Health and social care

Learning in this area covers child development, physical health, mental health and wellbeing and understanding the specific health and care needs of all types of people.

Employment opportunities in this sector include medicine, nursing, dentistry, social work, occupational therapy, counselling and youth work.

We found 184 challenges in the Vocational area 'Health and social care'

Challenge Level NLH
The learner will be able to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of services provided by local health care services and the duties of health care professionals.
Level 2  20
The learner will explore a variety of cake and biscuit recipes for a special event or occasion, they will prepare, cook and finish cakes or biscuits to meet the specified requirements.
Level 2  30
Learners will be able to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of caring for a baby by caring for a virtual baby.
Level 2  20
The learner will demonstrate understanding of their own medications and taking the lead on administering correct dosage at correct times.
Level 2  30
The learner will be able to identify the key features of healthy and unhealthy relationships and identify the support available to someone in an unhealthy relationship.
Level 2  20
The learner will be able to understand how to stay safe with electricity.
Level 1  30
The learner will demonstrate factual knowledge about the importance of personal hygiene, list different products, how they are used and how to store the safely.
Level 1  10
The learner will be able name the four main areas of the brain and provide a basic description of their function, identify and demonstrate how mindfulness can help them understand themselves better.
Level 1  10
The learner will demonstrate independent use of an ATM cash machine to withdraw money and obtain receipt.
Level 1  10
The learner will be able to describe the composition and structure of the Earth and the atmosphere, show awareness that the Earth has limited resources and discuss the importance of recycling.
Level 1  30
The learner will be able to investigate the positive and challenges associated with working in these industries.
Level 1  20
The learner will be able to research different community organisations. They will focus on Citizens Advice and create a leaflet explaining what Citizen’s Advice do.
Level 1  20
The learner will understand personal freedom and safety in the real world and online. They will also reflect on the effects of social media and their safety.
Level 1  10
The learner will explore the concept of success and how their physical and emotional well-being can impact these both positively and negatively.
Level 1  10
Learners will understand the importance of play in child development
Level 1  10
The learner will be able to read and interpret a bus timetable to plan a journey.
Level 1  10
Learners will show understanding of over the counter medications and how these should be used and stored safely
Entry 3  10
Learners will be able to understand the various stages and symptoms of pregnancy
Entry 3  10
Learners will be able to understand some of the effects of alcohol abuse on individuals and society.
Entry 3  10
Learners will understand the importance of play in child development and design a toy for a child.
Entry 3  10