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Qualification details

OCR Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care

Qualification summary

The aim of this qualification is to recognise the occupational competence of Health and Social Care Practitioners, in the work place.

The objectives of this qualification are to:

• Meet and develop on the regulatory and legislative requirements introduced to the care sector in 2001 and 2002
• To provide an appropriately qualified workforce, to a consistent national standard
• Support the personal and professional development of workers within the care sector

The objectives will be achieved through the design of the qualifications and the processes of their delivery.

The qualification is flexible (core and options model) so that they can be shaped for specific job, employer, sector and learner requirements, whilst remaining nationally consistent through its direct link to the National Occupational Standards

Qualification details

100/4925/3
OCR - Oxford, Cambridge & RSA Exams
3
NVQ - National Vocational Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/03/2005
Operational start date in centres:
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2010
Certification end date:
31/12/2013
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.

When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF Section 96 website.

For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI websites.
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This qualification allows for progression to and from OCR’s existing portfolio of Health and Social Care qualifications and will complement other related NVQs and Vocationally Related Qualifications.

OCR offers a wide range of qualifications that are related to the requirements of Health and Social Care.

General Qualifications:
OCR Health and Social Care Advanced VCE
OCR Health and Social Care Advanced Subsidiary VCE
OCR Health and Social Care Advanced VCE (Double Award)
OCR Health and Social Care Vocational (Double Award) GCSE

Vocational Qualifications:
OCR Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care
OCR Level 4 NVQ in Health and Social Care
OCR Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care
OCR Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care
OCR Level 4 NVQ in Registered Managers (Adults)
OCR Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 NVQ in Administration
OCR Level 2 and 3 NVQs in Customer Service
OCR Level 2 NVQ in Team Leading
OCR Nationals in Health and Social Care Levels 1, 2 and 3

The revised qualifications will support candidates work progression, through the development of their skills in the workplace.

Additional information can be obtained from the OCR website at www.ocr.org.uk.
Care Home Manager
Care Worker
Health Service Manager
Health Visitor
Healthcare Assistant
Social Worker
  • 01 Health, Public Services and Care
    • 01.3  Health and Social Care
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OCR does not prescribe one assessment method for this award, but supports the use of a range of methods which take account of the competence being assessed, the context in which it is being assessed, and the particular needs of the individual being assessed. The methods of assessment identified as suitable for this award have been recognised for many years as valid and reliable in relation to assessment of competence and/or knowledge. By allowing assessors to choose the assessment method, OCR is encouraging the use of assessment methods which are manageable, safe and appropriate to the needs of learners.

OCR external verifiers will verify across all methods of assessment to ensure that the methods used are valid, reliable, safe and appropriate to the needs of the candidates. The qualification will be subject to internal assessment and verification and external quality control through external verification.

OCR adopts a risk assessment approach to identify and evaluate likely risks to assessment decisions and recommends that ideally, assessors have not been involved with the training of candidates. The requirements for assessors and internal verifiers will be made available to centres in the relevant scheme documentation and will be in line with the requirements set out in the agreed assessment strategy. A full description of OCR’s requirements for approved centre staffing and operations are contained in the Administrative Guide to Verified Qualifications.
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Qualification Accreditation Number 100/4925/3 provides pathways to the following qualifications:

OCR Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care (Adults)
OCR Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care (Children and Young People)

Children and Young People
Candidates must complete four mandatory units (HSC31, HSC32, HSC33 and HSC34) from Group A, plus four Optional units from Group B. Rules of combination for units apply.

