WJEC Level 3 Health and Social Care: Principles and Contexts qualifications

These qualifications are intended for learners aged 16 and above who want to develop a breadth and depth of knowledge related to the Health and Social Care sector. They provide a basis for learners who want to progress to higher education or to the workplace. The qualifications are knowledge-based and cover the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills required by the Health and Social Care sectors. They provide the opportunity to develop and demonstrate knowledge, skills and understanding within the context of health and social care services. In particular, learners will be able to demonstrate that they:

• understand the principles and values which underpin health and social care practice and apply them to a range of health and social care contexts;
• understand and reflect on the ways in which individuals’ unique needs can be identified and responded to;
• understand ways in which effective, person‐centred practice and well-being within health and social care can be promoted and supported; analyse, interpret and evaluate theories in health and social care and reflect on how they could influence practice;
• are aware of changing sector policy and how these changes affect service development and delivery;
• use literacy, numeracy, research and digital competency skills as appropriate within their study.