SKILLS FOR
DementiaCare
Introducing the new
Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)
SKILLS FOR DEMENTIA CARE
Dementia Care Training is changing in 2010
New Dementia Units as part of the QCF Diploma in Health & Social Care
• 2 levels of qualification for dementia care workers: Level 2 & Level 3
• 14 modules focused exclusively on dementia (8 mandatory, 6 optional)
Skills for Care
Informed & Effective Workforce
A new, flexible qualifications system to recognise & reward learning & development in vocational studies
QCFs will replace the old NVQs
QCF
Quality of Care
National Dementia StrategyOBJECTIVE 13
Achieve an informed and effectiveworkforce for people with dementia
JPA is the dementia sector specialist commissioned to write the QCF Dementia Units
SKILLS FOR DEMENTIA CARE
How does the QCF support employers?
Outcome 12 (Regulation 21)RECRUITMENT PROCEDURES
Workers must have the qualifications, skills and experience which are necessary for the work to be performed
Outcome 13 (Regulation 22)STAFFING LEVELS
Numbers of suitably qualified, skilled and experienced persons employed for the purpose of carrying on the regulated activities
Outcome 14 (Regulation 23)TRAINING AND SUPPORT
Supporting workers by ensuring that they receive appropriate training, professional development, supervision and appraisal. In addition, workers should be enabled to obtain further qualifications appropriate to the work they perform.
The new Dementia Units will help care providers comply with CQC regulations
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Dementia
Learning Disabilities
Physical Disabilities
Sensory Services
Required Units B
A range of optional units to reflect job role, dependent on Rules of Combination
Optional Units
These Units will becompleted by all learners
Communication
Equality and Diversity
Personal Development
Core Units
Safeguarding adults in vulnerable situations
Roles and Responsibilities
Person-centred Support
Health & Safety
Required Units A
Q C FDIPLOMAhealth & social care
FOR EXAMPLE: FOR EXAMPLE:
A new QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care
These units allow learners to tailor the Diploma to their service
Dementia
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What if a learner already has an NVQ in HSC?
The Required Specialist Dementia Units can be:
• As an Award (Level 2)
• As a Certificate (Level 3)
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Required Specialist Dementia Units
QCF Dementia Units
Level 2
Mandatory
1 Dementia awareness (K)
2 The person centred approach to the care and support of the individual with dementia (K)
3 Implement a person centred approach to the care and support of the individual with dementia (S)
Optional
4 Understanding approaches to enabling rights and choices, while protecting individuals with dementia from harm (K)
5 Recognise the impact of diversity, equality and inclusion on the experience of dementia (K)
K = Knowledge unit | can be undertaken by learners before or while they are working with people with dementia
S = Skills unit | only appropriate to those who are currently providing care and support to individuals
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Required Specialist Dementia Units
QCF Dementia Units
Level 3Mandatory
1 Understand the process and experience of Dementia (K)
2 Understand the role of communication and positive interaction with individuals who have dementia (K)
3 Enable positive relationships, interaction and communication with individuals with dementia (S)
4 Understand the diversity of individuals with dementia and the importance of inclusion (K)
5 Work with individuals with dementia in a way which celebrates diversity and equality (S)
Optional
6 Understanding approaches to enabling individuals with dementia to experience wellbeing (K)
7 Implementing approaches to enabling individuals with dementia to experience wellbeing (S)
8 Understanding approaches to enabling rights and choices, while protecting individuals with dementia from harm (K)
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Award (1-12 credits)
Certificate(13-36 credits)
Diploma(37+ credits)
60 hours at Level 2
70 hours at Level 3
20 hours at Level 2
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Qualification Type (Time based)
Learners can choose units at different levels
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…with accredited materials and courses, mapped to the QCF dementia units:
JPA is leading the way for Dementia Care learning
Courses
Train the Trainer
QCF Assessors
Induction, Foundation & Advanced Level for students
Materials
Learner’s WorkbooksWorkbook & Learning Record
Trainer’s GuidesGuide & CD
Leading the way inSKILLS FOR DEMENTIA CARE