Skills for Work: Early Education and Childcare Intermediate 2. First Aid. Support Material. July Scottish Further Education Unit

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1 Skills for Work: Early Education and Childcare Intermediate 2 First Aid Support Material July 2005 Scottish Further Education Unit

2 Acknowledgements SFEU is grateful to the subject specialists in Scotland s Colleges and other agencies and industry bodies who have been involved in the writing of this and other support materials in the Skills for Work series. Scottish Further Education Unit 2005 Scottish Further Education Unit 1

3 First Aid DM5R 11 Introduction These notes are provided to support teachers and lecturers presenting the Scottish Qualifications Authority Unit DM5R 11, First Aid. Copyright for this pack is held by the Scottish Further Education Unit (SFEU). However, teachers and lecturers have permission to use the pack and reproduce items from the pack provided that this is to support teaching and learning processes and that no profit is made from such use. If reproduced in part, the source should be acknowledged. Enquiries relating to this Support Pack or issues relating to copyright should be addressed to: Information and Publications Co-ordinator The Scottish Further Education Unit Argyll Court Castle Business Park Stirling FK9 4TY Website: Further information regarding this Unit including Unit Specification, National Assessment Bank materials, Centre Approval and certification can be obtained from: The Scottish Qualifications Authority Hanover House 24 Douglas Street Glasgow G2 7NQ Website: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this Support Pack, teachers and lecturers should satisfy themselves that the information passed to candidates is accurate and in accordance with the current SQA arrangements documents. SFEU will accept no responsibility for any consequences deriving either directly or indirectly from the use of this Pack. Scottish Further Education Unit 2

4 Contents What are Skills for Work Courses all about? 5 The Course in Early Education and Childcare (Intermediate 2) 8 Unit Specification: statement of standards 10 Teacher/Lecturer Note 12 Resources 13 Videos 13 Websites 13 Other Resources 13 Suggested teaching outline 14 Scottish Further Education Unit 3

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6 What are Skills for Work Courses all about? Skills for Work Courses are designed to help candidates to develop: skills and knowledge in a broad vocational area Core Skills an understanding of the workplace positive attitudes to learning skills and attitudes for employability A key feature of these Courses is the emphasis on experiential learning. This means learning through practical experience and learning by reflecting on experience. Learning through practical experience Teaching/learning programmes should include some or all of the following: learning in real or simulated workplace settings learning through role play activities in vocational contexts carrying out case study work planning and carrying out practical tasks and assignments Learning through reflecting at all stages of the experience Teaching/learning programmes should include some or all of the following: preparing and planning for the activity taking stock throughout the activity reviewing and adapting as necessary reflecting after the activity has been completed evaluating, self-assessing and identifying learning points The Skills for Work Courses are also designed to provide candidates with opportunities for developing Core Skills and enhancing skills and attitudes for employability. Scottish Further Education Unit 5

7 Core Skills The five Core Skills are: Communication Numeracy Information Technology Problem Solving Working with Others Opportunities for developing these skills are highlighted in each of the Course and Unit Specifications. Employability The skills and attitudes for employability, including self-employment, are outlined below: generic skills/attitudes valued by employers understanding of the workplace and the employee s responsibilities, for example time-keeping, appearance, customer care self-evaluation skills positive attitude to learning flexible approaches to solving problems adaptability and positive attitude to change confidence to set goals, reflect and learn from experience specific vocational skills/knowledge Course Specifications highlight the links to National Occupational Standards in the vocational area and identify progression opportunities Opportunities for developing these skills and attitudes are highlighted in each of the Course and Unit Specifications. These opportunities include giving young people direct access to workplace experiences or, through partnership arrangements, providing different learning environments and experiences which simulate aspects of the workplace. These experiences might include visits, visiting speakers, role play and other practical activities. Scottish Further Education Unit 6

