Topics on the qualification include the following current issues in relation to Health and Social Care in Wales:
• Principles of care and safe practice within outcome focused person-centred care • Factors affecting individuals’ growth and development across the lifespan and how these impacts on outcomes, care and support needs • Promoting the rights of individuals across the lifespan. • Supporting individuals at risk to achieve their desired outcomes • Work placement and sector engagement totalling 100 hours are also mandatory elements of the course You will also develop academic skills throughout the course.
5 GCSEs at Grade C or above to include Maths/Numeracy and English Language/Welsh. Alternative equivalent qualifications can be discussed at interview.
4 GCSEs at Grade C or above to include Maths and English and successful completion of the L2 Health and Social Care: Core (Adults, Children and Young People). GCSEs at Grade C or above to include Maths and English Language/Welsh. Alternative equivalent qualifications can be discussed at interview. A successful DBS check and application for the update service on the DBS check.
To achieve this qualification, candidates must pass: • Three externally-set non-examination assessments that are marked in the centre that will be taken throughout the qualification. • One externally-set, externally-marked exam.
Successful completion of the qualification, including work placement and sector engagement totalling 100 hours, may enable learners to progress to: • The second year L3 Health and Social Care qualification - Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: Principles and Contexts. • The Level 2 Health and Social Care: Core (Adults, Children and Young People), for those learners looking to enter employment.
Learners attending Care and Childcare courses need to purchase a £11.00 polo shirt to wear at placement and to pay for a DBS check and the DBS update service.