Applied Health & Social Care (Single / Double Award)
The health, social care and early years sectors are major employers in the public, voluntary and private sectors in Northern Ireland. This broad based qualification gives students the opportunity to study an eclectic range of subjects relevant to these sectors, including communication, social policy, research skills, health promotion, supporting the family and psychology.
The qualification will appeal to students with an interest in health and well-being and caring for others.
SUBJECT CONTENT
AS (Single Award)
Unit 1: Promoting Quality Care
Unit 2: Communication in Health, Social Care and Early Years Settings
Unit 3: Health and Well-Being
AS (Double Award only)
Unit 4: Safeguarding Children
Unit 5: Adult Service Users
Unit 6: Holistic Therapies
A2 (Single Award)
Unit 2: Body Systems & Physiological Disorders
Unit 3: Providing Services
Unit 5: Supporting the Family
A2 (Double Award only)
Unit 1: Applied Research
Unit 2: Health Promotion
Unit 7: Human Nutrition and Health
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
At each level, students undertake both internal (coursework) and external assessment (exam).
AS Level:
AS 1 – Promoting Quality Care – internal assessment / coursework portfolio
AS 2 – Communication in Care Settings – internal assessment / coursework portfolio
AS 3 – Health and Well Being – 2 hour written examination
AS Level – Additional Double Award Units:
Unit 4 – Safeguarding Children – internal assessment / coursework portfolio
Unit 5 – Adult Service Users – 2 hour written examination
Unit 6 – Holistic Therapies – internal assessment / coursework portfolio
A2 Level:
A2 2 – Body Systems and Physiological Disorders – internal assessment / coursework portfolio
A2 3 – Providing Services – 2 hour written examination (pre-release material)
A2 5 – Supporting the Family – internal assessment / coursework portfolio
A2 Level – Additional Double Award Units:
A2 1 – Applied Research - internal assessment / coursework portfolio
A2 4 – Public Health and Health Promotion - internal assessment / coursework portfolio
A2 7 – Human Nutrition & Health – 2 hour written examination
CAREER POSSIBILITIES
This course provides an excellent foundation for those seeking employment in a wide range of careers such as Nursing / Health Visiting, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Social Administration, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Pharmacy and Education.
OTHER INFORMATION
This is a demanding course with a strong emphasis on the written content of coursework portfolios and independent learning. Students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in realistic health & social care contexts and to develop a range of transferable skills necessary for a changing and dynamic working environment. It is a vibrant, enjoyable and very rewarding subject that will open many doors of opportunity to its students.