Edexcel AS and A2 course in Health and Social Care.
This is a vocational A level qualification providing students with both knowledge and practical skills for a career in Education, Health or Social Services. Students can choose to work with an age group that interests them, from early years to the care of older people, as the course requires students to assess their communication skills with service users. The course develops confidence in dealing with other people and encourages independence. The course also develops transferable skills, those which are acquired in the classroom and practiced in the work place; for example, how to communicate effectively in various settings. Work is assessed by producing internally assessed 'placement based' reports and externally assessed written examinations.
Course Content
Unit 1: Human Growth and Development (AS Level) We study every age range, from conception through to old age, and consider how different life factors impact on our lives.
Unit 2: Communication and Values (AS Level) You will learn how to communicate effectively and will have the opportunity to practice the newly acquired skill with service users. This soft skill is transferable and is useful to any employer.
Unit 3: Positive Care Environments (AS Level) We study a local healthcare organisation and how they interact with the community. Past investigations have focussed on a children’s centre and Hospice settings.
During the course there is also an opportunity for students to experience an insight into parenthood by having a cyber baby for a weekend. This is not a compulsory aspect to the qualification and does not contribute towards students grades, it is however a chance to to gain an understanding into development of infants.
Assessment
Unit 1 is assessed through a written examination of 1½ hours and carries a weighting of 33.33%. Unit 2 and 3 are assessed through internally-marked reports and carry a weighting of 33.33% each.
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The Folkestone School for Girls
Coolinge Lane
Folkestone, Kent
CT20 3RB United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1303 251125
