Diploma in Social Care

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Know the components of the Apprenticeship 1.1 Discuss the relevance of each of the components. The components of the apprenticeship are; Level 2 Award in Employment and Personal Learning skills, functional skills and my Level 2 Clinical Diploma. The Level 2 Award is to show my knowledge and competency evidenced in a portfolio of my work. Functional skills are to check I am up to a certain level of maths and English. I need English for communicating with staff, patients and visitors and for completing patient records. I need maths for any calculations I make such as urine output and fluid consumption. The level 2 diploma is to enhance my knowledge that is relevant to my job role, improving my employment prospects due to the competencies I have learnt that will enable me to fulfil my duties. It will underpin my learning. 1.2 Describe how each component will be assessed. The Level 2 Award in Employment and personal Learning Skills is mainly assessed by written questions that require project and research work. The Level 2 Award consists of 5 units. My knowledge is shown by my submission of written work and oral questions from my assessor. My competency is evidenced through observations my assessor makes. Also through witess testimonies signed by a qualified member of staff and reflective accounts which I have experienced at work and documented, as part of my learning and progression. Functional skills are acquired by attending lessons on a weekly basis with a maths and a English teacher who set us work and assist with learning. When I and my teacher are confident that I am competent I will sit the exam. For the Level 2 diploma there are mandatory and optional units to complete. I will need to produce evidence to show my competency and knowledge. My assessor will observe me at work to acknowledge my competence and highlight any areas that need improvement. I will
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