AAQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

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Introduction to Health & Social Care

The AAQ Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care at Sandy Secondary School is a popular subject offered by the Social Sciences department. Equivalent to one A Level and examined by Pearson, this qualification is designed to support progression to higher education and is an ideal platform for anyone considering a career in healthcare or social services.

Topics studied include Human Lifespan Development, covering physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development across the human life stages, factors affecting development, and the effects of ageing. Principles of Health and Social Care Practice explores the different types of services available, how they work within values, principles, and legal frameworks, and how service users with a range of needs can access services.

Human Biology and Health examines the organisation, structure, and normal physiological functioning of the human body, and the effect on health of common disorders of the body systems. Please note that a grade 5 in GCSE Sciences (combined or biology) is required due to the human biology content within the course.

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Chloe Kinghorn

Curriculum Leader Psychology & Health & Social Care

CKinghorn@sandysecondaryschool.com

Assessment Structure

Exam

Human Lifespan Development

Compulsory exam unit covering physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development across the human life stages, factors affecting development, and the effects of ageing.

Exam

Human Biology and Health

Compulsory exam unit exploring the organisation, structure, and physiological functioning of the human body, and the effect on health of common disorders of body systems.

Coursework

Principles of Health & Social Care Practice

Internally assessed through written reports and presentations. Explores types of services, values, principles, legal frameworks, and how service users access care.

Careers and Progression

This course is an ideal platform for anyone considering a career as an allied health care professional. The combination of theoretical knowledge and practical understanding of health and social care services provides an excellent foundation for further study and employment in the caring professions.

Students from Sandy Secondary School have progressed to further study including college Access courses, apprenticeships in early years, and degrees as allied health professionals in occupational therapy, nursing, and operating theatre technician roles, as well as teaching. Students who have entered employment have taken on roles such as health care assistants and support workers.

Nursing and Midwifery
Occupational Therapy
Paramedical Sciences
Social Work
Primary Teaching
Biomedical Sciences
Health Care Assistant and Support Worker

Health & Social Care is a very interesting course which gives you an insight into many different aspects of health and care. Over the period of the course you build up a broad knowledge base and develop key skills for the future.

HSC Student Health & Social Care Student

Health & Social Care develops your research skills and is 40% coursework based, so there is less pressure with exams. The exams are spread out and there is an opportunity to retake them.

HSC Student Health & Social Care Student

Health & Social Care is a good course that is interesting and opens a lot of doors for your future.

HSC Student Health & Social Care Student

Begin Your Health & Social Care Journey

Ready to make a difference in people's lives? Our Health & Social Care programme at Sandy Secondary School is an ideal platform for careers in nursing, social work, teaching, and allied health professions. Speak with Miss C Kinghorn to discover your potential.

Contact the Social Sciences Department

AAQ Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health & Social Care Introduction to Health & Social Care The AAQ Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care at Sandy Secondary School is a popular subject offered by the Social Sciences department. Equivalent to one A Level and examined by Pearson, this qualification is designed to support progression to higher education and is an ideal platform for anyone considering a career in healthcare or social services. Topics studied include Human Lifespan Development, covering physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development across the human life stages, factors affecting development, and the effects of ageing. Principles of Health and Social Care Practice explores the different types of services available, how they work within values, principles, and legal frameworks, and how service users with a range of needs can access services. Human Biology and Health examines the organisation, structure, and normal physiological functioning of the human body, and the effect on health of common disorders of the body systems. Please note that a grade 5 in GCSE Sciences (combined or biology) is required due to the human biology content within the course. Assessment Structure Careers and Progression This course is an ideal platform for anyone considering a career as an allied health care professional. The combination of theoretical knowledge and practical understanding of health and social care services provides an excellent foundation for further study and employment in the caring professions. Students from Sandy Secondary School have progressed to further study including college Access courses, apprenticeships in early years, and degrees as allied health professionals in occupational therapy, nursing, and operating theatre technician roles, as well as teaching. Students who have entered employment have taken on roles such as health care assistants and support workers.