improve communication
systems used for partnership working.
4. Know how to use systems for 4.1 Explain legal and ethical tensions in sharing
information management. information.
4.2 Explain how personal information is processed to
meet legal requirements.

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Unit Title Communication in the Caring Professions

Task 1 of 2

Unit Learning Outcomes

LO 1 Know about the range of communication requirements in the workplace.

LO 2 Be able to use communication systems to facilitate partnership working.

Task Assessment Criteria to be covered
1.1; 1.2; 2.1; 2.2; 2.3; 2.4
Assignment Brief and Guidance

You are required to write a report about the requirements and use of communication systems
and practices in the workplace.

The report should:

• Define different methods of communication to meet individual and
organisational needs.
• Describe strategies to overcome communication barriers.
• Evaluate communication systems and practices utilised in the setting.
• Propose improvements to communication systems and practices.
• Explain the impact of poor communication.
• Use communication techniques to support effective practice.

Delivery and Submission

The submission is in the form of a report written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 1500 words excluding diagrams, references, and appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work. References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list,
using Harvard Referencing style.

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Unit Title Communication in the Caring Professions

Task 2 of 2

Unit Learning Outcomes

LO 3 Be able to use communication systems to facilitate partnership working.

LO 4 Know how to use systems for information management.

Task Assessment Criteria to be covered
3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 4.1; 4.2
Assignment Brief and Guidance

You are required to write an essay to demonstrate that you understand how to use
communication systems to facilitate partnership working as well as how to manage information.
Use examples from real-life work practices or conduct research using appropriate examples
from media sources.

The essay should:

• Provide examples of how communication systems can be used to promote
partnership working.
• Compare the use of different communications systems for partnership working.
• Recommend ways to improve communication systems used for partnership
working.
• Explain legal and ethical tensions in sharing information.
• Explain how personal information is processed to meet legal requirements.

Delivery and Submission

The submission is in the form of an essay written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 1500 words excluding diagrams, references, and appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work. References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list,
using Harvard Referencing style.

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PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH AND SAFETY FOR HEALTH

PROFESSIONS
Unit Reference Number M/650/1119
Unit Title Principles of Health and Safety for Health Professions
Unit Level 4
Number of Credits 20
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 200 hours
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 100 hours
Mandatory / Optional Mandatory
Sector Subject Area (SSA) 1.3 Health and social care
Task Grading Type Pass / Refer

Unit Aims
The aim of the unit is for learners to understand the health and safety responsibilities within
their role, how to manage and carry out risk assessments and the importance of complying
with health and safety requirements.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome – Assessment Criterion –

The learner will: The learner can:
1. Know about the current 1.1 Explain the legislative framework for health and
legislative framework for safety in a health and social care setting.
health and safety. 1.2 Analyse how policies, procedures and practices in
own setting meet health and safety requirements.
2. Understand the importance of 2.1 Explain how to support others to comply with
compliance in relation to health and safety requirements.
health and safety. 2.2 Explain the consequences of non-compliance with
health and safety requirements.
2.3 Explain the importance of record keeping in
relation to health and safety.
3. Understand risk assessment 3.1 Describe the range of risk assessments used in
processes related to health or health and social care settings.
social care. 3.2 Carry out a risk assessment.
3.3 Analyse how to work with individuals and
others to manage potential risks and hazards.
3.4 Demonstrate how to implement the outcomes of a
risk assessment.
3.5 Apply techniques to review own and others
practice in promoting a balanced approach to risk
assessment.
4. Be able to review health and 4.1 Evaluate the effectiveness of health and safety
safety practices, policies and practice, policies and procedures in the work
procedures. setting.
4.2 Recommend changes to practices, policies and
procedures to ensure safety and compliance in
the work setting.

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Unit Title Principles of Health and Safety for Health Professions

Task 1 of 2

Unit Learning Outcomes

LO 1 Know about the current legislative framework for health and safety.

LO 2 Understand the importance of compliance in relation to health and safety.

Task Assessment Criteria to be covered
1.1; 1.2; 2.1; 2.2; 2.3
Assignment Brief and Guidance

As part of your continuing development, your supervisor has asked you to check policies and
procedures relating to health, safety and compliance to see how they link to legislation and
guidelines.

You are required to prepare a briefing report about the legislative framework for health and
safety and the importance of compliance.
Use examples from real-life work practices or conduct research using appropriate
examples from media sources.

