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Qualification details

WJEC Level 3 Advanced GCE in Health and Social Care (Double Award) (Pilot)

Qualification summary

The AS and A level specification in Health and Social Care should encourage candidates to:
· Develop and sustain an interest in health, early years care and education, social care and issues affecting the care sector.

· Acquire knowledge and understanding of health, early years care and education and issues affecting the health and social care sector.

· Develop skills that will enable them to make an effective contribution to the care sector including skills of research, evaluation and problem solving in a work related context.

· Apply knowledge understanding and skills.

· Prepare for further study and training.

Qualification details

500/3615/4
WJEC - Welsh Joint Education Committee
3
GCE - GCE A Level
Double Award
Accreditation start date:
01/09/2007
Operational start date in centres:
01/09/2008
Accreditation end date:
31/08/2012
Certification end date:
31/08/2013
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English - Welsh
This specification provides a suitable foundation for the study of Health and Social Care or a related area through a range of higher education courses (e.g. Health and Social Care, Community Health Studies, Nursing (registered)); progression to the next level of vocational qualifications (e.g. NVQ Levels 3 and 4 in management); or direct entry into employment. In addition, the specification provides a coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study for candidates who do not progress to further study in this subject.

These qualifications are not designed for candidates’ direct entry into employment in this sector
No specific job occupation
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Coursework
Task-based controlled assessment
Written Examination
All AS and A2 units are assessed through independent assessment.
Holistic assessment is addressed in A2 units.
View Performance Measures Here
AS Single Award - 2 Mandatory Units 1 & 2
Internally assessed units = 60% weighting
Externally assessed units = 40% weighting

AS Double Award - 2 Mandatory Units 1 & 2 plus 2 AS options ( one from 3, 4 and one from 5, 6)
Internally assessed units 2, 3, 4 = 30% weighting
Externally assessed units 1, 5, 6 = 20% weighting

A Level Single award - 3 Mandatory Units 1, 2 & 7 plus 1 A2 option (one from 9, 10, 11, 12)
Internally assessed units 2, 9, 10, 11, 12 = 30% weighting
Externally assessed units 1, 7, = 20% weighting

A Level Double award - 4 Mandatory Units(1,2,7,& 8) plus two AS options (one from 3 & 4 and one from 5 & 6) plus two A2 options (two from 9, 10, 11 or 12)

Internally assessed units - carry 15% weighting: 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12

Externally assessed units - carry 10% weightings: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8
  • J/501/1570 - Care of Older Individulas
    The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 15.00%.
    Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
    • Coursework.
  • K/501/1562 - Child Development: Principles and Theories of Growth and Development (0-8years)
    The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 15.00%.
    Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
    • Coursework.
  • M/501/1563 - Creative Activities in a Range of Care Settings
    The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 15.00%.
    Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
    • Coursework.
  • H/501/1561 - Promoting Good Health
    The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 15.00%.
    Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
    • Coursework.
  • D/501/1560 - Promoting Quality Care and Communication
    The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 10.00%.
    Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
    • Written Examination.
  • J/501/1567 - Provision of Health, Social Care and Children's Services
    The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 10.00%.
    Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
    • Task-based controlled assessment.
  • R/501/1572 - The Influences of Food and Fitness on Health and Well-being
    The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 15.00%.
    Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
    • Coursework.
  • L/501/1571 - The Role of Complementary Therapies in the Care of Individuals
    The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 15.00%.
    Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
    • Coursework.
  • A/501/1565 - Understanding Common Illnesses, Diseases and Disorders
    The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 10.00%.
    Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
    • Written Examination.
  • L/501/1568 - Understanding Human Behaviour
    The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 10.00%.
    Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
    • Written Examination.
  • T/501/1564 - Understanding Individuals with Disabilities
    The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 10.00%.
    Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
    • Written Examination.
  • R/501/1569 - Working in Health and Social Care
    The relative percentage weighting of this unit within the qualifications is 15.00%.
    Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
    • Coursework.