Hsc Unit Paper

Unit 208

Understand health and safety in social care settings

Level: 2
Credit value: 4
NDAQ number:

R/602/3179

Unit aim
This unit is aimed at those who are interested in, or new to, working in a social care setting. It
introduces knowledge and understanding of areas of health and safety required to working in a social
care setting.
Learning outcomes
There are eleven learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will be able to:
1. Understand the different responsibilities relating to health and safety in social care
settings.
2. Understand the use of risk assessments in relation to health and safety.
3. Understand procedures for responding to accidents and sudden illness.
4. Know how to reduce the spread of infection.
5. Know how to move and handle equipment and other objects safely.
6. Understand the principles of assisting and moving an individual.
7. Know how to handle hazardous substances.
8. Know environmental safety procedures in the social care setting.
9. Know how to manage stress.
10. Understand procedures regarding handling medication.
11. Understand how to handle and store food safely.
Guided learning hours
It is recommended that 41 guided learning hours are allocated to this unit, although patterns in
delivery are likely to vary.
Details of the relationship between the unit and relevant national standards This unit is
linked to HSC 22, 221 and 223
Endorsement of the unit by a sector or other appropriate body
This unit is endorsed by Skills for Care and Development
Assessment
This unit will be assessed by:
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This unit must be assessed in accordance with Skills for Care and Development's QCF Assessment
Principles.

Unit 208
Understand health and safety in social care setting
Learning out comes and assessment criteria
Level 2 and 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (4229-02/03)

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Outcome 1 Understand the different responsibilities relating to health and safety in social
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