AS Level: Citizenship
Applied AS/A Level: Health & Social Care (Double) | Health & Social Care (Single)
Applied GCSE Level: Health & Social Care
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Applied gcse Level: Health & Social Care
Introduction:
There are a limited number of places available for the Applied GCSE Health & Social Care. As well as the criteria below, performance at the interview is also important. You need to be able to demonstrate an interest in your chosen area of study. You will also need to show that you will be a reliable and committed student when you come to the College. You should bring your Progress File/Record of Achievement to your interview as evidence of this.
This course is not available to students who have previously studied Applied GCSE Health & Social care.
Entry Requirements:

GCSE grades in line with College Admissions Policy.

About the Subject:
This GCSE subject considers the way people develop and change through their lives. It examines the way people experience health and well being. It explores the kinds of health and social problems that people experience. It also considers how health services and social care services work to prevent and respond to health and social care problems. It is a good course to improve your knowledge and understanding and to be able to progress onto an advanced course the year after.
Course Content:

Unit 1: Health, Social Care and Early Years Provision
• The range of care needs of major client groups.
• The types of services that exist to meet client group needs and how they are organised.
• The ways people can obtain care services and the barriers that can prevent people from gaining access to services.
• The main work roles and skills of people who provide health, social care and early years services.
• The values that underpin all care work with clients.

Unit 2 - Promoting Health and Well-being
• What is meant by health and well being.
• Common factors that affect health and well being and the different effects they can have on individuals and groups across the life span.
• Methods used to measure an individual’s physical health.
• Ways of promoting and supporting health improvement for an individual and group.

Unit 3 - Understanding Personal Development
• The stages and patterns of human growth and development.
• The different factors that can affect human growth and development.
• The development of self concept and personal relationships.
• Major life changes and how people deal with them.
• The role of relationships in personal development.

Special features of the course:
Visits to care settings are an essential part of the course. In 2006 students visted a children’s day nursery in the independent sector and a day centre for elderly people in the voluntary sector. Visits enable students to link classroom based learning to actual health and social care settings.
Assessment:
There are two coursework assignments for which grades are awarded. One unit is assessed by an external test.
Progression:
Successful students can progress into employment or onto an Advanced programme. This course can be seen as a starting point for entry into Social Work, Nursing and a range of related professions.