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Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia
501/0116/X
Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care
600/6355/5
Facts and Figures
Qualification no/Learning
Aim Reference: 501/0116/X
Guided Learning
Hours (GLH): 72
Credit value: 8
Fee per learner: £42
Minimum entry age: 16
Qualification
review date: 31/12/2016
Qualification certification
end date: 31/12/2018
Qualification Aim
This qualification assesses learners’
knowledge and understanding of
practices in the care of individuals
with dementia. This qualification
doesn’t infer competence in a work
role but can be used to prepare for
employment and as professional
development for those who wish to
gain knowledge in this specialist area
of practice.
Qualification Structure
This qualification consists of 4
mandatory units.
To be awarded this qualification,
learners must successfully complete
the 4 mandatory units.
Units
Mandatory
• Unit 01 Dementia awareness
• Unit 02 The person-centred
approach to the care and support
of individuals with dementia
• Unit 03 Understand equality,
diversity and inclusion in
dementia care
• Unit 04 Understand the factors
that can influence communication
and interaction with individuals
who have dementia
Assessment
Internally assessed and externally
moderated portfolio.
Support Materials
Mandatory
• Qualification Specification
Optional
• Candidate Learning Log
• Tribal Learning Materials
Suitability
This qualification is suitable for:
• Preparation for work
Facts and Figures
Qualification no/Learning
Aim Reference: 600/6355/5
Guided Learning
Hours (GLH): 123
Credit value: 15
Fee per learner: £53
Minimum entry age: 16
Qualification
review date: 31/12/2016
Qualification certification
end date: 31/12/2018
Qualification Aim
This qualification aims to assist
learners in developing their
knowledge and understanding of
the principles of caring for those
with dementia. It covers areas
such as person-centred care, the
influence of positive communication
methods, issues relating to the
use of medication for those with
dementia and the importance of
providing appropriate activities.
The qualification doesn’t infer
competence in a work role, but can
be used to support the underpinning
knowledge and understanding
needed for those working in or
towards a dementia care role.
Qualification Structure
This qualification consists of 7
mandatory units.
To be awarded this qualification,
learners must successfully complete
the 7 mandatory units.
Units
Mandatory
• Unit 01 Dementia awareness
• Unit 02 The person-centred
approach to the care and support
of individuals with dementia
• Unit 03 Understand the factors
that can influence communication
and interaction with individuals
who have dementia
• Unit 04 Understand equality, diversity
and inclusion in dementia care
• Unit 05 Understand the
administration of medication to
individuals with dementia using a
person-centred approach
• Unit 06 Understand behaviour in
the context of dementia
• Unit 07 Understand the benefits of
engaging in activities in social care
Assessment
Internally assessed and externally
moderated mandatory portfolio.
Support Materials
Mandatory
• Qualification Specification
• Assessment Principles
Optional
• Learner’s Evidence Tracking Log
• Learning Curve Group Learning
Materials
• Tribal Learning Materials
• The Skills Network Learning and
Online Learning Materials
• Purpose Statement
• vision2learn Learning Materials
Suitability
This qualification is suitable for:
• Preparation for work
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• Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of
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