Level 2 Cambridge Technical H&SC - Unit 1 Knowledge Organiser

This Knowledge Organiser has been created to support the effective delivery and assessment of Unit 1: Principles of Working in Health and Social Care. It is fully mapped to the OCR Cambridge Technical Level 2 (2016 specification) and designed to help learners consolidate key information in preparation for the external examination.

The organiser provides a structured overview of the core content, presenting essential information in a clear and accessible format. It is an ideal classroom tool for reinforcing key concepts, supporting revision, and encouraging independent study.

Key Features:

• Fully aligned with the Unit 1 specification and learning outcomes.
• Concise summaries of key knowledge and terminology.
• Clear layout for quick reference and retrieval practice.
• Supports revision, low-stakes quizzing, and knowledge recall activities.

Content Coverage:

• Principles of maintaining Health , safety and security and basic first aid procedures.
• Principles of Equality and diversity .
• Principles of individual rights and key features of person centred approach
• Key facts about safeguarding
• Key information about Anatomy and Physiology.
• Know key principles of communicating effectively.

This Knowledge Organiser can be used alongside lesson delivery, homework, and exam preparation tasks. It helps ensure that learners can recall key information accurately and apply it confidently in assessment scenarios.

A valuable resource for supporting high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment in Unit 1, this organiser saves planning time and strengthens learners’ understanding of the fundamental principles of working in health and social care.