Understand how to Support Young People who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Questioning (LGBTQ+)

This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2026.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU031621
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 issues that affect young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or questioning (LGBTQ+).

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain personal, psychological, social, physical and health issues that may affect young people who are LGBTQ+.

  • 1.2

    Explain how young LGBTQ+ people can be affected by the following:

    a) Homophobia 

    b) Transphobia 

    c) Heterosexism.

  • 1.3

    Explain why “coming out” is important for LGBTQ+ young people.

2

Understand how to support young people who are LGBTQ+.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Explain how to support young people who are LGBTQ+.

  • 2.2

    Evaluate how a range of organisations can support LGBTQ+ young people.