These qualifications will develop the learner’s knowledge and awareness of the types of provision in the Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s sectors. They include the roles played by workers—from principles and values, through to health and safety and working with others.
The Health and Social Care courses prepare learners for working in the Health and Social Care sector.
Level 1 comprises of a mixture of core and optional units and learners are required to complete assessments for each unit.
Level 2 comprises of a mixture of core and optional units and learners are required to complete assessments for each unit.
Level 3 (Yr 1) comprises of 9 core units. Learners must complete assessments for all units and also sit a controlled synoptic assessment that is set and marked by the awarding body.
Level 3 (Yr 2) comprises of 5 core units and 4 optional units. Learners must complete assessments for all units and sit a controlled assessment that is set and marked by the awarding body. This synoptic assessment is based on the core units for the second year.
Learners will study a range of units, with examples being equality and diversity, communication and safeguarding. Learners will also be required to complete a minimum number of work experience hours. Work experience can take place in a variety of health and social care settings (e.g. nurseries, care homes, health centres and hospitals). A clear DBS is required to undertake these courses.
These courses may assess learners through a portfolio of evidence, practical workplace observation and online assessment.
Progression from these courses will vary. Learners can enter employment as a care assistant or support worker. If learners are wanting to progress to become a recognised practitioner (e.g. nurse or social worker) they will need to complete L3 in order to enter university.