The briefing report should:

• Explain the legislative framework for health and safety in a health and social care
setting.
• Analyse how policies, procedures and practices in own setting meet health and safety
requirements.
• Explain how to support others to comply with health and safety requirements.
• Explain the consequences of non-compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Explain the importance of record keeping in relation to health and safety.

Delivery and Submission

The submission is in the form of a briefing report written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 1000 words excluding diagrams, references, and appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work. References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list,
using Harvard Referencing style.

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Unit Title Principles of Health and Safety for Health Professions

Task 2 of 2

Unit Learning Outcomes

LO 3 Understand risk assessment processes related to health or social care.

LO 4 Be able to review health and safety practices, policies and procedures.

Task Assessment Criteria to be covered
3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4; 3.5; 4.1; 4.2
Assignment Brief and Guidance

Part A:
• Research the types of risk assessments which are used in health and social care
settings and carry out a risk assessment.

Part B:
As part of your risk assessment you should include:
• An analysis of how to work with individuals and others to manage potential risks and
hazards.
• Examples of how to implement the outcomes of the risk assessment.
• A review of own and others practice in promoting a balanced approach to risk
assessment.

Part C:
As a conclusion to your risk assessment:
• Evaluate the effectiveness of health and safety practice, policies and procedures in
the work setting.
• Recommend changes to practices, policies and procedures to ensure safety and
compliance in the work setting.

Delivery and Submission

The submission is in the form of a risk assessment report written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 2000 words excluding diagrams, references, and appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work. References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list,
using Harvard Referencing style.

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ASSESSMENT PROCESSES IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

SETTINGS
Unit Reference Number L/650/1136
Unit Title Assessment Processes in Health and Social
Care Settings
Unit Level 4
Number of Credits 20
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 200 hours
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 100 hours
Mandatory / Optional Mandatory
Sector Subject Area (SSA) 1.3 Health and social care
Task Grading Type Pass / Refer

Unit Aims
The aims of the unit are to develop learners’ knowledge of forms of assessment, to develop
their reviewing and planning skills when carrying out assessments, and how to meet the needs
of individuals accessing services.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome – Assessment Criterion –
The learner will: The learner can:
1. Know about approaches used in the 1.1 Explain the purpose of different assessment
assessment process for care models.
provision. 1.2 Describe the purpose of assessment tools
used in health and social care.
1.3 Analyse how partnership working can support
the assessment process.
2. Know how to lead assessments for 2.1 Explain how to use person centred ways of
care provision. working to support individuals to participate in
the assessment process.
2.2 Explain how to undertake an assessment.
2.3 Explain when to use the referral process for
individuals.
3. Know how to manage the outcomes 3.1 Explain how to develop a care or support plan
of care assessments. in collaboration with the individual.
3.2 Explain how to evaluate the effectiveness of
the assessment process and outcomes.
3.3 Explain how to develop an action plan to
address any changes following an
assessment review.
4. Be able to advise others about the 4.1 Demonstrate how to formally instruct others
role of assessment. about the assessment process.
4.2 Demonstrate ways in which to help ensure
others understand the functions of
assessment tools.
4.3 Assess staff understanding of the impact of
assessments on individuals and their
families.

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Unit Title Assessment Processes in Health and Social Care Settings

Task 1 of 2

Unit Learning Outcomes

LO 1 Know about approaches used in the assessment process for care provision.

LO 2 Know how to lead assessments for care provision.

Task Assessment Criteria to be covered
1.1; 1.2; 1.3; 2.1; 2.2; 2.3
Assignment Brief and Guidance

You are employed at Horizon, an adult social care setting.

Due to a growing business, individuals with varying care and support requirements have been
accepted. There is a lack of staff familiarity with some aspects of their care needs, so training
regarding assessment methodologies is needed.

You are required to research information and guidance to inform staff, putting this together in a
report for use in induction and training.

The information and guidance should include:

• An explanation of the purpose of different assessment models.
• A description of the purpose of assessment tools available to be used at Horizon.
• Analyse how partnership working can support the assessment process.
• Explain how to use person centred ways of working to support individuals to participate
in the assessment process.
• How to undertake an assessment.
• When to use the referral process for individuals.

You can refer to the SCIE website https://www.scie.org.uk/care-act-2014/assessment-and-

eligibility/practice-examples/ of examples that have been taken direct from the frontline to
support practitioners to carry out assessments.

Delivery and Submission

The submission is in the form of an information and guidance report written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 1500 words excluding diagrams, references, and appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work. References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list,
using Harvard Referencing style.

