Where will this course lead?

The T Level Technical Qualification in Health forms part of the new T Level in Health. The outline content has been produced by T Level panels based on the same standards as those used for apprenticeships. The outline content formed the basis of this qualification and has been further developed by NCFE.

The purpose of the T-Level Technical Qualification in Health is to ensure students have the knowledge and skills needed to progress into skilled employment or higher-level technical training relevant to the T-Level.

Students who achieve this qualification could progress to the following, depending on their chosen occupational specialism:

· Employment - ambulance support worker, healthcare support worker, senior healthcare support worker in a health setting.

· Higher Education

· Apprenticeship (progression onto lower-level apprenticeships may also be possible in some circumstances, if the content is sufficiently different)

The course carries a maximum of 168 (Distinction*) UCAS points.

What will I study?

Year 1 Core Components

A1 - Working within the health and science sector

A2 - The healthcare sector

A3 - Health, safety and environmental regulations in the health and science sector

A4 - Health and safety regulations applicable in the healthcare sector

A5 - Managing information and data within the health and science sector

A6 - Managing personal information

A7 - Good scientific and clinical practice

A8 - Providing person-centred care

A9 - Health and Wellbeing

A10 - Infection prevention and control in health specific settings

A11 - Safeguarding

 

Employer -Set Project Core Skills

CS1 - Demonstrate person-centred care skills

CS2 - Communication

CS3 - Team working

CS4 - Reflective Evaluation

CS5 - Researching

CS6 - Presenting

You will also have to choose your occupational specialism which will include additional core content.

How will this course be delivered?

The core content and occupational specialisms are taught within college. English, maths, and digital skills are embedded throughout the course content. Employability and study skills are taught alongside the core content.

You will be in college for 2 - 3 days per week and in an industry work placement 2 days per week.

What qualifications will I get?

NCFE CACHE T Level Technical Qualification in Health [603/7066/X]

How will I be assessed?

The core component is 100% externally assessed. External assessments are set and marked by NCFE. The external examinations and ESP will assess students' core knowledge, core understanding and core skills relevant to the occupations within health.

The occupational specialism components are also externally assessed through synoptic assignments, except for the observation element, which is internally marked by providers and externally moderated by NCFE.

The assessment consists of:

• core component:

paper A written examination

paper B written examination

Employer set project

To achieve a grade for Core Component, students must have results for both written examinations and the ESP.

The combined results from these sub-components will be aggregated to form the overall Core Component grade (A*- E and U).

• occupational specialism component:

synoptic assignments (specific to each occupational specialism)

The student is also required to successfully achieve a distinction/merit/pass grade in one of the occupational specialism components.

Industry placement experience

As part of achieving the overall T Level programme must complete a minimum of 316 Hours industry placement.

How do I get a place on the course?

Apply through the college website.

Places are offered by interview depending on your predicted grades and a good reference from your current tutor.

What are the entry requirements?

GCSE grade 5 or above in English language and mathematics, grade 4 or above in science, plus one other GCSE at 4 or above.

OR completion of the T Level Transition Programme and a grade 9 - 4 in English language, mathematics and preferably science.

You must be aged between 16 and 19 to enrol on this course.

You will have a positive school/college reference with excellent levels of attendance and punctuality.

 

What else do I need to know?

All students working with vulnerable adults and children will need to have a Disclosure and Barring Security Check.

You will need to provide additional funds for uniform for work placement, and educational resources as required.

Educational trips are offered to enhance your learning on the course where possible.

What can I do after this course?

Students who achieve this qualification could progress to the following, depending on their chosen occupational specialism:

· Employment - ambulance support worker, healthcare support worker, senior healthcare support worker in a health setting.

· Higher Education

· Apprenticeship (progression onto lower level apprenticeships may also be possible in some circumstances, if the content is sufficiently different)

Location

Blossomfield Campus

Start Date

Sept-2025

Day

Various

Time

TBC

Course Fee

N/A for 16 to 18 Year Olds

Course Code

ZPTAB012BCF1

Study Mode

Full Time

Nurse

Nurses provide general and/or specialised nursing care for the sick, injured and others in need of such care, assist medical doctors with their tasks and work with other healthcare professionals and within teams of healthcare workers. They advise on and teach nursing practice.

What’s Involved?

A nurse assists medical doctors and works with other healthcare professionals to deal with emergencies and pre-planned treatment of patients; manages own case load; monitors patient's progress, administers drugs and medicines, applies surgical dressings and gives other forms of treatment; participates in the preparation for physical and psychological treatment of mentally ill patients; plans duty rotas and organises and directs the work and training of ward and theatre nursing staff; advises on nursing care, disease prevention, nutrition, etc. and liaises with hospital board/ management on issues concerning nursing policy; plans, manages, provides and evaluates nursing care services for patients, supervises the implementation of nursing care plans; delivers lectures and other forms of formal training relating to nursing practice.

Predicted Employment

How much can I earn?

£17,680
NATIONAL AVERAGE

Employment by Region

The career paths provided are to give you an idea of the careers that you could progress onto in the future. However, for some, you may need to complete higher level qualifications and gain experience before your dream job becomes a reality. The information provided is to support further research and to generate some initial career ideas when choosing a course. Please check entry requirements to degree courses, apprenticeships, and jobs as this may vary from year to year and across providers. For further advice and guidance, please contact: careers@solihull.ac.uk.