Health T Level

What Does the Course Involve?

This course in T Level Health is a work-focused alternative to A Levels and BTECs for anyone wanting a career in the health sector.

The course has been designed with 133 leading health and science sector bodies, employers and expert practitioners to produce a qualification that will prepare you for work or further study in the sector.

What is unique about this type of programme?

The course includes a compulsory 9 week industrial placement (which is about 20% of the course), during which you will gain invaluable knowledge and skills that will set you apart from others who have no work experience.

T Level Health Outline

You will choose a subject specialism which aims to get you ready to start a career in the following area:

• supporting adult nursing teams

The T Level in Health (Adult Nursing Specialism) is a vocational qualification that prepares students for careers in adult nursing. It covers core topics like health and wellbeing, care and communication, meeting patient needs, working in health settings, anatomy and physiology, and infection control.

The Adult Nursing Specialism focuses on providing personal care, supporting patients with health conditions, and assisting in medical procedures. The course includes significant work placement experience in healthcare settings, allowing students to apply their learning in real-world environments.

This qualification equips students with clinical, communication, and teamwork skills, preparing them for roles like nursing assistants or support staff in hospitals and nursing/care homes.

There is also some core content to learn, whichever career pathway you choose. You will develop a general understanding of health and science, including:

• Working within the health and science sector
• Health, safety and environmental regulations
• Managing information and data
• Principles of good scientific and clinical practice
• Core science concepts including the structure of cells, tissues and large molecules, genetics, microbiology and immunology

You will also learn about topics specific to health, including:

• Understanding the healthcare sector
• Providing person-centred care
• Supporting health and wellbeing
• Further knowledge of both human anatomy and physiology and of diseases and disorders
• Infection prevention and control

How is T Level Health Assessed?

The course is assessed in a variety of ways – you have to pass all elements to achieve the qualification.

• Work placement for 315 hours (you will be observed in your placement and you will complete a reflective journal)
• Technical qualification 80% (2 core exams and Employer-Set Project)

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