Nvq 3

Unit Title:

Understand how to handle information in social care
settings

Unit sector reference:

PWCS 38

Level:

3

Credit value:

1

Guided learning hours:

9

Unit expiry date:

31/07/2015

Unit accreditation number:

D/602/3119

Unit purpose and aim
This unit develops the knowledge and understanding needed to implement and promote good
practice in recording, sharing, storing and accessing information in social care settings. This unit is
aimed at those who are interested in, or new to working in social care settings.
Learning Outcomes
The learner will:

Assessment Criteria
The learner can:

1

1.1 Identify legislation and
codes of practice that
relate to handling
information in social care
settings
1.2 Explain how legal
requirements and codes of
practice inform practice in
handling information

Legislation includes:
 Data Protection Act 1998
 Freedom of Information Act
2000
 Health & Social Care Act
2008 - Essential standards

2.1 Explain how to maintain
records that are up to date,
complete, accurate and
legible
2.2 Describe practices that
ensure security when
storing and accessing
information
2.3 Describe features of
manual and electronic
information storage
systems that help ensure
security

How to maintain records
includes:
 clear and accurate writing
 recording the information
straight away or as soon as
practicable
 including a time, date,
signature and printed name
 using a black pen
 putting a line through any
errors and initialling
 all boxes on pro-formas to
be completed

2

Understand requirements
for handling information in
social care settings

Understand good practice
in handling information in
social care settings

© OCR 2010

Exemplification

Codes of Practice includes:
 GSCC
 ICO
 Local or internal Codes of
Practice

1

Learning Outcomes
The learner will:

Assessment Criteria
The learner can:

Exemplification
Practices that ensure
security include:
 correct storage of records
 ensuring no one can hear
confidential information...