ABC Awards Internal Assessment
Learner Unit Achievement Checklist
ABC Level 3 Award in Working with Vulnerable Young People
500/7450/7
Level 3 Award in Working with Vulnerable Young People
Centre Name: ______Learner Name: ______
Notes to learners – this checklist is to be completed, to show that you have met all the mandatory and required optional units for the qualification.
J/502/8949 Providing initial advice to young people on their rights under the law
Assessment Criteria
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1.1 Explain the entitlement to welfare benefits of young people who are not studying1.2 Analyse the effects of studying on welfare benefit entitlement for young people / / / /
2.1 Analyse the rights of young people in relation to the provision of health care including the right to confidential treatment, the age of consent and rights relating to competency to consent to treatment
2.2 Evaluate the role of sexual health and teenage pregnancy services for young people
2.3 Explain the legislation and regulations relating to the provision of and access to mental health services for young people / / / /
3.1 Explain the ‘Duty of Care’ of the relevant authorities (in your country) to the provision of accommodation to homeless young people
3.2 Identify which young people may have a priority need for homeless assistance
3.3 Analyse the range of options available to homeless young people who are not entitled to assistance from the relevant authority
3.4 Explain the different types of licence and tenancy agreement available for young people, including eviction procedures and how to avoid them
3.5 Explain the housing support available to young people at risk or with special needs
3.6 Analyse the obligations of landlords in relation to disrepair and the remedies open to tenants / / / /
4.1 Explain the ways in which a young person can maximise their income and reduce expenditure
4.2 Explain how to help a young person to develop a budget based on income and expenditure
4.3 Explain how to identify priority and non-priority debts
4.4 Explain the kids of debt recovery actions that may be imposed and how to advise young people to resist such actions / / / /
5.1 Analyse the range of situations when the relevant authorities (in your country) are under a duty to assess the needs of young people and provide appropriate assistance
5.2 Explain the rights of ‘looked after’ young people to access and advocate or an independent visitor
5.3 Explain the different types of order that can be made within care proceedings
5.4 Explain the rights of young people to be involved in decisions concerning their welfare and to make complaints
5.5 Explain the rights of young people to a ‘leaving care’ package / / / /
6.1 Analyse the possible signs that may indicate that a young person is being abused
6.2 Explain the legal and organisational processes to follow if abuse is suspected
6.3 Explain the range of support agencies that can help ‘at risk’ young people / / / /
7.1 Explain why it is important to work within own level of competence
7.2 Analyse how to recognise when a client should be referred to a different or more specialist adviser
7.3 Explain the processes and procedures that must be followed when referring clients to another adviser / / / /
TUTOR COMMENTS:
Name: Signature: Date:
If chosen for sampling, Internal/External Moderators must complete the following:
INTERNAL MODERATOR COMMENTS:Name: Signature: Date:
EXTERNAL MODERATOR COMMENTS:
Name: Signature: Date:
Please ensure these forms are copied and distributed to each learner.
Centre Name: ______Learner Name: ______
Notes to learners – this checklist is to be completed, to show that you have met all the mandatory and required optional units for the qualification.
T/501/0592 Assess children and young people involved in the use of substances
Assessment Criteria
/Evidence (Brief description/title)
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/Date Completed
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1.1 Identify and record information to be considered prior to interviewing a child or young person1.2 Create a suitable environment for assessment
1.3 Identify the information required from the child or young person in relation to their personal history and use of substances / / / /
2.1 Explain the role of a drugs worker in assessment, and the roles, responsibilities and consents that might be involved in engaging others in the process
2.2 Apply protocols on recording, sharing and access to information gathered in the assessment process
2.3 Communicate with children and young people in a way that is consistent with their development and context
2.4 Confirm the accuracy of information gathered through the assessment / / / /
3.1 Identify the range of different substances available and recognise what effects they may have on the body
3.2 Evaluate with children and young people how substance use has affected their behaviour, relationships, and health and well-being and the risks and dangers posed by their substance use
3.3 Explain the relationship between physical, social, and psychological development and the assessment of substance misuse
3.4 Analyse the implications of the social history of the child or young person, including experiences of abuse or care / / / /
4.1 Evaluate the relationship between motivation of the child or young person and the appropriate model of referral: coercive or proactive
4.2 Analyse the risks, and benefits inherent in potential courses of action, including implications of any sentences or court orders
4.3 Identify the referral criteria for other agencies and obtain the necessary information for a referral / / / /
TUTOR COMMENTS:
Name: Signature: Date:
If chosen for sampling, Internal/External Moderators must complete the following:
INTERNAL MODERATOR COMMENTS:Name: Signature: Date:
EXTERNAL MODERATOR COMMENTS:
Name: Signature: Date:
Please ensure these forms are copied and distributed to each learner.
