Health & Social Care Double Award
Vocational qualification
In Darlington
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Location
Darlington
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Duration
2 Years
Students will have the opportunity to work independently and as part of a group in class based learning activities. In addition, students will speak to practitioners and service users from a range of health, social care and early years organisations. Students who enjoy meeting new people and gaining information first hand will find this course interesting. Work experience will be arranged.
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About this course
It is preferable for students to have a Grade C GCSE in English. Students must also meet the College general entry requirements for Advanced Level study. Please see the current Prospectus- Advanced Programmes, entry requirements.
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Course programme
AS/A2 Double Award
Course Content
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Year 1 : AS Unit 1* : Promoting quality care
: AS Unit 2 : Communication in care settings
: AS Unit 3 : Promoting good health
: AS Unit 4* : Health and safety in care settings
: AS Unit 6 : Working in early-years care and education
: AS Unit 7 : Health as a lifestyle choice
Year 2 : A2 Unit 10 : Care practice and provision
: A2 Unit 11* : Understanding human behaviour
: A2 Unit 13 : Child development
: A2 Unit 14 : Mental health issues
: A2 Unit 15* : Social trends
: A2 Unit 16 : Research methods in health and social care
How it is Taught
Students will have the opportunity to work independently and as part of a group in class based learning activities. In addition, students will speak to practitioners and service users from a range of health, social care and early years organisations. Students who enjoy meeting new people and gaining information first hand will find this course interesting.
Work experience will be arranged during the course to enable students to complete coursework and to assist with career planning.
Students will develop and use skills of planning, research, report writing, self reflection and evaluation.
Examination Details
The units marked with an asterisk will be assessed externally by examination. All other units will be assessed internally through coursework.
Useful/Common Subject Combinations
For progression into some careers, students are advised to combine Health and Social Care with other specific subjects.
For a career in teaching, Students taking the AS/A level Single or Double Award should preferably be studying a National Curriculum subject at advanced level e.g. English or History. Students must also have at least Grade C in GCSE Maths, English and Science.
For a career in nursing students should also consider taking AS/A2 Science, Psychology or Sociology with Health and Social Care.
For Physiotherapy, students are advised to take a combination AS/A2 Biology plus Sports Studies with Health and Social Care. Physiotherapy is very popular and there is competition for places on courses with high grades required at A Level.
For Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or English combine well with Health and Social Care. Experience of working with different client groups and voluntary work is essential.
Careers and HE Information
The course gives a vocational and academic grounding in all aspects of Health & Social Care. Students have the opportunity to consider a range of options within each vocational pathway - health, social care and early years care and education.
Health & Social Care Double Award