Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care

UNIT 2: EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND RIGHTS IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CAREFor successful achievement of the units within this programme, and the programmeas a whole, it is essential that learners understand the terminology of assessment. Itis suggested therefore that delivery time is allocated to this early on. For example,learners need to understand the precise nature and meaning of terms such asdescribe, explain, analyse and evaluate. In relation to the higher criteria, whengrading learner evidence, consideration should be given to the depth and breadth ofunderstanding that is evident alongside the learners’ abilities to evaluate, analyseand synthesise.Links to National Occupational Standards, other BTEC units, other BTECqualifications and other relevant units and qualificationsThere are strong links with Unit 6: Personal and Professional Development in Healthand Social Care, and Unit 1: Developing Effective Communication in Health andSocial Care, and it would be good practice if the same tutor could be responsible fordelivering all three units.This core unit should enable learners to gain some of the underpinning knowledge forthe following units of the Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care:• Unit HSC31: Promote effective communication for and about individuals• Unit HSC33: Reflect on and develop your practice• Unit HSC34: Promote the wellbeing and protection of children and youngpeople• Unit HSC35: Promote choice, wellbeing and the protection of all individuals• Unit HSC3111: Promote the equality, diversity, rights and responsibilities ofindividuals• Unit HSC3116: Contribute to promoting a culture that values and respects thediversity of individuals.This unit should also enable learners to gain some of the underpinning knowledge forthe following units of the Level 3 NVQ in Health:• Unit GEN12: Reflect on and evaluate your own values, priorities, interestsand effectiveness• Unit GEN13: Synthesise new knowledge into the development of your ownpractice.Additionally, learners should gain some of the underpinning knowledge for thefollowing core dimensions of the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework:• Core dimension 1: Communication — Develop and maintain communication withpeople about difficult matters and/or in difficult situations• Core dimension 2: Personal and people development — Develop oneself andcontribute to the development of others• Core dimension 6: Equality and diversity — Promote equality and value diversity.50BN018467 – Specification – Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care– Issue 1 – February 2007 © Edexcel Limited 2007