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Video guides: Skills Checks in action

Video 1: The benefits of Skills Checks (3 mins)

The training manager for a group of nursing homes explains the benefits of Skills Checks to one of the group's managers.
(Note: this video makes reference to CSCI, now replaced by the Care Quality Commission; NVQs, also referenced, are being superceded by the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF))
Transcript of video 1 - pdf

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Video 2: Seeing how Skills Checks work (3 mins)

A deputy matron, helped by a training consultant, tries out a Skills Check herself before using them with staff.
(Note: this video makes reference to NVQs, which are being superceded by the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)) 
Transcript of video 2 - pdf

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Video 3: Delivering a Skills Check for the first time (1 min. 30 secs)

A deputy matron, with a training consultant, delivers her first Skills Check to a nursing auxiliary
Transcript of video 3 - pdf

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Video 4: Feeding back on a Skills Check for the first time (4 mins)

A deputy matron, with a training consultant, gives feedback on a Skills Check to a nursing auxiliaryTranscript of video 4 - pdf

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Video 5: Using Skills Checks in training (2 mins 30 secs)

A county council trainer discusses with a training consultant how she uses Skills Checks in training
Transcript of video 5 - pdf

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Full video: Skills Checks in action - assembly of 5 clips (15 mins)

A single film showing all 5 clips together; useful for training or group showing


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