BIIAB Level 3 Award in the Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005

About the BIIAB Level 3 Award in the Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005

BIIAB is regulated to deliver this qualification by Ofqual in England and Northern Ireland. The qualification has a unique Qualification Number (QN) which is shown below. Each unit within the qualification will also have a regulatory Unit Reference Number (URN).

The QN code will be displayed on the final certificate for the qualification

Qualification Title

• BIIAB Level 3 Award in the Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005

Objective and Purpose of this Qualification

This qualification has been designed for a wide range of learners, with the purpose of providing understanding and knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 which is vital to a variety of health and social care roles.

The primary purpose of this qualification is to enable the learner to develop knowledge in the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and to prepare for further learning or training.

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 was designed to protect individuals who lack the mental capacity to make decisions for themselves.

This qualification is not a component of an apprenticeship framework.

About this Pack

This support pack has been developed to provide guidance for learners, assessors and verifiers undertaking, delivering, or quality assuring this qualification.

The purpose of the support pack is to provide the majority of the key information that may be needed to prepare for, and help support, the successful delivery of the qualification, in one place.

If this pack is updated, centres will be notified via the BIIAB monthly newsletter which goes to approved centres.

What are Rules of Combination (ROC)?

Under the Regulatory Framework, qualifications can be made up of a combination of mandatory and/or optional units. The units and credits required to complete a qualification are set out by the rules of combination (ROC). The ROC allows for flexibility and transferability.

The ROC will specify:

The total credit value of the qualification

• The amount of credit that must be achieved within specific groupings of units (e.g. Mandatory, Optional Unit, and Optional groups)

• The minimum credit which must be achieved at the level or above the level of the qualification

• The Total Qualification Time (TQT)

• The title, Unit Regulation Number and BIIAB Unit number for each unit, alongside its level, credit, and Guided Learning Hours (GLH)

• Any barred units (units that cannot be taken together as part of the qualification).

When choosing the appropriate route for a learner or group of learners, it is the responsibility of the centre to ensure the rules of combination are adhered to.

BIIAB Level 3 Award in the Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Rules of Combination (ROC) and structure

To achieve the BIIAB Level 3 Award in the Awareness of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 learners must gain a total of 3 credits. This must consist of:

• Minimum total credit: 3

• Mandatory Group A minimum credit: 3

• GLH: 28

• TQT: 34

The qualification has been developed based upon industry feedback as to the fundamental knowledge and skills required to work in the sector at the level.

Entry Requirements and Progression

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. However, learners must be assessed to ensure they have a reasonable chance of achievement and will be able to generate the required evidence.

Achievement of this qualification shows that the learner has level 3 knowledge about the Mental Capacity Act 2005. It may help the learner to get a job, to improve performance at work or get promoted.

Learners who have completed this qualification may wish to proceed on to the following qualifications:

• BIIAB Level 3 Award in Awareness of Dementia

• BIIAB Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England

• Advanced Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care

• BIIAB Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care (England)

• BIIAB Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Management