OVERVIEW This new AAQ course is designed for students who have an interest in Health and Social Care, and in entering into a caring profession such as nursing, midwifery, social work or the probation service. The course content looks at many aspects of Health and Social Care, including human lifespan development, which explores the different stages of life. The course also looks at working in Health and Social Care where students will explore the roles and responsibilities of a variety of workers and organisations. In Health and Social Care students will be encourage to: · develop key knowledge, understanding and skills, relevant to the subject · think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically · develop valuable communication skills that are important in all aspects of further study and life · develop transferable learning and skills, such as evaluation, planning, presentation and research that can be applied to real-life contexts and work situations · develop independence and confidence in applying the knowledge and skills that are vital for progression to Higher Education and relevant to the Health and Social Care sector and more widely.
• GCSE Grade 5 or above in Mathematics and English (Language or Literature) plus 4 other GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (this includes BTECs at Merit or Distinction). • It would be beneficial to have studied Health and Social Care in Year 11, but this is not essential. If you did take BTEC Health and Social Care in Year 11 you need to have achieved at least a Pass in the externally examined component.
ASSESSMENT Students must complete six units: Unit F090 - Principles of Health and Social Care External Unit Unit F091- Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care External Unit Unit F092 - Person-centred Approach to Care Internal Unit Unit F093 - Supporting People with Mental Health Condition Internal Unit Unit F095 - Investing Public Health Internal Unit Unit F097 - Supporting Healthy Nutrition and Lifestyles Internal Unit
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Walsall |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Old Hall Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0RF |
OVERVIEW This new AAQ course is designed for students who have an interest in Health and Social Care, and in entering into a caring profession such as nursing, midwifery, social work or the probation service. The course content looks at many aspects of Health and Social Care, including human lifespan development, which explores the different stages of life. The course also looks at working in Health and Social Care where students will explore the roles and responsibilities of a variety of workers and organisations. In Health and Social Care students will be encourage to: · develop key knowledge, understanding and skills, relevant to the subject · think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically · develop valuable communication skills that are important in all aspects of further study and life · develop transferable learning and skills, such as evaluation, planning, presentation and research that can be applied to real-life contexts and work situations · develop independence and confidence in applying the knowledge and skills that are vital for progression to Higher Education and relevant to the Health and Social Care sector and more widely.
• GCSE Grade 5 or above in Mathematics and English (Language or Literature) plus 4 other GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (this includes BTECs at Merit or Distinction). • It would be beneficial to have studied Health and Social Care in Year 11, but this is not essential. If you did take BTEC Health and Social Care in Year 11 you need to have achieved at least a Pass in the externally examined component.
ASSESSMENT Students must complete six units: Unit F090 - Principles of Health and Social Care External Unit Unit F091- Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care External Unit Unit F092 - Person-centred Approach to Care Internal Unit Unit F093 - Supporting People with Mental Health Condition Internal Unit Unit F095 - Investing Public Health Internal Unit Unit F097 - Supporting Healthy Nutrition and Lifestyles Internal Unit