Description

Learner Entry Requirements:
Learners should be competent in literacy and numeracy It is also recommended that learners hold a
Level 3 qualification or above in a related area. This is at the discretion of the centre as they may
decide to use diagnostic testing methods to ascertain how they can support learners.
Reasonable Adjustments and Special Considerations
Please refer to the Focus Awards ‘Reasonable Adjustments and Special Considerations Policy’. A copy
is available for download from the Focus Awards website at the following url:
https://www.focusawards.org.uk/wp- content/uploads/2016/08/Reasonable-Adjustments.pdf
Assessment Methods
This qualification is Internally Assessed. Each learner must create a portfolio of evidence that
demonstrates achievement of all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria associated with each
unit.
The main pieces of evidence for the portfolio could include some or all of the following:
• Assessor observation
• Witness testimony
• Learner product
• Worksheets
• Assignments/projects/reports
• Record of oral and written questioning
• Learner and peer reports
• Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Progression Routes
Learners seeking progress from this qualification can advance their skills further through the
following:
• Managers and Deputy Managers – in a wide range of adult care or children and young
people’s settings (RQF)
• Case manager (RQF)
• Senior Support Worker (RQF)