Health & Social Care
General course information
The GCE AS and A Level in Health and Social Care is suitable for post-16 learners who are interested in learning about the development and care of individuals throughout the life span from conception to later adulthood.
The qualification enables learners to develop and demonstrate their knowledge, skills and understanding within the context of health and social care.
The following current issues are included in the specification:
promoting health and well-being
supporting health, well-being and resilience in Wales
theoretical perspectives of adult behaviour
Maintaining health, well-being and resilience.
Course Content
Unit
Content
Assessment
AS
Unit 1
Promoting health and well-being.
External
AS
Unit 2
Supporting health, well-being and resilience in Wales.
Internal
A2 / A Level
Unit 3
Theoretical perspectives of adult behavior.
External
A2 / A Level
Unit 4
Supporting adults to maintain health, well-being and resilience
Internal
Ideal Entry requirements
Although each application will be considered on an individual basis it would be preferable to have a B grade in GCSE Health and Social Care, with at least a B grade in the examination unit.
B grade in GCSE English Language
B grade in Biology / Science GCSE
Career Prospects
The qualification provides a suitable foundation for the study of health and social care through
a range of higher education courses, or into employment. Learners may also progress to other
qualifications within the health and social care suite.
In addition, the specification provides a coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study
for learners who do not progress to further study in this subject.
Examinations Body
Subject Leader
Mrs E Rees