Our new Health T-Level starts in September!
This is a new two-year full-time course designed in collaboration with employers, suitable for post-16 students looking to develop both knowledge and practical skills in the health sector. The T-Level in Health is designed to give you the knowledge and understanding of contexts, concepts, theories and principles relevant to the Health sector.
The qualification will enable you to develop Health sector professional competencies, and apply the knowledge and skills you learn in a variety of contexts and for a variety of different purposes within the Health sector.
What are T-Levels?
- An alternative to A levels, apprenticeships and other 16 to 19 courses.
- A qualification equivalent to three A Levels carry UCAS points for progression into Higher Education, and prepares students for apprenticeship and employment.
- Routes for students into skilled employment, higher study or apprenticeships.
- An in-depth industry placement that lasts at least 45 days. Students get valuable experience in the workplace; employers get early sight of the new talent in their industry.
How does it work?
- You will spend 80% of the course in your learning environment, gaining the skills that employers need.
- The other 20% is a meaningful industry placement, where you put your learnt skills into action.
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About the Course
This is a new two-year full-time course designed in collaboration with employers, suitable for post-16 students looking to develop both knowledge and practical skills in the health sector.
The T-Level in Health is designed to give you the knowledge and understanding of contexts, concepts, theories and principles relevant to the Health sector. The qualification will enable you to develop Health sector professional competencies, and apply the knowledge and skills you learn in a variety of contexts and for a variety of different purposes within the Health sector.
T-Level in Health includes:
- Industry placement of at least 45 days to apply the knowledge, skills and behaviours required in the Health sector.
- Developing technical knowledge and understanding of contexts, concepts, theories and principles relevant to the Health sector.
- Developing skills and professional competencies specific to the Health sector.
- Developing relevant English, maths and digital skills.
Core components
- Health and Science
- Working in the health and science sector.
- Health, safety and environmental regulations in the health and science sector.
- Health and safety regulations applicable in the healthcare sector.
- Managing information and data within the health and science sector.
- Managing personal information.
- Good scientific and clinical practice.
- Providing person-centered care.
- Health and wellbeing.
- Infection prevention and control in health specific settings.
- Safeguarding.
- Science concepts: Core science concepts and further science concepts.
- You will also complete an Employer-Set Project in an occupational area of your choice. You will be required to demonstrate the following core skills:
- Person-Centred Care Skills.
- Communication.
- Team Working.
- Reflective Evaluation.
- Researching and Presenting
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Entry Requirements
At least 5 GCSE 9-4 including Maths, Science and English
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Progression
On completion of the Health T-level you may go onto the following;
- Employment in the Health Sector as an Ambulance Support Worker, Healthcare Support Worker, or Senior Healthcare Support in Health setting
- Higher Education study relating to careers in health related occupation such as Adult Nursing,, Healthcare Support, Paramedics, or another Health related occupation.
- Higher-Level Apprenticeship, within the NHS. The NHS has a wide range of Advanced Level Apprenticeship such as;
- Health and Social Care
- Healthcare Science Assistant
- Nursing Degree Apprenticeships
- Operating Department Practice Degree Apprenticeship
- Pharmacy Services Assistant
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Assessment Method
1. Coursework and Exams
2. Two written examinations externally assessed by NCFE:
- Paper A is a two-hour and 30-minutes exam made up of short-answer and extended writing, and is 36% of the qualification.
- Paper B is a two-hour and 30-minutes exam made up of multiple choice, short-answer and extended writing, and is 34% of the qualification
3) An Employer-set Project (ESP) 30% of the qualification
- The five Core Skills are externally assessed via the Employer-Set Project. These will be professionally assessed through:
- A Case Study Assessment
- Two practical activities assessments
- A professional discussion
The skills-based assessments are spaced throughout the two-year qualification period.
