Edexcel’s GCE specifications in Health and Social Care are designed to provide learners with a broad introduction to the health and social care sector. The qualifications aim to develop and sustain an interest in health, early years (care and education), social care and issues affecting the care sector.
In a work-related context, learners will develop skills that will enable them to make an effective contribution to the care sector, including research, evaluation and problem-solving skills. Students may apply their learning to their choice of contexts: health, children’s services, care of older people or individuals with specific needs.
Qualification titles covered
Erratum Slip (unit 4)
Specification - Issue 2
Specification (Welsh version)
Candidate Mark Record Sheet - Unit 02 - Communication and Values
Candidate Mark Record Sheet - Unit 03 - Positive Care Environments
Candidate Mark Record Sheet - Unit 05 - Activities for Health and Well-being
Candidate Mark Record Sheet - Unit 06 - Public Health
Candidate Mark Record Sheet - Unit 08 - Promoting health and wellbeing
Candidate Mark Record Sheet - Unit 09 Investigating Disease
Candidate Mark Record Sheet - Unit 10 Using and Understanding research
Candidate Mark Record Sheet - Unit 11 - Social Issues and Welfare Needs
Examiners' Report - January 2006
Examiners' Report - January 2007
Examiners' Report - January 2008
Examiners' Report - June 2006
Examiners' Report - June 2007
Examiners' Report - June 2008
Externally Assessed A2 units
Externally Assessed AS Units
FAQ - Unit 02
Communication and Values
FAQ - Unit 08
Promoting Health and Well being
FAQ - Unit 11
Social Issues and Welfare Needs
Further guidance on internal assessment for Unit 3 - Positive Care Environments
Further guidance on internal assessment for Unit 8 - Promoting Health and Well-being
Further guidance on internal assessment for Unit 9 - Investigating Disease
Internally Assessed A2 units
Internally Assessed AS Units
Mark scheme - June 2008
Overview of the qualification (A2)
Overview of the qualification (AS)
Possible career pathways (Double Award)
Specimen Papers with Mark Schemes
Specimen Papers with Mark Schemes (Welsh version)
Teacher's Guide
Teacher's Guide (Welsh version)
12 December 2008
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