NVQs (National Vocational Qualifications) are qualifications that show your capability to perform your job. There are no conventional examinations to take for NVQ.
NVQ is about training and assessment which is precisely related to your performance at work. It is about meeting standards of competence and it is irrespective of how you acquired this competence. It is possible to achieve some elements of the NVQ portfolio by providing evidence of the work you have done in the past in as much it shows its your own work.
NVQ Level 3 Care is a very unique course within the health and social care sector. If you are reading this information you probably are already on the course or considering applying for it soon. Level 3 NVQ will be suitable for you if you use your knowledge and skills to carry out a broad range of complex activities at work. Your job role will have considerable responsibility and independence, it often requires you to supervise or train others. At Level 3 you can cover everything from communicating using the latest assistive technologies to managing confidential information in line with Data Protection legislation, from acting appropriately if abuse is suspected to administering and storing medicines safely.
The details about NVQ 3 Care units has been covered in a number of articles on our homepage, topics like how to write reflective account, what is a witness testimony?, APL/APEL as evidence for NVQ, Different kinds of reflective account; in addition we have product packages for different units within this NVQ 2 Care. They are listed below starting with the mandatory units and the optional units following after. These course units are simplified and can easily be completed using our products and services..
To gain the full NVQ Care Level 3 all four mandatory units and four optional units must be achieved, this makes a total of 8 units.
See a detailed list of options here:
Mandatory Units
HSC31 – Promote effective communication for and about individuals
HSC32 – Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the working environment.
HSC33 – Reflect on and develop your practice.
HSC35 – Promote choice, well-being and protection of all individuals.
Optional Units
HSC328 - Contribute to care planning and review.
HSC329 - Contribute to planning, monitoring and reviewing the delivery of service for individuals.
HSC330 – Support individuals to access and use services and facilities.
HSC335 – Contribute to the protection of individuals from harm and abuse.
HSC336 - Contribute to the prevention and management of abusive and aggressive behaviour.
HSC337 - Provide frameworks to help individuals to manage challenging behaviour.
HSC345 – Support individuals to manage their financial affairs.
HSC351 – Plan, agree and implement development activities to meet individual needs.
HSC358 – Identify the individual at risk of skin breakdown and undertake the appropriate risk assessment.
HSC360 – Move and position individuals.
HSC361 – Prepare for and undertake physiological measurements.
HSC369 – Support individuals with specific communication needs.
HSC375 – Administer medication to individuals.
You will get more detailed information about each of these units by visiting the links listed below:
- How to write a good reflective account for your NVQ
- What is a Witness Testimony?
- NVQ Care Level 3|HSC31|HSC32|HSC33|HSC35
- NVQ 3|HSC328|HSC329|HSC330|HSC336|HSC337|HSC351
- APL/APEL as a method of gathering Evidence for your NVQ
- Choosing Optional Units for your NVQ
- Different kinds of Reflective Account or Reflective Writings for NVQ
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