AS/A LEVEL APPLIED HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
WHAT IS HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE?
This course covers a range of topics that are relevant to many professions where an understanding of individual needs is essential along with the skills and techniques required to meet them.
WHY SHOULD I STUDY HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE?
You should consider studying Health and Social Care if you have a genuine interest in people of all ages and social backgrounds and you want to learn how to ensure they have a good a quality of life.
USEFUL SKILLS & INTERESTS
To be successful on the course you will need:
- a high level of commitment as the course is very demanding
- be willing to embrace a flexible approach to their own learning
- wish to develop the special strengths and qualities needed for work in the care sectors
COURSE STRUCTURE & CONTENT
Within the Health & Social Care Course there are a number of options to consider:
OPTION 1:
Year 1 AS (Advanced Subsidiary) Health & Social Care – Single Award: One year
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AS Unit 1: |
Effective Caring |
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AS Unit 2: |
Effective Communication |
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AS Unit 3: |
Health, Illness and Disease |
Upon successful completion of the first year there is the opportunity to progress to the second year of the course to complete the full A’ level qualification which is graded A – E.
Year Two Advanced Level Health & Social Care – Single Award
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A2 Unit 11: |
Working in Health & Social Care |
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A2 Unit 12: |
Factors & Theories of Human Development |
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A2 Unit 19: |
Physiological Aspects of Health / Early Years Education |
OPTION 2
AS (Advanced Subsidiary) Health & Social Care – Double Award One Year
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AS Unit 1: |
Effective Caring |
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AS Unit 2: |
Effective Communication |
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AS Unit 3: |
Health, Illness and Disease |
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AS Unit 4: |
Child Development |
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AS Unit 7: |
Needs & Provision for Elderly clients |
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AS Unit 9: |
Nutrition and Dietetics |
Upon successful completion of the first year of the course you will have the chance to progress to the second year and to gain the equivalent of two A’ levels graded AA – EE.
Year Two Advanced Level Health & Social Care – Double Award
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A2 Unit 11: |
Working in Health & Social Care (Synoptic) |
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A2 Unit 12: |
Factors & Theories of Human Development |
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A2 Unit 15: |
Clients with Disabilities |
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A2 Unit 17: |
Understanding Mental Disorder |
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A2 Unit 16: |
Early Years Learning |
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A2 Unit 19: |
Physiological Aspects of Health |
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
Assessment is predominantly through coursework, marked by tutors and moderated by the examining board. Exams will take place in January and June and will be graded A to E.
COURSE COMMITMENT
You must be committed to studying independently. You will need to carry out research into different topics and present your research in a way that is required by the examination board. You will be expected to present some of your findings to your peers.
COURSE COSTS
Workbooks will be available to support your learning at a cost of £3.50 each (optional). There are occasional visits and/or trips which may incur small costs – again these are optional.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
These are Advanced level courses and to enrol you will need to have a minimum of five GCSE passes at Grade C or above – preferably to include English.
PROGRESSION ROUTES
There are numerous opportunities in Further or Higher Education. Pursuing careers in areas such as Nursing & Midwifery, a wide range of medically-related careers, Social Work and Probation Service, Nutrition, Mental Health,, Armed Forces, Police, Primary School Teaching and Early Years Care.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Full course specifications can be found at www.aqa.org.uk
If you require further information please contact Stephen Smith the Department Manager or Pauline Durie the Course Coordinator.
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