Students will develop learning and practical skills that can be applied to real-life contexts and work situations. They will be encouraged to think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically and develop independence and confidence in using skills that would be relevant to the health and social care sector and more widely.
Students may be interested in this if they want to use what you learn in practical, real-life situations, such as: recommending support for individuals and creating and delivering a health promotion campaign.
This will help you to develop independence and confidence in using skills that would be relevant to the health and social care sector. The qualification will also help you to develop learning and skills that can be used in other life and work situations, such as communicating effectively with individuals or groups.
Students will research topic areas and record research sources, then use them to interpret findings and present evidence. Planning health promotion campaigns will involve managing time and identifying aims, purpose, resources, methods. Creating, and delivering information to a group or an individual will improve confidence and communication.
This qualification will complement other learning that you’re completing for GCSEs or vocational qualifications at Key Stage 4 and help to prepare you for further study
Students will study the key aspects of health and social care and have the opportunity to apply what they learn through a number of practical experiences. This will involve the studying of two mandatory units and one optional unit.
R032: Principles of care in health and social care settings
This unit is assessed by an exam. In this unit you will learn about the key topics that are important when caring for and protecting people in health and social care.
Topics include:
o Topic Area 1 The rights of service users in health and social care settings
o Topic Area 2 Person-centred values
o Topic Area 3 Effective communication in health and social care settings
o Topic Area 4 Protecting service users and service providers in health and social care settings
R033: Supporting individuals through life events
This unit is assessed by a Set Assignment.
In this unit you will learn about growth and development through the life stages. You will also learn how to understand the needs of individuals who have been affected by life events and how to recommend support to meet their needs.
Topics include:
o Topic Area 1 Life stages
o Topic Area 2 Impacts of life events
o Topic Area 3 Sources of support
R035: Health promotion campaigns
This unit is assessed by a Set Assignment. In this unit you will research health promotion campaigns and learn about their benefits to society. You will also plan and deliver your own health promotion campaign.
Topics include:
o Topic Area 1 Current public health issues and the impact on society
o Topic Area 2 Factors influencing health
o Topic Area 3 Plan and create a health promotion campaign
o Topic Area 4 Deliver and evaluate a health promotion campaign