Health and Safety in Health and Social Care Settings (T/618/5502) Health And Safety In Health And Social Care Settings Assignment Brief Qualification OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management (603/6820/2) Unit Reference Number T/618/5502 Unit Title Health and Safety in Health and Social Care Settings Unit Level 6 Number of Credits 20 Total Qualification Time (TQT) 200 Hours Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 80 Hours Mandatory / Optional Mandatory Sector Subject Area (SSA) 1.3 Health and Social Care Unit Grading Structure Pass Unit Aims The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of management responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of the health and social care workplace and the people within it.
Learning Outcomes And Assessment Criteria Learning Outcomes – the learner will: Assessment Criteria – the learner can:
- Understand how health and safety legislation is implemented in health and social care settings. 1.1 Summarise legislation, policies and procedures underpinning health and safety in the health and social care workplace. 1.2 Examine the responsibilities of management in relation to health and safety.
1.3 Analyse health and safety priorities for a specific health and social care setting.
- Understand the role of risk assessment in health and social care service provision. 2.1 Explain the principles of risk assessment for health and social care. 2.2 Analyse how information from risk assessments informs care planning.
2.3 Analyse the impact of one aspect of health and safety policy on health and social care practice.
- Understand the monitoring and review of health and safety in health and social care settings. 3.1 Explain how health and safety policies and practices are monitored and reviewed. 3.2 Analyse the effectiveness of health and safety policies and practices in the workplace in promoting a positive, healthy and safe culture.
3.3 Examine the responsibilities of individuals in relation to health and safety.
Assessment To achieve a ‘pass’ for this unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.
Learning Outcomes to be met Assessment criteria to be covered Type of assessment Word count (approx. length) All 1 to 3 All ACs under LO1 to LO3 Portfolio of evidence 3000 words