Course Overview
The Health T Level gives you the opportunity to study one of two occupational specialisms: Adult Nursing or Midwifery. The course consists of a range of core modules with two exams, a 45-day industry placement, completion of an Employer Set Project and occupational specialism assignments, providing you with a wide range of skills for working in industry.
If you are willing to work as a team to help improve people’s lives, are compassionate and dedicated to learning how to deliver good quality care, and would like a rewarding career in Health & Social Care, this is the course for you.
Topics may include:
- Working within the healthcare sector
- Health, safety, and environmental regulations in the health and science sector
- Managing information and data
- Good scientific and clinical practice
- Health and wellbeing
- Providing person-centred care
- Infection prevention and control
- Safeguarding
- Core science concepts, including anatomy and physiology.
Assessment Methods
The core knowledge and skills will be assessed through two examinations and a practical employer-set project at the end of the first year.
In the second year, students are assessed through a combination of written and practical assessments, and a reflective practice discussion. In addition to this, maths, English and digital skills will be integrated within the qualification in occupationally relevant contexts.
Progression Options
This is a two-year, full-time course that is equivalent to three A Levels and designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to work in the health and social care sector or progress to an apprenticeship to gain further skills.
T Levels are allocated UCAS points which enables students to go on and study a health and social care related degree at university or a degree apprenticeship.
Progression opportunities for T Level students have included employment as healthcare assistants within the NHS Foundation Trust and care workers in residential homes.
Progression to University has included degrees in midwifery, paediatric, and adult nursing, occupational therapy, radiography, and paramedic sciences.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can apply directly on any of the UCS College Group websites, whether you wish to study at Bridgwater College, Cannington College, Strode College, or Taunton College. Simply use our “Find a Course” feature and follow the on-screen instructions – be sure to have your important information to hand.
We aim to offer a careers service that is accessible to everyone. We will seek to equip all our students with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to operate confidently, effectively, and independently in life and work. All students have the opportunity to meet with a Careers Advisor for 1:1 career support.
The Student Experience Team can mentor and signpost students who are struggling with a range of issues that are negatively impacting their day-to-day life. The Student Experience Team works closely with the Safeguarding & Lifestyle Teams to promote proactive wellbeing enrichment sessions. The team can refer on to counselling when appropriate.
We provide top-quality workshops and teaching areas across our Colleges for subjects such as art, design and media, hair and beauty, catering, automotive engineering and construction. You can review our campus facilities by navigating to the “College Life” section of our websites.
For us, the success of our students always comes first. By investing in our built environment, we are investing in your future.
All of our students will have a personal tutor to support them with their academic progress and personal development. The tutorial programme consists of 1:1 support, group tutorials and guest speakers, plus targeted online resources which complement the UCS College Group Advantage scheme.
The Safeguarding Team can offer advice and guidance on anything that may be affecting your young person and their studies – no problem is too big or too small!
Please email our Safeguarding team at staysafe@ucscollegegroup.ac.uk. If you query is urgent, please come to the College Reception and ask to speak to a Safeguarding Officer.
If you cannot find an answer to your question in this FAQ section, you can ask us a question by visiting our Contact Us page.