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Unit Title Assessment Processes in Health and Social Care Settings

Task 2 of 2

Unit Learning Outcomes

LO 3 Know how to manage the outcomes of care assessments.

LO 4 Be able to advise others about the role of assessment.

Task Assessment Criteria to be covered
3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 4.1; 4.2; 4.3
Assignment Brief and Guidance

Your supervisor is preparing you to take on more responsibilities at work and wants you prepare
a staff briefing on how to manage the outcomes of care assessments and advise others about
the role of assessment.

Prepare a staff briefing which includes:

• How to develop a care plan
• How to evaluate the effectiveness of the assessment process and outcomes
• How to develop an action plan to address any changes following an assessment review
• Summary of an assessment process for staff to show they understand the impact of
assessments on individuals and their families.

You can refer to the SCIE website https://www.scie.org.uk/care-act-2014/assessment-and-

eligibility/practice-examples/ for a selection of examples that have been taken direct from the
frontline to support practitioners to carry out assessments.

Delivery and Submission

The submission is in the form of a staff briefing report written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 1500 words excluding diagrams, references, and appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work. References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references list,
using Harvard Referencing style.

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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

Unit Reference Number M/650/1137
Unit Title Resource Management in Health and Social Care
Unit Level 4
Number of Credits 20
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 200 hours
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 100 hours
Mandatory / Optional Mandatory
Sector Subject Area (SSA) 1.3 Health and social care
Task Grading Type Pass / Refer

Unit Aims
The aim of the unit is for learners to understand the fundamentals of human resources and
team management, as well as how organisational resources are managed in respect to
regulation, inspection and finances.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcome – Assessment Criterion –
The learner will: The learner can:
1. Know about the purpose and 1.1 Explain the purpose of human resource
objectives of human resource management.
management. 1.2 Explain the objectives of human resource
management.
2. Understand key aspects of 2.1 Describe management and leadership styles.
managing others in the 2.2 Explain the importance of supervision and
workplace. appraisal.
2.3 Explain the importance of recruitment and
retention of staff.
2.4 Describe theories of team development.
2.5 Analyse how to manage the impact of change.
3. Understand the regulation and 3.1 Explain the regulatory system that underpins
inspection of health and social service delivery.
care services. 3.2 Describe the process of inspection for health and
social care services.
4. Understand the management of 4.1 Explain the principles of budget management.
financial resources. 4.2 Analyse the systems used to manage finances in
health and social care.
4.3 Explain the sources of funds available.
4.4 Analyse factors affecting funding allocation.

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Unit Title Resource Management in Health and Social Care

Task 1 of 2

Unit Learning Outcomes

LO 1 Know about the purpose and objectives of human resource management

LO 2 Understand key aspects of managing others in the workplace

Task Assessment Criteria to be covered
1.1; 1.2; 2.1; 2.2; 2.3; 2.4; 2.5
Assignment Brief and Guidance

With reference to health and social care settings, write an essay about the management of
human resources and different leadership and management styles.

Your essay should:

• Explain the purpose of human resource management.
• Explain the objectives of human resource management.
• Describe management and leadership styles.
• Explain the importance of supervision and appraisal.
• Explain the importance of recruitment and retention of staff.
• Describe theories of team development.
• Analyse how to manage the impact of change.

Delivery and Submission

The submission is in the form of an essay written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 1500 words excluding diagrams, references, and appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work. References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references
list, using Harvard Referencing style.

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Unit Title Resource Management in Health and Social Care

Task 2 of 2

Unit Learning Outcomes

LO 3 Understand the regulation and inspection of health and social care services.

LO 4 Understand the management of financial resources.

Task Assessment Criteria to be covered
3.1; 3.2; 4.1; 4.2; 4.3; 4.4
Assignment Brief and Guidance

With reference to health and social care settings, write an essay about the regulation and
inspection of health and social care services and the management of financial resources.
Use examples from real-life work practices or conduct research using appropriate
examples from media sources.

You should include:

• Explain the regulatory system that underpins service delivery.
• Describe the process of inspection for health and social care services.
• Explain the principles of budget management.
• Analyse the systems used to manage finances in health and social care.
• Explain the sources of funds available.
• Analyse factors affecting funding allocation.

Delivery and Submission

The submission is in the form of an essay written in Word format.
The recommended word limit is 1500 words excluding diagrams, references, and appendices.
Referencing
You are expected to use relevant academic and reliable sources, and clearly reference these
in your work. References should be added to the text and placed at the end in a references
list, using Harvard Referencing style.

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