OCR Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in Health and Social Care (Double Award)
Qualification summary
This GCSE specification in health and social care should encourage learners to be inspired, moved and changed by following a broad, coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study and gain an insight into related sectors. They should prepare learners to make informed decisions about further learning opportunities and career choices.
This GCSE specification in health and social care enables learners to:
• actively engage in the processes of health and social care to develop as effectiveand independent learners.
• understand aspects of personal development, and the health, social care and early years sectors through investigation and evaluation of a range of services and organisations
• develop a critical and analytical approach to problem-solving within the health, social care and early years sectors
• examine issues which affect the nature and quality of human life including an appreciation of diversity and cultural issues.
The GCSE double award specification in health and social care additionally enables learners to:
• develop their awareness of the influences on an individual's health and wellbeing
• understand the importance of motivation and support when improving health.
Qualification details
GCSE - General Certificate of Secondary Education
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This qualification may form part of the entry requirements for progression in education or to employment.
No specific job occupation
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E-assessment
Task-based controlled assessment
Written Examination
All units are assessed through independent assessment.
The GCSE (Double Award) Health and Social Care qualification has four mandatory units.
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Mandatory Double Award
Mandatory Double Award
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M/501/5516 - Health, Social Care and Early Years Provision
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• Task-based controlled assessment.
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T/501/5517 - Understanding Personal Development and Relationships
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• Written Examination.
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A/501/5518 - Promoting Health and Well-being
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• Task-based controlled assessment.
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F/501/5522 - Safeguarding and Protecting Individuals
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• E-assessment.
• Written Examination.