Health & Social Care

OCR CAMBRIDGE NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE (603/7116/X)

INTRODUCTION (J835)

This qualification is designed to assess the application of Health and Social Care through a ‘hands on’ approach and to provide learners with the opportunities to gain essential knowledge and transferable skills to improve their learning within this field. This qualification also allows the learner to enhance their employability within the sector.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Level 1 Unit Awards in Health & Social Care PLUS Level 1 Mathematics and English; OR

• 4 GCSE passes with minimum grade E or grade 3 (or equivalent) including English.

COURSE STRUCTURE

This qualification will be graded with a Pass, Merit, Distinction and Distinction*. 

Unit R032 is an externally set exam-based unit (1 hour and 15 minutes written paper). 

Units R033 and R034 are internally set assignment-based units and focuses on the following content: 

• The different life stages and the factors that affect them; 

• The expected and unexpected life events and the impact these will have on individuals; 

• The possibility of learning about a range of creative and therapeutic activities and the benefits of these to those who take part;

To view full course specification click OCR Cambridge National Cert. in Health & Social Care Specification

Please be advised that these may be subject to change

ACADEMIC PROGRESSION

Successful completion of the course offers candidates several routes for progression:

• Progression to OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Health & Social Care

• Progression to other Level 3 qualifications

CAREER PROGRESSION

This course does not provide a licence to practise, but may support progression into a wide range of job roles in the health and social care sector, including:

• Care Support Workers

• Healthcare Assistants

• Supported Living or Day Services

• Youth Worker

• Social Worker

• Nursing

• Midwife