Extensions and amendments to health qualifications
Many of the health qualifications on the QCF have review dates of 31 December 2014. These will all be extended until 31 December 2016.
The following optional units expire before 31 December 2016 and therefore will be removed from the qualifications in which they appear (see the table below for details):
- ILM unit D5013826 Influencing others at work
- ILM unit R5013774 Planning and monitoring work
- FAQ unit F6002036 Paediatric emergency first aid.
QAN |
Title |
To be extended to |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
50065129 |
Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Working in the Health Sector |
31 Dec 2016 |
No change |
50117683 |
Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Certificate in Healthcare Support Services |
31 Dec 2016 |
No change |
50117658 |
Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support |
31 Dec 2016 |
No change |
50118043 |
Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Diploma in Emergency Care Assistance |
31 Dec 2016 |
No change |
50117634 |
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Allied Health Profession Support |
31 Dec 2016 |
Units D5013826 and R5013774 to be removed |
50117798 |
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support |
31 Dec 2016 |
Units D5013826 and R5013774 to be removed |
50117671 |
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support Services |
31 Dec 2016 |
Unit D5013826 to be removed |
5011766X |
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Maternity and Paediatric Support |
31 Dec 2016 |
Units D5013826, R5013774 and F6002036 to be removed |
60101209 |
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Optical Retail Skills |
31 Dec 2016 |
No change |
50117622 |
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Pathology Support |
31 Dec 2016 |
Units D5013826 and R5013774 to be removed |
50122162 |
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Perioperative Support |
31 Dec 2016 |
No change |
We have been working with other awarding organisations to review health units over the last year or so and, although some units have been deemed non-compliant with the requirements of the QCF, we have agreed with Skills for Health and Ofqual that we can continue to offer them, provided that we address any issues that arise from non-compliance.
For example, if we have queries from centres seeking clarification over assessment criteria, we'll address these through centre guidance and liaise with other awarding organisations to compile frequently-asked questions.
If you have any queries on this matter, please contact us.