Female Genital Mutilation Awareness

This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU025411
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand what Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain the four types of FGM.

  • 1.2

    Compare and contrast cultural beliefs related to FGM.

  • 1.3

    Analyse the prevalence of FGM in the UK.

2

Understand legislation related to FGM.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Summarise the legislation related to FGM in the UK.

  • 2.2

    Explain the mandatory reporting duty for professionals, focussing on a given professional role.

  • 2.3

    Analyse reasons for the mandatory requirement to report FGM cases in the National Health Service in England.

3

Understand approaches taken to prevent FGM practices.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Compare two community engagement approaches taken in the UK related to FGM.

  • 3.2

    Summarise how agencies can work together to prevent FGM.