Health & Social Care

An AAQ is a 2-year vocational course, equivalent to one A level. It is studied alongside two other A level courses. The units are as follows:
Unit 1 - Human Lifespan Development
Learners will cover physical, intellectual, emotional and social development across the human lifespan, and the interactions between biological and social factors in health and well-being and how health care professionals provide effective care.
Unit 2 - Human Biology and Health
Learners explore the organisation, structure and normal physiological functioning of the human body, and the effect on health of common disorders of the body systems.
Unit 3 - Principles of Health & Social Care Practice
Learners focus on the principles that underpin meeting the care and support needs of individuals, which are the foundation of all services within health and social care.
Unit 6 - Safe Environments in Health and Social Care
Learners explore the importance of safe working practices, professional responsibilities and record keeping in maintaining safe environments and quality care in line with national standards in health and social care settings.

Equivalent in size to one A Level. 4 units are studied in total, of which 3 are mandatory and 2 are externally assessed.
Mandatory content (75%)
External assessment (50%)
Examining Board – Pearson.

The College’s standard A level entry requirements apply.

None.

This course is equivalent to 1 A level. On completion of this qualification you will be be able to apply directly to university to enrol on courses to become nurses, paramedics, midwives, occupational therapists and social workers for example. Please note that for some of these careers, a GCSE grade 4 or above in Science is necessary.

None.

Subjects such as Sociology, Psychology, Biology and English complement the type of study required on this course. Learners are encouraged to take voluntary work experience as part of the enrichment programme.