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Supporting the Development Needs of Vulnerable People
This briefing is about the "Certificate in Self-development through learning" for homeless and vulnerable people and the related "Certificate in Supporting the Development Needs of Vulnerable People".
The Homelessness Sector pilot
Both qualifications were part of a "Homelessness Sector Pilot" run by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) to address the diverse training needs of homeless people.
About the Learning Power award
The Certificate in Self-development through learning was developed by the LSC "to provide a framework in which centres can offer education and learning opportunities to people who are vulnerable and experiencing instability in their lives." Clients access individual programmes of learning and certification with enhanced one-to-one support and within a common framework that has been designed to enable them to achieve incremental success.
Certificate in Supporting the Development Needs of Vulnerable People
The LSC also developed this qualification as part of the same framework. It is suitable for anyone who deals with vulnerable people on a day to day basis, including those working with individuals who are experiencing instability, perhaps through homelessness, substance misuse, or one of many other uncertain lifestyles.
Learners complete nine core units:
Unit 1 - Principles of Human Development and Learning of Vulnerable People
Unit 2 - Introduction to Providing Structured Supported Learning to Vulnerable People
Unit 3 - Effective Communication with Vulnerable People
Unit 4 - The Working Environment and Vulnerable People
Unit 5 - Developing as a Support Worker of Vulnerable People
Unit 6 - Access to the Service for Vulnerable People
Unit 7 - Support the Care, Protection and Well-being of Individuals of Vulnerable People
Unit 8 - Theory and Practice of Coaching Vulnerable People
Unit 9 - Promoting Learning of Vulnerable People within the Organisation
Broadway has produced an update on its use of the two qualifications.