Health and Social Care, and Childcare

Course summary

The WJEC GCSE in Health and Social Care, and Childcare equips learners with knowledge, understanding and skills related to the development and care of individuals throughout the life cycle from conception to later adulthood. Learners have the opportunity to develop their understanding of influences on human growth, development, behaviour and well-being. They will also gain an understanding of the social, physical, emotional, and cultural needs of people who use care and support services, and recognise that each individual has a unique blend of abilities and needs. Learners will gain an understanding of how service provision in Wales supports the development and well-being of individuals, to be able to make informed decisions now and in later life. Assessment Unit 1: Human growth, development and well-being Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes (40% of Single Award qualification) An assessment (either taken on-screen or as a written paper), comprising of a range of question types to assess specification content related to human growth, development and well-being. All questions are compulsory. Unit 2: Promoting and maintaining health and well-being Non-exam assessment: approximately 25 hours (60% of Single Award qualification) Task 1: Year 10 Service Provision (approximately 15 hours) 40% of the marks within this unit are allocated to a service provision investigation which will assess the learner's knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to health and social care, and childcare service provision locally and nationally. Task 2: Year 11 Health Promotion (approximately 15 hours) 60% of the marks within this unit are allocated to a task which assesses the learner’s knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to promoting and maintaining health and well-being. Careers How to work in social care and child care