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Unit 201

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Understand employment responsibilities and rights in health, social care or children and young people’s settings

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Unit aim
This unit is aimed at those working in a wide range of settings in the health, social care or children and young people’s sector.
Learning outcomes
There are five learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will be able to:
1. Know the statutory responsibilities and rights of employees and employers within own area of work 2. Understand agreed ways of working that protect own relationship with employer
3. Understand how own role fits within the wider context of the sector
4. Understand career pathways available within own and related sectors
5. Understand how issues of public concern may affect the image and delivery of services in the sector Guided learning hours
It is recommended that 24 hours should be allocated for this unit, although patterns of delivery are likely to vary.
Support of the unit by a sector or other appropriate body
This unit is endorsed by Skills for Care and Development.
Assessment
This unit will be assessed by:
• an assignment covering underpinning knowledge.

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Level 2 Award in Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Health, Social Care and Children and Young People's Settings
(4233-20)

Unit 201
Outcome 1

Understand employment responsibilities and rights in health, social care or children and young people’s settings
Know the statutory responsibilities and rights of employees and employers within own area of work

Assessment Criteria
The learner can:
1. list the aspects of employment covered by law
2. list the main features of current employment legislation
3. outline why legislation relating to employment exists
4. identify sources and types of information and advice available in relation to employment responsibilities and rights.
Range
Law – includes Employment law and other legislation such as:
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