This course is offered at Level 3, over 2 years. Students complete either a Diploma (2 A Levels), or the Extended Diploma (3 A Levels). The Diploma has a total of 8 units: 4 are examined; 4 are coursework assessed. The Extended Diploma has a total of 12 units: 4 are examined; 8 are coursework assessed. YEAR 12 U2 Working in Health and Social Care (Examined Unit) U5 Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs U7 Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care Extended diploma U3 Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Social Care (Examined Unit) U11 Psychological Perspectives for Health and Social Care YEAR 13 U1 Human Lifespan Development (Examined Unit) U4 Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care (External Assessment) U6 Work Experience in Health and Social Care U7 Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care U8 Promoting Public Health Extended diploma U12 Supporting Individuals with Additional Needs U18 Assessing Children’s Development Support Needs Why Study? The combination of human development and health, through each life stage; community inclusion through support and intervention, in an expanding and ageing population. Studying Health and Social Care will equip students with the knowledge to question lifestyle factors like diet, work/life balance, relationships, employment, housing; and relate this to how each affects our health and wellbeing, throughout each stage in our lives. The subject integrates sociology, psychology, ethics and health education in the context of human growth and development.