Duration : 1 Year (AS) 1 Year (A2) The Health and Social Care Double Award A-Level can usually be studied alongside AS Psychology and/or AS Sociology. It is available at Tonbridge only. This 12-unit programme is equivalent to 2 A-Levels and can be studied either as a stand alone qualification or with an additional A-Level. The course allows students to build skills as well as technical knowledge and includes: - Human growth and development - Communication and values - Positive care environments - Social aspects and lifestyle choices - Activities for health and wellbeing - Public health - Meeting individual needs - Promoting health and wellbeing - Investigating disease - Using and understanding research - Social issues and welfare needs - Understanding human behaviour Students will also study either functional skills or work skills at level 3 and a first aid qualification. There can be an opportunity to retake GCSE English or Maths can also be arranged. Entry Requirements: Applicants need five GCSEs (grade A*-C) including English and Maths or Level 2 at Distinction. All applicants will be interviewed. All students will be required to undergo a CRB check once enrolled on their course and the outcome may affect work placements. Career Options: To progress from AS to A2 you will need to gain at least a grade C in the AS subject studied. This course can be used as entry to a range of higher education courses linked to health and care. For students intending to apply for a university course an additional A Level will be needed alongside this course. We recommend sociology or psychology. Please see the A Level options available and include this on your application if you are interested.
Name: Health and Social Care Applied A-Level Qualification title: GCE AS Level in Health and Social Care (Double Award) Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20130903 01:43:11 Updated 20130903 01:43:11
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Title: GCE AS Level in Health and Social Care (Double Award) Qualification: GCE AS Level in Health and Social Care (Double Award) Classification: Health, Public Services and Care