Here at KLPA, our Health and Social Care curriculum is designed to provide learners with a foundational understanding of the health and social care sector, focusing on practical skills, self-confidence, and knowledge development. Through units A1 (Being Organised) and A2 (Developing a Personal Progression Plan), students build essential employability skills such as time management, goal setting, and personal development planning. These transferable skills are critical for success in further education or employment in health and social care, and they support learners in taking ownership of their progression. The curriculum aims to nurture a sense of responsibility and encourage students to set achievable goals for their future career paths within this vital sector.
In subject-specific units such as HSC5 (Finding Out About Health and Social Care Services), HSC7 (Making Healthy Snacks When Caring for People), and HSC8 (Advising Others About Healthy Lifestyles), learners explore the practical, everyday aspects of health and social care. They gain an understanding of the diverse services available, develop skills in preparing nutritious snacks for those in care, and learn how to promote healthy living. These units focus on real-world applications, fostering awareness of the needs of service users and providing learners with hands-on experience that boosts confidence and prepares them for future roles in the health and social care profession. The curriculum is underpinned by the aim of empowering learners to make positive contributions to the well-being of others while enhancing their own knowledge and skills.
1. Develop Essential Employability Skills: Equip learners with core organisational, time management, and personal planning skills through units A1 and A2, ensuring they are well-prepared for future study or employment within the health and social care sector.
2. Build Practical Knowledge of Health and Social Care Services: Provide students with a solid understanding of key services, enabling them to identify and access appropriate health and social care support (HSC5), while fostering an appreciation for the diverse roles within the sector.
3. Promote Healthy Lifestyles and Care Practices: Encourage students to develop skills in creating nutritious snacks (HSC7) and advising others on healthy living (HSC8), empowering them to actively contribute to the well-being of others through practical, real-world applications.
For the Pearson BTEC Level 1 Introductory in Health and Social Care, both the Award and Certificate are assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments, with each unit evaluated based on practical tasks, written evidence, and demonstration of skills.
Structure: The Award is a smaller qualification, typically requiring learners to complete 2 units. This includes one core unit; A2 - Developing a Personal Progression Plan, and one sector-specific unit; HSC7 - Making Healthy Snacks When caring For People
Assessment: Each unit is internally assessed through assignments set by the teacher, based on tasks like producing written reports, creating presentations, or demonstrating practical skills. Learners are graded as Pass, Merit, or Distinction depending on the quality of their work and how well they meet the unit criteria.
Final Grade: The final grade for the Award is based on the cumulative results of the two completed units.
Health & Social Care - One Year Plan
BTEC Introductory Certificate (Two year course)
Structure: The Certificate is a larger qualification, typically requiring learners to complete 5 units—two core units (A1 and A2) and three sector-specific units (HSC5: Finding Out About Health and Social Care Services, HSC7: Making Healthy Snacks When Caring for People and HSC8: Advising Others About Healthy Lifestyles).
Assessment: As with the Award, the Certificate is internally assessed through assignments. Learners complete a range of tasks that assess their understanding of the unit content, their ability to apply practical skills, and their ability to reflect on their learning.
Final Grade: The final grade is calculated based on the learner's performance across all four units. Grades for each unit are combined to determine an overall qualification grade of Pass, Merit, or Distinction.