Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Ungraded

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1. — Understand definitions of disability and everyday use of terminology related to disability.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Summarise definitions of disability and everyday use of terminology related to disability.

  • 1.2.

    Compare medical and social models of disability.

2. — Be able to evaluate theoretical approaches and assumptions that underpin definitions of disability.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Evaluate the theoretical approaches and assumptions that underpin definitions of disability.

3. — Understand features of disability according to social class, gender, age and ethnicity.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Explain features of disability according to social class, gender, age and ethnicity.

4. — Understand legislation designed to support those with disability.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1.

    Summarise legislation related to disability.