Details
- Course: NCFE CACHE T Level in Health (Adult Nursing or Therapy)
- Qualification Type: T Level Technical Qualification
- Qualification Level: Level 3
- Course type: Full Time
- Duration: 52 Weeks
- Entry Requirements:
Four 9-5 (A*-C) grades at GCSE or equivalent in 4 or more subjects including a minimum grade 5 in GCSE English Language, Maths and Science.
If you are interested in joining the College, we will arrange a meeting with an experienced subject counsellor who will help you to choose courses that best suit your ambitions and achievements.
All entry requirement details are correct at the time of publication; however, the college may need to make some changes in light of student demand, staff availability and external factors beyond the college’s control.
- Available Dates: 01/09/2022 to 30/08/2024
Overview
Why should I study this course?
We are launching this course for September 2021 starters. T Levels are new, two-year, technical study programmes (similar to apprenticeships) designed with employers to give young people the skills that industry needs. They are career-focused, with a significant industry placement allowing you to develop the knowledge and skills you need to compete for the best university places, higher/degree apprenticeships and highly skilled careers.
T Levels are for young people who are academically strong and ambitious to get ahead in high-level technical occupations (next level skills for next level jobs). They provide the chance to learn what a real career is like while studying.
T Levels will offer you a mixture of classroom learning and 'on-the-job' experience during an extended industry placement of at least 315 hours (approximately 45 days). They will provide knowledge and experience needed to open the door into skilled employment, further study or a higher apprenticeship.
This course is for you if:
you would like to pursue a career in the health sector helping to support people, care for their needs and build trusting relationships.
Details
What will I study?
T-Level courses will include the following compulsory elements:
- a technical qualification, which will include core theory, concepts and skills for an industry area
- specialist skills and knowledge for an occupation or career
- an industry placement with an employer
You will study:
- Working within the Health Sector
- Core Science concepts
- Good scientific and clinical practise
- the Health Sector
- Providing person-centred care
- Health and well-being
- Health, safety and environmental regulations
- Infection prevention control
- Managing personal information
During the second year of the programme you will complete an occupational specialism in Supporting the Adult Nursing Team - or - Supporting the Therapy Teams.
For Adult Nursing, you will learn about clinical tasks carried out on adults including taking physiological measurements, applying wound dressings, collecting specimens and monitoring hydration levels. You will learn about the different types of monitoring and emergency equipment used in healthcare settings and how to use and maintain this equipment. You will learn how to support adults in activities of daily life such as nutrition, hydration and hygiene and you will learn about the different roles of carers including supporting adults with dementia and end of life care.
For Supporting the Therapy Teams, you will learn about assisting with an individual’s overall care and needs to ensure comfort and wellbeing, assisting registered health professionals with clinical or therapeutic tasks and interventions, undertake a range of physiological measurements and carry out a range of therapeutic techniques to support allied health professionals. You will also learn about the therapy support process and how to provide advice to help individuals develop and improve their health and/or develop or maintain skills for daily living alongside learning how to prepare and maintain the therapeutic environment, equipment and resources for use.
The Health T Level:
Takes two years and is equivalent to 3 A Levels
- Gives you the UCAS points for university
- Combines classroom and work-based learning
- Is designed with industry leaders to give you a career edge
What you'll get:
- Core industry skills and knowledge
- Specialist skills and knowledge relevant to your chosen career
- A minimum 315-hour (45 day) industry placement with an employer
- Relevant maths, English and digital skills
- Teaching in bespoke industry standard environments
- You will be assessed by exams for the core skills and practical skills tests for the occupational (career) specialisms.
What skills do I need?
You need to be able to communicate effectively, demonstrate empathy, respect confidentiality and listen to instruction. You need to be very organised, self -motivated and a reliable and committed learner. You must be prepared to be ‘hands-on’ at the placements and work as part of a team.
How will it be delivered?
How will I be taught?
In class you will be taught using a range of activities including: debates and discussions, group and paired work, carrying out research and independent learning. The course has a balance of practical and theory that aims to:
- Develop your knowledge, skills and understanding
- Encourage you to plan and problem solve
- Learn to work as a team and build relationships
- Raise your awareness of the diverse and complex needs of service users
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in your writing
- Help to learn to reflect on your practice
Private Study
You will have work set every week that relates to the study in class and in preparation for the exams. If you use your free time in college wisely then you should be able to stick to the weekly deadlines.
How is the course assessed?
Teaching will be a mix of classroom-based delivery (around 80%) and will include practical delivery in our Health Hub, and industry placement (20%). This will give you an opportunity to link theory to up-to-date best practice, providing our graduates with outstanding learning opportunities so that they can successfully progress to their chosen career of Adult Nursing or as an Allied Health Professional.
Assessment on the T Level includes externally-set exams, an employer-set project and synoptic assessments.
A Distinction* at T Level is worth the same as 3 A Levels at A*.
These qualifications will be recognised by universities and other education providers for students who wish to further their studies.
What materials will I need to provide?
Bring a file to every lesson because your teachers will give you booklets or handouts. You will also need a pen to write notes with.
What can I do next?
This brand new course will allow progression in to the world of work or on to university for further specialised study or a higher-level apprenticeship.
