This BTEC L3 qualification is equivalent to one A level and is a general introduction to the knowledge and skills relating to a variety of vocational careers in HSC.It is assessed by a combination of externally assessed exams and internally assessed coursework units.Students may resit the externally assessed examinations up to two times to improve their grades. Overall grades are awarded on the scale Pass- Merit - Distinction -Distinction*.These are equivalent to the grades E-C- A- and A* at A level. Year 12 Health and Social Care Unit 1 Human Lifespan Development (External) Human growth and development through the life stages. Physical,intellectual, emotional and social aspects. Factors that affect growth and development and the effect of major life events;The effects of ageing. Theoretical ideas concerning all the above. Unit 2 Working in Health and Social Care(External) The roles and responsibilities of people who work in HSC settings Multidisciplinary working in the HSC sector;Roles of organisations in the HSC sector; Issues that affect access to services; Ways organisations represent interests of service users;The roles of organisations that regulate and inspect health and social care services; Working with people with specific needs in the health and social care sector