NCFE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles
of Dementia Care (600/6355/5)
Learner’s Evidence Tracking Log
(LETL)
Issue no 1, August 2012
Learner name:
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Centre number:
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Signatures
Learner:
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Tutor/Assessor:
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Internal Moderator*:
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External Moderator*:
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* For completion if part, or all, of the evidence has been sampled by the Internal and/or External Moderator
Contents
Overview
What you need to cover ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Tracking your evidence ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
How your evidence is checked .................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
How to get your certificate ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Opportunities for further education and training .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Planning and tracking your assessment
Completing your Learner’s Evidence Tracking Log..................................................................................................................................................... 6
Example unit ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Unit 01 Dementia awareness ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Unit 02 The person centred approach to the care and support of individuals with dementia ................................................................................... 12
Unit 03 Understand the factors that can influence communication and interaction with individuals who have dementia ........................................ 15
Unit 04 Understand equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care ..................................................................................................................... 18
Unit 05 Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person centred approach ............................................ 21
Unit 06 Understand behaviour in the context of dementia ........................................................................................................................................ 23
Unit 07 Understand the benefits of engaging in activities in social care ................................................................................................................... 26
Additional Information
Additional support requirements ................................................................................................................................................................................ 29
Appeals or complaints ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Malpractice ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 29
Enquiries .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Equal opportunities .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Data protection .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
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Overview
Thank you for choosing an NCFE qualification. This Learner’s Evidence Tracking Log is yours to keep and is a place to record your
progress.
The NCFE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care has been accredited by the regulators for England, Wales and
Northern Ireland1 and is part of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). Its Qualification Accreditation Number is 600/6355/5.
Your centre may have advertised this qualification with a different or shortened name. Please be aware your final certificate will state
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care.
What you need to cover
This qualification is made up of a set of learning outcomes and assessment criteria that describe what you need to be able to do, and
the things you need to know, to achieve your qualification.
The qualification consists of the following mandatory units:
Unit 01
Unit 02
Unit 03
Unit 04
Unit 05
Unit 06
Unit 07
Dementia awareness
The person centred approach to the care and support of individuals with dementia
Understand the factors that can influence communication and interaction with individuals who have dementia
Understand equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care
Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person centred approach
Understand behaviour in the context of dementia
Understand the benefits of engaging in activities in social care
To achieve the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care you must achieve all 7 mandatory units. You must
provide evidence to show that you meet all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria defined in the units.
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The qualifications regulators (‘regulators’) are Ofqual in England and Northern Ireland and the Welsh Government in Wales
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Overview
Tracking your evidence
During your course your Tutor/Assessor will ask you to carry out work either in the classroom, in your workplace or at home, which
you’ll keep as evidence of your learning.
The work you produce (evidence) will be assessed by your Tutor/Assessor to make sure you’ve covered everything in sufficient
detail. Your evidence could be made up of a combination of:
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written work or class notes
products or samples of practical work
case studies
simulated activities or role play
work placement diaries
learning logs
video or audio recordings
other appropriate formats suggested by your Tutor/Assessor.
When all your evidence is gathered together in a file or folder, this becomes your portfolio.
Your centre and Assessor may have systems that they use to plan and monitor your assessment. These may be computer-based (eg
using ‘e-portfolio’ software) or paper-based (using forms or checklists). These systems are designed to show how each piece of
evidence meets which learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
How your evidence is checked
After your Tutor/Assessor has assessed your work, another member of staff – the Internal Moderator – will review it. An External
Moderator from NCFE will visit your centre. The External Moderator’s role is to make sure your work has been assessed to NCFE’s
requirements. They’ll do this by checking a sample of candidates’ portfolios – which may include yours. They may also wish to talk to
you about the content of the course and the work you’re doing.
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Overview
Section 1 - Overview
How to get your certificate
Once you’ve built up your portfolio of evidence and your Tutor/Assessor and the Internal and External Moderators are satisfied it
meets the standards, you’ll be awarded the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care.
Your centre will send us a signed certificate claim form when they and the External Moderator have signed off your completed
portfolio. We will send your certificate to your centre within 10 working days of receiving the claim form. Your centre will either forward
the certificate to your home address, or tell you that it’s available for you to collect.
Opportunities for further education and training
After successfully completing this qualification, you may like to go on to further study in the same or a similar subject. This might
include:
NCFE Level 2 Award and Certificates in Mental Health
NCFE Level 2 and 3 Certificates in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
NCFE Level 2 and 3 Certificates for Working in the Health Sector
NCFE Level 2 and 3 Diplomas in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England
The above qualifications can be purchased separately. More information on these qualifications can be found on the qualification
finder section on our website http://www.ncfe.org.uk/QualificationFinder.aspx.
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Planning and tracking your assessment
Completing your Learner’s Evidence Tracking Log
This section of the log will help you keep track of the work you’ve done and the work you still need to do to finish your portfolio.
