Female Genital Mutilation Awareness

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand what Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Explain the four types of FGM.

  • 1.2.

    Explain cultural beliefs which underlay the practice.

  • 1.3.

    Discuss 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.

    Explain the reasons for the mandatory requirement for professionals to report FGM cases.

3.

Be able to evaluate approaches taken to prevent FGM practices.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Compare two community engagement approaches taken, related to FGM.

  • 3.2.

    Summarise how agencies can work together to prevent FGM.