Qualification Specification. Level 3 Certificate for AMBULANCE SERVICE FIRST RESPONDERS

Level 3 Certificate for AMBULANCE SERVICE FIRST RESPONDERS Qualification Specification Qualification recognition number: 603/0662/2 Qualification Reference: L3CASFR www.futurequals.com

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Contents Centre Requirements... 1 1.1 Introduction... 1 1.2 Data Protection... 2 1.3 Complaints... 2 1.4 Enquiries... 2 Qualification Information... 3 2.1 Qualification Outline... 3 2.2 Additional Information... 4 2.3 Progression... 4 2.4 Assessment Principles... 4 2.5 Qualification Structure... 4 2.6 Care Certificate and the Level 3 Certificate for Ambulance Service First Responders... 6 2.7 Barred Components and Exemptions... 7 Assessment Principles and Component Specifications... 8 3.1 Assessment Principles... 8 3.2 Component Specifications... 16 Centre Information... 41 4.1 Centre Operations Manual... 41 4.2 Initial Assessment and Centre Learner Support... 41 4.3 Identification requirements and Learner Authenticity... 42 4.4 Legal Considerations... 43

Section One Centre Requirements 1.1 Introduction Introduction to FutureQuals FutureQuals is forward thinking, learner and customer-focused, and committed to delivering inspiring learning and skills. Our Values We are a Visionary, Supportive, Innovative and Professional Awarding Organisation that is committed to excellence. Our Vision We envisage a place in which every learner realises their full potential. Our Mission To provide respected and valued qualifications and assessment to enable quality assured learning. FutureQuals is recognised to deliver regulated qualifications by Ofqual in England, CCEA Regulation in Northern Ireland, the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA Accreditation) and Qualifications Wales to offer a comprehensive and diverse range of qualifications across a wide range of vocational areas many of which are transferable across industries and sectors. A full list of FutureQuals current qualifications can be accessed at http://www.futurequalsquals.com We have developed a genuine understanding and insight into all types of educational organisations, which ensures that we are highly responsive to their needs. We offer a wide range of benefits and support for our learners, our approved centres, and their assessment and quality assurance teams. FutureQuals offers a wide range of benefits and support for all of our educational products and services including: Vocational qualifications accredited by the UK regulators and recognised by employers, universities and professional bodies 24/7 online management systems for the registration of learners, ensuring highly efficient services and access to assessment and results A diverse range of qualifications A flexible approach to assessment A network of professionals who examine and quality assure our regulated qualifications and assessments Regular updates on new developments in education and training Unrivalled customer service support and extensive guidance materials L3CASFR_V1_27/10/2017 (603/0662/2) Qualification Specification 1

Introduction to Qualification Specification Welcome to the FutureQuals Specification for the Level 3 Certificate for Ambulance Service First Responders. The aim of this specification is to provide our centres with guidance to assist in the administration, delivery and assessment of this qualification. It is recommended that you study this specification in detail and become fully conversant with the procedures and accompanying documents. This specification is a live document and, as such, will be updated when required. Centres will be notified when changes are made. It is the responsibility of the approved centre to ensure the most up to date version of the Approved Specification is in use. This document is copyright but may be copied by approved centres for the purpose of assessing learners. It may also be copied by learners for their own use. 1.2 Data Protection FutureQuals is registered with the Data Protection Act and handles all data in accordance with the required procedures of the Act. 1.3 Complaints FutureQuals aims to constantly monitor the levels of service provided and report on performance indicators on a regular basis. We will endeavour to be open about the levels of service we aim to offer all our customers. However, if we fall short of expectations or our own standards, we want to give the opportunity for those affected to provide feedback so we can put things right. Our Complaints Policy, which includes information on how to make a complaint, can be found on the FutureQuals website. 1.4 Enquiries Any enquires relating to this qualification should be addressed to: Future (Awards and Qualifications) Ltd EMP House Telford Way Coalville Leicestershire LE67 3HE Tel: 01530 836662 Fax: 01530 836668 E-mail: qualifications@futurequals.com Website: www.futurequals.com L3CASFR_V1_27/10/2017 (603/0662/2) Qualification Specification 2

Section Two Qualification Information 2.1 Qualification Outline Purpose and Aims The purpose of this FAQ Level 3 Certificate for Ambulance Service First Responders is to provide both Community Responders and Co-Responders with the skills, knowledge and understanding to provide the appropriate care prior to the arrival of an ambulance. This qualification contains two pathways; Level 3 Certificate for Ambulance Service First Responders: Community Responder: Are volunteers who attend emergency calls as directed by the ambulance service to provide the appropriate and necessary treatment to a patient before an ambulance arrives. They are sent to specific types of medical emergencies by the NHS ambulance services, and respond to patients in their homes, workplaces or public locations. Level 3 Certificate for Ambulance Service First Responders: Co-Responder: Where partner organisations, for example, Fire & Rescue, Police, Military, RLNI, Lifeguards etc. work in partnership with the Ambulance Service to provide a rapid response to immediate life threatening medical emergencies. This is usually in locations where the partner organisations will be able to get to the call more quickly. The Total Qualification Time (TQT) for this qualification is: 200 Guided Learning (GL) for this qualification is: 145 hours Minimum credits required to achieve the qualification: 20 Suitable for age ranges: 18+ 19+ Method of assessment: Portfolio of Evidence. This qualification is internally assessed and internally quality assured by Centre staff and externally quality assured by FutureQuals External Quality Advisors (EQAs). If the method of assessment includes formative assessments such as practical tasks, written questions, multiple choice/short answer and knowledge assessment tasks where supervision of a learner assessment is required, assessment must be undertaken in line with the requirements set on in the FutureQuals Instructions for Conducting Controlled Assessments Policy. This document is published on the Policies and Procedures section of the FutureQuals website. Grading: There is no specific grading criteria for this qualification. Entry guidance: There are no formal qualification entry requirements that a learner must have completed before taking this qualification and no requirement for learners to have prior skills, knowledge or understanding (Or add in reference to assessment strategy/principles, any other qualifications the learner or prior knowledge and skills a learner is required to have/completed before taking the qualification). L3CASFR_V1_27/10/2017 (603/0662/2) Qualification Specification 3

