Society, Health and Development Principal Learning
Foundation Diploma
| Unit | Title | GLH | Assessment Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 |
Introduction to the sectors within Society, Health and Development |
30 | External |
| 1.2 |
Introduction to principles and values in the sectors within Society, Health and Development |
30 | Internal |
| 1.3 |
Introduction to partnership working between the sectors coered by Society, Health and Development |
30 | Internal |
| 1.4 |
Intrtoduction to communication within the sectors covered by Society, Health and Development |
30 | Internal |
| 1.5 |
Introduction to safe working in the sectors covered by Society, Health and Development |
30 | Internal |
| 1.6 |
The importance of health and wellbeing in Society, Health and Development |
30 | Internal |
| 1.7 |
Introductuion to how needs are assessed by the sectors covered by Society, Health and Development |
30 | Internal |
| 1.8 |
The importance of human growth and development in Society, Health and Development |
30 | Internal |
GLH - Guided Learning Hours
At Foundation level learners will:
- develop an understanding of the purpose and structure of society, health and development
- understand the impact of key legislation and codes of practice
- understand the different partnerships within the community
- develop skills for carrying out basic health and safety risk assessment for a specified setting
- understand the stages of human growth and development
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Higher Diploma
| Unit | Title | GLH | Assessment Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | Principles, values and personal development within the Society, Health and Development sectors | 60 | External |
| 2.2 | The importance of communicatiobn and partnership working within the sectors covered by Society, Health and Development | 60 | Internal |
| 2.3 | The importance of safeguarding and protecting of individuals within the sewctors covered by Society, Health and Development | 60 | Internal |
| 2.4 | How the growth, development and lifestyle of individuals impacts the sectors covered by Society, Health and Development | 60 | Internal |
| 2.5 | How individuals needs are addressed by the sectors covered by Society, Health and Development | 60 | Internal |
| 2.6 | The importance of the work of the Community Justice Sector in Society, Health and Development | 30 | Internal |
| 2.7 | The importance of the work of the Children and Young People's Workforce in Society, Health and Development | 30 | Internal |
| 2.8 | The importance of the Health Sector in Society, Health and Development | 30 | Internal |
| 2.9 | The social model of disability and it's importance to the work of the Adult Social Care Sector | 30 | Internal |
GLH - Guided Learning Hours
At Higher level learners will:
- understand what is meant by delivering ‘good practice’
- know why communication is of fundamental importance
- develop an understanding of the importance of and responsibility for personal health, safety, security and risk assessment
- recognise key physical, emotional, social and intellectual changes and developments that take place across the human life span
- understand the cycle of assessment, planning, implementation and review
- be introduced to the community justice sector
- develop knowledge and understanding of the broad overall structure of the Children’s Workforce
- study the basic structure of the health sector and its patient-centred approach
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Advanced Diploma
| Unit | Title | GLH | Assessment Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | The sectors within Society, Health and Development in context | 90 | External |
| 3.2 | Principles and values in practice in the sectors covered by Society, Health and Development | 90 | Internal |
| 3.3 | Partnership working in practice in the sectors covered by Society, Health and Development | 90 | Internal |
| 3.4 | Why effective communication and information sharing is vital in the sectorse covered by Society, Health and Development | 90 | Internal |
| 3.5 | Personal and profesional development in practice in the sectors covered by Society, Health and Development | 90 | Internal |
| 3.6 | How the sectors covered by Society, Health and Development protect individuals and society from risks | 90 | Internal |
GLH - Guided Learning Hours
At Advanced level learners will:
- research similarities and differences in the purpose, structure and practical working of the sector
- challenge discrimination and ‘poor practice’ by promoting equal opportunities and valuing diversity
- further develop their understanding of partnerships and highlight the role that individuals, groups and organisations play in improving service provision
- value the importance of promoting and protecting the health, safety and security of individuals and society


