Dementia

Highfield Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia (RQF) Introduction This qualification specification is designed to outline all you need to know to offer this qualification at your centre. If you have any further questions, please contact your account manager Qualification regulation and support The Highfield Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia (RQF) has been developed and is awarded by Highfield Qualifications and sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). The RQF is a qualification framework regulated by Ofqual and CCEA Regulation. Key facts Qualification number: Learning aim reference: Credit value: Assessment method: Guided learning hours (GLH): Total qualification time (TQT): 600/1826/4 60018264 8 Portfolio of evidence 72 80 Qualification overview and objective The objective of this qualification is to support or to prepare learners for employment in adult social care roles caring for those with dementia in England. It covers knowledge on areas such as communication methods, person-centred care and equality and diversity. Entry requirements This qualification is approved for delivery to learners aged 16 and above. It is advised that learners have a minimum of Level 1 in literacy or numeracy or equivalent. Geographical coverage This qualification is suitable for delivery in England. Guidance on delivery The total qualification time for this qualification is 80 hours and of this 72 are recommended as guided learning hours. TQT is an estimate of the total number of hours it would take an average learner to achieve and demonstrate the necessary level of attainment to be awarded with a qualification, both under direct supervision (forming guided learning hours) and without supervision (all other time). TQT and GLH values are advisory and assigned to a qualification as guidance.