2.2 Additional Information This qualification is regulated by the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England https://register.ofqual.gov.uk It may be eligible for public funding as determined by the Department for Education (DfE) under Sections 96 and 97 of the Learning and Skills Act 2000. For information regarding potential sources of funding please visit the following websites; https://hub.fasst.org.uk/pages/default.aspx https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/education-and-skills-funding-agency or, contact your local funding office. You should use the Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN) when you wish to seek public funding for your learners. Each component within a qualification will also have a unique reference number (Component Reference Number), which is listed in this specification. The qualification title and component reference numbers will appear on the learner s final certification document. Learners need to be made aware of this detail when they are recruited by the centre and registered with FutureQuals. 2.3 Progression The FAQ Level 3 Certificate for Ambulance Service First Responders has been specifically designed to support progression onto a range of Health related qualifications, including: Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support Emergency Care Assistant Level 4 Diploma for Associate Ambulance Practitioners 2.4 Assessment Principles The FAQ Level 3 Certificate for Ambulance Service First Responders must be assessed according to the FutureQuals Assessment Principles. 2.5 Qualification Structure FAQ Level 3 Certificate for Ambulance Service First Responders: Community Responder To achieve the FAQ Level 3 Certificate for Ambulance Service First Responders: Community Responder learners must achieve a minimum of 20 credits. They must gain 19 credits from Mandatory Group M and 1 credit maximum from Optional Group O1. Learners may select 1 component from the Additional Unit group, but this will not count towards the overall credit. Pathway 1 - Group M Mandatory Component Number 1 URN Component Name Credit Value Y/506/4953 Human anatomy and physiology for immediate emergency care Level 1 3 L3CASFR_V1_27/10/2017 (603/0662/2) Qualification Specification 4

2 3 4 F/506/8477 D/505/9740 K/505/9739 Assessment of casualties in immediate emergency care Basic airway management in emergency care Basic life support and external defibrillation 5 3 1 3 1 3 5 H/506/4955 Management of medical conditions 2 2 6 L/505/9734 Support the emergency care of wounds, bleeding and burns 3 3 7 K/506/4956 Management of injuries 2 3 8 9 10 J/506/6603 F/615/2907 A/615/2906 Recognition and management of anaphylaxis Principles of ambulance service first responder care Principles of Administration of Medication in the Emergency Care Setting 1 3 2 3 1 3 Group O1 Optional Components Component Number 12 URN Component Name Credit Value H/505/9738 Administration of medical gases in emergency care Level 1 3 13 T/506/4958 Administration of oxygen therapy 1 3 Group O2 Additional Components Component Number URN Unit Name Credit Value Level 11 L/506/8479 Management of trauma 2 3 L3CASFR_V1_27/10/2017 (603/0662/2) Qualification Specification 5

Level 3 Certificate for Ambulance Service First Responders: Co-Responder: To achieve the Level 3 Certificate for Ambulance Service First Responders: Co-Responder learners must achieve a minimum of 22 credits. They must gain 21 credits from Mandatory Group M and 1 credit maximum from Optional Group O1 Pathway 1 - Group M Mandatory Unit Number 1 2 3 4 URN Unit Name Credit Value Y/506/4953 F/506/8477 D/505/9740 K/505/9739 Human anatomy and physiology for immediate emergency care Assessment of casualties in immediate emergency care Basic airway management in emergency care Basic life support and external defibrillation Level 1 3 5 3 1 3 1 3 5 H/506/4955 Management of medical conditions 2 2 6 L/505/9734 Support the emergency care of wounds, bleeding and burns 3 3 7 K/506/4956 Management of injuries 2 3 8 9 10 J/506/6603 F/615/2907 A/615/2906 Recognition and management of anaphylaxis Principles of ambulance service first responder care Principles of Administration of Medication in the Emergency Care Setting 1 3 2 3 1 3 11 L/506/8479 Management of trauma 2 3 Group O1 Optional Components Component Number 12 URN Component Name Credit Value H/505/9738 Administration of medical gases in emergency care Level 1 3 13 T/506/4958 Administration of oxygen therapy 1 3 2.6 Care Certificate and the Level 3 Certificate for Ambulance Service First Responders The Care Certificate is a set of standards that social care and health workers stick to in their daily working life. These minimum standards are imbedded in to the Level 3 Certificate for Ambulance Service First Responders and are appropriate to the role and scope of practice set by the National Ambulance Service Responders Forum. L3CASFR_V1_27/10/2017 (603/0662/2) Qualification Specification 6

