Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care

UNIT 2: EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND RIGHTS IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CAREKey skillsAchievement of key skills is not a requirement of this qualification but it isencouraged. Suggestions of opportunities for the generation of Level 3 key skillevidence are given here. Tutors should check that learners have produced all theevidence required by part B of the key skills specifications when assessing thisevidence. Learners may need to develop additional evidence elsewhere to fully meetthe requirements of the key skills specifications.Communication Level 3When learners:• explain the benefits ofdiversity to society• use recognised terminologyto explain the importance ofpromoting equality,recognising diversity andrespecting rights in healthand social care settings• explain the potential effectsof discriminatory practice onthose who use health orsocial care services• explain how those working inhealth and social caresettings can actively promoteanti-discriminatory practice• describe ways of reflectingon and challengingdiscriminatory issues inhealth and social care• explain the benefits ofdiversity to societyThey should be able to develop the followingkey skills evidence:C3.1aC3.1bTake part in a group discussion.Make a formal presentation of at leasteight minutes using an image or othersupport material.BN018467 – Specification – Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care– Issue 1 – February 2007 © Edexcel Limited 200753