Health & Social Care

    AQA Education
    Vocational

    Specification: 100/0056/2

    The AQA-EDUCATION Vocational Health & Social Care specification covers 3 topics with 10 learning objectives (100/0056/2). Use the topic browser below to explore subtopics, exam tips, common mistakes, and key terminology for each area of the course.

    This subject will help you develop key knowledge and skills required for exam success.

    3

    Units

    10

    Learning Outcomes

    11

    Assessment Guidance

    11

    Key Skills

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    Key Features

    • Master key concepts
    • Develop exam technique
    • Apply knowledge effectively

    Common Exam Mistakes

    Pitfalls to avoid in your exams

    • •Failing to justify why specific testing techniques were chosen over others for the individual’s unique health context.
    • •Setting unrealistic or non-measurable goals in the lifestyle plan, making evaluation difficult.
    • •Overlooking emotional and social well-being, focusing solely on physical health indicators.
    • •Confusing the aims of health promotion with treatment services; campaigns focus on prevention and education, not cure.
    • •Failing to tailor the campaign to a specific target group, resulting in a generic message.
    • •Neglecting to include a clear call to action or behavior change goal in campaign materials.
    • •Overlooking the importance of evaluating the campaign, offering only superficial reflection rather than critical analysis.
    • •Relying on inaccurate or outdated health information, undermining the campaign's credibility.

    Top Examiner Tips

    Expert advice for exam success

    • •Ensure all testing techniques are carried out ethically and with the individual’s informed consent, documenting the process clearly.
    • •Use the SMART criteria (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) for every goal in your lifestyle plan to strengthen your evaluation section.
    • •Reflect critically on your own practice when reviewing the plan, considering what you would do differently and why.
    • •When planning your campaign, start by clearly defining a specific health issue and a measurable aim, such as increasing physical activity among teenagers.
    • •Use real-world case studies of successful campaigns to inspire your approach and justify your choices in your write-up.
    • •Gather feedback from peers or your target audience during the production phase to refine your materials and demonstrate user involvement.
    • •In your evaluation, link back to the original aims and use evidence to discuss whether the campaign would be effective; don't just describe what you did.
    • •Ensure all health information is from reputable sources like the NHS or Public Health England, and reference them correctly.

    Qualification Units

    3 units

    How this qualification is graded

    Vocational qualifications are marked against criteria, not an exam percentage. Each unit is assessed across three bands - build up from Pass by applying your knowledge to realistic workplace scenarios.

    Pass

    Accurately describe and explain the core knowledge for the unit and link it to the given scenario.

    Merit

    Apply and analyse that knowledge in detail, showing why it matters in the workplace context.

    Distinction

    Evaluate and justify decisions, weigh up alternatives and make well-reasoned professional recommendations.

    Level 1/2 Technical Award in Health and Social Care - Unit 1: Improving the well-being of an individual

    This subtopic centres on a holistic approach to improving an individual's well-being through systematic assessment and personalised lifestyle modifications. Learners will select a case study individual, apply relevant health testing techniques to establish baseline measurements, and devise, carry out, and critically evaluate a tailored plan targeting physical, emotional, and social health. This practical application fosters skills in person-centred care planning and evidence-based intervention design, mirroring professional practice in health and social care settings.

    AQA Level 1/2 Award in Health and Social Care

    1 learning outcomes6 guidance points

    Level 1/2 Technical Award in Health and Social Care - Unit 2: Promoting healthy living

    This subtopic explores the purpose and impact of health promotion campaigns, examining aims such as raising awareness and changing behaviours, and the various types from mass media to targeted interventions. Learners apply this knowledge by planning, creating and evaluating their own health promotion campaign, ensuring it addresses a specific health need and promotes healthy living effectively.

    AQA Level 1/2 Award in Health and Social Care

    1 learning outcomes10 guidance points

    Level 1/2 Technical Award in Health and Social Care - Unit 3: Development through the life stages

    This unit explores the holistic process of human development across the entire lifespan, examining the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social milestones at each stage. It also investigates how life events, such as birth, marriage, or bereavement, can impact health and well-being, and the essential role of support services and professionals in managing these transitions. Understanding definitions and measurements of health is fundamental to assessing and promoting individual well-being.

    AQA Level 1/2 Award in Health and Social Care

    8 learning outcomes6 guidance points

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