It links to National Occupational Standards and the units in this qualification and covers what is needed to be caring - giving responders a good basis to develop the required knowledge and skills. For CQC regulated providers such as the Ambulance Service, the Care Certificate is expected of care workers. The following standards are achieved by completing all the units in the qualification. Understand your role Your personal development Duty of care Equality and diversity Work in a person centred way Communication Privacy and dignity Fluids and nutrition (not in the scope of this role) Awareness of mental health, dementia and learning disabilities Safeguarding adults Safeguarding children Basic life support Health and safety Handling information Infection prevention and control 2.7 Barred Components and Exemptions Components with the same title at different levels, or components with the same content, cannot be combined in the same qualification. The following components are barred against each other in both pathways of this qualification. H/505/9738 - Administration of medical gases in emergency care Is barred against T/506/4958 Administration of oxygen therapy T/506/4958 Administration of oxygen therapy Is barred against H/505/9738 - Administration of medical gases in emergency care L3CASFR_V1_27/10/2017 (603/0662/2) Qualification Specification 7

Section Three Assessment Principles and Component Specifications 3.1 Assessment Principles FutureQuals qualifications will always include Assessment Principles whether they have been developed by a Sector Skills Council (SSC) or FutureQuals own. Assessment Principles Version 12 October 2017 1. Introduction 1.1 This document sets out those principles and approaches to component/qualification assessment already described in the Regulatory Framework. The information is intended to support the quality assurance processes of FutureQuals and it should also be read alongside individual component assessment requirements. 1.2 These principles will ensure a consistent approach to those elements of assessment which require further interpretation and definition. 2. Assessment 2.1 Learners must meet all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria identified in each component to achieve the full component. Evidence should be developed over a period of time using different assessment methods. 2.2 Assessment decisions for competence based learning outcomes (e.g. those beginning with to be able to ) must be made by an occupationally competent assessor using evidence generated in the workplace during the learner s normal work activity. Any knowledge evidence integral to these learning outcomes may be generated outside of the work environment but the final assessment decision must be within the real work environment. 2.3 Assessment decisions for competence based Learning Outcomes must be made by an assessor qualified to make assessment decisions. 2.4 Competence based assessment must include direct observation as a primary source of evidence. Assessment of competence based components and qualifications should ideally be carried out within the workplace, however, where this is not possible candidates can be assessed within an approved Realistic Working Environment (RWE) that replicates a real work setting. The criteria for RWE can be found under Definitions 6.6. Learner evidence of occupational competence for components at any level should be generated and collected through performance under workplace conditions. This includes the knowledge-based learning outcomes and assessment criteria. These conditions would be those typical to the candidate's normal place of work. The evidence collected under these conditions should also be as naturally occurring as possible. It is accepted that not all learners have identical workplace conditions and therefore there cannot be assessment conditions that are identical for all learners. However, assessors must ensure that, as far as possible, the conditions for assessment should be those under which the learner usually works. L3CASFR_V1_27/10/2017 (603/0662/2) Qualification Specification 8

2.5 Simulation may only be utilised as an assessment method for competence-based Learning Outcomes where this is specified in the assessment requirements of the individual component. The use of simulation should be restricted to obtaining evidence where the evidence cannot be generated through normal work activity. Where this may be the case, the use of simulation in the component assessment strategy will be agreed with FutureQuals. 2.6 Expert witnesses can be used for direct observation where they have occupational expertise for specialist areas or the observation is of a particularly sensitive nature. The use of expert witnesses should be determined by the IQA and agreed with FutureQuals. 2.7 Assessment of knowledge based Learning Outcomes (e.g. those beginning with know or understand ) may take place in or outside of a real work environment. 2.8 Assessment decisions for knowledge based Learning Outcomes must be made by an occupationally knowledgeable assessor qualified to make assessment decisions. 2.9 The assessment of selected FutureQuals qualifications may be subject to additional or modified assessment requirements. These requirements can be found listed under APPENDIX A onwards. All definitions remain the same as in section 6 of this document. 3. Assessors 3.1 Assessors employed by your centre will be both currently, occupationally knowledgeable and currently, occupationally competent to assess components and qualifications for which they have the expertise. They will need to be knowledgeable and competent in both the vocational area as well as in assessment. They must not assess learners where they have a potential conflict of interest, for example a family member or close friend. If this cannot be avoided, additional quality assurance checks must be put in place. 3.2 FutureQuals requires that the assessor holds, or be working towards, a current, recognised Assessor qualification. Assessors holding the L3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement, A1/A2 or D32/33 qualifications are not required to re-qualify. Where FutureQuals does not expect the assessor to hold a formal qualification, we would expect that the assessor meets the same standards of assessment practice as set out in the Learning and Development National Occupational Standard 09 Assess learner achievement. 4. Internal Quality Assurance 4.1 Internal quality assurance is key to ensuring that the assessment of evidence for components is of a consistent and appropriate quality. Centres will need to demonstrate that assessment is being monitored for consistency, reliability, inclusiveness, transparency and validity over time. Those carrying out internal quality assurance must be currently, occupationally knowledgeable, have relevant occupational expertise at the level (or above) in the area they are assuring and be qualified to make quality assurance decisions. 4.2 FutureQuals requires those responsible for internal quality assurance to hold or be working towards a current, recognised Quality Assurance qualification. Those responsible for internal quality assurance holding the L4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice, D34 or V1 qualifications are not required to re-qualify. Where FutureQuals does not require those responsible for internal quality assurance to hold a formal qualification we would expect that those responsible for internal quality assurance meet the standard of practice set out in the Learning L3CASFR_V1_27/10/2017 (603/0662/2) Qualification Specification 9

