Is there an A level health and social care?
A-level Health and Social Care is an ideal A-level to take for those whose vocation is in either health or social care. The full A-level in Health and Social Care can be taken as a single award subject (6 units of study) or a double award one (12 units of study).
What does health and social care a level involve?
As a subject discipline, Health and Social Care (H&SC) combines elements of sociology, biology, nutrition, law, and ethics. Others may take a health and social care course as a route to further qualifications hoping that it will lead to employment within the sector.
What are Aqa levels?
Definition of grades The AQA L1/ L2 Certificates are the strict equivalent to a GCSE full course, taking 120-140 guided learning hours. Level 1 is attained through grades G(g) to D(d) and Level 2 is attained at grades C(c) to A*(a*).
What level is health and social care at GCSE?
Level 2
Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care (QCF) It is broadly equivalent to one GCSE.
How many A-Levels can I take?
How many A-Levels can you take? You can take a maximum of five A-Levels, although most students choose three. Most universities are happy to offer you a place based on three subjects. This number often excludes general studies, so check the course entry requirements if you’re thinking of taking general studies.
What jobs can you do with Health and social care a level?
What can I do with a Health and Social Care degree?
- Adult Nurse.
- Care Worker.
- Community Development Worker.
- Counsellor.
- Health Promotion Specialist.
- Occupational Therapist.
- Social Worker.
- Youth Worker.
What does the AQA do?
AQA, formerly the Assessment and Qualifications Alliance, is an awarding body in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It compiles specifications and holds examinations in various subjects at GCSE, AS and A Level and offers vocational qualifications. AQA is a registered charity and independent of the government.
Is AQA same as Edexcel?
Key differences The AQA papers are equally weighted, putting less pressure on students to do better in one than the other. Edexcel’s two papers are split 40%/60% and have a greater emphasis on persuasive and instructional writing. Edexcel offer students a choice of writing questions on both papers.
Is GCSE Health and Social Care a BTEC?
This BTEC level 2 qualification is a practical, work-related course that is equivalent to a GCSE at grades A to C but awarded as a Distinction, Merit or Pass. Students study topics that are based upon realistic workplace situations, activities and demands.
What does Health and social care cover GCSE?
In particular, they learn about: human development through the main life stages and age ranges; factors affecting health and development, including behavioural, environmental, physical and socio-economic factors; the importance of safeguarding in health, social care and early years settings.
Is Aqa education a registered charity?
Health and Social Care Support and Resources AQA Education (AQA) is a registered charity (number 1073334) and a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (number 3644723). Our registered address is AQA, Devas Street, Manchester M 15 6EX.
Where can I find resources for Health and social care teaching?
Teaching and learning resources AQA recommends that teachers and students access a wide range of resources when completing our Health and Social Care qualifications. We provide teachers with a recommended resource list within the Teaching and learning resources page (within the subject pages) to help you.
When does the new health and social care technical award come out?
New Technical Award: Health and Social Care Thursday 9 Jun 2016 We’ve developed a new Technical Award in Health and Social Care to engage and excite young learners who want an introduction to life and work within the health and social care sector. The new qualification will be available for first teaching in September 2017.
What are the different types of challenges in social care?
1. physical challenge (cystic fibrosis and osteoarthritis) 2. mental health challenge (Alzheimer’s and bipolar disorder) 3. social challenge (young carers and person in later adulthood) 4. learning challenge (autism and Down’s syndrome) This booklet provides