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Diploma
Unit 1: (Coursework) – Principles of care and safe practice KEY INFORMATION
within outcome focused person-centred care (12.5%)
Unit 2: (Exam) – Factors effecting individuals growth and Level: Level 3 Qualification
development (25%)
Examining Board:
Unit 3: (Coursework) – Promoting the rights of individuals WJEC
across the lifespan (12.5%)
Unit 4: (Coursework) – Understanding how the body is Entry Requirements:
affected by common conditions (10%) General Sixth Form entry
requirements.
Unit 5: (Exam) – Supporting individuals at risk (25%)

Unit 6: (Coursework) - Working in the Health and Social Subject Leader:
Care sector (15%) Mrs K. Parfitt-Ley

Work is assessed by assignments, projects or case studies,
presentation work, group tasks, work experience and also Course content:
exams. These assessments take place on a regular basis to
enable student to monitor their performance throughout Units 3 for certificate (Equivalent to
the course. 1 A Level)
6 for Diploma (Equivalent to 2 x A
Level)

Assessment method:
50% exam, 50% coursework

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