and Development National Occupational Standard 11 Internally monitor and maintain the quality of assessment. 4.3 The Internal Quality Assurer is responsible for the integrity of the component/qualification that you, as a FutureQuals centre, claim for the learner. They will also ensure that there is no conflict of interest in assessment at the centre or where it cannot be avoided, that additional quality assurance is put in place. 5. External Quality Assurance 5.1 FutureQuals External Quality Assurers are appointed against rigorous criteria and have responsibility for ensuring the integrity and quality of components and qualifications awarded by FutureQuals. Your External Quality Assurer will work with you to ensure that all FutureQuals and regulatory requirements are met. Those carrying out external quality assurance must be currently, occupationally knowledgeable and have gained their expertise working within the sector or associated professional/occupational area they are assuring and be qualified to make quality assurance decisions. 5.2 FutureQuals requires those responsible for external quality assurance to hold or be working toward a current, recognised Quality Assurance qualification. Those responsible for external quality assurance holding the L4 Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice, V2 or D35 qualifications are not required to re-qualify. Where FutureQuals does not require those responsible for external quality assurance to hold a formal qualification we would expect those responsible for external quality assurance to meet the standard of practice set out in the Learning and Development National Occupational Standard 12 Externally monitor and maintain the quality of assessment. 6. Definitions 6.1 Occupationally competent: This means that each assessor must be capable of carrying out the full requirements within the competency component(s) they are assessing. Occupational competence must be at component level which might mean different assessors are needed across a whole qualification. Being occupationally competent means they are also occupationally knowledgeable. This occupational competence should be maintained annually through clearly demonstrable continuing learning and professional development. 6.2 Occupationally knowledgeable: This means that each assessor should possess relevant knowledge and understanding, and be able to assess this in components designed to test specific knowledge and understanding, or in components where knowledge and understanding are components of competency. This occupational knowledge should be maintained annually through clearly demonstrable continuing learning and professional development. 6.3 Qualified to make assessment decisions: This means that each assessor must hold a relevant qualification agreed with FutureQuals as suitable to support the making of appropriate and consistent assessment decisions. 6.4 Qualified to make quality assurance decisions: FutureQuals will determine what will qualify those undertaking internal quality assurance to make decisions about that quality assurance. L3CASFR_V1_27/10/2017 (603/0662/2) Qualification Specification 10

6.5 Expert witness: This is where an expert witness, such as a qualified professional, observes the learner working in their workplace and records their findings when it would not be possible for an assessor to observe the learner s practice. An expert witness must: have a working knowledge of the components on which their expertise is based be occupationally competent in their area of expertise have EITHER a qualification in assessment of workplace performance OR a professional work role which involves evaluating the everyday practice of staff. The centre will have approved the expert witness but a centre assessor will judge the evidence provided by the expert witness against the assessment criteria. This can be used as competence and knowledge evidence. 6.6 Realistic Working Environment (RWE) It is essential that organisations wishing to operate a RWE operate in an environment which reflects a real work setting. This will ensure that any competence achieved in this way will be sustained in real employment. To undertake the assessment in a RWE the following guidelines must be met: the RWE is managed as a real work situation assessment must be carried out under realistic business pressures all services that are carried out should be completed in a way, and to a timescale, that is acceptable in business organisations candidates must be expected to achieve a volume of work comparable to normal business practices the range of services, products, tools, materials and equipment that the candidates use must be up to date and available account must be taken of any legislation or regulations in relation to the type of work that is being carried out learners must be given workplace responsibilities to enable them to meet the requirements of the components Customer perceptions of the RWE are similar to that found in the work situation being represented. L3CASFR_V1_27/10/2017 (603/0662/2) Qualification Specification 11

APPENDIX G Level 3 Certificate for Ambulance Service First Responders QAN 603/0662/2 Level 3 Certificate in Ambulance Patient Care: Urgent Care Services QAN 603/1301/8 Level 3 Certificate in Ambulance Patient Care: Non-Urgent Care Services QAN 603/1300/6 Level 3 Award in Ambulance Patient Care: Non-Urgent Care Services QAN 603/1299/3 Assessment Strategy This strategy ensures a consistent approach to those elements of assessment which require further interpretation and definition, and will support sector confidence in the new qualifications. It applies to these qualifications and the components therein that assess occupational knowledge or occupational competence. 1. Where the assessment of knowledge is specified, tasks, short answer questions and reflective commentaries/statements may be utilised. Any knowledge evidence integral to these learning outcomes may be generated outside of the work environment. 2. Assessment decisions for competence components must be made by an occupationally competent assessor, as defined in this assessment strategy, primarily using evidence generated in the workplace during the learner s normal work activity or within an approved Realistic Working Environment (RWE). 3. Expert witnesses are permitted for this qualification. Tutor requirements 1. Tutors will need to hold as a minimum the Level 3 Award in Education and Training or equivalent or above as detailed in the Qualification Specification and be currently occupationally competent or knowledgeable, as detailed in each of the components therein. It is recommended as best practice, that the tutor hold or be working towards a recognised Level 4 teaching qualification such as the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training or equivalent or above. Assessors 1. All assessment must be carried out by a currently, occupationally competent assessor qualified to make assessment decisions. 2. All assessors must hold or be registered onto and actively working towards, a recognised assessor qualification. This should be the Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement or Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement. Assessors working towards their assessor qualification would be expected to achieve this within two years. Assessors holding the A1 or D32/33 qualifications are not required to re- qualify. 3. During the period of transition, assessors must meet the same standards of assessment practice as set out in the Learning and Development National Occupational Standard: 09 Assess learner achievement. L3CASFR_V1_27/10/2017 (603/0662/2) Qualification Specification 12