It will also help your Tutor/Assessor and Internal and External Moderators find their way around your portfolio so they can assess it or
check it. Your Tutor/Assessor will make sure you’re completing your log correctly.
Overleaf is a sample page similar to the mandatory units you’ll find in the rest of this log. Use the columns to write down what
evidence you’ve put in your portfolio and to show your Tutor/Assessor and the Internal and External Moderators where it’s located.
You and your Tutor/Assessor and/or an independent witness must sign and date the individual pieces of work in your portfolio. Once
you’ve completed your portfolio, your Tutor/Assessor will sign the front of the log, to show that they’re satisfied you’ve completed it
correctly.
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Planning and tracking your assessment
Example unit
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Unit 01
Dementia awareness (J/601/2874)
You will: Understand what dementia is
You can:
What you’ve done
to show this
Location/Portfolio Link to Evidence
page number
Requirements
IM/EM signature (if
sampled)
1.1 Explain what is meant by the term
‘dementia’
1.2 Describe the key functions of the brain
that are affected by dementia
1.3 Explain why depression, delirium and age
related memory impairment may be mistaken
for dementia
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Unit 01 Dementia awareness (J/601/2874) (cont’d)
You will: Understand key features of the theoretical models of dementia
You can:
What you’ve done
to show this
Location/Portfolio Link to Evidence
page number
Requirements
IM/EM signature (if
sampled)
2.1 Outline the medical model of dementia
2.2 Outline the social model of dementia
2.3 Explain why dementia should be viewed
as a disability
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Unit 01
Dementia awareness (J/601/2874) (cont’d)
You will: Know the most common types of dementia and their causes
You can:
What you’ve done
to show this
Location/Portfolio Link to Evidence
page number
Requirements
IM/EM signature (if
sampled)
3.1 List the most common causes of
dementia
3.2 Describe the likely signs and symptoms of
the most common causes of dementia
3.3 Outline the risk factors for the most
common causes of dementia
3.4 Identify prevalence rates for different
types of dementia
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Unit 01
Dementia awareness (J/601/2874) (cont’d)
You will: Understand factors relating to an individual’s experience of dementia
You can:
What you’ve done
to show this
Location/Portfolio
page number
Link to Evidence
Requirements
IM/EM signature (if
sampled)
4.1 Describe how different individuals may
experience living with dementia depending on
age, type of dementia, and level of ability and
disability
4.2 Outline the impact that the attitudes and
behaviours of others may have on an
individual with dementia
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Unit 02
The person centred approach to the care and support of individuals with dementia
(H/601/2879)
You will: Understand approaches that enable individuals with dementia to experience well-being
You can:
What you’ve done
to show this
Location/Portfolio Link to Evidence
page number
Requirements
IM/EM signature (if
sampled)
1.1 Describe what is meant by a person
centred approach
1.2 Outline the benefits of working with an
individual with dementia in a person centred
manner
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Unit 02
The person centred approach to the care and support of individuals with dementia
(H/601/2879) (cont’d)
You will: Understand the role of carers in the care and support of individuals with dementia
You can:
What you’ve done
to show this
Location/Portfolio Link to Evidence
page number
Requirements
IM/EM signature (if
sampled)
2.1 Describe the role that carers can have in
the care and support of individuals with
dementia
2.2 Explain the value of developing a
professional working relationship with carers
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Unit 02
The person centred approach to the care and support of individuals with dementia
(H/601/2879) (cont’d)
You will: Understand the roles of others in the support of individuals with dementia
You can:
What you’ve done
to show this
Location/Portfolio Link to Evidence
page number
Requirements
IM/EM signature (if
sampled)
3.1 Describe the roles of others in the care
and support of individuals with dementia
3.2 Explain when it may be necessary to refer
to others when supporting individuals with
dementia
3.3 Explain how to access the additional
support of others when supporting individuals
with dementia
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Unit 03
Understand the factors that can influence communication and interaction with
individuals who have dementia (T/601/9416)
You will: Understand the factors that can influence communication and interaction with individuals who have dementia
You can:
What you’ve done
to show this
Location/Portfolio Link to Evidence
page number
Requirements
IM/EM signature (if
sampled)
1.1 Explain how dementia may influence an
individual’s ability to communicate and
interact
1.2 Identify other factors that may influence
an individual’s ability to communicate and
interact
1.3 Outline how memory impairment may
affect the ability of an individual with
dementia to use verbal language
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Unit 03
Understand the factors that can influence communication and interaction with
individuals who have dementia (T/601/9416) (cont’d)
You will: Understand how a person centred approach may be used to encourage positive communication with individuals with
dementia
You can:
What you’ve done
to show this
Location/Portfolio Link to Evidence
page number
Requirements
IM/EM signature (if
sampled)
2.1 Explain how to identify the communication
strengths and abilities of an individual with
dementia
2.2 Describe how to adapt the style of
communication to meet the needs, strengths
