Higher Nationals in Healthcare Practice - Example Assessment Brief - Unit 1 Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care

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Example Assessment Brief for Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Healthcare Practice/Healthcare Practice for England, covering Unit 1: Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care. The brief sets requirements for two activities: a 10-minute electronic presentation with diagrams and notes, and placement-based observation, activity and reflective practice logs plus a witness statement/record. It specifies submission formatting, use of external sources with Harvard referencing, and a recommended word count range.

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Pages16

Reading Time40 min

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Submission Format

Activity 1 (Part A): Electronic presentation and notes

Activity 2 (Parts B, C and D): Logs and witness statement

Referencing and bibliography requirements

This is a preview document. For the full booklet please visit [https://hnglobal.highernationals.com/](https://hnglobal.highernationals.com/) Pearson Higher Nationals in Healthcare Practice/Healthcare Practice for England EXAMPLE ASSESSMENT BRIEF Unit: 1 Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care For use with the following qualifications: Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate and Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Healthcare Practice Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate and Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Healthcare Practice for England Brief Number: 1 First teaching from January 2018 Issue 1 Edexcel, BTEC and LCCI qualifications Edexcel, BTEC and LCCI qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s largest awarding body offering academic and vocational qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked. For further information, please visit our qualification websites [at www.edexcel.com](at www.edexcel.com), [www.btec.co.uk or www.lcci.org.uk. Alternatively](www.btec.co.uk or www.lcci.org.uk. Alternatively), you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page [at qualifications.pearson.com/contactus](at qualifications.pearson.com/contactus) About Pearson Pearson is the world’s leading learning company, with 40,000 employees in more than 70 countries working to help people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives through learning. We put the student at the centre of everything we do, because wherever learning flourishes, so do people. Find out more about how we can help you and your students [at qualifications.pearson.com](at qualifications.pearson.com) References to third-party material made in this specification are made in good faith. We do not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.) All information in this document is correct at time of publication. All the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2019 Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Healthcare Practice/Healthcare Practice for England Example Assessment Brief Submission Format There are a range of submission formats appropriate to each of the two activities comprising this assignment. Activity 1 (Part A): takes the form of an electronic presentation, and accompanying notes. You will present this in a 10-minute presentation to an audience. The presentation should include relevant diagrams and images to illustrate your points. Activity 2 (Parts B, C and D): takes the form of a series of observation, activity and reflective practice logs, and a witness statement/record of observation of your practice in placement. This assignment requires you to have access to, and complete an introductory period of work placement in, a suitable healthcare setting. You are expected to shadow a healthcare practitioner of your choice during your placement and complete a period of induction. Your submission will be word-processed, written work with clear indication of: the unit number and title, the relevant activity/activities being addressed, your name and registration number. You are expected to use external sources, and clearly reference these in your work. References should be added to the text (next to the quote or paraphrase), and placed at the end in a references list, using Harvard Referencing style. You should complete a bibliography to support all evidence. The recommended word count for each task is 1500 to 2000 words, but you will not be penalised for exceeding this. | Student Name/ID Number | | | --- | --- | | Unit Number and Title | 1 Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care | | Academic Year | | | Unit Tutor | | | Assignment Title | Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Healthcare | | Issue Date | | |

FAQs

What are the two main activities required in this assessment brief?

Activity 1 (Part A) requires a 10-minute electronic presentation with accompanying notes. Activity 2 (Parts B, C and D) requires observation, activity and reflective practice logs, plus a witness statement/record of practice during placement.

What submission format and documentation are expected?

Submissions must be word-processed written work with clear indication of the unit number and title, the relevant activity/activities addressed, the learner’s name, and registration number.

How should external sources be used and referenced?

External sources must be used and clearly referenced next to quotes or paraphrases, with full references compiled at the end using the Harvard Referencing style, supported by a bibliography.

Oct 20, 2026

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