Internal Quality Assurance 1. All internal quality assurers (IQA) must be currently, occupationally competent and qualified to make quality assurance decisions. 2. The IQA must hold or be registered on and actively working towards a recognised internal quality assurance qualification, either the Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice or the Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice, depending on the role of the individual. IQAs working towards their IQA qualification would be expected to achieve this within two years. Internal quality assurers holding the V1 or D34 qualifications are not required to re-qualify. 3. During the period of transition, those responsible for internal quality assurance must meet the standard of practice set out in the Learning and Development National Occupational Standard 11: Internally monitor and maintain the quality of assessment. External Quality Assurance 1. All External Quality Assurers (EQA) must be currently, occupationally competent in the area they are assuring and be qualified to make quality assurance decisions. 2. The EQA must hold or be registered on and actively working towards a recognised external quality assurance qualification, either the Level 4 Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice or the Level 4 Certificate in Leading the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice, depending on the role of the individual. EQAs working towards their EQA qualification would be expected to achieve this within two years. External Quality Assurers holding the V2 or D35 qualifications are not required to re-qualify. 3. During the period of transition, those responsible for external quality assurance must meet the standard of practice set out in the Learning and Development National Occupational Standard 12: Externally monitor and maintain the quality of assessment. L3CASFR_V1_27/10/2017 (603/0662/2) Qualification Specification 13

Teaching Equivalents Level 3 Teaching Equivalents or higher Cert Ed/PGCE/B Ed/M Ed CTLLS/DTLLS PTLLS with unit Principles and Practice of Assessment (12 credits) Further and Adult Education Teacher s Certificate IHCD Instructional Methods IHCD Instructor Certificate S/NVQ level 3 in training and development S/NVQ level 4 in training and development TQFE (Teaching Qualification for Further Education) English National Board 998 Nursing mentorship qualifications Level 3 Award in Education and Training Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training Advanced Diploma Teaching in Further Education - 2006 BTEC Professional Certificate In Instructional Techniques - Level 4 CIPD Certificate in Training Practice - Level 3 City & Guilds 7307 Certificate in Teaching Adult Learners - Stage 1 & 2 City & Guilds 7407 Level 4 Stage 1 City & Guilds 7407 Level 4 Stage 1&2 City & Guilds L3 Certificate for Learning Support Practitioners City & Guilds L3 Certificate in Learning & Development City & Guilds L3 Certificate in Supporting Learning City & Guilds L5 Diploma in Teaching City and Guilds 7306 Further and Adult Education Teachers Certificate Level 4 Edexcel/BTEC L3 Certificate in Ambulance Driving Instruction Edexcel L4 Diploma in Learning & development EDI Level 3 Certificate in Educational Principles and Practice ENB 998: Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice FETC Stage 1 Level 4 (old NQF) FETC Stage 2 Level 4 (old NQF) FETC Stage 3 Level 4 (old NQF) Generic Certificates in Education (Cert.Eds.), Post Graduate Certificates in Education (PGCEs) or equivalent from English HEIs Generic Certificates in Education (Cert.Eds.), Post Graduate Certificates in Education (PGCEs) or equivalent from HEIs in Wales IHCD Ambulance Aid/Clinical Tutor qualification IHCD Ambulance Driving Tutor qualification L3/L4 Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector, L4 Certificate in Education & Training L4/L5 Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector, L5 Diploma in Education & Training NVQ Level 3 Direct Training and Support NVQ Level 3 in Learning and Development NVQ Level 3 Training and Development NVQ Level 4 Co-ordination of Learning & Development Provision NVQ Level 4 in Learning and Development NVQ Level 4 in Training and Development L3CASFR_V1_27/10/2017 (603/0662/2) Qualification Specification 14

OCR L3 Certificate in Learning & Development OCR L4 Diploma in Learning & Development OCR L5 Diploma in Teaching Learners OCR L7 Diploma in Teaching Learners Pearson/EDI L3 Certificate in Learning & Development Pearson/BTEC L5 Diploma in Teaching Skills for Life jointly endorsed and approved qualifications integrating generic teacher training with a Skills for Life subject specialism University of Ulster Certificate in Further/Higher Education Certificate in Training and Presenting in the Workplace Keywords: ENTO Training and Presenting, C&G, 7318-87 City & Guilds 7302 Diploma in Delivering Learning City & Guilds 7307 Certificate in Teaching Adult Learners Stage 1 and 2 City & Guilds 7306 Foundation Certificate in Teaching and Training - Level 3 City & Guilds 7306 Further and Adult Education Teachers and Training Level 3 EDI Level 3 Certificate in Educational Principles and Practice NVQ Level 3 in Direct Training and Support NVQ Level in Learning and Development NVQ Level 3 in Training and Development L3CASFR_V1_27/10/2017 (603/0662/2) Qualification Specification 15