Adults
Candidates must complete four mandatory units (HSC31, HSC32, HSC33 and HSC35) from Group A, plus four Optional units from Group B. Rules of combination for units apply.
  • A  -  Mandatory units
    • T/102/8713 - Promote effective communication for and about individuals
    • A/102/8714 - Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the working environment
    • F/102/8715 - Reflect on and develop your practice
    • J/102/8716 - Promote the wellbeing and protection of children and young people
    • L/102/8717 - Promote choice, wellbeing and the protection of all individuals
  • B  -  Optional units
    • J/101/7389 - Process Information Relating to Children and Young People's Offending Behaviour
    • J/101/7473 - Prepare, Implement and Evaluate Group Activities to Address the Offending Behaviour of Children and Young People
    • K/101/7465 - Model Behaviour and Relationships with Children and Young People which Recognises the Impact of Crime on Victims and Communities
    • U1019492 - Facilitate Group Learning
    • U1054567 - Reinforce Positive Behavioural Goals During Relationships with Individuals
    • U1050862 - Assist in the Transfer of Individuals between Agencies and Services
    • U1054594 - Support Individuals who are Substance Users
    • Y/102/8722 - Work with children and young people to prepare them for adulthood, citizenship and independence
    • D/102/8804 - Participate in inter-disciplinary team working to support individuals
    • H/102/8805 - Help develop community networks and partnerships
    • K/102/8806 - Work with community networks and partnerships
    • M/102/8807 - Contribute to raising awareness of health issues
    • T/102/8808 - Support the development of networks to meet assessed needs and planned outcomes
    • A/102/8809 - Contribute to the recruitment and placement of volunteers
    • M/102/8810 - Plan, organise and monitor the work of volunteers
    • T/102/8811 - Lead and motivate volunteers
    • A/102/8812 - Facilitate learning through presentation and activities
    • D/102/8723 - Support children and young people to develop and maintain supportive relationships
    • F/102/8813 - Support colleagues to relate to individuals
    • H/102/8724 - Support the social, emotional and identity development of children and young people
    • K/102/8725 - Work with children and young people to promote their own physical and mental health needs
    • M/102/8726 - Care for a newly born baby when the mother is unable to do so
    • T/102/8727 - Work with children and young people with additional requirements to meet their personal support needs
    • A/102/8728 - Support the needs of children and young people with additional requirements
    • F/102/8729 - Prepare your family and networks to provide a home for children and young people
    • T/102/8730 - Provide a home for children and young people
    • A/102/8731 - Support families in their own home
    • F/102/8732 - Support professional advice to help parents to interact with and take care of their newly born baby(ies)
    • J/102/8733 - Support and encourage parents and guardians to care for babies during the first year of their lives
    • L/102/8734 - Contribute to child care practice in group living
    • R/102/8735 - Contribute to protecting children and young people from danger, harm and abuse
    • Y/102/8736 - Contribute to the prevention and management of challenging behaviour in children and young people
    • D/102/8737 - Contribute to care planning and review
    • H/102/8738 - Contribute to planning, monitoring and reviewing the delivery of service for individuals
    • K/102/8739 - Support individuals to access and use services and facilities
    • D/102/8740 - Support individuals to develop and maintain social networks and relationships
    • H/102/8741 - Support the social, emotional and identity needs of individuals
    • K/102/8742 - Prepare your family and networks to support individuals requiring care
    • M/102/8743 - Provide a home and family environment for individuals
    • T/102/8744 - Contribute to the protection of individuals from harm and abuse
    • A/102/8745 - Provide frameworks to help individuals to manage challenging behaviour
    • F/102/8746 - Carry out screening and referral assessment
    • J/102/8747 - Carry out assessment to identify and prioritise needs
    • L/102/8748 - Carry out comprehensive substance misuse assessment
    • R/102/8749 - Help individuals address their substance use through an action plan
    • J/102/8750 - Assess and act upon immediate risk of danger to substance users
    • L/102/8751 - Support individuals to live at home
    • R/102/8752 - Support individuals to retain, regain and develop the skills to manage their lives and environment
    • Y/102/8753 - Support individuals to manage their financial affairs
    • D/102/8754 - Support individuals to manage direct payments
    • H/102/8755 - Help individuals to access employment
    • K/102/8756 - Help individuals to access learning, training and development opportunities
    • M/102/8757 - Enable individuals to access housing and accommodation
    • T/102/8758 - Recognise, respect and support the spiritual well-being of individuals
