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A-GCE Health & Social Care
What type of qualification is this? The GCE in Health and Social Care is one of a new family of vocationally-focused GCEs. It offers a course tailored to meet your skills, interests and ambitions. It is ideal if you do not want to take a purely academic-style GCE. You get the best of both worlds by gaining a respected GCE qualification that encompasses a ‘real-world’ vocational approach. What should a candidate have achieved before taking on a GCE in Health and Social Care? Prior study for GCSE in Health and Social Care may be ofbenefit to you, but is not essential. Preparation for further study The GCE in Health and Social Care provides a broad introduction to the subject and prepares you for study in further or higher education. The qualification attracts UCAS points in the same way as ordinary GCEs. Additional benefits of GCE in Health and Social Care You will acquire the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding to create, develop and present high-quality work. Units
What type of qualification is this? The GCE in Health and Social Care is one of a new family of vocationally-focused GCEs. It offers a course tailored to meet your skills, interests and ambitions. It is ideal if you do not want to take a purely academic-style GCE. You get the best of both worlds by gaining a respected GCE qualification that encompasses a ‘real-world’ vocational approach.What should a candidate have achieved before taking on a GCE in Health and Social Care? Prior study for GCSE in Health and Social Care
may be ofbenefit to you, but is not essential.
Preparation for further study The GCE in Health and Social Care
provides a broad introduction to the subject and prepares you for study in further or higher education. The qualification attracts UCAS points in the same way as ordinary GCEs.
Additional benefits of GCE in Health and Social Care You will acquire the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding to create, develop and present high-quality work. Units AS Communication in care settings
AS Promoting good health
A2 Care practice and provision
A2 Anatomy and physiology in practice
A2 Child development
Health & Social Care (Double Award) GCSE
What will you be learning?You will develop an understanding of how the Health Service works and how people communicate effectively. You will develop an understanding of the important issues, legislation and procedures that affect the Health Service. You will look at how we promote good health. Only one third of the course is examined, so you will have plenty of opportunity to research and develop your own ideas.Who can do it?
Age range: 14 - 19
What will you be working towards?Qualification: OCR Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in Health and Social Care (Double Award) (100/1970/4)Awarding Body: OCR Type: GCSE Sector: Health and Social Care What happens when you have finished?What other learning could you do:You could take this course to prepare for an NVQ Level 1 or 2 in a related subject and depending on your other qualifications, you could progress onto courses leading to the Advanced GCE in Health & Social Care or Child Development. With further training, you could go into a job related to Health & Social Care such as an Medical Practitioner, Social Worker or Child Care Worker. You could also go straight into employment as the course is delivered through a work-based training programme, will help you develop the skills, knowledge and understanding that employers in the care sectors are looking for. Where Can I Find More Information: To find out more about this qualification, contact Mrs Stovell.
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