3.2 Component Specifications L3CASFR_V1_27/10/2017 (603/0662/2) Qualification Specification 16

Component 1: Human anatomy and physiology for immediate emergency care Component Reference Number: Y/506/4953 Level: 3 Credit: 1 GL: 8 024/ Component Summary The purpose of this component is for learners to gain the understanding of human anatomy and physiology in relation to immediate emergency care. Assessment Guidance This component must be assessed in line with the FutureQuals Assessment Principles. Relationship to Occupational Standards N/A Learning Outcome - The learner will: 1. Understand the structures of the human body. 2. Understand the systems of the human body. Assessment Criterion - The learner can: 1.1 Explain the structure of the following cavities: Head Chest Abdomen Pelvis 1.2 Explain the structure of the skeleton. 2.1 Explain the systems contained in the following cavities: Head Chest Abdomen Pelvis 2.2 Explain the structure of the skeletal system. L3CASFR_V1_27/10/2017 (603/0662/2) Qualification Specification 17

Component 2: Assessment of casualties in immediate emergency care Component Reference Number: F/506/8477 Level: 3 Credit: 5 GL: 40 024/ Component Summary The purpose of this component is for learners to gain the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to take and record physiological measurements and the examination of the casualties.024 Assessment Guidance This component must be assessed in line with the FutureQuals Assessment Principles. Simulation is permitted for learning outcomes 3, 4 and 5. Relationship to Occupational Standards N/A Learning Outcome - The learner will: 1 Understand current legislation, national guidelines, policies and procedures for undertaking casualty assessment and examination. 2 Understand procedures of casualty assessment and management. Assessment Criterion - The learner can: 1.1 Explain own role and responsibilities when obtaining a casualty history with regard to: Current legislation National guidelines Policies and procedures Agreed ways of working 1.2 Explain the importance of clear, concise reporting of findings to the clinician in accordance with agreed ways of working. 1.3 Explain the importance of recording casualty observations in accordance with agreed ways of working. 1.4 Explain what is meant by confidentiality in accordance with agreed ways of working. 2.1 Explain the importance of ensuring scene safety prior to approaching any incident for: Casualty Self Co-workers Bystanders 2.2 Outline components parts of an initial scene assessment. 2.3 Describe standard infection control procedures for: Communicable diseases Infestation 2.4 Describe the CABCDE approach to initial casualty assessment to include: Catastrophic Bleed Airway Breathing L3CASFR_V1_27/10/2017 (603/0662/2) Qualification Specification 18

Circulatory Disability Expose and examine, environment 2 Understand procedures of casualty 2.5 Explain factors that affect: assessment and management. Airway patency Breathing Circulation Neurological function 2.6 Describe procedures of a secondary survey to include: Level of consciousness Blood Pressure Temperature, colour and texture Pupillary response Oxygen saturations Face, arm, speech, time test 2.7 Explain importance of casualty position in relation to assessed casualty condition. 2.8 Explain links between findings of physiological assessment and homeostatic status. 3 Be able to carry out a casualty assessment. 3.1 Ensure scene safety prior to approaching any incident for: Casualty Self Co-Workers Bystanders 3.2 Communicate with a casualty to: Explain your own role and responsibilities Establish identity Gain consent Maintain consent 3.3 Explain the sequence of assessment to detect time critical disorders for conscious and unconscious casualties. 3.4 Assess a casualty using the CABCDE approach to initial casualty assessment to include: Catastrophic bleed Airway Breathing Circulatory Disability Expose and examine, environment 3.5 Take and record a casualty's history. 3.6 Prioritise casualty management based on assessed casualty's condition. 3.7 Carry out a secondary survey to include: Level of consciousness L3CASFR_V1_27/10/2017 (603/0662/2) Qualification Specification 19

4 Be able to recognise deviations from expected casualty physiology. 5 Be able to manage casualty identifiable information. Blood Pressure Temperature, colour and texture Pupillary response Oxygen saturations Face, arm, speech, time test 3.8 Position casualty relating to assessed casualty's condition. 3.9 Inform the receiving clinician about a casualty's condition in accordance with agreed ways of working. 4.1 Describe the expected physiological values for casualties to include: Breathing rate and volume Pulse rate Blood Pressure Temperature Pulse oximetry Pupillary response 4.2 Prepare, measure, record and report physiological measurements according to agreed ways of working. 4.3 Explain why physiological measurements should be repeated. 4.4 Manage deviation from expected physiology. 5.1 Record findings of casualty assessment. 5.2 Gain valid consent to share information in line with agreed ways of working. L3CASFR_V1_27/10/2017 (603/0662/2) Qualification Specification 20

