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 know how to clean a bedroom.
Entry 2  10
The learner will be able to identify the needs of a chosen pet and provide suitable care when looking after a pet.
Entry 2  20
The learner will learn about household products and how to use them safely with supervision.
Entry 2  10
The learner will visit a care home and engage in an activity with a resident.
Entry 2  30
The learner will be able to independently manage their period each month.
Entry 2  10
The learner will understand about confidence and self esteem, they will be able to identify how this can be damaged and understand how feeling good about themselves can improve their life.
Entry 2  20
The learner will be able to research appropriate local facilities they could access and present their findings.
Entry 2  20
The learner will develop skills in number and time in a home context.
Entry 2  30
The learner will learn about their identity through exploration and recognise their own skills.
Entry 2  10
The learner will develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding required for effective hand hygiene and nail cleaning practices, to prevent the spread of germs, and promote independence.
Entry 2  10
The learner will identify and order a healthy meal option at a fast food restaurant.
Entry 2  10
The learner will recognise factors affecting their identity and how their online identity can affect what others think and feel about them and what they say online can have consequences.
Entry 2  10
The learner will identify different ways to effectively store clothing for the different seasons.
Entry 2  10
The learner will develop a basic understanding of different career paths when looking after children, and what requirements there are for each role.
Entry 2  10
The learner will understand the basic safety requirements needed when looking after small children and babies.
Entry 2  10
The learner will identify the effects of legal and illegal substances on their health, the laws that govern them and a situation that can increase the chance of engaging in a risky behaviour.
Entry 2  10
The learner will understand the potential risks to their health and how to protect their health, understand the risk of substance misuse and the risks of peer pressure.
Entry 2  10
The learner will be able to demonstrate knowledge of various health care and emergency services in the wider community.
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 understand the importance of play in child development and design a toy for a child.
Entry 3  10