Health and Social Care
AS Level:
- 2 units to achieve the award
- Each unit worth 50% of the AS Level
Unit 1 – Promoting Health and Wellbeing (Exam)
Students learn about the perspectives of health, factors that affect health, and the different techniques and strategies used to promote good health, and reduce inequalities. It is assessed via a 2 hour exam.
Unit 2 – Supporting Health, Wellbeing, and Resilience in Wales
In this unit, students complete two tasks, which form their non-examined assessment.
Task 1 looks at job roles and multi-disciplinary team-work within health and social care. It also looks at the initiatives and strategies in place to ensure health care in Wales is sustainable, and of high quality.
Task 2 looks at the specific needs of a chosen client. Students look at the provision in place to meet their needs, and discuss how health and social care provision across Wales differs from other parts of the UK. Students also consider the ways the individual can become more resilient.
WHAT THE LEARNERS SAY:
“Through theory and practical learning experiences, I’ve gained the skills and knowledge to make a positive imapct on the lives of individuals and communities. Health and Social Care has given me a solid foundation for my future career. It’s allowed me to take responsibility for my own research, with support from Mrs Pristavec and Miss McCormick. Their knowledge enriches the subject, and makes it thoroughly enjoyable.”
A2 Level
- Made up of 2 units
- AS will form 40% of the overall qualification
- A2 units are woth 30% each of the final qualification
The units will focus specifically on childcare, with one examined unit, and one non-examined assessment unit. The exam is 2 hours 30 minutes, and the NEA is made up of two tasks.