Unit Title: Understanding the Needs of Individuals with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities /
Level: / Two /
Credit Value: / 2 /
GLH: / 14 /
OCNLR Unit Code: /
Ofqual Unit Reference Number: /

This unit has ? learning outcomes

LEARNING OUTCOMES / ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The learner will: / The learner can:
1.  Understand the meaning of Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD). / 1.1.  Describe the complexities of PMLD.
2.  Understand the needs of individuals with PMLD. / 2.1.  Describe the health needs of individuals with PMLD.
2.2.  Describe the everyday needs of individuals with PMLD.
3.  Understand the impact a communication impairment has on individuals with PMLD. / 3.1.  Describe two different forms of communication used by individuals with PMLD.
3.2.  Describe barriers to effective communication with individuals with PMLD.
4.  Understand good practice in communication with individuals with PMLD. / 4.1.  Describe methods of good practice in communicating with individuals with PMLD.
4.2.  Describe the different elements of the fundamentals of communication.
5.  Understand how sensory exercises support individuals with PMLD. / 5.1.  Describe how sensory activities would be used when supporting individuals with PMLD.
5.2.  Describe different methods of adapting a sensory exercise to meet the needs of a diverse group of individuals with PMLD.
6.  Understand ways in which current legislation has impacted on individuals with PMLD. / 6.1.  Describe current legislation that has impacted on individuals with PMLD and the way they are treated.
6.2.  Describe values that underpin the growth of an equal and diverse society.
Assessment
The grid below gives details of the assessment activities to be used with the unit attached.
Please refer to the OCN London Assessment Definitions document for definitions of each activity and the expectations for assessment practice and evidence for verification.
P = Prescribed / This assessment method must be used to assess all or part of the unit.
O = Optional / This assessment method could be used to assess all or part of the unit.
Case Study / O / Project
Written question & answer/test/exam / O / Role play/simulation / O
Essay / Practical demonstration
Report / Group discussion / O
Oral question and answer / O / Performance/exhibition
Written description / O / Production of artefact
Reflective log/diary / O / Practice file

OCN LONDON OFFICE USE ONLY

Owner / OCNLR (OCN London)
Unit Grading Structure / PASS
Sector Subject Areas (SSA)
More than one SSA can be listed / 13.2 Direct Learning Support
Unit Review Date (dd/mm/yyyy)
This will be five years from implementation of the unit unless specified by the SSC.
Availability for Use / Shared
Restricted organisations
Assessment Guidance
Must be completed / Centres wishing to offer this unit must attend a Train the Trainers course.
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