Developing Skills in Caring for Young Children

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
M/504/8516
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
27 hours

Assessment Guidance

n/a

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Be able to wash/bathe babies and children.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Demonstrate through simulation the correct procedure when bathing a baby/toddler.
  • 1.2
    Identify products available for personal care of children.
  • 1.3
    Outline the importance of hygiene for specific areas of the body.
2

Know the correct procedures to follow when feeding young children.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Demonstrate sterilising feeding equipment using a correct method.
  • 2.2
    Demonstrate the correct method for preparing a bottle-feed.
  • 2.3
    State the appropriate hygiene and safety procedures to follow when feeding young children.
3

Know about children's clothing needs.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Identify suitable clothing for children of different ages and for different seasons.
  • 3.2
    Demonstrate how to care for these clothes appropriately.
4

Know how to respond to a baby/child's need for sleep and rest.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Identify when a child/baby requires sleep.
  • 4.2
    Describe the correct method for putting a child/baby to bed.
  • 4.3
    Collect information showing equipment available for aiding rest and sleep.