SEG Awards
Level 2
QN: 603/4787/9
Curriculum Active
SEG Awards Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills for Further Study in Health Science Professions
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by SEG Awards. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1209 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
SEG Awards
Syllabus Units
52 Units
Guided Hours
1209 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Academic Writing Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to interpret specific questions (eg essay or research question).
- Be able to structure a written response.
- Be able to present the response appropriately for audience and purpose.
- Understand how to organise and apply information in their academic writing.
2
Aspects of Energy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand a range of optical phenomena.
- Understand the relationship between temperature and heat.
- Understand simple electrical circuits.
- Know that the principle of conservation of energy controls conversion processes.
3
Barriers to Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about barriers that prevent equal access to health care in Britain
4
Building a Personal Career Portfolio
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about own skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and personal qualities
- Be able to build a portfolio of information to evidence achievements and qualities
- Be able to produce a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Know how to plan to achieve personal goals
5
Chemistry in Society
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand an aspect of the history of chemistry.
- Understand the importance of chemistry in modern life.
- Understand the use and occurrence of an element in modern life.
6
Chemistry of Life
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand basic atomic structure.
- Understand the major chemical elements in organisms.
- Understand structures and bonds in the polymerisation of macromolecules.
- Understand the biological role of macromolecules.
- Understand the “lock and key” hypothesis of enzyme function.
- Understand the role of enzymes in metabolic pathways.
7
Chemistry: Structure and Changes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the structure of the atom and the arrangement of electrons
- Know about patterns in the periodic table
- Know about types of chemical reactions
- Understand pH, acids, alkalis, indicators and neutralisation
- Use symbols to represent molecules and equations to represent chemical reactions
8
Co-ordination of the Human Body
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the structure and function of the nervous system.
- Understand the structure and function of the eye.
- Understand the structure and function of the ear.
9
Critical Thinking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand basic concepts of critical analysis
- Understand the application of critical analysis to concepts, ideas and opinions
10
Data Handling and Algebra
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basic concepts of data handling.
- Understand the basic concepts of probability.
- Understand the basic concepts of algebra.
- Be able to apply appropriate data handling methods.
11
Database Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Create and modify non-relational database tables, Enter, edit and organise structured information in a database
- Use database software tools to run queries and produce reports
12
Developing meeting skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose and format of meetings.
- Know how to prepare for meetings.
- Be able to contribute to a meeting.
13
Eating Disorders
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about eating disorders
- Understand the link between food and feelings
14
Ethical Issues in Social Policy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about ethics
- Understand current legislation and policies relating to an ethical dilemma
- Be able to appreciate competing views in an ethical debate
15
Fundamentals of Physics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature of physical quantities and how they are expressed.
- Understand the structure of matter.
- Understand simple motion with uniform acceleration.
- Understand the concept of density.
- Understand the effects of a force on a rigid body.
16
Health Promotion in Care Settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept of health promotion
- Know how to promote principles of a healthy lifestyle
- Know about potential conflicts related to health promotion
- Know about care workers keeping safe and healthy
17
Health Psychology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the role of psychology in health
- Know about the medical model approach to health
- Know about the bio-psychosocial approach to health
18
Human Health and Disease
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature of micro-organisms
- Understand the effects of personal behaviour on the spread of infectious diseases
- Understand the impact of medical research and development on the spread of infectious diseases
19
Human Life Processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand life processes and cellular organisation in humans.
- Understand the features of blood and the human circulatory system.
- Understand the human digestive process.
20
Human Physiology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the organisation of the body
- Know about the structure and functions of the digestive system
- Know about homoestasis
- Know about the role of hormones in controlling body processes
21
Human Sex and Reproduction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the structures and functions of male and female reproductive systems.
- Understand the human menstrual cycle.
- Understand the main stages involved in gametogenesis and fertilisation.
- Understand methods of contraception.
- Understand contemporary issues in human reproduction.
22
Improving Own Learning and Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different ways and areas of learning which reflect own likes and/or dislikes
- Be able to use own strengths, aptitudes and skills to determine learning targets
- Be able to plan how to achieve learning targets
- Be able to review own performance against action plan
23
Information Literacy
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about information sources.
- Be able to prepare for gathering information for a specific purpose.
- Be able to gather required information.
- Be able to communicate information according to purpose and audience.
24
Interpersonal Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify personal skills
- Know about stress in self
- Know about different types of criticism
- Know about body language
- Know about respond to different behaviours
25
Interview Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to demonstrate readiness for an interview.
- Be able to respond to questions in an interview.
- Know how to review own performance in an interview.
26
Introduction to Health Studies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is studied in health studies.
- Understand different perspectives in health studies.
- Understand the purpose of health studies.
- Know research methods used in health studies.
- Know how health research findings may be applied.
- Know careers available in health.
- Know skills and qualities needed for careers in health.
27
Introduction to Psychology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is studied in psychology.
- Understand different approaches in psychology.
- Understand research methods used in psychology.
- Know applications of psychology.
- Know careers open to psychologists.
- Understand ethical considerations in psychological research.
28
Life Processes and Living Things
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature of biological science.
- Know about animal, plant and bacterial cells.
- Understand inheritance.
- Understand how organisms interact with the environment and each other.
- Understand the structure and function of a key plant system.
- Understand the structure and function of a key animal system.
29
Managing Your Own Learning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know own learning goals.
- Understand opportunities and practical issues involved in pursuing learning goals.
- Be able to plan a programme to achieve learning goals.
