The health and social care sector comprises two sub sectors; health care and social care. Health care encompasses all hospital activities, medical nursing homes and GP services, for example. The social care sector includes residential nursing care, residential nursing facilities, residential care facilities, domiciliary care and social work. Students will be able to progress into work in the sector through degree programmes in nursing, midwifery, social work, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and pharmacy, for example. There are more than 300 distinct career paths in this sector. The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with higher education to ensure it supports progression towards higher study. In addition, employers and professional bodies have been involved, in order to confirm that the content is also appropriate for those interested in working in the sector. The qualification is intended to carry UCAS points and is recognised by HE providers as contributing to meeting admission requirements to many relevant courses. For example, if taken alongside: • A Level Biology, it could lead to a BSc (Hons) in Nursing or Midwifery • A level Sociology, it could lead to a BA (Hons) in Social Work • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Sport, it could lead to BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy • A level Psychology, it could lead to a BSc (Hons) in Psychology. This qualification is designed primarily to support progression to employment via higher education. It also supports students who choose to progress directly to employment as the transferable knowledge, understanding and skills will give successful students an advantage when applying for a range of entry level roles, industry training programmes and Higher Apprenticeships. Units studied: Unit 1 Human lifespan development Learners cover physical, intellectual, emotional and social development across the human lifespan, and the factors affecting development and the effects of ageing. Unit 2 Working in Health and Social Care Learners explore what it is like to work in the health and social care sector, including the roles and responsibilities of workers and organisations. Unit 5 Meeting individual care and support needs Learners focus on the principles and practicalities that underpin meeting individuals’ care and support needs, which are the foundation of all the care disciplines. Unit 12 Supporting individuals with additional needs Learners explore the role of health and social care services in providing care and support to individuals with additional needs.
Five GCSEs at Grade 4 and above including English and/or mathematics. Normal Sixth Form entry requirements are essential to start the course. There is a clear progression onto this course from GCSE Child Development or OCR GCSE Health & Social Care courses.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Valley Road, Bude, EX23 8DQ |
The health and social care sector comprises two sub sectors; health care and social care. Health care encompasses all hospital activities, medical nursing homes and GP services, for example. The social care sector includes residential nursing care, residential nursing facilities, residential care facilities, domiciliary care and social work. Students will be able to progress into work in the sector through degree programmes in nursing, midwifery, social work, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and pharmacy, for example. There are more than 300 distinct career paths in this sector. The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with higher education to ensure it supports progression towards higher study. In addition, employers and professional bodies have been involved, in order to confirm that the content is also appropriate for those interested in working in the sector. The qualification is intended to carry UCAS points and is recognised by HE providers as contributing to meeting admission requirements to many relevant courses. For example, if taken alongside: • A Level Biology, it could lead to a BSc (Hons) in Nursing or Midwifery • A level Sociology, it could lead to a BA (Hons) in Social Work • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Sport, it could lead to BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy • A level Psychology, it could lead to a BSc (Hons) in Psychology. This qualification is designed primarily to support progression to employment via higher education. It also supports students who choose to progress directly to employment as the transferable knowledge, understanding and skills will give successful students an advantage when applying for a range of entry level roles, industry training programmes and Higher Apprenticeships. Units studied: Unit 1 Human lifespan development Learners cover physical, intellectual, emotional and social development across the human lifespan, and the factors affecting development and the effects of ageing. Unit 2 Working in Health and Social Care Learners explore what it is like to work in the health and social care sector, including the roles and responsibilities of workers and organisations. Unit 5 Meeting individual care and support needs Learners focus on the principles and practicalities that underpin meeting individuals’ care and support needs, which are the foundation of all the care disciplines. Unit 12 Supporting individuals with additional needs Learners explore the role of health and social care services in providing care and support to individuals with additional needs.
Five GCSEs at Grade 4 and above including English and/or mathematics. Normal Sixth Form entry requirements are essential to start the course. There is a clear progression onto this course from GCSE Child Development or OCR GCSE Health & Social Care courses.