Health and Social Care - A2
About this course
The WJEC GCE A Level in health and social care, and childcare equips learners with thorough and in-depth knowledge, understanding and skills related to the development and care of individuals throughout the life stages. This course enables learners to further develop and demonstrate their knowledge, skills and understanding within the context of health and social care, and childcare. The course is suitable for post-16 learners who have completed the AS level Health and social care course.
What you will study
After following a broad study of health and social care, and childcare at AS level, learners can choose between two pathways at A2 to develop depth of knowledge and understanding in either childcare or adult health and social care.
The Childcare pathway will cover:
• Theoretical perspectives of children and young people’s development
• Supporting the development, health, well-being and resilience of children and young people.
The Adult Health and Social Care pathway will cover:
• Theoretical perspectives of adult behaviour
• Supporting adults to maintain health, well-being and resilience.
Entry requirements
Successful completion of AS programme including satisfactory attendance and tutor recommendation.
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CAVC is a great place to study A Levels – the teachers, the support, the facilities and social experience has been so good – I’m delighted to have gained all A’s in my AS exams. The support to apply and prepare for university is brilliant and I’m looking forward to progressing after college.
Career prospects & further study
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The qualification provides a suitable foundation for the study of health and social care through a wide of higher education courses, or into employment. Learners may also progress to other qualifications within the health and social care and childcare suite.
In addition, the specification provides a coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study for learners who do not wish to progress to further study in the subject, but will attract UCAS points that can aid in progression to Higher Education courses.