Direct Own Support

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
L/504/8832
Credits:
4
Guided learning hours:
40 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know when they need support.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Identify, as the need arises, when they need support and when they do not.
2

Be able to communicate their support needs to others.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Use appropriate communication to make the relevant person or people aware when they do or do not need support.
  • 2.2
    Communicate in advance some anticipated support needs relating to routine situations
3

Be able to request support.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Identify an appropriate source for the sort of support that they require.
  • 3.2
    Request support from appropriate people, making clear the nature and method of support required.
4

Be able to give instructions to people providing support.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Give clear instructions for straightforward tasks to people providing support, whether or not they are familiar to self.
5

Be able to organise some of own support arrangements.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Make arrangements for support in routine situations when they can clearly anticipate what they will need.