Health and Social Care can be studied for a Single Award (equivalent to one A-level) or Double Award (equivalent to two A-levels). Combining coursework and examinations, the course enables students to gain a broad understanding of the sector as well as explore and manage a range of creative and practical activities. A work experience placement is guaranteed as part of the Double Award course. -Understanding the care principles and skills used by carers to treat individuals (AS Single Award) -Looking at the factors that influence an individual's health and well-being and using this knowledge to carry out a small health promotion campaign (AS Single Award). -Exploring different kinds of creative activities in a care setting of your choice and going on a short placement where you deliver an activity (AS Double Award) -Developing a knowledge and understanding of a range of disability conditions and impairments (AS Double Award) -Studying the main health, social care and children's services (A2 Single Award) -Looking at psychological theories to explain human behaviour (A2 Double Award) -Considering job roles of health, social care and children's services practitioners (A2 Double Award).
Name: Health and Social Care Qualification title: Health and Social Care Qualification type: Other regulated/accredited qualification Assessment -50% of the course is assessed by portfolio work -50% of the course is assessed by a written exam. Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20160510 08:41:08 Updated 20160510 08:41:08
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