AQA Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in Health and Social Care
Qualification summary
All 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. it should prepare learners to make informed decisions about further learning opportunities and career choices.
The GCSE course based on this specification 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 GCSE double award course based on this specification must additionally enable candidates to:
• develop their awareness of the influences on an individual's health and well-being
• understand the importance of motivation and support when improving health.
Qualification details
GCSE - General Certificate of Secondary Education
Accreditation start date:
Operational start date in centres:
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF
Section 96 website.
For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS
Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the
DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the
DELNI and
DENI websites.
AQA GCSE Health and Social Care provides a useful platform of learning for any of the following options:
training leading to employment;
AQA GCE Health and Social Care;
AQA Diploma in Society, Health and Development;
higher education.
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
The assessment of this specification follows the procedures for external and/or internal assessment as specified in the QCA Qualification and Subject Criteria.
Both units are mandatory for this qualification.
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L/501/6477 - Understanding Personal Development and Relationships
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• Written Examination.
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J/501/6476 - Health, Social Care and Early Years Care and Education (including Children's Services) Provision
Assessment Methods (these supersede the ones in the Unit Details):
• Task-based controlled assessment.