Centres need to apply for approval before delivering the qualification for the first time, and must consider the resources that are available to them to do this.
In order to deliver this qualification in the next academic session, and in order for candidates to be certificated in August the following year, centres must apply for approval by the end of September of the previous year (for example, the deadline for applications for approval must be submitted by September 2020 in order to deliver and certificate the qualification by August 2021).
Subject-specific requirements for the course
For approval to deliver Care subjects, centre staff should have occupational knowledge and/or experience. Ideally, they should have experience of working in the Care sector or experience of delivering Care qualifications, and should be knowledgeable about SSSC Codes of Practice, National Care Standards and relevant legislation. It would also be beneficial if staff have, or are working towards, assessor qualifications, or are GTC registered.
Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
There were no exams in 2021. The 2020-21 question paper resources are, for most subjects, modified papers which reflect the modifications put in place for session 2020-21.
This section provides information on marking instructions and/or the coursework assessment task(s). It includes information that centres need to administer coursework and must be read in conjunction with the course specification.
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Course reports
(01/10/24)
Provides information on the performance of candidates - which is useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.
