Unit 3 Decision Making in Adult Care (K/652/0116) Assignment Brief 2026

Unit 3 Decision Making in Adult Care (K/652/0116) Assignment Brief 2026

Unit 3 Decision Making in Adult Care Assignment Brief

Learning outcomes and Assessment Criteria

The learner can:

1. Understand effective decision-making

1.1 Discuss the different types of decisions required in own role

1.2 Describe key stages in formal and informal decision-making processes

1.3 Consider the role of data, information and intelligence in making evidence-based decisions to improve quality

1.4 Explain how own and others’ values and priorities influence decision-making processes

1.5 Explain how to enable others to contribute to decision-making

1.6 Explain the need for consultative approaches to decision-making

1.7 Explain the range of stakeholders to whom decisions may need to be communicated

1.8 Discuss the importance of reviewing and evaluating decisions made and the decision-making process to improve quality

2. Be able to demonstrate effective decision-making in own role

2.1 Identify when decisions need to be made

2.2 Research relevant and accurate data, information and intelligence for effective decision-making

2.3 Identify a range of potential solutions

2.4 Evaluate potential solutions and draw conclusions

2.5 Engage individuals and others in the decision-making process and the implementation of the outcome

2.6 Structure factual data, information, intelligence and recommendations, in a logical and meaningful way

2.7 Present conclusions and rationale cogently to different stakeholders in order for decisions to win support

2.8 Evaluate the decision and the decision-making process used

Range

1. Understand effective decision-making

1.1 Types of decisions:

Could include, but are not limited to:

• strategic
• tactical
• operational
• short-term
• long-term

1.4 Others:

In this context, ‘others’ could include, but is not limited to:

• carers, loved ones, family or friends of those accessing care and support services
• colleagues and peers
• team members
• managers and supervisors
• professionals from other services, including delivery partners and senior leaders
• visitors to the work setting
• members of the community
• volunteers

2. Be able to carry out effective decision-making

2.5 Individuals:

A person accessing care and support. The individual, or individuals, will normally refer to the person or people that the learner is providing care and support for.

2.8 Evaluate:

Evaluation of the decision and decision-making process must include, but is not limited to:

• own research and thought processes
• the contributions made by others
• the impact of decisions made

Delivery and Assessment Guidance

This unit must be assessed in line with Skills for Care and Development assessment principles guidance.
This is a knowledge and skill-based unit. Knowledge evidence may be generated outside of the work environment, but the final assessment decision must show application of knowledge within the real work environment.

Learning outcome 2 is skill-based, and primary evidence throughout the qualification should include observation of direct practice in the workplace in person.

It is acknowledged that remote observations could be used in appropriate circumstances, as an approach to enrich, enhance and triangulate main direct observations which have been carried out. Remote observations should not be planned and used as the primary approach. Safe and reliable approaches to use of remote technologies in the assessment process must be agreed with NCFE prior to use. This should include how the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of any individual will be protected and robust evidence recording protocols.

Examples of evidence for the learner portfolio:

• analysis and trends reporting
• care planning cycle
• commissioners’ reports
• co-production activity
• cost-benefit analysis
• Care Quality Commission (CQC) notifications
• feedback channels and tools
• financial reviews
• focus groups
• inspection reports and audits
• management meetings and reports
• mental capacity activity and advocacy
• networking activity
• Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) returns
• organisational evaluation
• partnership activity
• personal development plans
• policy and procedural development
• quality improvement plans
• self-assessment reports
• strategic business plan
• team meetings

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