Health and Social Care, and Childcare - Prestatyn Sixth
Qualification type: Level 3 GCE AS & GCE A
The qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed for the health and social care profession. It focuses on promoting health and well being and supporting resilience. Year 13 focuses on theoretical perspectives of behaviour, contemporary issues and safeguarding. A career in Health and Social care is rewarding, it requires complex skills and qualities. You will look into a range of scenarios and issues to gain an insight and understanding into the sector.
Entry requirements5 High grade Passes
Progression routes:A level in Health and social care is a stepping stone to study a range of higher education degree courses, related further qualifications or occupations E.G. counselling, nursing, midwifery, social sciences, Social Services, policing, health care, education, physiotherapy, early year education and mental health nursing/services.
AssessmentAS Unit 1: Promoting health and well-being Written examination: 2 hours 20% of qualification AS Unit 2: Supporting health, well-being and resilience in Wales Non-exam assessment: approximately 30 hours 20% of qualification A2 Unit 5: Theoretical perspectives of adult behaviour Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes 30% of qualification A2 Unit 6: Supporting adults to maintain health, well-being and resilience Non-exam assessment: approximately 40 hours 30% of qualification
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