T Level Health
COURSE oVERVIEW
The Healthcare industry is currently a growing industry with a wide range of opportunities for young people. From apprenticeships to university degrees, the T level offers a pathway into a Health-related career. The aim of the T level is to support you in gaining industry experience in the healthcare sector to prepare you for employment.
EXAMINATION BOARD:
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
This course requires at least 5 GCSE passes (4’s), including at least two grade 5’s. You must also have passed GCSE English Language (4), GCSE Maths at (4), and at least one grade 4 in Science (combined or triple).
Why study T Level Health at Blackpool Sixth?
At Blackpool Sixth we have a range of industry-trained staff members, from adult nursing, sexual health nursing, early years, and psychology. We pride ourselves on giving you the best experiences to continue your enthusiasm and love of healthcare.
Throughout the course, you will be given the opportunity to apply your knowledge into day-to-day practice to see the benefits to patients and families. At Blackpool Sixth we are caring, compassionate, and committed to your development and progress.
How will I be taught?
During your time studying on the Health T Level course, you will spend 80% of your time in the classroom and 20% of your time in the workplace.
In Year 1, you will spend the majority of your time in the classroom where you will engage in the theory side of practice to prepare you for your 45 day placement. You will take part in employer talks, online workshops, and project-based tasks to further your understanding.
In year 2, you will take part in 415 hours of work experience within 1 to 2 health settings. Here you will learn hands-on skills such as taking blood pressure, checking heart rate and respiratory rate as well as watching clinical procedures such as wound care and surgery.
What skills will I develop?
- Thinking on your feet
- Problem solving
- Managing a range of challenging situations
- Confidence
- Communication skills
- Resilience
- Team work
- Research skills
- Evidence Based Practice
- Critical thinking and application
How will I be assessed?
Year 1 Assessments:
- 2 written exams at the end of the year
- Paper A - This focusses on working in the health sector and discusses topics such as infection prevention, job roles, safeguarding and legislations
- Paper B - The paper covers knowledge on biology/ body systems and some physics and chemistry relevant to health settings.
- The final assessment is an Employer Set Project that is undertaken at the college but externally marked.
- These papers will each combine to give you an overall grade at the end of the year.
Year 2 Assessment:
- Completion of 415 hours (45 days) of work experience within the Health sector. Some of these hours are completed in year 1.
- Completion of an occupational specialism assignment (5 in total) that are specific to the adult nursing specialism.
What will you study and other information about T Level Health
- What will I study?
The occupational specialist unit for this course is “Supporting Adult Nursing Teams” to give you an insight into the day-to-day runnings of adult nursing teams and how they manage and support their patients in a variety of settings. This unit is taught and assessed in the second year alongside your placement.
In year 1 you will cover content specific to health and social care as well as all areas of science (chemistry, physics, and biology). The core content looks at the following:
- Safeguarding
- Communication
- Person Centred Care
- Managing patient data/ Confidentiality
- Values in HSC
- Infection prevention and microbiology
- Equipment and Financial contributions
Equipment and Financial Contribution:
Students are asked to have access to a laptop or chromebook for every lesson to enable collaborative working in class and to access a range of digital resources.
Students will be required to purchase a Blackpool Sixth branded uniform that must be worn whilst attending placement as well as a DBS.
Where does it lead?
- Nursing
- Midwifery
- Paramedic Practice
- Teaching
- Health Care Assistant
