Specification



Specification
(PDF), Last Updated: 05 March 2012
(Version 5) For first teaching from September 2008. For first award of AS Level in Summer 2009. For first award of A Level in Summer 2010.

Related Circulars

Revised GCE AS and A Level Home Economics Specification (S/IF/84/10)
(PDF), Last Updated: 14 September 2010

Revised GCE Home Economics Scheme of Work (S/IF/73/09)
(PDF), Last Updated: 23 September 2009

Revised GCE Home Economics Specification (S/IF/67/09)
(PDF), Last Updated: 23 September 2009

GCE Home Economics is made up of two parts: AS and A2 Level. The AS can be taken as an independent qualification. However, students who wish to obtain the full Advanced GCE qualification must complete the AS course as well as the A2 course.

The specification is made up of four units. Students are required to study two units for AS and a further two units for the full Advanced GCE course. All units are compulsory.

The units are outlined in more detail in the table below:


Unit Summary of Content
AS 1: Nutrition for Optimal Health
  • Protein
  • Fat
  • Carbohydrate
  • Vitamins
  • Minerals
  • Micro-minerals
  • NSP
  • Water
  • Nutritional considerations across the life-span
AS 2: Priority Health Issues
  • Diet and Health
  • Mental Health
  • Sexual Health
A2 1: Consumer Issues
  • Food safety issues for the consumer
  • Ethical issues for the consumer
  • Financial management issues for the consumer
  • Consumer information
  • Consumer protection and redress
A2 2: Research-based assignment Coursework assignment

For more information, see the revised specification.