T Level Health

T Levels are a brand-new qualification that mark a significant change in technical education. T-levels follow GCSEs. They are equivalent to three A-Levels, and will become one of the main choices for student in Year 12 and Year 13, alongside A-levels and apprenticeships. They are a two-year qualification that bring together classroom-based learning and work placement, on a course designed in collaboration with employers. T-Levels also carry UCAS points for progression into Higher Education.

Upon completion of the course, students will achieve the T Level Health, a technical qualification in Health and Science equivalent to three A-Levels.

T Level Health is designed to give you the knowledge and understanding of contexts, concepts, theories and principles relevant to the Health sector. The qualification will enable you to develop Health sector professional competencies, and apply the knowledge and skills you learn in a variety of contexts and for a variety of different purposes within the Health sector.

You will spend 3 days in college, alongside the required 315 hours of work placement throughout the two year course.

In your classroom-based learning, you will study the theory of:

• Working within the Health and Science Sector
• The Healthcare Sector
• Health, safety and environmental regulations in the health and science sector
• Health and safety regulations applicable in the healthcare sector
• Managing information and data within the health and science sector
• Managing personal information
• Good scientific and clinical practice
• Providing person-centered care
• Health and wellbeing
• Infection prevention and control in health specific settings
• Safeguarding
• Core science concepts
• Further science concepts

You will also complete an Employer-Set Project in an occupational area of your choice.

You will be required to demonstrate the following Core Skills:

• Core Skill 1 Person-Centred Care Skills
• Core Skill 2 Communication
• Core Skill 3 Team Working
• Core Skill 4 Reflective Evaluation
• Core Skill 5 Researching and Presenting

In the second year of the course, you will choose an occupational specialism to undertake in one of the following:

• Supporting the Adult Nursing Team
• Supporting the Midwifery Team
• Supporting the Mental Health Team
• Supporting the Care of Children and Young People
• Supporting the Therapy Teams

How You Are Assessed

The classroom-based learning units are externally assessed by the awarding body, NCFE. There are two written examinations that assess your knowledge and understanding of Health theory.

• Paper A is a two-hour 45-minute exam made up of short-answer and extended writing, and is 36% of the qualification.
• Paper B is a two-hour 30-minute exam made up of multiple choice, short-answer and extended writing, and is 34% of the qualification.

The five Core Skills are externally assessed via the Employer-Set Project. The employer-set project accounts for 30% of the qualification.

Skills are professionally assessed through:

· A Case Study Assessment

· Two practical activities assessments

· A professional discussion

The skills-based assessments are spaced throughout the two-year qualification period. Assessment windows allow for students to retake any assessments if necessary.

COMMON ROUTES FOR HEALTH STUDENTS:

• Midwifery 
• Therapist
• Nursing via an apprenticeship or university 

Students are required to complete at least 30 hours of enrichment per academic year whilst studying at The Henley College, learn more about Enrichment here.

Learn more about our application process here.