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NCFE CACHE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Health and Social Care
Ref:
603/7013/0
Sector:
Health, Public Services and Care, Health and Social Care
Features:
Learning Resources Available, Performance Points, V Cert
Registration & certification fee:
£72.50
Level:
Level 1/2
Minimum entry age:
14
GLH:
137
TQT:
151
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This qualification is approved for 2024, 2025 and 2026 performance tables. For more information please see the performance tables quick guide under support materials.
About this qualification
The Level 1/2 Technical Award in Health and Social Care is designed for learners who want an introduction to health and social care that includes a vocational and project-based element. The qualification will appeal to learners who wish to pursue a career in the health and social care sector or progress onto further study.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is designed for learners aged 14 to 16 in schools and colleges, but is also accessible for post-16 learners.
What are the entry requirements?
There are no specific prior skills/knowledge a learner must have for this qualification.
How is this qualification structured?
To be awarded this qualification, learners are required to successfully demonstrate the knowledge and skills to meet the requirements of all 8 mandatory content areas.
How is it assessed?
The qualification has 2 assessments externally-set by NCFE: one non-exam assessment and one written examined assessment. Only one attempt at each assessment is permitted.
How long will it take to complete this qualification?
It is recommended that this qualification is delivered over 2 years.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
Learners who achieve at level 1 might consider progression to level 2 qualifications post-16, such as:
• GCSE in Health and Social Care
• GCSE in Childcare
• study at level 2 in a range of technical routes that have been designed for progression to employment, apprenticeships and further study
Learners who achieve at level 2 might consider progression to level 3 qualifications post-16, such as:
• Level 3 Applied Generals
• Level 3 Technical Levels including T Level programmes (this will support progression to employment and higher education)
Career opportunities
Learners could progress into employment or onto an apprenticeship. The understanding and skills gained through this qualification could be useful to progress onto an apprenticeship in the health and social care sector through a variety of occupations that are available within the sector, such as lead/adult care worker or senior/healthcare support worker.
External assessment timetable
Please see the external assessment timetable for a breakdown of the assessment dates for this qualification.
Useful links
Regulations for the conduct of external assessment
Qualification specific instructions for delivery (QSID)
Support materials
Mandatory qualification information
Qualification specification (PDF | 959 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) (DOCX | 824 KB)
Additional qualification information
Qualification factsheet (PDF | 141 KB)
DfE performance table quick guide (PDF | 428 KB)
Tutor guidance (PDF | 443 KB)
Assessment pack - summer 2024
V Cert online demo tool (PDF | 106 KB)
Learner Support Pack - non-exam assessment (NEA) and examined assessment (EA)
Learner Support Pack - non-exam assessment (NEA) and examined assessment (EA) (PDF | 621 KB)
Support Handbook
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Assessment materials
NCFE have password protected the latest external assessment past-paper, mark scheme and chief examiner report. You are now able to use these as current and valid mock assessments. To access the documents, you will need a Portal login. If you do not have a Portal login please contact your Portal administrator.
Supplementary answer booklet
Supplementary Answer Booklet (PDF | 140 KB)
Sample examined assessment
Sample examined assessment question paper (PDF | 406 KB)
Sample examined assessment mark scheme (PDF | 476 KB)
Exemplar NEA learner responses
Band 2 exemplar learner response (PDF | 310 KB)
Band 4 exemplar learner response (PDF | 430 KB)
Non-exam assessment – September 2023
Non-exam assessment (PDF | 947 KB)
Non-exam assessment with mark scheme (PDF | 1322 KB)
Assessment pack - summer 2024
Chief Examiner and Chief Moderator Report Health And Social Care Summer 2024 (PDF | 231 KB)
Examined assessment Summer 2024 (PDF | 4485 KB)
Mark scheme Summer 2024 (PDF | 1320 KB)
Teaching materials
Health and Social Care Content Area 1 Resource Pack
This resource pack contains a detailed Scheme of Work, comprehensive Learner Workbook and engaging PowerPoint presentations to support delivery of content area 1.
Price
Free
Health and Social Care Content Area 2 Resource Pack
This resource pack contains a detailed Scheme of Work, comprehensive Learner Workbook and engaging PowerPoint presentations to support delivery of content area 2.
Price
Free
Health and Social Care Content Area 3 Resource Pack
This resource pack contains a detailed Scheme of Work, comprehensive Learner Workbook and engaging PowerPoint presentations to support delivery of content area 3.
Price
Free
Health and Social Care Content Area 4 Resource Pack
This resource pack contains a detailed Scheme of Work, comprehensive Learner Workbook and engaging PowerPoint presentations to support delivery of content area 4.
Price
Free
Health and Social Care Content Area 5 Resource Pack
This resource pack contains a detailed Scheme of Work, comprehensive Learner Workbook and engaging PowerPoint presentations to support delivery of content area 5.
Price
Free
Health and Social Care Content Area 6 Resource Pack
This resource pack contains a detailed Scheme of Work, comprehensive Learner Workbook and engaging PowerPoint presentations to support delivery of content area 6.
Price
Free
Health and Social Care Content Area 7 Resource Pack
This resource pack contains a detailed Scheme of Work, comprehensive Learner Workbook and engaging PowerPoint presentations to support delivery of content area 7.
Price
Free
Health and Social Care Content Area 8 Resource Pack
This resource pack contains a detailed Scheme of Work, comprehensive Learner Workbook and engaging PowerPoint presentations to support delivery of content area 8.
Price
Free