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Qualification details

OU Level 3 NVQ in Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting for Social Care

Qualification summary

The qualification is based directly on the National Occupational Standards for Commissioning, Procurement & Contracting for the Social Care, Children’s and Young People’s Workforces.

It is intended for people who have a role in commissioning in the health and social care sector and supports the aims of each UK government for high quality provision based on improved outcomes.

This qualification, in the familiar NVQ format, is the first national qualification at this level to be introduced for the Commissioning workforce within the care sector, and will be available only in Wales where there is the most urgent need.

Qualification details

500/7262/6
OU - Open University Awarding Body
3
NVQ - National Vocational Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/09/2009
Operational start date in centres:
01/09/2009
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.
English
This qualification will lead to employment opportunities due to the policy imperative in Wales for the commissioning workforce to have access to qualifications that will assure suitable learning and occupational competence. It also allows for progression to the NVQ 4 and NVQ 5 in Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting.
Administrative Assistant/Administrator
Purchasing/Procurement Officer
  • 01 Health, Public Services and Care
    • 01.3  Health and Social Care
N/A
Pass
Assessment systems and requirements are based on the CPC Assessment Strategy, which in turn is approved by UKCES and based on SfC&D’s over-arching assessment strategy for NVQs.
Recording forms will ensure opportunities for assessors to give feedback to their candidates and provide evidence that the competences and values of the CPC NOS have been demonstrated.
Candidates must complete all four Mandatory Units in Group A plus any four Optional Units from Group B (Total 8 units)
  • A  -  Mandatory Units
    • T/104/1722 - Create and maintain effective working relationships with other people (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
    • A/104/1723 - Contribute to the effective governance of your organisation (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
    • F/104/1724 - Research and manage information (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
    • J/104/1725 - Contribute to resolving issues and conflicts about achieving outcomes(Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
  • B  -  Optional Units
    • L/104/1726 - Work with providers to monitor and review performance against outcomes (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
    • R/104/1727 - Take action to secure contract compliance (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
    • Y/104/1728 - Contribute to planning contract implementation (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
    • D/104/1729 - Contribute to the planning, monitoring and management of resources (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
    • R/104/1730 - Support individuals, families and communities to commission their own services (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
    • Y/104/1731 - Contribute to the planning and organisation of work (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
    • D/104/1732 - Promote effective communication and information sharing (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
    • H/104/1733 - Promote new and innovative ways of working to achieve outcomes (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
    • K/104/1734 - Contribute to decision making (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
    • M/104/1735 - Support the development of self-directed support (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
    • T/104/1736 - Contribute to establishing commissioning priorities and balancing demands on resources (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)