Health & Social Care
This qualification is part of the suite of Health and Social Care qualifications offered by Pearson. The course aims to give students wanting to enter into the sector the basis for degree level studies.
The assignments are planned to replicate situations that students could find themselves in when working in the sector and they respond through the theory and practical sessions. Students will experience a range of external speakers and are encouraged to complete work experience in the sector.
Entry Requirements
The general Thornleigh Sixth Form entry criteria will be applied.
What will I Study?
The course is taught across 4 different units:
Unit 1 Human Lifespan and Development: Looks at how the body grows and develops including the impact of external factors.
Unit 2 Working in Health and Social Care: Focuses on working in the sector and the roles and responsibilities that make it up.
Unit 5 Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs: Learning about the values and principles of meeting care and support needs and looking at some of the ethical issues that arise when personalising care.
Unit 12 Supporting Individuals with Additional Needs: Exploring the range of additional needs that are faced by individuals, considering the effects these needs have on their wellbeing, rights and access.
Which exam board is used and how will I be assessed?
We currently study with Edexcel and complete the extended certificate which is the equivalent to a level.
Click here to access the exam board webpage for this specification.
There will be 2 externally assessed exams which are completed in Yr12 and two are coursework based units completed in class then externally moderated. Each unit is worth 25% of the overall grade and there is the option to resit exams in Yr13.
Each paper is 90 minutes long. The types of questions will be short and long answers, questions based around a case study and their family.
Where could this subject take me?
This course will help you to move on to higher level courses, such as a Bachelor of Science, an apprenticeship, or to pursue employment in the health and social care industry. Example career paths include Psychology, Youth Work, Social Work, Nursing, Midwifery and Health Studies. Other options include working in Education for example as a Teacher, SENCO, Learning Support Assistant or Play Therapist.
How can I get ahead in this subject
Get some practical or virtual work experience to understand the sector better. Allied Healthcare Mentor Work Experience.
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