Level 2 Health and Social Care Diploma

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Published: 27/05/2011

Extent: 336 pages

Illustrations: 75 artworks; 60 photos

 

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Summary:
Fulfil your working potential with this support for the Level 2 Diploma (previously NVQ) in Health and Social Care!

Work based learning can be challenging, but Caroline Morris and Val Michie have set out all the information and practical help you need to get your qualification. This guide includes all 9 of the Core Units Health and Social Care units and a selection of most popular optional units - the ones that most people tend to encounter in Health and Social Care roles.

The book is packed with a range of Health and Social Care case studies. Inside you'll also find a range of features designed to help you work through your units with confidence:
- Overview Introductions: explain the scope, range and purpose of the unit you are about to do
- Learning Outcomes & Meeting the Outcome: what you need to know and how to show that you know it
- Evidence Activities & Practice Activities: tips on gathering written portfolio evidence and demonstrating competence
- Reflection: rehearse what you've learnt, how things went, and how to improve next time
- Research and Investigate: develop your own skills to continue your own professional development
- Getting ready for assessment: tick off your understanding of what's required and keep track of your progress.

• Takes you step-by-step through all core units, and 5 of the most useful units
• Features guide you through evidence requirements and work-based assessment
• Authors who understand Health and Social Care, and can share case studies and tips to help you succeed

About the Author(s):
Caroline Morris has a background as a nurse, a Care Manager, and as a teacher and lecturer delivering in Health and Social Care. Caroline has provided services to OCR, Edexcel, OU and EDI as an external verifier and has been involved in writing materials and specifications for publishers and EDI and OCR awarding bodies. She also undertakes inspections on behalf of BIIAB, OCR, EDI, OU and BAC.

Val Michie became a Consultant in Education and Training for the Health and Care Sector in 2001, in which capacity she works with a wide range of training providers within the private, statutory and trades union sectors. Val has also worked in medical research and as a lecturer in FE, teaching health sciences, key skills and Health and Social Care. Her more recent role as a technical author has involved her in writing underpinning knowledge and assessment activities for a number of qualifications, including NVQs, Technical Certificates and BTECs in Health and Social Care. Val is currently an External Verifier for Edexcel.

Readership:
Level 2