T Level In Health

This T Level is a two-year technical study programme designed with employers to give you the skills that you need to work within the healthcare industry.  You will attend health care settings for a minimum of 45 days to gain work experience.  In Year 1 you will study core knowledge and skills needed for the health profession and in Year 2 you will study the Supporting the Adult Nursing Team Occupational Specialism.

You will need five or more GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Maths, English Language and Science.

You will study:

• Core knowledge subjects include core science with a focus on biology, you will gain an understanding of scientific concepts including human anatomy and physiology.  Other areas of learning include supporting person-centred care, hygiene, infection prevention and control measures, and safeguarding.
• Occupation-specific specialist practical skills and knowledge will be developed throughout your course.

This course will be delivered on-site.

Students must obtain a college DBS check. You will also need to provide any stationary needed to support your learning, including pens, highlighters, notebooks etc. A Health and Social Care Academy polo shirt and medical scrubs are required to be worn in lessons. Whilst on placement you will need practical, smart clothing and shoes, some placements require you to purchase a uniform.  Further information will be provided during induction.

You will be assessed through externally set examinations.  These include written examinations and role play case studies as well as an employer set project.  315 must also be completed.

Further Study

You could consider a higher level apprenticeship or a higher education degree in a subject such as Adult Nursing, Paramedic Science, Children’s Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery and  Occupational Therapy.

Careers

You could take up a role such as support worker.

For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk