Skills for Access
Skills for Access
Agored Cymru Skills for Further Study WJEC/City and Guilds Level 2 Health and Social Care: Core (Adults)
Develop your Health and Social Care skills in preparation for Access to Higher Education.
Is this course right for me?
This course not only prepares learners for our Access to Higher Education courses but also provides the core theory qualification necessary for a career in Health and Social Care. Learners will delve into various subjects including academic writing, referencing, psychology, sociology, anatomy and physiology, principles of care, health and wellbeing, safeguarding, health and safety, and professional practice. Additionally, you’ll gain practical experience through work placements in the Health and Social Care sector (completion of a DBS check is mandatory for participation in work placements).
Learners will also have the opportunity to take GCSE English and Mathematics exams during the course.
What are the entry requirements?
- No formal entry requirements
- Entry is subject to an enhanced DBS check
- Life skills, experience and maturity are important
- Each application is considered on individual merit
- Entry is subject to attending a course information session or informal interview
Current student - what are the entry requirements?
- Successful completion of relevant programme (including skills) and decision from progression board meeting
What will I learn?
Units to be studied include:
Level 2 Health and Social Care: Core (Adults)
- Principles and Values of Health and Social Care (Adults)
- Health and Well-being (Adults)
- Professional Practice as a Health and Social Care Worker
- Safeguarding Individuals
- Health and Safety in Health and Social Care
Agored Cymru Skills for Further Study
- Scientific Investigation: Principles and Practice
- Concepts in Biology
- Human Body Systems: Digestive, Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
- Human Body Systems: Skin, Skeleton and Muscle
- Health Psychology
- Sociology of Families and Households
- Sociology of Health and Illness
- Written Communication
- Essay Writing and plagiarism
- Reflection
- Work Experience
- Presentation Skills
- Number
Will I need to study additional English & Maths skills?
- the course you are taking at College
- what grades you gained in your GCSE Maths and/or English Language
If you are studying a construction/trade course (brickwork, carpentry, electrical or plumbing):
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications
All other courses:
- Wales Essential Skills Toolkit (WEST) in upskilling / Lessons in Financial Education
- A one year GCSE resit course in required subject/s
- A one or two year pre-GCSE upskilling course
- A one year GCSE START upskilling course
Can I do this course in Welsh?
How will I be assessed?
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Internal assessment
- Controlled assessment
What can I do next?
Progression from this course would be to Access to HE Medical Science or Access to HE Health Care or directly into work in Health Care as a Health Care assistant.
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
Are there any additional costs?
- No tuition fee
- We are waiving the Administration Fee for the academic year 2025/26
- Enhanced DBS Fee - £50, payable on enrolment
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
Additional information
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Sports Academy: While on this course you may be able to join our Sports Academy, if you have a talent for sport, find out what we offer on our Sports Academy page.