8 A Curriculum for Excellence (Scottish Executive 2004) identifies aspirations for every young person. These are that they should become: successful learners confident individuals responsible citizens effective contributors The learning environments, the focus on experiential learning and the opportunities to develop employability and Core Skills in these Courses contribute to meeting these aspirations. Scottish Further Education Unit 7

9 The Course in Early Education and Childcare (Intermediate 2) Course Rationale The Early Education and Childcare sector is a growth industry across Scotland. There exists within the sector a wide range of employment opportunities at a variety of levels. In 2006 the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) will begin mandatory registration of all people working with children aged 0 12 years in Scotland. The SSSC is charged to ensure that the sector is served by a confident, competent workforce. There is a growing awareness from all parts of the sector that potential employees need a variety of opportunities to access those qualifications set by the SSSC, particularly at support worker and practitioner level. This Course provides an experiential route to candidates who wish to progress onto further study in Early Education and Childcare courses that satisfy the registration requirements of the SSSC. The candidate will also be equipped with key knowledge and skills and develop positive attitudes that will allow them to progress onto care related courses, eg. social care or into employment outwith the early education and childcare sector. The Intermediate 2 Course in Early Education and Childcare affords a broad link to the care, learning and development of children aged 0 12 years as specified in the National Occupation Standards relevant to both Children s Care, Learning and Development, and Playwork. It is concerned with the holistic study of the child. This includes the domestic setting and all environments whose practice is guided by legislation, policy and professional ethics as well as investigating the roles and responsibilities of parenthood. This Course will form an important part of the menu of provision, both for those who have identified the field of early education and childcare as their possible career path, and also for any candidates following a programme of study at Intermediate 2 level who may wish to extend their educational experience. The knowledge and experiences acquired in the areas of child development, child health, play and working in the early education and childcare sector may be transferable to other academic or career pathways, particularly those which involve working with children or in other care settings. The study and demonstration of practical competencies in First Aid is seen in any workplace environment as a key skill. Scottish Further Education Unit 8

10 The aims of this Course are to: increase candidates awareness of the factors which impact on the lives of children, their parents and carers provide an insight into working in early education and childcare facilitate candidates understanding of the interrelationship between component Units increase candidates awareness of the necessity to view all aspects of early education and childcare holistically enable candidates to draw upon the experiences gained in the Outcomes of the component Units to inform and enhance their understanding of what can be considered as effective early education and childcare provision increase candidates awareness of the scope of the early education and childcare sector and the opportunities for employment in the sector allow candidates to develop key life skills, eg. through the optional Unit First Aid (Intermediate 2) allow candidates to develop communication skills by working in groups and with others in a variety of contexts allow candidates to develop investigative skills using a variety of research methods allow candidates to develop presentation skills allow candidates to develop self-evaluation skills give candidates confidence to set achievable goals allow candidates the opportunity to develop skills required for possible employment in the early education and childcare sector, particularly personal/interpersonal, basic communication and practical caring skills allow candidates to develop skills required for employment in other sectors Scottish Further Education Unit 9

11 Unit Specification: statement of standards Unit: First Aid (Intermediate 2) Acceptable performance in this Unit will be the satisfactory achievement of the standards set out in this part of the Unit Specification. All sections of the statement of standards are mandatory and cannot be altered without reference to the Scottish Qualifications Authority. Outcome 1 Explain the management of an incident involving casualties requiring first aid. Performance Criteria a) Explain the initial assessment process when dealing with an incident. b) Describe the measures required to ensure safety of the casualty and others. c) Describe the process of assessing treatment priorities. d) Describe the processes of summoning assistance and passing on information. Outcome 2 Explain the assessment, management and treatment of a variety of conditions. Performance Criteria a) Describe the assessment of a casualty. b) Explain injuries and conditions. c) Describe the management of the casualty s condition. d) Describe the treatment of a casualty. Outcome 3 Explain the assessment, management and treatment of a casualty in need of resuscitation. Performance Criteria a) Describe the assessment of a casualty in need of resuscitation. b) Describe the condition of a casualty in need of resuscitation. c) Explain the management of the casualty s condition. d) Describe the resuscitation process. Scottish Further Education Unit 10

