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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)  \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 95318 1  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2018  \nContents  \n1 Introducing BTEC Competence-based qualifications for the New Apprenticeship Standards 1  \nOverview 1  \nSizes of Competence-based qualifications 1  \n2 Qualification summary and key information 3  \n3 Qualification purpose 4  \nQualification objectives 4  \nRelationship with previous qualifications 4  \nApprenticeships 4  \nProgression opportunities 5  \nIndustry support and recognition 5  \n4 Qualification structure 6  \nPearson BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (England) 6  \n5 Programme delivery 10  \nElements of good practice 10  \nDelivery guidance for Pearson BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (England) 11  \n6 Centre resource requirements 13  \n7 Access and recruitment 15  \nPrior knowledge, skills and understanding 15  \nAccess to qualifications for learners with disabilities or specific needs 15  \n8 Assessment 16  \nLanguage of assessment 16  \nInternal assessment 16  \nAssessment strategy 17  \nTypes of evidence 17  \nAssessment of knowledge and understanding 18  \nAppeals 18  \nDealing with malpractice 18  \nInternal assessment 19  \nLearner malpractice 19  \nTeacher/centre malpractice 19  \nSanctions and appeals 20  \nReasonable adjustments to assessment 20  \nSpecial consideration 21  \n9 Centre recognition and approval 22  \nCentre recognition 22  \nApprovals agreement 22  \n10 Quality assurance 23  \n11 Unit format 24  \nUnit number 24  \nUnit title 24  \nUnit reference number 24  \nLevel 24  \nUnit type 24  \nCredit value 24  \nGuided Learning Hours (GLH) 24  \nUnit summary 24  \nLearning outcomes 25  \nAssessment criteria 25  \nUnit content 25  \nRelationship between unit content and assessment criteria 25  \nLegislation 25  \nInformation for tutors 25  \nUnits 27  \nUnit 1: Advanced Communication Skills in Adult Care 29  \nUnit 2: Personal and Professional Development in Care Settings 39  \nUnit 3: Equality and Diversity in Care Settings 49  \nUnit 4: Understand Safeguarding and Protection in Care Settings 58  \nUnit 5 Person-Centred Assessment and Planning to Improve Individual Outcomes 67  \nUnit 6: Understanding Personalisation in Care and Support Services 79  \nUnit 7: Health and Safety in Care Settings 89  \nUnit 8: Professional Practice in Adult Care 99  \nUnit 9: Develop, Maintain and Use Records and Reports 107  \nUnit 10: Partnership Working in Care Settings 115  \nUnit 11: Safeguard Children and Young People who are Present in Care S","cbCaih3neMZt5ICI","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaih3neMZt5ICI","pdf",1695222,145,"English","# Introducing BTEC Competence-based qualifications for the New Apprenticeship Standards\n## Overview\n# Qualification summary and key information\n# Qualification purpose\n# Qualification objectives\n# Relationship with previous qualifications\n# Qualification structure\n# Programme delivery\n## Elements of good practice\n## Delivery guidance\n# Centre resource requirements\n## Prior knowledge, skills and understanding\n## Access to qualifications for learners with disabilities or specific needs\n# Assessment\n## Language of assessment\n## Internal assessment\n## Assessment strategy\n## Types of evidence\n## Appeals\n## Dealing with malpractice\n## Reasonable adjustments to assessment\n## Special consideration\n# Centre recognition and approval\n# Quality assurance\n# Unit format\n## Unit 1: Advanced Communication Skills in Adult Care\n## Unit 2: Personal and Professional Development in Care Settings\n## Unit 3: Equality and Diversity in Care Settings\n## Unit 4: Understand Safeguarding and Protection in Care Settings\n## Unit 5: Person-Centred Assessment and Planning to Improve Individual Outcomes\n## Unit 6: Understanding Personalisation in Care and Support Services\n## Unit 7: Health and Safety in Care Settings\n## Unit 8: Professional Practice in Adult Care\n## Unit 9: Develop, Maintain and Use Records and Reports\n## Unit 10: Partnership Working in Care Settings\n## Unit 11: Safeguard Children and Young People who are Present in Care Settings\n# Further information and useful publications\n# Professional development and training\n# Contact us\n# Annexe A: Assessment Strategy","[{\"question\":\"What is the scope of the Pearson BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (England) qualification?\",\"answer\":\"It is a competence-based qualification for England only, with first registration in January 2018. 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