Unit 10 purposes and principles of independent advocacy hsc
Unit 10:
Purpose and Principles of
Independent Advocacy
Unit code:
Advo 301
Unit reference number:
M/502/3146
QCF level:
3
Credit value:
4
Guided learning hours:
25
Unit summary
This unit aims to provide learners with an understanding of what independent advocacy is and how to use the values and principles which underpin good practice. The unit focuses on the different models of advocacy, their history and why they exist.
Assessment requirements
This unit must be assessed in accordance with Skills for Care and
Development 's QCF Assessment Principles.
Additional information
The nature of this unit means that most of the evidence must come from real work activities.
Simulation can be used only in exceptional circumstances, for example where performance is critical or high risk, happens infrequently or happens frequently but the presence of an assessor/observer would prevent the
Independent Advocacy relationship developing.
Simulation must be discussed and agreed in advance with the Standards
Verifier.
The evidence must reflect, at all times, the policies and procedures of the workplace, as linked to current legislation and the values and principles for good practice in independent advocacy.
Required sources of performance and knowledge evidence:
Direct observation is the required assessment method to be used to evidence some part of this unit.
Other sources of performance and knowledge evidence:
The assessor will identify other sources of evidence to ensure that the most reliable and efficient mix of evidence-gathering methods from the following list. This will ensure that all learning outcomes and assessment criteria are met and that the consistency of the candidate 's performance can be established. BN034882 – Specification – Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (QCF) and Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for Wales and
Northern Ireland (QCF) – Issue 4 – January 2013 © Pearson Education
Purpose and Principles of
Independent Advocacy
Unit code:
Advo 301
Unit reference number:
M/502/3146
QCF level:
3
Credit value:
4
Guided learning hours:
25
Unit summary
This unit aims to provide learners with an understanding of what independent advocacy is and how to use the values and principles which underpin good practice. The unit focuses on the different models of advocacy, their history and why they exist.
Assessment requirements
This unit must be assessed in accordance with Skills for Care and
Development 's QCF Assessment Principles.
Additional information
The nature of this unit means that most of the evidence must come from real work activities.
Simulation can be used only in exceptional circumstances, for example where performance is critical or high risk, happens infrequently or happens frequently but the presence of an assessor/observer would prevent the
Independent Advocacy relationship developing.
Simulation must be discussed and agreed in advance with the Standards
Verifier.
The evidence must reflect, at all times, the policies and procedures of the workplace, as linked to current legislation and the values and principles for good practice in independent advocacy.
Required sources of performance and knowledge evidence:
Direct observation is the required assessment method to be used to evidence some part of this unit.
Other sources of performance and knowledge evidence:
The assessor will identify other sources of evidence to ensure that the most reliable and efficient mix of evidence-gathering methods from the following list. This will ensure that all learning outcomes and assessment criteria are met and that the consistency of the candidate 's performance can be established. BN034882 – Specification – Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (QCF) and Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for Wales and
Northern Ireland (QCF) – Issue 4 – January 2013 © Pearson Education