12 Outcome 4 Demonstrate the assessment, management and treatment of a variety of conditions. Performance Criteria a) Demonstrate the appropriate assessment of casualties. b) Demonstrate the appropriate management of casualties. c) Demonstrate the appropriate treatment of casualties. d) Demonstrate the correct resuscitation treatment of a casualty. Evidence requirements for this Unit Written and/or recorded oral evidence is required to demonstrate that the candidate has achieved all Outcomes and Performance Criteria. The evidence for Outcomes 1, 2 and 3 should be obtained under controlled, supervised conditions and should last no more than one hour. A single question paper with extended and restricted response questions, such as illustrated in the National Assessment Bank item for this Unit, could be used. This should be taken upon completion of the Unit. Achievement can be decided by the use of a cut-off score. The evidence for Outcome 4 should be obtained by a practical exercise covering all Performance Criteria conducted under controlled, supervised conditions, with oral questioning integrated into the assessment. An assessor who is qualified to the level required to assess candidates for the Health and Safety Executive approved First Aid qualification should assess this Outcome. Specific Advice Outcome 2 Performance Criteria (b) and (d): A minimum of four conditions from the Appendix to the Statement of Standards should be covered. Outcome 4 Performance Criteria (b) and (c): A minimum of two conditions from the Appendix to the Statement of Standards should be covered. NB Centres must refer to the full Unit specification for detailed information related to this Unit. Scottish Further Education Unit 11

13 Teacher/Lecturer Note Up to date information required to deliver the Unit: First Aid (Intermediate 2) is contained in the First Aid Manual authorised by the UK leading First Aid providers. Those delivering the Unit should ensure that they are using the most up to date edition. Further information about First Aid manuals can be obtained on-line at Scottish Further Education Unit 12

14 Resources Videos There are many first aid videos but the following have been found to be useful: 999 Lifesaver Guide BBC Education (1996) BBC Education PO Box 7 London W12 8UD Basic Life Support Health Education Video Unit Clinical Sciences Building Leicester Royal Infirmary NHS Trust PO Box 65 Leicester LE2 7LX Action for Anaphylaxis The Anaphylaxis Campaign The Ridges 2 Clockhouse Road Farnborough Hampshire GU14 7QY Breath of Life St. John Supplies Priory House St John s Lane London EC1M 4DA Product Code P20008 Websites BBC Health and First Aid Café St John s Ambulance St Andrew s Ambulance Other Resources 3 resuscitation mannequins infant, child and adult A selection of bandages, dressings and triangular bandages enough for size of class Scottish Further Education Unit 13

15 Suggested teaching outline The teaching of this Unit will be dependant upon the number of students in the class. The optimum number for practical classes and assessment is 12, therefore larger classes may need to be divided for this element. The outline is based on a notional time of 40 hours, inclusive of assessment and remediation. Session Content 1 Introduction to Unit and First Aid Requirements/books/Assessment discussed Aims of First Aid/action at an emergency 2 Calling for emergency services/safety Simulations/role play/recovery position Videos as appropriate 3 Review/initial survey/examination of casualty Diagnosis/signs and symptoms General treatment of casualty 4 Practical assessment simulations 5 Basic outline of respiratory/circulatory systems ABC/intro to resuscitation 6 Conscious levels/resuscitation External chest compression demonstration 7 Simulations/demonstrations/practical 8 Asphyxia & various conditions Treatment/simulations 9 Prevention of Infection 10 Wounds and bleeding/review of circulatory system Types and treatments of wounds 11 Use of dressings/ practical activities 12 Written assessment task 13 Practical assessment task 14 Remediation and review of Unit Scottish Further Education Unit 14