National 5 Care
Course Specification
Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
- N5 Care Course Specification September 2017
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
Access all past papers by subject/level
Additional question papers resources
Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).
- Care Specimen Question Paper National 5 September 2017
2021
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.
- National 5 Care question paper (200 KB)
- National 5 Care marking instructions (169 KB)
Coursework (12/08/2022)
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.
Understanding Standards (13/06/2023)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Audio Presentation
Changes to Understanding Standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Course reports (25/09/2025)
Provides information on the performance of candidates - which is useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.
Course Reports
- 2025 National 5 Care course report September 2025
- 2024 National 5 Care course report October 2024
- 2023 National 5 Care course report September 2023