Centre Name: ______Learner Name: ______
Notes to learners – this checklist is to be completed, to show that you have met all the mandatory and required optional units for the qualification.
A/502/5322 Understand vulnerability and need for support in young people - Mandatory Unit
Assessment Criteria
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/Date Completed
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1.1 Describe a situation or context in which young people may be vulnerable1.2 Gather information about young people and their circumstances and assess the level of risk they may pose to themselves or others
1.3 Explain the factors in young people’s living arrangements and environment, family and personal situation, education and employment that may put them at risk / / / /
2.1 Explain the range of issues and forms of abuse that can affect vulnerable young people
2.2 Assess which vulnerable young people are most at risk of harm, including contributory factors, behavioural factors, and potential indicators
2.3 Explain how and where to obtain information within own organisation and from other agencies about suspected abuse
2.4 Distinguish between observation, facts and opinion obtained from others when assessing risks / / / /
3.1 Assess signs and symptoms of vulnerability in young people and the forms of support they may need
3.2 Encourage and enable young people to express their fears, anxieties and feelings without fear or ridicule
3.3 Assess the level of support that can be given to young people directly within own sphere of competence and where there may be a need to refer to more specialised agencies / / / /
TUTOR COMMENTS:
Name: Signature: Date:
If chosen for sampling, Internal/External Moderators must complete the following:
INTERNAL MODERATOR COMMENTS:Name: Signature: Date:
EXTERNAL MODERATOR COMMENTS:
Name: Signature: Date:
Please ensure these forms are copied and distributed to each learner.
Centre Name: ______Learner Name: ______
Notes to learners – this checklist is to be completed, to show that you have met all the mandatory and required optional units for the qualification.
F/502/5046 Develop effective relationships with vulnerable young people - Mandatory Unit
Assessment Criteria
/Evidence (Brief description/title)
/Portfolio Reference
/Date Completed
/Comment
1.1 Communicate in a sensitive manner with young people, and in a way that is non-judgemental and that is appropriate to their age, understanding and preference in a given context and setting1.2 Identify and respond appropriately to any barriers in communication with vulnerable young people such as language and culture, impairment, emotional state, ethnicity, gender, and personal dynamics / / / /
2.1 Explain the importance of young people making their own decisions and being able to assess risks in the contexts of their lives and individual circumstances
2.2 Listen actively and respond constructively and sensitively to young people’s concerns
2.3 Encourage young people to ask questions, seek clarification on any issues and provide information that enables them to make their own informed decisions
2.4 Demonstrate respect for the experience, knowledge and background of young people in own interactions
2.5 Promote openness and trust when dealing with young people / / / /
3.1 Explain the importance and benefits of working with other staff and organisations when supporting vulnerable young people
3.2 Be open about and get the consent of the young person concerned about sharing information that is relevant to them
3.3 Identify any tensions with the people involved and agree how these might be addressed
3.4 Respect the views of others and maintain a clear focus on the benefits of joint working
3.5 Identify the range of services that may be needed for specialist advice / / / /
TUTOR COMMENTS:
Name: Signature: Date:
If chosen for sampling, Internal/External Moderators must complete the following:
INTERNAL MODERATOR COMMENTS:Name: Signature: Date:
EXTERNAL MODERATOR COMMENTS:
Name: Signature: Date:
Please ensure these forms are copied and distributed to each learner.
