Society, Health and Development Principal Learning

Foundation

Higher

Advanced

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