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For further information, please visit our qualifications website at [qualifications.pearson.com. Alternatively](qualifications.pearson.com. Alternatively), you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page at [qualifications.pearson.com/contactus](qualifications.pearson.com/contactus)  \nAbout Pearson  \nPearson is the world's leading learning company, with 35,000 employees in more than  \n70 countries working to help people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives through learning. We put the learner 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 learners at [qualifications.pearson.com](qualifications.pearson.com)  \nThis specification is Issue 2. Key changes are listed in the summary table on the next page . We will inform centres of any changes to this issue. The latest issue can be found on the Pearson website: [qualifications.pearson.com](qualifications.pearson.com)  \nReferences to third-party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which maybe subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAll information in this specification is correct at time of publication.  \nISBN 978 1 446 96024 0  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2019  \nPearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Care (England) specification Issue 2 changes  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Section\u003Cbr>number |\n| --- | --- |\n| Group B1 optional units 57-62 added including the following:\u003Cbr>Unit 57 Understand how to support individuals during the last days of life\u003Cbr>Unit 58 Understand advance care planning\u003Cbr>Unit 59 Provide support for journeys\u003Cbr>Unit 60 Understand models of disability\u003Cbr>Unit 61 The principles of infection and control\u003Cbr>Unit 62 Understand the process and experience of dementia | Section 4 |\n| Group B2 optional units 63-88 added including the following: Unit 63: Support independence in the tasks of daily living\u003Cbr>Unit 64: Support effective communication with individuals with a sensory loss\u003Cbr>Unit 65: Equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care practice\u003Cbr>Unit 66: Provide active support\u003Cbr>Unit 67: Supporting individuals with loss and grief before death\u003Cbr>Unit 68: Managing symptoms in end of life care\u003Cbr>Unit 69: Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists\u003Cbr>Unit 70: Identify and act upon immediate risk of danger to substance misusers\u003Cbr>Unit 71: Increase awareness about drugs, alcohol or other substances with individuals and groups\u003Cbr>Unit 72: Carry out initial assessments to identify and prioritise the needs of substance misusers\u003Cbr>Unit 73: Carry out comprehensive substance misuse assessment Unit 74: Assist with the transfer of individuals, who misuse substances, between agencies and services\u003Cbr>Unit 75: Develop and sustain effective working relationships with staff in other agencies\u003Cbr>Unit 76: Supply and exchange injecting equipment for individuals Unit 77: Facilitate learning and development activities to meet individual needs and preferences\u003Cbr>Unit 78: Support individuals to access and use services and facilities\u003Cbr>Unit 79: Support individuals to maintain personal hygiene\u003Cbr>Unit 80: Supporting infection prevention and control in social care\u003Cbr>Unit 81: Support individuals to live at home\u003Cbr>Unit 82: Provide support for individuals","cbCaiacOe3wqbvUX","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiacOe3wqbvUX","pdf",998598,127,"English","# Introducing BTEC Competence-based qualifications for the New Apprenticeship Standards\n## Overview\n## Sizes of Competence-based qualifications\n# Qualification summary and key information\n# Qualification purpose\n# Qualification objectives\n# Relationship with previous qualifications\n# Apprenticeships\n# Progression opportunities\n# Industry support and recognition\n# Qualification structure\n## Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Care (England)\n# Programme delivery\n## Elements of good practice\n## Delivery guidance for Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Care (England)\n# Centre resource requirements\n# Access and recruitment\n# Assessment\n## Language of assessment\n## Internal assessment","[{\"question\":\"What is this specification issue and what does “Issue 2” mean?\",\"answer\":\"The document states that it is the Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Care (England) specification and that the current version is Issue 2. 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