Vocational Health and Social Care - Level 2
Vocational Health and Social Care - OCR Cambridge Technical Level 2
Programme Outline:
The OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical in Health and Social Care provides practical knowledge and skills needed to work in the health and social care sector. Students gain an understanding of human growth and development, communication, safeguarding, and promoting health and well-being. These qualifications and units are structured to enable learners to gain qualifications at their own pace and build on their achievements. The Cambridge Technical qualifications offer learners the opportunity for a programme of study to:
- Prepare for further learning or training
- Develop essential knowledge, transferable skills and personal skills in a subject area that interests them with the aim of enhancing their employability
- Move into different areas of employment achieve a nationally recognised vocational qualification.
- Learners will also have the opportunity to acquire the essential knowledge and tools for the world of work by developing transferable skills such as planning, research and analysis, working with others and effective communication.
Entry Requirements:
- A keen interest in health and social care and working with people.
- Desirable to have completed a Level 1 programme in Health and Social Care or a related subject.
- This qualification is assessed through coursework only, with no formal external examinations.
OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Health and Social Care:
Focuses on core units such as:
- Communication in health and social care
- Individual rights in health and social care
- Individual needs in health and social care
OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care:
Focuses on core units such as:
- Communication in health and social care
- Individual rights in health and social care
- Individual needs in health and social care
- Ensuring safe environments in health and social care
- Cultural diversity in health and social care
OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Health and Social Care: Equivalent to 4 GCSEs.
Focuses on core units such as:
- Communication in health and social care
- Individual rights in health and social care
- Individual needs in health and social care
- Ensuring safe environments in health and social care
- Cultural diversity in health and social care
- Human lifespan development
- Creative and therapeutic activities in health and social care
- Health and social care services
- The impact of diet on health
Progression:
- Successful completion can lead to Level 3 qualifications in Health and Social Care.
- Students may also progress to apprenticeships, vocational training, or entry-level employment in health and social care settings.
- Provides a strong foundation for further study in nursing, social work, early years, or allied health professions.
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