WJEC Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in Health and Social Care
Qualification summary
GCSE specifications 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. GCSE specifications in health and social care must enable learners to:
• actively engage in the processes of health and social care to develop as effective and 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 specification is unitised and allows candidates to contextualise the learning process in a meaningful way: they should be given opportunities to gather both primary and secondary evidence from vocational experiences within the Health and Social Care sectors and/or appropriate related organisations.
Qualification details
GCSE - General Certificate of Secondary Education
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Candidates pursuing a course of study based on this specification will develop their knowledge and understanding of Health and Social Care in a vocational context. It is a suitable qualification for those who want a broad background in this area and also those who want to progress to higher education. It will offer valuable preparation for those entering the world of work. This specification is intended to offer opportunities for progression through a variety of routes in further education, (e.g. advanced level GCE, diplomas), training, (e.g. Modern Apprenticeships) or employment within the health, social care, children's or education sectors.
No specific job occupation
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01 Health, Public Services and Care
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01.3
Health and Social Care
Task-based controlled assessment
Written Examination
All GCSEs are assessed through independent assessment.
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (SINGLE AWARD)
Two mandatory units:
UNIT 1 (60%)
Health, social care and children's services
Controlled assessment - task set by WJEC. Internally assessed using WJEC set criteria and externally moderated.
UNIT 2 (40%)
Human Growth and Development
(Compulsory unit for single and double award) Written paper 1¼hrs externally set and marked.
All questions compulsory and targeted at the full range of GCSE grades. The paper will contain short answer, structured and free response questions drawn from the unit.
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F/501/6766 - Health, social care and children's services
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• Task-based controlled assessment.
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J/501/6767 - Human Growth and Development
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• Written Examination.