This course allows direct progression into the work place either directly or via study at a higher level. It is equivalent to one A level and is a two year course. Students will complete four units of study, two externally assessed units, exams of 1 hour 30 minutes: Human Lifespan Development; Working in Health and Social Care; Two internally assessed units: Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs. One other from a list of optional units. The qualification is graded using a scale of Pass to Distinction* The qualification is intended to carry UCAS points and is recognised by higher education institutions as contributing to meeting admission requirements to many relevant courses. It can be taken alongside, for example: A levels in Biology and Psychology, which could lead to a BSc (Hons) in Nursing; A levels in English and History, which could lead to a BA (Hons) in Primary Education. How does the qualification provide employability skills? Cognitive and problem solving skills: use critical thinking, approach non-routine problems applying expert and creative solutions, use systems and technology; Intrapersonal skills: communicating, working collaboratively, negotiating and influencing, self presentation Interpersonal skills: self management, adaptability and resilience, self monitoring and development. How does the qualification provide transferable knowledge and skills for higher education? The transferable skills that universities value include: The ability to learn independently; The ability to research actively and methodically; To be able to give presentations and be active group members. Minimum Entry Requirements 1. GCSE subject specific grade GCSE Health and Social Care minimum a ‘Merit’; 2. Non GCSE Health and Social Care students may apply but must have Grade 4 in English 3. Pre-summer work required to be completed by students: Yes
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Chelmsford Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3ET |
This course allows direct progression into the work place either directly or via study at a higher level. It is equivalent to one A level and is a two year course. Students will complete four units of study, two externally assessed units, exams of 1 hour 30 minutes: Human Lifespan Development; Working in Health and Social Care; Two internally assessed units: Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs. One other from a list of optional units. The qualification is graded using a scale of Pass to Distinction* The qualification is intended to carry UCAS points and is recognised by higher education institutions as contributing to meeting admission requirements to many relevant courses. It can be taken alongside, for example: A levels in Biology and Psychology, which could lead to a BSc (Hons) in Nursing; A levels in English and History, which could lead to a BA (Hons) in Primary Education. How does the qualification provide employability skills? Cognitive and problem solving skills: use critical thinking, approach non-routine problems applying expert and creative solutions, use systems and technology; Intrapersonal skills: communicating, working collaboratively, negotiating and influencing, self presentation Interpersonal skills: self management, adaptability and resilience, self monitoring and development. How does the qualification provide transferable knowledge and skills for higher education? The transferable skills that universities value include: The ability to learn independently; The ability to research actively and methodically; To be able to give presentations and be active group members. Minimum Entry Requirements 1. GCSE subject specific grade GCSE Health and Social Care minimum a ‘Merit’; 2. Non GCSE Health and Social Care students may apply but must have Grade 4 in English 3. Pre-summer work required to be completed by students: Yes
