Gateway Qualifications
Level 2
QN: 601/6261/2
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Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Diploma In Preparing for Further Study in Health, Social Care and Social Work
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Gateway Qualifications. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 732 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Gateway Qualifications
Syllabus Units
27 Units
Guided Hours
732 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Communication in a Health, Social Care or Social Work Context
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand effective communication in a health, social care or social work context.
- Be able to use oral communication effectively in a health, social care or social work context.
- Be able to use written communication effectively in a health, social care or social work context.
2
Diet and Nutrition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the properties of nutrients.
- Know about the nutritional needs of the human body.
- Know how the human body absorbs nutrients.
- Understand the relationship between nutrition and health.
3
Effective Learning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand own learning programme.
- Be able to set and use targets for own learning.
- Be able to use assessment to improve performance.
- Be able to use different learning styles and techniques.
- Be able to contribute to a learning group.
- Be able to use technology to support own learning.
4
Health Promotion
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the concept of health promotion.
- Know about factors that affect health.
- Know about behaviour change in relation to health promotion.
- Be able to promote healthy behaviour.
- Be able to review the effectiveness of a health promotion activity.
5
Health, Social Care or Social Work Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify and select a health, social care or social work project.
- Be able to carry out research for a health, social care or social work project.
- Be able to undertake activity to complete a health, social care or social work project.
- Be able to present a health, social care or social work project.
- Be able to evaluate health, social care or social work project outcomes and own performance.
6
Healthcare Provision in England and Wales
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the National Health Service (NHS).
- Know about the role of the NHS in providing healthcare.
- Know about primary, secondary and community care.
7
Human Reproduction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about human reproductive systems.
- Know about the role of hormones in human reproduction.
- Know about gametogenesis and fertilisation in human reproduction.
- Know about the development of the human embryo/foetus.
8
Intellectual and Language Development of Children and Young People
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the intellectual and language development of children and young people.
- Know how to support children and young people’s intellectual and language development.
9
Introduction to Psychology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about psychology as an academic discipline and applied science.
- Know about different approaches in psychology.
- Know about research in psychology.
- Know about applications of psychology.
10
Introduction to Social Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature and purpose of social work.
- Understand multi-disciplinary working in social work.
- Understand the values and ethics associated with social work practice.
11
Introduction to Sociology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about sociology as an academic discipline.
- Know about different theories in sociology.
- Know about research in sociology.
- Know about applications of sociology.
12
Mental Health and Disorder
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept of mental health.
- Understand the concept of mental disorder.
- Understand societal attitudes to mental health and disorder.
13
Person-centred Approaches in Health, Social Care and Social Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept and importance of person-centred care.
- Understand person-centred approaches in health, social care or social work.
14
Physical Development of Children and Young People
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about children’s and young people’s growth and development.
- Know how to support children and young people’s physical development.
15
Planning a Career in Health, Social Care or Social Work
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to investigate different career options in health, social care or social work.
- Be able to assess career options in health, social care or social work.
- Be able to plan for a career in health, social care or social work.
- Know about career progression in health, social care or social work.
16
Professional Relationships with Children and Young People
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of maintaining professional relationships with children and young people.
- Know how to interact professionally with children and young people.
- Know about confidentiality when working with children and young people.
17
Protection and Safeguarding in Health, Social Care and Social Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the responsibilities of health, social care or social work organisations and practitioners in relation to protection and safeguarding.
- Know about good practice in keeping service users safe or at reduced risk of harm.
- Know about different forms of ab
- Know how to respond to disclosure or suspicion of ab
- Know about information and support in relation to ab
18
Reflective Practice in Health, Social Care and Social Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of reflective practice in a health, social care and social work context.
- Be able to apply reflective practice techniques in a health, social care or social work context.
19
Science in Medicine
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the scientific procedures used in diagnosing illness.
- Know about the scientific principles of treating illnesses and health conditions.
- Know the factors affecting treatments.
20
Social and Emotional Development of Children and Young People
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about children’s and young people’s social and emotional development.
- Know how to support children and young people’s social and emotional development.
21
Social Care Provision in England and Wales
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about social care services.
- Understand partnership-working in social care.
22
Supporting New Parents
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the support needs of new parents.
- Know about support available to new parents.
23
The Living Body
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the role of enzymes as catalysts.
- Understand body systems.
- Know how the nervous and endocrine systems work.
- Know the structure and functions of the human reproductive system.
24
The Sociology of Health and Illness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about health and illness as sociological concepts.
- Understand different sociological theories relating to health and illness.
- Understand the applications of the sociology of health and illness.
25
The Sociology of the Family
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the concept of family in Britain today.
- Know about role and authority relationships in the family.
- Know about the importance of changes in patterns of fertility.
- Know about sociological approaches to the family.
- Know about different family issues.
26
Understanding Counselling Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept of counselling.
- Understand the importance of ethical practice in counselling.
- Understand the importance of the physical and psychological environment in counselling.
- Understand the core qualities required in counselling.
27
Value of Play and Recreational Activity to Children and Young People
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the value of play or recreational activity to children’s and young people’s development.
- Know about different play and recreational activities suitable for children and young people of different ages.
- Understand the role of the adult in providing or supporting play and recreational activities.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/6261/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Gateway Qualifications
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jun 2015