Health & Social Care- Single & Dual Award AS/A2 OCR
Why choose Health and SocialCare?
This is a course for people who want to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding relevant to a broad vocational area. The course is designed to lead to employment, further study at higher levels or training.
About the course:
Single Award - AS
A three unit award in year 12 that leads to an AS GCE Single Award. This is for students who would like to consider the possibility to pursue a career in health. There is an option to choose three more units in year 13 that would lead to a Single A Level at the end of year 13.
Double Award - AS
A six unit award in year 12 leads to AS GCE Double Award. In year 13 students will complete another 6 units leading to an A2 GCE Double Award in Health and Social Care.
What can I expect to learn?
Single Award and Double Award (AS):
Unit 1: Promoting Quality Care (Exam) - an investigation into attitudes, prejudices, human rights and access to services.
Unit 2: Communication in Care Settings (Portfolio) - the importance of effective communication skills in Health and Social Care.
Unit 3: Promoting Good Health (Portfolio) - this unit looks at health and wellbeing and the part that health promotion plays.
Double Award (AS):
Unit 6: Working in Early Years Care and Education (Portfolio) - this unit investigates the range of care and education provision for children from 0-8 years.
Unit 7: Health as a Lifestyle Choice (Portfolio) - students will look at the nutritional values of food and the dietary requirements of individuals. This unit also includes looking at the positive effects of exercise. Candidates should be open to participating in a number of exercise classes in order to complete this unit.
Unit 9 : Caring for Older People (Exam) - an investigation into the effects of ageing and the support services available to older people.
How will I be assessed?
Single Award (AS):
Coursework/Portfolio - Units 2 and 3
External Exam - Unit1
Double Award (AS):
Coursework/Portfolio - Units 6 and 7
External Exam: - Unit 9
What subjects combine well with this subject?
Health and Social Care combines well with Biology, Psychology, Sociology and Law.
Where does this lead / What can I do next?
The AS course lasts for one year leaving students with the option to progress onto a second year of Health and Social Care which upon completion will give them an A2 level in Health and Social Care.
What background, skills and achievements do I need?
Students are not required to have studied Health and Social Care previously (e.g. at GCSE level). Students will be required to meet the college entry requirements and hold a grade C in GCSE English Language.
"The greatest wealth is health"
Virgil.