and abilities of an individual with dementia
2.3 Describe how information about an
individual’s preferred methods of
communication can be used to reinforce their
identity and uniqueness
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Unit 03
Understand the factors that can influence communication and interaction with
individuals who have dementia (T/601/9416) (cont’d)
You will: Understand the factors which can affect interactions with individuals with dementia
You can:
What you’ve done
to show this
Location/Portfolio
page number
Link to Evidence
Requirements
IM/EM signature (if
sampled)
3.1 Explain how understanding an individual’s
biography/history can facilitate positive
interactions
3.2 List different techniques that can be used
to facilitate positive interactions with an
individual with dementia
3.3 Explain how involving others may
enhance interaction with an individual with
dementia
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Unit 04 Understand equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care (A/601/2886)
You will: Understand and appreciate the importance of diversity of individuals with dementia
You can:
What you’ve done
to show this
Location/Portfolio
page number
Link to Evidence
Requirements
IM/EM signature (if
sampled)
1.1 Explain the importance of recognising that
individuals with dementia have unique needs
and preferences
1.2 Describe ways of helping carers and
others to understand that an individual with
dementia has unique needs and preferences
1.3 Explain how values, beliefs and
misunderstandings about dementia can affect
attitudes towards individuals
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Unit 04 Understand equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care (A/601/2886) (cont’d)
You will: Understand the importance of person centred approaches in the care and support of individuals with dementia
You can:
What you’ve done
to show this
Location/Portfolio
page number
Link to Evidence
Requirements
IM/EM signature (if
sampled)
2.1 Describe how an individual may feel
valued, included and able to engage in daily
life
2.2 Describe how individuals with dementia
may feel excluded
2.3 Explain the importance of including the
individual in all aspects of their care
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Unit 04 Understand equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care (A/601/2886) (cont’d)
You will: Understand ways of working with a range of individuals who have dementia to ensure diverse needs are met
You can:
What you’ve done
to show this
Location/Portfolio
page number
Link to Evidence
Requirements
IM/EM signature (if
sampled)
3.1 Describe how the experience of an older
individual with dementia may be different from
the experience of a younger individual with
dementia
3.2 Describe what steps might be taken to
gain knowledge and understanding of the
needs and preferences of individuals with
dementia from different ethnic origins
3.3 Describe what knowledge and
understanding would be required to work in a
person centred way with an individual with a
learning disability and dementia
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Unit 05 Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a
person centred approach (K/601/9199)
You will: Understand the common medications available to, and appropriate for, individuals with dementia
You can:
What you’ve done
to show this
Location/Portfolio
page number
Link to Evidence
Requirements
IM/EM signature (if
sampled)
1.1 Outline the most common medications
used to treat symptoms of dementia
1.2 Describe how commonly used
medications affect individuals with dementia
1.3 Explain the risks and benefits of antipsychotic medication for individuals with
dementia
1.4 Explain the importance of recording and
reporting side effects/adverse reactions to
medication
1.5 Describe how ‘as required’ (PRN)
medication can be used to support individuals
with dementia who may be in pain
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Unit 05 Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a
person centred approach (K/601/9199) (cont’d)
You will: Understand how to provide person centred care to individuals with dementia through the appropriate and effective use
of medication
You can:
What you’ve done
to show this
Location/Portfolio
page number
Link to Evidence
Requirements
IM/EM signature (if
sampled)
2.1 Describe person-centred ways of
administering medicines whilst adhering to
administration instructions
2.2 Explain the importance of advocating for
an individual with dementia who may be
prescribed medication
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Unit 06 Understand behaviour in the context of dementia (J/504/2396)
You will: Understand that behaviour is often used as a means of communication
You can:
What you’ve done
to show this
Location/Portfolio
page number
Link to Evidence
Requirements
IM/EM signature (if
sampled)
1.1 Identify some of the factors that can
influence and shape a person’s behaviour
1.2 Explain why it’s important to look for the
meaning behind words and behaviour
1.3 Define the meaning of the term ‘insight
impairment’
1.4 Describe how insight impairment can affect
a person’s behaviour
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Unit 06 Understand behaviour in the context of dementia (J/504/2396) (cont’d)
You will: Understand how to respond to behaviours associated with dementia
You can:
What you’ve done
to show this
Location/Portfolio
page number
Link to Evidence
Requirements
IM/EM signature (if
sampled)
2.1 Describe the conditions ‘apraxia’ and
‘visual agnosia’
2.2 Define the terms ‘delusion’ and
‘hallucination’
2.3 Outline how staff can support a person
with dementia who has difficulty sleeping
2.4 Identify possible reasons for repetitious
questions and behaviour
2.5 Explain how staff can support a person
with dementia should they display a range of
behaviours
2.6 Explain how staff should respond to
behaviour considered ‘inappropriate’