Component 3: Basic airway management in emergency care Component Reference Number: D/505/9740 Level: 3 Credit: 1 GL: 10 024/ Component Summary The purpose of the component is for learners to gain the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to provide basic airway management as part of an individual patient s emergency care. Assessment Guidance This component must be assessed in line with the FutureQuals Assessment Principles. Simulation is permitted for learning outcome 2. Relationship to Occupational Standards N/A Learning Outcome - The learner will: 1 Understand how to assess a patient s airway. 2 Be able to manage and maintain a patient s airway. 3 Understand how to manage a responsive patient who is choking. 4 Understand when to clean and replace equipment used during airway management. Assessment Criterion - The learner can: 1.1 Describe airway anatomy. 1.2 Explain stepwise airway management methodologies. 1.3 Explain use of airway management methodologies. 1.4 Explain dynamic airway assessment. 2.1 Identify need to clear the airway. 2.2 Clear airway using: Postural drainage Manual techniques Suctioning equipment 2.3 Select and insert an airway adjunct. 2.4 Recognise need for advanced airway management. 2.5 Describe how to manage airway of a patient with a: Laryngectomy Tracheostomy 3.1 Explain how to manage a patient with a partially blocked airway. 3.2 Explain how to manage a patient with a completely blocked airway. 4.1 Explain when to replace equipment and consumables used during the management of a patient s airway. 4.2 Describe how to dispose of single use equipment used during the management of a patient s airway. L3CASFR_V1_27/10/2017 (603/0662/2) Qualification Specification 21

Component 4: Basic life support and external defibrillation Component Reference Number: K/505/9739 Level: 3 Credit: 1 GL: 10 024/ Component Summary The purpose of the component is for learners to gain the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to provide Basic Life Support (BLS) and external Defibrillation during resuscitation to current recognised guidelines and procedures. Assessment Guidance This component must be assessed in line with the FutureQuals Assessment Principles. Simulation is permitted for learning outcomes 2, 3 and 4 Relationship to Occupational Standards N/A Learning Outcome - The learner will: Assessment Criterion - The learner can: 1 Understand basic life support. 1.1 Explain benefits of the chain of survival to basic life support. 1.2 Explain circumstances under which resuscitation is performed. 1.3 Describe types of cardiopulmonary arrest. 1.4 Explain procedure in the Basic Life Support algorithm. 2 Be able to carry out basic life support. 2.1 Recognise need to commence cardiopulmonary resuscitation. 2.2 Perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. 2.3 Recognise the return of spontaneous circulation 2.4 Explain when to cease a resuscitation attempt. 3 Be able to use a defibrillator. 3.1 Recognise need to use a defibrillator. 3.2 Explain safety considerations when using a defibrillator. 3.3 Manage defibrillator malfunction according to manufacturer s recommendations. 3.4 Use a defibrillator. 4 Be able to use adjuncts to support 4.1 Explain use of: resuscitation. Facial barriers Bag valve mask device Mechanical ventilator 4.2 Use bag valve mask device. 5 Understand importance of postresuscitation procedures. resuscitation patient. 5.1 Explain management of the post 5.2 Describe clinical handover procedure to medical professionals. L3CASFR_V1_27/10/2017 (603/0662/2) Qualification Specification 22

6 Understand special circumstances related to cardiac arrest. 5.3 Describe procedure for recognition of life extinct in line with agreed ways of working. 6.1 Explain resuscitation considerations for a patient during the stages of pregnancy. 6.2 Describe respiratory adaptions for a neck stoma patient in arrest. 6.3 Explain resuscitation considerations of a hypothermic patient. 6.4 Describe post resuscitation care of a hypothermic patient. L3CASFR_V1_27/10/2017 (603/0662/2) Qualification Specification 23

Component 5: Management of medical conditions Component Reference Number: H/506/4955 Level: 2 Credit: 2 GL: 16 024/ Component Summary The purpose of the component is for learners to gain the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to manage medical conditions Assessment Guidance This component must be assessed in line with the FutureQuals Assessment Principles. Simulation is permitted for learning outcomes 2 and 3. Relationship to Occupational Standards N/A Learning Outcome - The learner will: Assessment Criterion - The learner can: 1 Understand medical conditions. 1.1 Describe the following systems: Respiratory Cardiovascular Nervous 1.2 Describe the following conditions of the respiratory system: Asthma Bronchitis Emphysema Pulmonary embolism 1.3 Describe the following conditions of the cardiovascular system: Angina Heart Failure Myocardial infraction 1.4 Describe the following conditions of the nervous system: Epilepsy Cerebrovascular Event (CVE) Meningitis Tetreplegia/Quadraplegia Paraplegia Hemiplegia Monoplegia 1.5 Identify causes of unconsciousness. 1.6 Identify types of diabetes. 1.7 Identify causes of diabetes. 1.8 Identify types of poisoning. 2 Be able to manage medical conditions 2.1 Manage a patient suffering from a respiratory system condition. L3CASFR_V1_27/10/2017 (603/0662/2) Qualification Specification 24

2.2 Manage a patient suffering from a cardiovascular system condition. 2.3 Manage a patient suffering from a nervous system condition. 2.4 Manage an unconscious patient. 2.5 Manage a diabetic patient. 2.6 Manage a patient with suspected poisoning. 3 Be able to manage shock 3.1 Identify types of shock. 3.2 Identify causes of shock. 3.3 Identify stages of shock. 3.4 Treat shock. L3CASFR_V1_27/10/2017 (603/0662/2) Qualification Specification 25

