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Iechyd a Gofal Cymdeithasol
Key facts: 
AS-level
A2-level
2 Years
Full-time
Level 3
Main Campus
Post 16
Area: 
Health
Overview: 

It may be possible to study this course on a part-time basis.

Health and Social Care provides a broad basis for progression into a range of career pathways including teaching, nursing, social work, police, probation, counselling, child care, and mental health work . Some of these career pathway require degree level studies e.g. BN Nursing, BEd, BA Social Work.

Entry requirements: 
Five GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent)
to include:
-English
-Science
-Maths
Normally Grade B in subject or related subject
Mature applicants - Each application considered on individual merit
Entry is normally subject to interview
Federation learners will be admitted as normal after satisfying the entry requirements of their own school
What you will learn: 

AS Level

HSC01 Effective Care and Communication (Single and Double)

Compulsory unit assessed by portfolio.

  • Life quality factors
  • Caring skills and techniques
  • Barriers to effective caring
  • Ways in which clients are treated badly
  • Communication

HSC02 Understanding Health Conditions and Patient Care Pathways (Single and Double)

Assessed by external examination

  • Health conditions
  • Treatment and management
  • Potential impact
  • Patient centred approach
  • Patient care pathways

HSC03 Life as a challenge (Double only)

Assessed by external examination

  • Social and health challenge
  • Impact of the challenge
  • Barriers, risks and safeguarding
  • Services and professionals

HSC04 Educating children and young people (Double only)

Assessed by portfolio

  • Learning, child rearing, genetics and maturation
  • Types of learning
  • Techniques and theories of learning
  • Assessment across Key Stages
Assessment: 
Continuous Assessment
Written Examination
Equipment required: 

A2 Health and Social Care textbook (Richard Smithson)

Fees: 
Full-time - No course fees
For further information on grants and funds available - click here
Stationery approximately - £30
Administration fee - £20 per student per year
Transport Fees for Over 19's - click here
Students will be required to undertake a CRB check for visits and placements. The current charge made for this by the CRB is £44.
Please note: 
Federation: Please note that Pembrokeshire College A-Levels and some vocational choices, are run jointly with Tasker Milward and Sir Thomas Picton Schools in Haverfordwest. For more information contact our admissions team.
Tue, 15/11/2011 - 09:29

Disclaimer:

The College takes all reasonable steps to provide the educational services and courses as described above. Details are correct at the time of editing but may be subject to change without prior notice. Courses will not run if student numbers are insufficient. The College has the right to refuse individuals entry to courses in certain circumstances. Prospective students may be advised of more suitable alternatives, if appropriate.