
Unit 21 / Supporting Significant Life Events
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Assignment front sheet
Qualification | Unit number and title | ||
BTEC Higher National Certificate / Diploma in Health and Social Care | Unit 21 / Supporting Significant Life Events | ||
Student name | Assessor name | ||
Date issued | Completion date | Submitted on | |
28.03.17 | 18.05.17 | ||
Assignment title | Supporting Significant Life Events |
LO | Learning outcome (LO) | AC | In this assessment you will have the opportunity to present evidence that shows you are able to: | Task no. |
LO 1 | LO1 Understand how significant life events impact on individuals and their social networks | 1.1 | Explain the impact of significant life events on individuals | 1 |
1.2 | Analyse possible group responses to significant life events that occur to one of its members | 1 | ||
1.3 | Analyse the impact for others in health and social care when an individual experiences significant life events
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LO 2 | LO2 Understand the support available for individuals experiencing significant life events | 2.1 | Evaluate the effectiveness of organisational policies and procedures in supporting individuals and their social networks affected by significant life events | 2 |
2.2 | Explain how others in social networks may provide support to individuals experiencing significant life events | 2 | ||
2.3 | Evaluate the suitability of external sources of support for those affected by significant life events | 2 |
LO3 Be able to analyse responses made by health and social care services to support individuals experiencing significant life events. | 3.1 | Analyse possible organisational responses to the need to support individuals experiencing a significant life event | 3 | |
3.2 | Reflect on own personal contributions to the support of individuals experiencing significant life events | 3 | ||
3.3 | Make recommendations for improving the support available in a health and social care organisation for individuals and their social networks when affected by significant life events. | 3 |
Learner declaration |
I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully acknowledged. Student signature: Date: |
In addition to the above PASS criteria, this assignment gives you the opportunity to submit evidence in order to achieve the following MERIT and DISTINCTION grades | ||
Grade Descriptor | Indicative characteristic/s | Contextualization |
M1 Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions | An effective approach to study and research has been applied | To achieve M1, you must demonstrate an effective approach to your study by submitting your work according to the deadline set (Opportunities to meet with Task 1, 2, 3) |
M2 Select / design and apply appropriate methods and techniques | A range of source information has been used. | To achieve M2, you need to demonstrate the use of a range of sources of information by referring to the roles performed by support groups and the effectiveness of organisational policies and procedures (Task 2 ) |
M3 Present and Communicate appropriate findings | The communication is appropriate for familiar and unfamiliar audiences and appropriate media have been used. | To achieve M3, you must present your findings clearly and confidently making appropriate use of key terms and examples to support your presentation (Task 3 ) |
D1 Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions | Realistic improvements have been proposed against defined characteristics for success. | To achieve D1, you must make logical recommendations for improving the support available in health and social care organisations for individuals and their social networks when affected by significant life events that are justified and supported based on examples of best practice (Task 3 ) |
D2 Take responsibility for managing and organising activities | Autonomy/independence has been demonstrated | To achieve D2, you need to demonstrate the use of a wide range of sources of information with limited tutorial support to demonstrate independent research and application (Task 2 ) |
D3 Demonstrate convergent / lateral / creative thinking | Self-evaluation has taken place | To achieve D3, you need to demonstrate critical thinking in reflecting on your own personal contributions to the support of individuals experiencing significant life events by providing a detailed evaluation of the effectiveness/ineffectiveness of your role supporting your answer with detailed examples (Task 3 ) |
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Achievement Summary
Qualification | BTEC Higher National Certificate / Diploma in Health and Social Care | Assessor name | |||
Unit Number and title | Unit 21 / Supporting Significant Life Events | Student name | |||
Criteria Reference | To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the student is able to: | Achieved?
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LO 1 | |||||
1.1 | Explain the impact of significant life events on individuals | ||||
1.2 | Analyse possible group responses to significant life events that occur to one of its members | ||||
1.3 | Analyse the impact for others in health and social care when an individual experiences significant life events | ||||
LO 2 | |||||
2.1 | Evaluate the effectiveness of organisational policies and procedures in supporting individuals and their social networks affected by significant life events | ||||
2.2 | Explain how others in social networks may provide support to individuals experiencing significant life events | ||||
2.3 | Evaluate the suitability of external sources of support for those affected by significant life events | ||||
LO 3 | |||||
3.1 | Analyse possible organisational responses to the need to support individuals experiencing a significant life event | ||||
3.2 | Reflect on own personal contributions to the support of individuals experiencing significant life events | ||||
3.3 | Make recommendations for improving the support available in a health and social care organisation for individuals and their social networks when affected by significant life events. |
Higher Grade achievements (where applicable) | |||
Grade descriptor
| Achieved? (tick) | Grade descriptor | Achieved? (tick) |
M1 Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions | D1 Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions | ||
M2 Select / design and apply appropriate methods and techniques | D2 Take responsibility for managing and organising activities | ||
M3 Present and Communicate appropriate findings | D3 Demonstrate convergent / lateral / creative thinking |
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