Component 6: Support the emergency care of wounds, bleeding and burns Component Reference Number: L/505/9734 Level: 3 Credit: 3 GL: 24 024/ Component Summary The purpose of the component is for learners to gain the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to manage wounds, bleeding and burns. Assessment Guidance This component must be assessed in line with the FutureQuals Assessment Principles Simulation is permitted for learning outcomes 2, 4 and 6. Relationship to Occupational Standards N/A Learning Outcome - The learner will: Assessment Criterion - The learner can: 1 Understand wound management. 1.1 Explain what is meant by the term, wounds. 1.2 Recognise types of wound. 1.3 Explain complications associated with wounds. 1.4 Explain how to treat wounds. 1.5 Discuss implications of foreign objects in wounds. 2 Be able to manage wounds. 2.1 Assess a wound. 2.2 Prepare patient prior to treatment. 2.3 Treat a wound. 2.4 Monitor a wound. 3 Understand management of bleeding. 3.1 Explain what is meant by the term, bleeding. 3.2 Describe types of bleeding. 3.3 Explain how to detect concealed bleeding. 3.4 Describe signs and symptoms of internal bleeding. 3.5 Explain complications associated with bleeding. 3.6 Explain how to estimate blood loss. 3.7 Explain how to treat bleeding using: Direct Pressure Indirect Pressure Catastrophic haemorrhage control techniques 4 Be able to manage bleeding. 4.1 Identify type of bleeding. 4.2 Estimate blood loss. 4.3 Prepare patient prior to treatment. 4.4 Treat bleeding using: L3CASFR_V1_27/10/2017 (603/0662/2) Qualification Specification 26

Direct Pressure Indirect Pressure 4.5 Monitor blood loss. 5 Understand management of burns. 5.1 Explain what is meant by the term, burn. 5.2 Describe causes of burns. 5.3 Describe types of burns. 5.4 Explain safety considerations when dealing with burns for: Self Colleague Patients Others 5.5 State rules associated with estimating the size of burns. 5 Understand management of burns. 5.6 Explain time critical factors that affect management of burns for: Children Adults 5.7 Explain complications associated with burns. 5.8 Explain treatment of burns. 5.9 Explain why burns patients are transported to definitive care. 6 Be able to manage burns. 6.1 Recognise cause of burn. 6.2 Identify type of burn. 6.3 Estimate size of burn. 6.4 Prepare patient for treatment. 6.5 Treat patient. L3CASFR_V1_27/10/2017 (603/0662/2) Qualification Specification 27

Component 7: Management of injuries Component Reference Number: K/506/4956 Level: 3 Credit: 2 GL: 17 024/ Component Summary The purpose of the component is for learners to gain the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to manage injuries Assessment Guidance This component must be assessed in line with the FutureQuals Assessment Principles Relationship to Occupational Standards N/A Learning Outcome - The learner will: Assessment Criterion - The learner can: 1 Understand management of head injuries. 1.1 Explain mechanism associated with head injuries. 1.2 Describe signs and symptoms associated with head injuries. 1.3 Describe complications associated with head injuries. 1.4 Explain treatment for injuries of: Head Eye Maxilo facial 2 Understand management of muscularskeletal 2.1 Explain mechanisms associated with: injuries. Muscular injuries Skeletal injuries Spinal injuries 2.2 Describe signs and symptoms associated with: Muscular injuries Skeletal injuries Spinal injuries 2.3 Describe complications associated with: Muscular injuries Skeletal injuries Spinal injuries 2.4 Explain treatment for: Muscular injuries Skeletal injuries Spinal injuries 3 Understand management of chest injuries. 3.1 Explain mechanisms associated with chest injuries. L3CASFR_V1_27/10/2017 (603/0662/2) Qualification Specification 28

4 Understand management of abdominal injuries. 5 Understand the need for clinical intervention in management of injuries 3.2 Describe signs and symptoms associated with chest injuries. 3.3 Describe complications associated with chest injuries. 3.4 Explain treatment for chest injuries. 4.1 Explain mechanisms associated with abdominal injuries. 4.2 Describe signs and symptoms associated with abdominal injuries. 4.3 Describe complications associated with abdominal injuries. 4.4 Explain treatment for abdominal injuries. 5.1 Explain when intervention from a clinician is required in managing the following injuries: Head Muscular-Skeletal Chest Abdominal 5.2 Give concise pre-alert L3CASFR_V1_27/10/2017 (603/0662/2) Qualification Specification 29

Component 8: Recognition and management of anaphylaxis Component Reference Number: J/506/6603 Level: 3 Credit: 1 GL: 6 024/ Component Summary The purpose of this component is to assess the knowledge, understanding and skills required to recognise and manage a casualty experiencing an acute anaphylaxis episode. Assessment Guidance This component must be assessed in line with the FutureQuals Assessment Principles Simulation is permitted for learning outcomes 2, 3 and 4. Relationship to Occupational Standards N/A Learning Outcome - The learner will: 1 Know how to recognise a casualty with anaphylaxis. 2 Be able to manage a casualty who is breathing normally. 3 Be able to manage an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally. Assessment Criterion - The learner can: 1.1 Describe anaphylaxis. 1.2 Identify triggers for anaphylaxis. 1.3 Describe life threatening problems associated with the: Airway Breathing Circulation Disability (neurological status) Exposure (Skin and mucosal changes) 1.4 Explain the need for an early call for help. 1.5 Explain the treatment for anaphylaxis: Removal of trigger Auto-injector 1.6 Identify key features of adrenaline-auto injectors. 2.1 Conduct a scene survey. 2.2 Conduct an initial assessment using the ABCDE approach: Airway Breathing Circulation Disability Exposure 2.3 Position the casualty presenting with: Difficulty in breathing Life threatening circulation problems Unconsciousness 3.1 Recognise the need to commence Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation. L3CASFR_V1_27/10/2017 (603/0662/2) Qualification Specification 30