Health and Social Care

Course overview

•The qualification focuses on real-world applications of health and social care concepts.

•It covers essential knowledge required for working with children, elderly people, those with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups.

•The course provides a foundation for further study, such as progressing to Level 3 Health and Social Care courses, apprenticeships, or A-Levels.

•Assessment Structure:

•The Cambridge Nationals Level 2 in Health and Social Care consists of mandatory and optional units, assessed through a mix of internally marked coursework and an externally assessed exam.

Assessment

Assessment

•Externally Assessed Exam (40%)

•Internally Assessed Coursework (60%)

•Two coursework units (each worth 30%).

•These are assessed by teachers, then moderated by OCR.

Requirements

•Independent Research & Report Writing

•Ability to research real-world case studies,

•Writing clear and structured coursework reports using evidence.

•Time Management

•Balancing exam revision with coursework projects.

•Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking

•Understanding real-life challenges in health and social care.

Career Pathways

•Nursing (Adult, Child, Mental Health, Learning Disability)

•Midwifery

•Social Work

•Paramedic  Science

•Physiotherapy

•Psychology or Counselling

•Early Childhood Studies