Health
During the 2-year programme, students will develop the core knowledge and skills that are needed for entry to a range of health occupations.
Summary
Level 3 qualification
2-year course
Includes 9 weeks minimum working with an employer on an industry placement
What you can do with this T Level
This course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in health and healthcare. Students can progress into roles such as:
Speak to your careers adviser to find out more.
Students can also use this T Level to progress to a related higher-level apprenticeship or course of study at a higher level.
What you’ll learn on this course
The Core Component provides a broad understanding of the healthcare industry and covers the following topics:
- The healthcare sector
- Health, safety and environmental regulations in the health sector
- Managing personal information and data within the health sector
- Good scientific and clinical practice
- Providing person-centred care
- Health and wellbeing
- Safeguarding
- Core science concepts
- Further science concepts in health
The Core Component will be assessed by two exams and an Employer Set Project.
In addition to the core content, each student must choose one of the following specialisms:
- supporting the adult nursing team
- supporting the care of children and young people
- supporting the mental health team
- supporting the midwifery team
- supporting the therapy teams
What you'll need before you start
T Levels are one of your options after you’ve finished GCSEs.
Entry requirements for each course are set by the individual school or college.
Check with your local T Level school or college to find out the entry requirements for the Health T Level.