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Level 1/Level 2 Cambridge National in Health and Social Care (120 GLH) – J835
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Welcome!Welcome to today's lesson about the three-unit structure of the Cambridge National in Health and Social Care qualification. We'll explore how this structure works and why it's important for your learning journey. Let's get started!
What is the three-unit structure?The Cambridge National in Health and Social Care consists of three units: one externally assessed exam and two internally assessed assignments. This structure is designed to test your knowledge, skills, and understanding through a mix of theoretical and practical tasks.
How many units are included in the Cambridge National in Health and Social Care qualification?
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Unit R032: Principles of CareThis unit is an externally assessed exam where you will demonstrate your understanding of key concepts related to health and social care. It is worth 48 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) and is assessed through a written exam of 1 hour 15 minutes. You'll answer six compulsory questions, including short/medium answers and extended responses.
What is the duration of the R032 exam?
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Unit R033: Supporting Individuals through Life EventsThis unit is a non-exam assessment (NEA). It is centre-assessed and moderated by OCR using a set assignment. You will research, analyse, and justify support for individuals experiencing life events, applying person-centred values. This unit is worth 36 GLH.
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Optional Units: R034 and R035The third unit in the qualification is optional, and you can choose between two NEA units: R034 Creative and Therapeutic Activities or R035 Health Promotion Campaigns. Both are worth 36 GLH and require planning, delivering, and evaluating activities or campaigns to meet specific needs.
Which of the following are optional units for the Cambridge National in Health and Social Care? (Select all that apply)
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Performance ObjectivesStudents are assessed against four Performance Objectives (POs): PO1 is recall/understanding, PO2 is application, PO3 is analysis/evaluation, and PO4 is skills/processes. The exam (R032) focuses on PO1, while the NEA units (R033 and R034/R035) assess PO2, PO3, and PO4.
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Assessment WeightingThe qualification has a clear weighting: 40% of your grade comes from the external exam (R032), and 60% comes from the two NEA tasks (R033 and R034 or R035). This ensures a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
What percentage of the qualification's grade is based on the external exam?
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Review Time!Great work! You've learned about the three-unit structure, the exam, the optional units, and how the qualification is assessed. Now let's test your understanding!
Which of the following statements about the three-unit structure are true? (Select all that apply)
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