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Establishing Development Needs and Planning Workers Development linked to the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework

Unit Code: AJ53CY001
Level: Three
Credit Value: 2
Unit ID: CAE647
learndirect: AJ52
Sector: 15.3
Last registration date: 31/07/2014

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Learning Outcomes

Assessment Criteria

The learner will

The learner can

1.	Apply the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF).

1.1	Describe the NHS KSF as a framework for all staff development and explain the links between the NHS KSF and Agenda for Change.
1.2	Explain the importance of staff development to organisations.
1.3	Using the eKSF, create a full post outline.
1.4	Define "New Role" and "Extended Role".

2.	Monitor and promote the development needs of staff.

2.1	Using the eKSF, undertake development reviews.
2.2	Using the eKSF, create a range of development plans, linking learning needs to National Occupational Standards to ensure staff development is facilitated.
2.3	Discuss and explain the positive and negative aspects of evidence which indicates the amount of development workers have achieved.
2.4	Explain the role of the KSF Reviewer in the process of evaluating learning and development.
2.5	Based on service analyses and conclusions, design or redesign a specific role, which could have a positive impact on service improvement.

Assessment Methods:

Case study
Written question & answer/test/exam
Report
Oral question and answer
Written exercise
Reflective log/diary
Project
Role play/simulation
Group discussion
Production of artefact
Practice file

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Assessment Information:
There is no specific assessment information to be used with this unit.

If not specifically stated in the assessment information, a plural statement in any assessment criterion means a minimum of two.

Other Mappings:
Core 1 level 2, Core 2 level 2 & 3, Core 4 level 2, Core 5 level 2, G1 level 2, G6 level 1, 2 & 3, M&L D5, M&LD6, M&L D7,CfA415, LLUK L1, LLUK L3, LLUK L5, LLUK L14, LLUK L17

Assessor Requirements:
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