Course Summary
You can progress into roles such as: Ambulance Care Assistant, Emergency Care Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Care Worker, Palliative Care Assistant, Dental Nurse. You can also use this T Level to progress to a related higher-level apprenticeship or course of study at a higher level.
Industry Placements are a mandatory part of T Level qualifications, designed to provide you with practical, hands-on experience in your industry of study. These placements last a minimum of 315 hours and make up 20% of your course time. The aim is to bridge the gap between classroom learning and the real-world demands of the workplace.
You will have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a practical setting, gaining valuable insights and skills that are directly relevant to your vocational area.
You will have an Industry Placement Advisor who will work with you throughout the entire placement process, from preparation sessions, support to source a placement, and reviewing and monitoring your progress whilst in placement. If you want to talk to our Industry Placement team for more information, please email ip@nwslc.ac.uk
Course Details
Modules
This course is ideal if you want a career in health and healthcare. All students will develop a general understanding of health and science: 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.
In addition to the core content, you will choose one of the following specialisms: supporting the adult nursing team; supporting the midwifery team; supporting the mental health team; supporting the care of children and young people; supporting the therapy teams and dental nursing.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
2 x written examinations
Employer set project
- Both above are combined for grading. Must achieve a minimum of a pass grade.
Occupational Specialism
- Must achieve a minimum of a pass grade.
Synoptic assignment
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or or above, including English Language or Literature, maths, and science at grade 4. A Health and Social Care Level 2 qualification may be considered towards the overall entry requirements; however, GCSEs in English, maths, and science at the specified grades remain mandatory
Equipment required
Computer/ Laptop that can access the internet.
Your next steps...
You can progress into roles such as: Ambulance Care Assistant, Emergency Care Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Care Worker, Palliative Care Assistant, Dental Nurse. You can also use this T Level to progress to a related higher-level apprenticeship or course of study at a higher level.
Additional information
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