Centre Name: ______Learner Name: ______
Notes to learners – this checklist is to be completed, to show that you have met all the mandatory and required optional units for the qualification.
R/502/5049 Safeguard vulnerable young people - Mandatory Unit
Assessment Criteria
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/Date Completed
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1.1 Identify and explain the relevant legislation and regulations which relate to working with vulnerable young people in own setting1.2 Work in accordance with professional codes of practice and organisational policies when dealing with vulnerable young people
1.3 Explain the nature, extent and boundaries of own role in safeguarding vulnerable young people
1.4 Explain the roles and responsibilities of others in own organisation and other agencies in relation to safeguarding vulnerable young people / / / /
2.1 Explain how to respond respectfully and confidentially to vulnerable young people at risk and adjust own communication between situations to different needs, contexts and ages
2.2 Use organisational systems for identifying, recording and reporting possible risks, including possible abuse
2.3 Explain the importance of taking prompt action and following safeguarding procedures / / / /
3.1 Enable young people to identify hazards associated with their lifestyle and environment and their associated risks
3.2 Enable young people to identify sources of support and actions they can take to address risks identified
3.3 Assist young people to develop practices which safeguard their own welfare consistent with their age, interests and abilities
3.4 Help young people to establish clear and concise ground rules for maintaining their physical and emotional safety / / / /
4.1 Explain the importance of keeping individual records, how to access and use this information in line with national and local policy and guidelines on record-keeping
4.2 Explain the ethics of consent and confidentiality and explain the tensions between an individual’s rights and the organisation’s responsibility to individuals
4.3 Explain how to deal with issues of confidentiality and who has the right of access to information and images that have been recorded
4.4 Explain the tensions that may exist between individual's rights regarding consent and confidentiality and the organisation's responsibility to individuals
4.5 Explain the law and good practice guidelines on consent and how these apply when a young person is at risk of harm to self or others / / / /
TUTOR COMMENTS:
Name: Signature: Date:
If chosen for sampling, Internal/External Moderators must complete the following:
INTERNAL MODERATOR COMMENTS:Name: Signature: Date:
EXTERNAL MODERATOR COMMENTS:
Name: Signature: Date:
Please ensure these forms are copied and distributed to each learner.
Centre Name: ______Learner Name: ______
Notes to learners – this checklist is to be completed, to show that you have met all the mandatory and required optional units for the qualification.
A/502/5224 Support young people who are looked after or are leaving care
Assessment Criteria
/Evidence (Brief description/title)
/Portfolio Reference
/Date Completed
/Comment
1.1 Explain the social, emotional and personal issues that might arise for young people who are looked after or are leaving care1.2 Explain the key factors that may be relevant to the needs of these young people, for example, employment and/or education status, their health and well-being, existing care plans, potential risks for themselves or others / / / /
2.1 Describe the sources of information and support services which are available to support young people who are looked after or leaving care
2.2 Enable young people to explore their views, choices and perceptions of their care situation or change of situation and to understand the potential consequences of their choices
2.3 Encourage young people to maintain positive relationships and contact with family, carers and/or significant others / / / /
3.1 Describe the statutory and legal frameworks for protecting young people who are looked after or leaving care
3.2 Explain how to give support in a way that balances the interests of the young person, inherent risks and legal duties of care / / / /
TUTOR COMMENTS:
Name: Signature: Date:
If chosen for sampling, Internal/External Moderators must complete the following:
INTERNAL MODERATOR COMMENTS:Name: Signature: Date:
EXTERNAL MODERATOR COMMENTS:
Name: Signature: Date:
Please ensure these forms are copied and distributed to each learner.
Centre Name: ______Learner Name: ______
Notes to learners – this checklist is to be completed, to show that you have met all the mandatory and required optional units for the qualification.