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
Learners will understand the basic requirements of being a good parent.
WTE1  10
Learners will be able to identify what is required to look after young children.
Entry 2  10
Learners will be able to understand some of the effects of alcohol abuse on individuals and society.
Entry 3  10
Learners will be able to demonstrate examples of caring for a baby
Entry 1  10
Learners will be able to identify and avoid hazards in the bathroom when preparing a child under the age of five for bath time.
Entry 1  10
The learner will know how to stay safe in the sun
Entry 2  10
Learners will understand the importance of play in child development and design a toy for a child.
Entry 3  10
Learners will understand the importance of play in child development.
Entry 2  10
Learners will be able to identify suitable and unsuitable toys for the under 5's
Entry 1  10
Learners will understand the importance of play in child development
Level 1  10
Learners will be able to recognise forms of medicine
Entry 1  10
Learners will be able to recognise forms of medicine
Entry 2  10
Learners will show understanding of over the counter medications and how these should be used and stored safely
Entry 3  10
The learner will be able to match heath care services to health needs
WTE1  10
The learner will be able to identify care services to match health needs
Entry 1  10
Learners will know how and why medicines should be stored safely in the home.
Entry 2  10
Learners will be able to understand the various stages and symptoms of pregnancy
Entry 3  10
The learner will be able to experience being given a wet shave.
WTE1  10
The learner will be able to experience being shaved with an electric shaver.
WTE1  10
Learners will be able to describe the various milestones that a baby will reach in the first year of their life.
Entry 3  10