Course Leader:

Mrs H Valentine - hvalentine@sackvilleschool.org.uk

Exam board: OCR

Guidance: 

Grade 4+  in English Language or Literature GCSE, four or more GCSEs (grade 4+) or BTECs at Level 2

Course length: 2 years

Students will receive a level 3 vocational qualification - the OCR Alternative Academic Qualification (AAQ) Cambridge Advanced National in Health and Social Care (Extended Certificate).

This is the equivalent of one A level and is worth a maximum of 56 UCAS points.

Course description:

The Health and Social Care qualification allows you to explore how we grow and develop through the different life stages. You will explore the principles of Health and Social Care and determine the importance of a person-centered approach as well as learning how we can support those with mental health conditions.

Course units:

For this qualification, students must complete six units: 

• 2 mandatory externally assessed units - F090 Principles of Health and Social Care  F091 Anatomy and Physiology for health and social care

• 2 mandatory NEA coursework units - F092 Person-centred approach to care and F093 Supporting people with mental health conditions

• 2 optional NEA units – units to be confirmed from the following selection. 

F094 Supporting people with long term physiological conditions 

F095 Investigating public health 

F096 Supporting people in relation to sexual health, pregnancy and postnatal health

F097 Supporting healthy nutrition and lifestyles

 

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Assessment:

2 x 1.5 hour exams plus four pieces of written coursework (NEA)

Units are assessed using a grading scale:

Distinction (D*), Distinction (D), Merit (M), Pass (P), and Unclassified (U)

What can I do with this qualification?

The health and social care (HSC) sector offers a wide range of training and work possibilities across all ability levels. This is a qualification where students can make an impactful and valuable difference to the lives of those more vulnerable in society. Students are able to follow their own particular interests within the HSC field and become experts in a particular specialism.  Examples could include nursing, midwifery, other hospital roles, social work, care manager, mental health worker, counsellor, personal assistant, early years teacher and play therapist, with career progression opportunities within these areas. Study of this subject at level 3 lends itself to both traditional and vocational degree paths at university, as well as apprenticeship routes. Further research on health and social care-related careers can be explored through websites such as Skills for Care, Health Careers, All About Careers and The Apprenticeship Guide.