    • A/102/8759 - Plan, agree and implement development activities to meet individual needs
    • M/102/8760 - Support individuals to continue therapies
    • T/102/8761 - Interact with individuals using telecommunications
    • J/102/8764 - Counsel individuals about their substance use using recognised theoretical models
    • L/102/8765 - Counsel groups of individuals about their substance use using recognised theoretical models
    • R/102/8766 - Support individuals to deal with relationship problems
    • Y/102/8767 - Carry out extended feeding techniques to ensure individuals nutritional and fluid intake
    • D/102/8768 - Identify the individual at risk of skin breakdown and undertake the appropriate risk assessment
    • R/102/8718 - Contribute to the assessment of children and young peoples' needs and the development of care plans
    • H/102/8769 - Move and position individuals
    • Y/102/8770 - Prepare for, and undertake physiological measurements
    • D/102/8771 - Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists
    • H/102/8772 - Test for substance use
    • K/102/8773 - Identify the physical health needs of individuals with mental health needs
    • M/102/8774 - Raise awareness about substances, their use and effects
    • T/102/8775 - Support individuals to represent their own needs and wishes at decision making forums
    • A/102/8776 - Help individuals identify and access independent representation and advocacy
    • F/102/8777 - Present individuals' needs and preferences
    • J/102/8778 - Support individuals with specific communication needs
    • Y/102/8719 - Care for and protect babies
    • L/102/8779 - Support individuals to communicate using technology
    • F/102/8780 - Support individuals to communicate using interpreting and translation services
    • J/102/8781 - Plan and implement programmes to enable individuals to find their way around familiar environments
    • L/102/8782 - Plan and implement programmes to enable individuals to find their way around unfamiliar environments
    • R/102/8783 - Administer medication to individuals
    • Y/102/8784 - Obtain venous blood samples
    • D/102/8785 - Encourage and support individuals undergoing dialysis therapy at home
    • H/102/8786 - Insert and secure urethral catheters and monitor and respond to the effects of urethral catheterisation
    • L/102/8720 - Support children and young people to manage their lives
    • K/102/8787 - Supply and exchange injecting equipment for individuals
    • M/102/8788 - Support individuals through detoxification programmes
    • T/102/8789 - Support individuals to prepare for, adapt to and manage change
    • K/102/8790 - Prepare and support individuals to move and settle into new living environments
    • M/102/8791 - Support individuals through bereavement
    • T/102/8792 - Support individuals through the process of dying
    • A/102/8793 - Work in collaboration with carers in the caring role
    • F/102/8794 - Relate to families, parents and carers
    • J/102/8795 - Work with carers, families and key people to maintain contact with individuals
    • R/102/8721 - Support children and young people to achieve their educational potential
    • L/102/8796 - Support families in maintaining relationships in their wider social structures and environments
    • R/102/8797 - Provide services to those affected by someone else's substance use
    • Y/102/8798 - Work with families, carers and individuals during times of crisis
    • D/102/8799 - Prepare, implement and evaluate agreed therapeutic group activities
    • J/102/8800 - Contribute to the development and running of support groups
    • L/102/8801 - Contribute to assessing and act upon risk of danger, harm and abuse
    • R/102/8802 - Enable people with mental health needs to develop coping strategies
    • Y/102/8803 - Contribute to assessing the needs of individuals for therapeutic programmes to enable them to manage their behaviour
    • L/101/5496 - Contribute to the Prevention and Management of Abusive and Aggressive Behaviour
    • R/101/5497 - Develop and Sustain Effective Working Relationships with Staff in Other Agencies
  • C  -  Additional units
    • U1051774 - Conduct an Assessment of Risks in the Workplace
    • L/102/8815 - Promote the equality, diversity, rights and responsibilities of individuals
    • Y/102/8817 - Support individuals to identify and promote their own health and social well-being
    • D/102/8818 - Support and enable individuals undergoing renal dialysis to contribute to their own health and well-being
    • H/102/8819 - Promote the needs, rights, interests and responsibilities of individuals within the community
    • Y/102/8820 - Receive, analyse, process, use and store information
    • D/102/8821 - Contribute to promoting a culture that values and respects the diversity of individuals
    • H/102/8822 - Respond to work-related violent incidents
    • K/102/8823 - Promote the values and principles underpinning best practice
    • M/102/8824 - Contribute to promoting the effectiveness of teams
    • J/102/8814 - Provide first aid to an individual needing emergency assistance
    • A/101/4361 - Support Competence Achieved in the Workplace