Course Overview
The foundation course can lead and support you onto the T Level in Health or Science and offers the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Working in the Health Sector. You will study elements of science concepts alongside work-focused training, an introduction to the Care Certificate and develop the professional, personal and employability skills and behaviours required to progress on to a T Level or higher technical education in the Health and Science sectors.
GCSE Maths and English will also be studied alongside this qualification for those students who have not achieved a grade 4 in these subjects.
Topics may include:
- Understanding the role of the healthcare worker
- Communication skills for working in the health sector
- Personal development in the health sector
- Health, safety and security in the health sector
- Understanding quality standards in the health sector
- Equality and diversity in the health sector
- Biology, anatomy and physiology.
Assessment Methods
You will be assessed through a set of occupation standards, centre-based assessment tasks and two block week work experience placements.
Progression Options
With successful completion of your Maths and English (if applicable) and your Level 2 qualification and you are able to demonstrate the employability skills for working in the health sector, you should be able to progress on to the Health or Science T Level, an apprenticeship, or another Level 3 course.
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.
