OCR NationalsHealth and Social Care Level 1 - 03651, 03652, 03653

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Change to accreditation dates for OCR Nationals

We have brought all of the accreditation dates in line to make it easier for you to manage your entry and certification claims. The accreditation date for all OCR Nationals Levels 1, 2 and 3 are now:

  • Last entry date 31 August 2012
  • Last certification date 31 December 2014**

** The duration between last entry date and last certification date will often vary depending on the level of the qualification but all levels have a certification end date of 31 December 2014.

New Teacher Support Materials

Please be aware we have added some exemplar assignments with commentaries, to aid with the delivery of this qualification. They can be found under the Support Materials heading on the All Documents page.

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Overview

This course has been developed to provide learners with an introduction to the skills, knowledge and understanding required to prepare for work in the health and social care sector.

They have also been designed to help learners develop their personal skills in areas such as team working, career planning, communication and problem solving.

The learners carry out a range of tasks that have been designed to recognise their achievements in a modern, practical way that is relevant to the workplace.

Specification aims

These qualifications specifically aim to:
  • Develop learner'sknowledge and understanding of generic, transferable skills that are essential for further education, occupational training or employment, i.e. basic skills, team working and problem solving.
  • Develop learner'sknowledge and understanding of the Health and Social Care sector.
  • Develop learner'sknowledge, understanding and skills in contexts that are relevant to employment situations.
  • Enable learners to develop the skills necessary to participate in real situations.
  • Encourage progression by assisting in the development of skills, knowledge and understanding that learners will need to access further education opportunities or occupational training on a full-time or part-time basis.
  • Promote interaction between employers, centres and learners by relating teaching and assessment to real settings.

How will this qualification be assessed?

All units are centre-assessed and externally moderated by OCR. There are no timetabled exams for this qualification; candidates may complete units at a time that suits the centre. The full award and units from this qualification are graded as Pass, Merit or Distinction.

Approval and Funding

OCR National qualifications have been accredited at Level 1, 2 and 3 of the National Qualifications Framework and eligible for funding under the Learning and Skills Council's Section 96/97 arrangements.