Health & Social Care, and Childcare

Entry Requirements

Essential
GCSE English Grade C or above

Desirable:
The course is suitable for those who have studied GCSE Health and Social Care and Childcare. GCE AS and A Level in Health and Social Care, and Childcare is also suitable for learners who have not previously studied Health and Social Care but who are capable of Level 3 study.

What Will I Study?

Year 12

At AS level students study two units:

Unit 1: Promoting Health and Well-Being.
Unit 2: Supporting health, well-being and resilience in Wales

Year 13

At A2 level students study two units depending on which pathway they wish to take:

Childcare pathway
Unit 3 Theoretical perspectives of children and young people's development
Unit 4 Supporting the development, health, well-being and resilience of children and young people

Adult health and social care pathway:
Unit 5 Theoretical perspectives of adult behaviour
Unit 6 Supporting adults to maintain health, well-being and resilience

How Will I Be Assessed?

AS:
Unit 1 is examined through external written examination worth 20%
Unit 2 is examined through internally assessed non-examination assessment worth 20%

A2:
Unit 3 / 5 is examined through external written examination worth 30%
Unit 4 / 6 is examined through internally assessed non-examination assessment worth 30%

Career Opportunities & Progression

The qualification provides a suitable foundation for the study of health and social care through a range of higher education courses, or into employment. Learners may also progress to other qualifications within the health and social care and childcare suite. In addition, the specification provides a coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study for learners who do not progress to further study in this subject.