The AAQ in Health and Social Care is a vocationally-related qualification equivalent to one A Level (and carrying the same UCAS points) which helps prepare students for employment in the health or social care sectors or for higher education. Students complete a number of mandatory units: *Principles of health and social care - Equality, diversity, and rights, Managing hazards, health and safety, Legislation, Best practice. *Person-centred approach to care -Taking a person-centred approach, Meeting needs and providing support in a person-centred way, Communication skills, *Supporting people with mental health conditions - Definitions and views of mental health, Mental health conditions, Provision of mental health services and Treatment and support for mental health conditions and a wide range of optional units. Students will also benefit from completing work experience within the sector and undertaking a First Aid course.
Exam 1: Principles of Health and Social Care 80 hours Exam 2: Anatomy and physiology for Health and Social Care 80 hours NEA 1: Person-centred approach to care 50 hours NEA 2: Supporting people with mental health conditions 50 hours Plus 2 further NEA units from a selection of topics
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Park Road, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 1HT |
The AAQ in Health and Social Care is a vocationally-related qualification equivalent to one A Level (and carrying the same UCAS points) which helps prepare students for employment in the health or social care sectors or for higher education. Students complete a number of mandatory units: *Principles of health and social care - Equality, diversity, and rights, Managing hazards, health and safety, Legislation, Best practice. *Person-centred approach to care -Taking a person-centred approach, Meeting needs and providing support in a person-centred way, Communication skills, *Supporting people with mental health conditions - Definitions and views of mental health, Mental health conditions, Provision of mental health services and Treatment and support for mental health conditions and a wide range of optional units. Students will also benefit from completing work experience within the sector and undertaking a First Aid course.
Exam 1: Principles of Health and Social Care 80 hours Exam 2: Anatomy and physiology for Health and Social Care 80 hours NEA 1: Person-centred approach to care 50 hours NEA 2: Supporting people with mental health conditions 50 hours Plus 2 further NEA units from a selection of topics