Year 1 Unit 1: human lifespan and development Learners cover physical, intellectual, emotional and social development across the human lifespan, and the factors affecting development and the effects of aging. Unit 5: meeting individual care and support needs This unit looks at the principles behind providing quality care and support. It introduces the values and issues that need to be considered when planning care and support, that meet the needs of an individual in a health and social care environment. This includes values and principles, ethical issues, factors impacting professionals, challenges faced and how they can be overcome, and methods used by professionals, including multi-agency working. Year 2 Unit 2: working in health and social care This unit explores what it is like to work in the health and social care sector and the responsibilities held by staff, including maintaining safety and safeguarding individuals with health and social care needs, handling personal information professionally and preventing discrimination. You will learn about the services provided and the barriers that can prevent people from accessing services. You will also learn about working with people with specific needs, including ill health, learning disabilities, physical and sensory disabilities, and the needs of people who occupy different age categories. Unit 12: supporting individuals with additional needs This unit aims to give you specialist knowledge crucial to ensuring that those with additional needs meet their full potential, including how equal opportunities are ensured, diversity is respected and suitable environments for all are created. It explores a range of additional needs and how services work together to assess and provide for these needs, investigating how challenges can be overcome. Finally, it explores legislation, frameworks and politics that support the rights of individuals.