Sixth Form - AAQ: Health and Social Care (FSFC)

Health and Social Care provides an opportunity to explore how health affects individuals in society. You will investigate areas including building positive relationships, equality and diversity and health and safety. The course focuses on developing the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to work in related fields such as nursing, social work, public health or midwifery.

OCR Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification in Health and Social Care (Extended Certificate).

Equivalent to one A Level in size, it is suitable for students looking to develop their applied knowledge and skills in Health and Social Care as part of a study programme alongside A Levels. This course will take two years to complete.

You will study four mandatory units:

• Principles of Health and Social Care
• Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care
• Person-Centred Approach to Care
• Supporting People with Mental Health Conditions

You will also study two optional units from the following:

• Supporting People with Long Term Physiological Conditions
• Investigating Public Health
• Supporting People in Relation to Sexual Health, Pregnancy and Postnatal Health
• Supporting Health Nutrition and Lifestyles

A combination of two externally assessed exam units and four internally assessed coursework assignments.

Average GCSE point score of 5 or above including GCSE Grade 5 in English Language.

This course has a wide range of progression opportunities, which can lead to Higher Education courses such as:

• BSc Nursing (Adult/Child/Learning disabilities/Mental health)
• BSc Midwifery
• BSc Health and social care
• BSc Healthcare and Health Science
• BSc Health Sciences
• BSc Paramedic Science
• BSc Public Health and Wellbeing
• BA Social Work