Level: 2
Credit value: 2
Unit aim
This unit is aimed at those working in a wide range of settings. It is for those who provide support for one or more individuals to eat and drink, where substantial support is needed.
Learning outcomes
There are five learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:
1. Be able to support individuals to make choices about food and drink
2. Be able to prepare to provide support for eating and drinking
3. Be able to provide support for eating and drinking
4. Be able to clear away after food and drink
5. Be able to monitor eating and drinking and the support provided
Guided learning hours
It is recommended that 15 hours should be allocated for this unit, although patterns of delivery are likely to vary.
Details of the relationship between the unit and relevant national standards
This unit is linked to HSC 213, HSC 214.
Support of the unit by a sector or other appropriate body
This unit is endorsed by Skills for Care and Development.
Assessment
? Unit must be assessed in accordance with Skills for Care and Development's QCF Assessment
Principles
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (4222-21) 205
Unit 4222-222 Support individuals to eat and drink
Assessment Criteria
Outcome 1 Be able to support individuals to make choices about food and drink
The learner can:
1. establish with an individual the food and drink they wish to consume
-demonstration
2. encourage the individual to select suitable options for food and drink
-demonstration
3. describe ways to resolve any difficulties or dilemmas about the choice of food and drink
It is important to give people a choice of food that they eat and if possible vary the times for eating. The choice of food should be offered in the type of food, the quantity and the way its cooked.
The first thing before to start serving dinner is to present the day menu and to let the