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Health and Social Care (AAQ)

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Course Overview

Health and Social Care (AAQ)

Health and Social Care offers insight into how health impacts individuals in society. The course covers building positive relationships, equality, diversity and health and safety. Aimed at those pursuing careers in nursing, social work, public health or midwifery, it is equivalent to one A Level. Ideal for students wanting to develop skills and knowledge in Health and Social Care alongside their A Levels.

Course highlights:

You will study four mandatory units:

  • Principles of Health and Social Care

  • Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care

  • Person-Centred Approach to Care

  • Supporting People with Mental Health Conditions

You will also study two optional units from the following:

  • Supporting People with Long Term Physiological Conditions

  • Investigating Public Health

  • Supporting People in Relation to Sexual Health, Pregnancy and Postnatal Health

  • Supporting Health Nutrition and Lifestyles

Located at: Barnsley Sixth Form College

Course Start: September 2025

Study Mode: Full-time

Course Code: QSFCHSCE1Y

Course Fees and Funding

How much does the course cost?

Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.

Other funding information

This course is not eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Course Content

  • Average GCSE point score of 5 or above including GCSE Grade 5 in English Language.

A combination of two externally assessed exam units and four internally assessed coursework assignments.

You will need access to a computer to complete work outside of lessons.

Certificate

This course has a wide range of progression opportunities, which can lead to Higher Education courses such as: BSc Nursing (Adult/Child/Learning disabilities/Mental health) BSc Midwifery BSc Health and social care BSc Healthcare and Health Science BSc Health Sciences BSc Paramedic Science BSc Public Health and Wellbeing BA Social Work

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For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.

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The course information on this page was last updated 07 May 2025.