Unit 2C21 – Understand how to Support Individuals to be part of a Community

Unit Code: F/617/8147 RQF Level: 2

Unit Aim

The aim of this unit is to give learners the knowledge and understanding required to support individuals to be part of a community.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcomes: To achieve this unit, the learner will: 1. Understand the importance of social inclusion for individuals and communities.

2. Understand social exclusion and the consequences for individuals and communities.

3. Understand how the social inclusion of individuals can be supported.

4. Understand how to support the social inclusion of individuals. Assessment Criteria: Assessment of these outcomes demonstrates the learner can: Define the concepts of:  Social inclusion;  Social exclusion;  Community.

Outline the difference between community presence and community participation. Outline the benefits of social inclusion for:  Individuals;  Communities.

Identify groups of people who are vulnerable to social exclusion.

Describe ways in which individuals may be excluded within local communities.

Describe ways to address exclusion within local communities.

Describe the consequences of social exclusion for:  Individuals;  Communities.

Give examples of key legislation that aims to promote social inclusion and reduce social exclusion.

Give examples of how barriers to social inclusion can be addressed to include:  Positive roles;  Positive images;  Person centred approaches;  Participation and involvement of individuals.

Give examples of roles that support social inclusion

Outline person centred approaches to support social inclusion of individuals to include:  Active participation;  Effective communication.

Give examples of activities that can be used to support an individual to have a positive role within the community.

Give examples of ways to support an individual to develop a positive self-image and sense of identity within the community.

Assessment Guidance

This unit must be assessed in line with the relevant assessment principles.