Applied AS/A2 Double Awards Health & Social Care

Health & Social Care Applied AS/A2 Double Awards



INTRODUCTION
For students with lively, enquiring minds who wish to work in some aspect of care, this course provides a wide range of experiences. This course lasts for 2 years. Please be aware of the wide range of occupations available for males.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?
During this course you will: gain a broad understanding of health & social care develop skills, knowledge and understanding have an opportunity to apply learning in a practical and realistic way follow a programme of study which allows progression in to both employment and higher education develop key skills valued by universities and employers gain confidence by developing independent learning skills

CONTENT (YEAR ONE)
All students at Gateway are expected to develop key skills. In addition you will study the following units: Promoting quality care Communication in health care settings Promoting good health
4. Health & safety in a care setting*
Caring for people with additional needs
6. Working in early years care and education

CONTENT (YEAR TWO)
10. Care practice and provision
11 . Understanding human behaviour
12. Anatomy and physiology in practise
13. Child development
14. Mental health issues
16. Research Methods in Health & Social Care

ASSESSMENT
Units marked have an externally set assessment. This will normally be set in June to allow maximum time for preparation. The other units are assessed by production of coursework. You will need to be good at meeting deadlines to succeed in this course.

HOW WILL I STUDY?
You will be expected to learn in a wide variety of ways; through formal teaching, voluntary experience, visits, watching videos, role-play, group work etc. You may need, to interview professionals, do research in the library or on the Internet. Sometimes you will have very practical activities to do. Always you will be expected to take responsibility for your own learning. The course will consist of 14 hours in class and, a minimum of 10 hours of self-study each week.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
As part of an advanced level programme, a minimum of 4 G.C.S.E.s at grade C or above (or the equivalent). Grade C in English is essential and grade D in Maths is desirable (English especially to cope with the written work and reading required) . Progression to A2 is dependent on successful completion of the Double AS in Health and Social Care

LENGTH OF COURSE
Two academic years.

WHERE NEXT?
You will have developed a wide range of skills, including communication skills, which are valued by employers and university. Your knowledge and under- standing of care organisations and processes equip you well for: nursing teaching (but you must be able to offer a national curriculum subject) social work courses at university, such as psychology, health studies, podiatry, complementary medicine a wide range of jobs in health and social care