- Understand the learning environment.
- Be able to follow the learning programme and review progress.
- Be able to review the learning programme.
30
Materials and their Properties
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature of chemistry and the main types of chemical reaction.
- Understand atomic structure and bonding.
- Know about the periodic table.
- Understand rates of reaction.
31
Numeracy in Context – Planning a Mathematical Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify and agree a substantial mathematical project in practical context.
- Be able to plan the project.
- Be able to implement the plan.
- Be able to interpret the results.
- Be able to draw conclusions.
32
Nutrition, Performance and Healthy Eating
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the function of food
- Understand the relationship between food and health
- Understand the basic principles of weight control
- Understand why a balanced diet is required to maximise performance
33
Organisation and Evaluation of Study
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to monitor and record own work.
- Be able to manage study time and organise own work.
- Be able to identify and describe own learning style.
- Be able to review own work.
34
Physical Processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature of physics and energy transfer.
- Understand electricity.
- Understand forces and motion.
- Understand waves.
35
Physiology and Exercise
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the structure and function of the skeleton and muscle tissue
- Understand the structure and function of the respiratory system
- Understand the structure and function of the cardiovascular system
- Understand the long term adaptations of the body to exercise
36
Plagiarism
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand definitions of plagiarism.
- Understand how plagiarism may be used in different contexts.
- Understand what constitutes plagiarism.
- Understand terms used in relation to plagiarism and its avoidance.
- Know how plagiarism can be avoided in own work.
- Be able to avoid plagiarism in own work.
37
Practical Presentation Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the skills involved in preparing and delivering presentations
- Be able to use different visual aids and delivery styles in presentations
- Be able to plan a presentation
- Be able to deliver a presentation
- Be able to assess performance and identify areas for improvement
38
Prejudice and Discrimination
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the meaning of the terms ‘prejudice’ and ‘discrimination’
- Know about stereotypical attitudes
- Know about the origins of attitudes
- Know the consequences of prejudice and discrimination
- Know the importance of Equal Opportunities Policies
39
Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to recognise signs of ab
- Know how to respond to suspected or alleged ab
- Understand the national and local context of safeguarding and protection from ab
- Understand ways to reduce the likelihood of ab
- Know how to recognise and report unsafe practices.
40
Recognising Issues of Substance Misuse
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the differences between legal and illegal substances.
- Understand the impact of the use and mis
- use of substances.
- Know some sources of available support available relating to mis
41
Research Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different types of research methods and their uses
- Know how to plan a piece of research
- Know how to report on a piece of research
- Know how to evaluate a piece of research
42
Researching and Understanding Opportunities for Study in Higher Education
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand study opportunities available in Higher Education.
- Understand the advantages and disadvantages of choosing a particular Higher Education course.
- Be able to produce an action plan for the development of graduate career related abilities and skills.
- Understand the importance of broader life experiences and transferable skills in relation to progression to Higher Education.
43
Resources for Nursing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the basic formulae used in a nursing context
- Be able to use graphs relating to conversions for nursing
- Be able to calculate solution strengths
- Know how to make drug calculations
- Know how to calculate infusion rates
- Be able to apply basic mathematical calculations relevantly within the nursing field
44
Skeleton and Muscles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the role of the human skeletal system
- Understand the role of the human muscular system
- Understand the importance of maintaining the health of the muscular and skeletal systems
45
The Sociology of Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand differing definitions of the concept of health
- Be able to appreciate competing sociological approaches to the concept of mental illness
- Understand sociological views on the role of medical professionals
46
Understanding Child Protection Theory
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the relationship between children’s needs and children’s rights.
- Understand the different forms that child ab
- use can take and the effects this can have on children.
- Understand the importance of responding professionally to a child’s disclosure of ab
- Be able to use observational skills to make and maintain appropriate records around issues of child protection., Be aware of family circumstances which may result in abusive situations.
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of key professionals in relation to child protection.
- Understand the importance of confidentiality in relation to child protection procedures and record keeping.
47
Understanding Diversity within Society
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by 'Diversity in Society'.
- Know about diverse social groups and their practices.
- Be able to identify similarities between diverse groups.
- Understand the importance of respecting diversity in a tolerant society.
- Be able to recognise the contributions of diverse groups to society.
48
Understanding Mental Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the term ‘Mental Health’
- Know about methods for treating and/or controlling mental illness
- Know about aggressive behaviour
- Know about the role of therapeutic communication skills in ‘Mental Health’
- Know about the roles and functions of agencies and individuals providing care services for people who are mentally ill
49
Understanding the Physical Development of Children and Young People
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the physical growth and development of children and how this relates to other aspects of their development.
- Understand the necessary requirements for promoting the physical development of children.
- Understand the difference between fine and gross motor skills and their development using a range of activities and different equipment.
- Understand the importance of maintaining a safe environment whilst promoting the physical development of children.
- Understand ways of promoting physical development in children and young people without discriminating on grounds of gender, race, culture or disability.
50
Work Experience
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan their work experience.
- Be able to work effectively in their role.
- Be able to review their work experience placement.
51
Working in a Group
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand characteristics of groups.
- Be able to plan work with a group.
- Be able to work in a group.
- Be able to review own group working experience.
52
Young People, Law and Order
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand why some young people become involved in crime.
- Understand the consequences of crime on different people.
- Know about the Criminal/Youth Justice System.
- Understand custodial and alternative forms of sentences.
- Understand the roles of local agencies.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/4787/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- SEG Awards
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2019