Health and Social Care (Level 2)
The Level 1/2 course in Health and Social Care will prepare students for virtually any career in any sector by equipping students with the communication skills, organisational ability, and the ability to present ideas clearly.
While studying this qualification, learners will:
Gain knowledge of working in the health and social care sector and associated job roles
Understand the types of care provision and the roles of different practitioners
Learn about human growth and development and well-being.
HOW STUDENTS WILL STUDY
Over the course, students will study a range of modules that will contribute to their learning and understanding of Health and Social Care.
The Level 1/2 Technical Award in Health and Social Care is designed for learners who want an introduction to health and social care that includes a vocational and project-based element. The qualification will appeal to learners who wish to pursue a career in the health and social care sector or progress onto further study.
The Level 1/2 Technical Award in Health and Social Care complements GCSE qualifications. It is aimed at those who are interested in the health and social care sector. This qualification is designed to match the rigour and challenge of GCSE study. The qualification is graded at level 1 pass/merit/distinction and level 2 pass/merit/distinction/distinction*
All topics are based on case studies, external speakers and visits help to show real life experiences
Mandatory units
Content area 1: Health and social care provision and services
Content area 2: Job roles in health and social care and the care values that underpin professional practice
Content area 3: Legislation, policies and procedures in health and social care
Content area 4: Human development across the life span
Content area 5: The care needs of the individual
Content area 6: How health and social care services are accessed
Content area 7: Partnership working in health and social care
Content area 8: The care planning cycle
DEPARTMENT STRENGTHS AND RESOURCES
The Health and Social Care team have a proven track record of successful results throughout Level 2 and Level 3 and have prepared many students for progression into college, work placements, or further study at Sixth Form.
HOW STUDENTS WILL BE ASSESSED
The qualification has 2 assessments externally-set by NCFE:
One non-exam assessment and one written examined assessment.
Assessment breakdown:
Non-exam assessment (NEA) 13 hours non-exam assessment. Weighting (50%) Externally-set, internally marked and externally moderated: synoptic project
Examined assessment (EA) 1 hour 30 minutes examined assessment. Weighting (50%) Externally-set and externally marked: written exam Total 100% Overall qualification grades: L1P, L1M, L1D, L2P, L2M, L2D, L2D*
PROGRESSION ROUTES
Progression routes for Health and Social Care are available at KS5.
The understanding that students gain will make them very attractive to employers and to college placements.
Learners could progress to level 2 and level 3 qualifications and/or GCSE/A Levels/T Levels.
Learners who achieve at level 1 might consider progression to level 2 qualifications post-16, such as: GCSE in: Health and Social Care, Childcare study at level 2 in a range of technical routes that have been designed for progression to employment, apprenticeships, and further study. Examples might include Level 2 Technical Certificate in: Child Development and Care in the Early Years.
Learners who achieve at level 2 might consider progression to level 3 qualifications, post-16 such as:
Level 3 Applied Generals in: Health and Social Care & Early Years, Childcare and Education
Level 3 Technical Level qualifications, including T Level programmes allow for entry to the workforce and higher education. Opportunities are available in health and science, health and social care education and childcare, including a range of options for early years education and teaching assistants
Learners could also progress onto an apprenticeship. The understanding and skills gained through this qualification could be useful to progress onto an apprenticeship in the health and social care sector through a variety of occupations that are available within the sector, such as lead/adult care worker or senior/healthcare support worker.
More info:
Head of Department:
Mrs L Stevenson - Head of Health. lstevenson@hswv.co.uk
Student Quote
During my Health and Social Care course I enjoyed learning about all the different topics and liked the way they were about real life. It was good to have outside people to come and talk to us especially when it was about the jobs they do in Health and Social Care. I liked the way we produced tasks in lots of different ways and had some opportunities to go on visits’.