Support Individuals in the Use of Assistive Technology

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 4
Unit No:
D/650/2078
Credits:
4
Guided learning hours:
32 hours

Assessment Guidance

Units need to be assessed in line with the Skills for Care and Development Assessment Principles
Learning Outcomes 2, 3 and 4 must be assessed in real work environment

Aim

The purpose of this unit is to provide the learner with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to support individuals to use assistive technology.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the range, purpose and effectiveness of assistive technology available to support individuals.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Research the range and purpose of assistive technology that is available to support individuals in own area of work.

  • 1.2

    Investigate the effectiveness of commonly used assistive technology in own area of work.

  • 1.3

    Explain how assistive technology can have a positive impact on the well being and quality of life of individuals.

2

Be able to support individuals to select assistive technology.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Explain own role and the roles of others in the provision of assistive technology for individuals.

  • 2.2

    Support an individual to access specialist information and support about assistive technology.

  • 2.3

    Support an individual to express needs, preferences and desired outcomes in relation to the use of assistive technology.

  • 2.4

    Support an individual to select assistive technology to meet their needs and preferences.

3

Be able to support an individual to use assistive technology.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Prepare the environment to support an individual to use assistive technology.

  • 3.2

    Support the use of assistive technology following instructions or guidelines within boundaries of own role.

  • 3.3

    Record the use of assistive technology following procedures or agreed ways of working.

  • 3.4

    Explain when and to whom referrals for maintenance or repair would be made.

4

Be able to evaluate the effectiveness of the use of assistive technology to meet identified outcomes.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Review the effectiveness of assistive technology against identified outcomes with individuals and / or others.

  • 4.2

    Provide feedback to others on the use of assistive technology.

  • 4.3

    Revise plans for the use assistive technology to achieve identified outcomes with individuals and / or others.

  • 4.4

    Evaluate own practice in using assistive technology to meet identified outcomes.

  • 4.5

    Adapt own practice to support the needs of the individual.