Health/Social Care Project

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
D/650/2483
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
48 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Be able to identify and select a health or social care project. 

Evidence may include witness statements, a personal log, notes of meetings, a video diary. Learners must not include any confidential material.

Example projects could include:

  • promoting an event/specific issue
  • fund raising
  • planning an activity or outing

Intended outcomes may include:

  • raising funds for a charity
  • raising awareness of a specific issue
  • improving service users daily living
  • increasing service users’ social interaction
  • increasing service users’ physical activity

Skills needed may include:

  • communication and interpersonal skills
  • organisational skills
  • the ability to motivate others
  • planning and scheduling
  • dealing with conflict/difficult situations

Planning to meet deadlines could be evidenced by a chart.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Agree a suitable topic and scope for a health or social care project. 

  • 1.2

    Explain why they they have chosen the particular topic or focus for the project. 

  • 1.3

    Identify intended project outcomes and actions they need to take to achieve these. 

  • 1.4

    Outline skills needed to complete the project. 

  • 1.5

    Plan how to meet agreed deadlines. 

2

Be able to carry out research for a health or social care project. 

Sources of information may include:

  • colleagues
  • websites
  • similar services and organisations
  • books, journals
  • relevant government/inspectorate reports.

Information and data needed, and relevant sources will vary according to the project selected but may include:

  • availability of staff/service users
  • demand for the selected activity or event
  • capacity of the service users
  • overall cost implications.

Reference using:

  • author, title and date for books, journals etc
  • URLs for websites
  • name and position of individual staff consulted. NB always respect the confidentiality of service users and staff. 

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Identify different sources of information relevant to the project. 

  • 2.2

    Select data that is relevant and reliable. 

  • 2.3

    Reference evidence and information appropriately. 

3

Be able to undertake activity to complete a health or social care project. 

Evidence may include witness statements, a personal log, notes of meetings, a video diary. 

NB Learners should not include confidential material.

Actions, skills and knowledge may include:

  • carrying out own roles, taking on and completing tasks
  • providing information
  • communicating with others
  • working as a team, supporting others
  • responding to problems
  • providing feedback to others. 

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Carry out the necessary actions to complete the health or social care project. 

  • 3.2

    Apply appropriate skills and knowledge to complete the project. 

4

Be able to present a health or social care project. 

Evidence may include for example presentation material, witness statements, a personal log, a video. NB Do not include confidential material.

Presenting a health or social care project:

  • format and structure
  • style – formal/informal
  • best use of technology
  • audience
  • graphics
  • supporting handouts/documents needed, where appropriate
  • questions following presentation.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Select appropriate information to include in a presentation, including methodology and findings or conclusions. 

  • 4.2

    Present information in own words, avoiding plagiarism. 

  • 4.3

    Use appropriate format and language, including subject-specific terms, to present project outcomes to a specific audience. 

5

Be able to evaluate health or social care project outcomes and own performance. 

Evidence may include for example witness statements, peer assessments, a personal log, notes of meetings, a video diary. NB, it should not include confidential material.

Evaluation of performance:


  • attendance
  • reliability
  • team skills
  • communication skills
  • taking responsibility
  • meeting objectives

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1

    Review own performance in planning, carrying out and presenting outcomes from a health or social care project, identifying what went well and what could be improved.