Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care

UNIT 49: EXPLORING PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CAREThe practical nature of this unit is such that the knowledge and skills gained throughit will be further developed in all other units in the qualification. It will also allow forthe development and practical application of knowledge gained in all other units.The development of the portfolio is intended not only as a record of workexperience, but also to encourage learners to consider their learning holisticallyacross all aspects of their programme, other experiences such as employment, andalso their personal lives.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 HSC32 Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security inthe working environment• 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 allindividuals.This unit should also enable learners to gain some of the underpinning knowledge forthe following units of the Level 3 NVQ in Health:• Unit CU6: Maintain communications and records within the organisation• 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 3: Health, safety and security — Promote, monitor andmaintain best practice in health, safety and security• Core dimension 6: Equality and diversity — Promote equality and valuediversity.They should also gain some underpinning knowledge for the following Skills forCare/Northern Ireland Social Care Council Induction Standards:• Standard 1: Understand the principles of care• Standard 6: Develop as a worker.The unit provides opportunities for the production of evidence towards the Level 3key skills in communication, information and communication technology, improvingown learning and performance, and working with others.604BN018467 – Specification – Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care– Issue 1 – February 2007 © Edexcel Limited 2007