Applied GCE in Health & Social Care:

The Applied GCE Advanced Level Health and Social Care provide students with some of the skills they will need for a career in the caring professions. It would be of benefit to anyone considering a career working with people.
The course is comprised of 6 units, three completed in the first year which make up an AS level qualification. A further three can be studied in the second year to provide an ‘A’ level qualification.

The First Year Units are Effective Caring; this introduces students to the range of services provided for clients in health and social care. It also introduces some of the factors, which are required for a good quality of life ie. Physical and Psychological. The unit enables students to develop some of the skills and techniques needed if they are to treat people well.

The second unit Effective Communication aims to develop the student’s communication skills and in particular those used in health and social care settings. Activities are designed to improve students your competences and confidence in written, oral and non-verbal communication skills.

The third unit at AS level is Health Illness and Disease is designed to improve a student's knowledge of health, illness and disease and to develop understanding of the different factors, which affect health and well-being. It also examines the use of preventative interventions such as screening and inoculations that can be taken to improve health and well being for all client groups

In the second year of this course students are able to develop their own interests within the subject area. The unit Human Development Factors and Theories aims to introduce different theories of human development and behaviour, and the genetic and socio-economic factors which influence them. Working in Health and Social Care increases understanding of the world of work in health and social care. It also helps students to reflect on their own suitability for different job roles. The final unit allows a student to follow a pathway into Health Care, Social Care or Early Years careers.

As part of the course student’s visit services, interview practitioners and take part in a range of practical activities including role play.

Applied GCSE in Health and Social Care:
(Double Award)

This GCSE in Health and Social Care has been designed to provide students in Years 10 and 11 with a broad understanding of working practices used within Health, Social Care and Early Years services.

The course consists of 3 units completed over two years:
The first being Health, Social Care and Early Years Provision, this helps students to understand the structure of care provision in the UK. Students when working on this unit invite service providers into school, visit services and go on placement.

The second unit, Promoting Health and Well Being enables students to look at Factors affecting the Health and Well Being of a client; students plan to help the client to improve their health and well being.

In the final unit Understanding Personal Development and Relationships, students learn about the stages of human growth and development. In addition they learn about the complexities of Personal relationships and their impact on life.

Cache Level 2 Certificate in Child Care & Education

This is a one Year Post 16 Course designed for those students who want to work with children or who would like to know how to care for children from Birth to 7 years. Students learn about children at different stages in their growth and development and through practical experiences whilst on placement. These are undertaken in a range of care settings including local Primary Schools, Nurseries and play groups. When on placement students plan, and carry out activities with small groups of children they are caring for.

There are no formal entry qualifications; however you do need a willingness to work.

This course is available to adult learners.