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Unit 06 Understand behaviour in the context of dementia (J/504/2396) (cont’d)
You will: Understand why some people with dementia will need additional emotional support
You can:
What you’ve done
to show this
Location/Portfolio
page number
Link to Evidence Requirements
3.1 Identify reasons why a person with
dementia may become depressed
3.2 Explain why it’s important to treat
depression and tackle its causes
3.3 Describe how staff can support a person
with depression
3.4 Identify reasons why a person with
dementia may become angry
3.5 Describe how staff should respond to a
person who becomes angry
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Unit 07 Understand the benefits of engaging in activities in social care (K/602/4645)
You will: Understand the impact of activity on physical and mental well-being
You can:
What you’ve done
to show this
Location/Portfolio
page number
Link to Evidence Requirements
1.1 Outline the consequences of prolonged
inactivity on an individual’s physical and
mental state
1.2 Describe the ways in which the experience
of an activity can be positive
1.3 Explain the relationship between a positive
experience of an activity and physical and
mental well-being
1.4 Describe the ways in which the experience
of an activity can be negative
1.5 Explain the relationship between a
negative experience of an activity and physical
and mental ill-being
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Unit 07 Understand the benefits of engaging in activities in social care (K/602/4645) (cont’d)
You will: Understand the social benefits of activities
You can:
What you’ve done
to show this
Location/Portfolio
page number
Link to Evidence Requirements
2.1 Describe the social benefits of engaging in
person-to-person activity
2.2 Describe the social benefits of engaging in
group activity
2.3 Identify activity approaches that focus on
social interaction
2.4 Explain how activity provision can be used
to encourage social interaction
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Unit 07 Understand the benefits of engaging in activities in social care (K/602/4645) (cont’d)
You will: Understand how activity can be the basis for a model of care and support
You can:
What you’ve done
to show this
Location/Portfolio
page number
Link to Evidence Requirements
3.1 Describe how care workers can embed
activity provision into their existing role
3.2 Outline ways in which an activity provider
can contribute to an activity-based model of
care
3.3 Explain how carers can be supported to
participate in an activity-based model of care
3.4 Outline ways in which activities can be
used to create a team culture in a care setting
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Additional information
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based in Newcastle upon Tyne. If you’d like to know more about us, please visit our website www.ncfe.org.uk.
Additional support requirements
NCFE recognises that you might require additional support in order to achieve your qualification. This might be if you’ve got a
permanent or temporary disability, medical condition or specific learning need.
Your Tutor/Assessor will discuss the most appropriate method of support to meet your needs and may need to notify NCFE of the
support they’re going to give you. This could include facilities to support reading or writing needs, hearing, visual or physical
impairment; facilities to support a medical condition or temporary injury; or facilities to support you if your first language isn’t English.
For more information your Tutor/Assessor will be able to provide you with a full copy of NCFE’s Reasonable Adjustments and Special
Considerations Policy, or you can download it from www.ncfe.org.uk.
Appeals or complaints
If you’ve got any queries or problems with your qualification you should first talk to your Tutor/Assessor, the Internal Moderator or
another member of staff at your centre. If you’ve got a complaint about the way your work has been assessed, or the support you’ve
been given, use your centre’s own appeals or grievance policy (ask your Tutor/Assessor for a copy).
For more information your Tutor/Assessor will be able to provide you with a full copy of NCFE’s Appeals and Enquiries about Results
Policy, or you can download it from www.ncfe.org.uk.
Malpractice
‘Malpractice’ is used to describe something a person does when they intentionally mislead somebody – for example, if they copy
somebody else’s work and pass it off as their own. If we’re notified about a suspected case of malpractice, we’ll work with the centre
to find out if and why it’s happened and what we can do to sort it out.
If your centre suspects that you’ve been involved in malpractice, we won’t be able to issue your certificate during the investigation. If
we prove that malpractice has happened, you may have part of your assessment disallowed or, in serious cases, your final results
may be void. This means you won’t receive a certificate or, if we’ve already issued you one, we’ll ask that you return it straight away.
For more information your Tutor/Assessor will be able to provide you with a full copy of NCFE’s Malpractice Policy, or you can
download it from www.ncfe.org.uk.
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Additional information
Enquiries
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age, colour, culture, disability, domestic circumstances, employment status, gender, marital status, nationality, political orientation,
racial origin, religious beliefs, sexual orientation and social background.
NCFE aims to ensure that equality of opportunity is promoted and that unlawful or unfair discrimination, whether direct or indirect, is
eliminated both in its own employment practices and in access to its qualifications.
You can download a copy of NCFE’s Equal Opportunities Policy from www.ncfe.org.uk.
Data protection
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personal information.
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