The T Level in Health will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to work in the Health sector, including providing insight into this dynamic sector.
Wirral Met is pleased to offer this new qualification which builds on our extensive experience of delivering Health courses in collaboration with employers and industry experts. In partnership with a number of NHS Trusts and healthcare providers, our programme ensures you will develop a real insight into the range of roles and services within this field. Your industry placement, alongside an employer set project and other activities will provide a strong basis to progress your career in this important sector.
T Levels are equivalent to 3 A Levels and their respective UCAS points, meaning that you can into skilled employment or higher-level technical training or degree study in the health sector.
At Wirral Met you will be given the opportunity to specialise in either Supporting the Care of are of Children and Young People or Adult Nursing.
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Course Details
The purpose of the level 3 technical qualification is to ensure students have the knowledge and skills needed to progress into skilled employment or higher level technical training relevant to the T Level.
The technical qualification is split into 2 component parts:Core component:
- route core component (Year 1)
- pathway core component (Occupational specialism in year 2) sector, including:
- Working in the Healthcare sector
- Scientific and clinical practice
- Core science concepts: human biology and physiology
- Providing person-centred care
- Health and well-being
- Safeguarding
- Diseases and disorders of the human body
The specialist component Supporting the Care of Children and Young People, includes:
- Assisting the treatment of children and young people
- Providing support for children and young people prior to and after clinical and therapeutic treatments
- Supporting families, parents and carers to meet these needs of children and young people
The specialist component Adult Nursing, includes:
- Assisting an adult nursing team with clinical tasks
- Supporting individuals to complete daily living activities
- Assisting with the care and treatment of skin conditions
You will also develop the essential healthcare sector skills of:
- Communication
- Team working
- Reflective evaluation
- Researching
- Presenting
- Occupational specialism options:
- Supporting the Adult Nursing Team
- Supporting the Mental Health Team
- Supporting the Care of Children and Young People
- Students will only complete one occupational specialism
- The occupational specialisms provide students with knowledge and skills required to enter employment or further study in the specific occupational area.
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Entry Guidelines
- T-Levels are equivalent to three A Levels. They are developed in collaboration with employers to ensure the content meets the need of specific industries and include a significant industry placement.
- You will need 5 GCSE's at Grade 4 or above. Three of the 5 GCSE's to be maths and English Language and Science at Grade 4 (or functional skill level 2) or above.
- If you have achieved at least a merit in a level 2 qualification in the subject you want to study and have a maths and English Language GCSE at Grade 4 or above (or functional skill level 2) you can study at this level.
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
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Where can I progress to?
Upon achievement of this qualification, you will be able to access Higher Education* and progress into a wide range of job roles within the health and social care sector such as:
Care Support Workers in Adult Residential Settings Healthcare Assistants in Community, Primary Care and Acute Health Environments
Care Support Workers in Domiciliary Services, Supported Living or Day Services
Community-Based Support Workers.
* Higher Education Institutions may have their own entry requirements. Completion of this qualification will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills required to progress to Higher Education in a related field of study
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Equipment Required
To learn effectively on your course you will need to use certain items of equipment and undertake particular activities as part of your studies; To further enhance your learning experience the following will be required:
- Uniform 60
- Disclosure and Barring Service Check Certificate 44
- Recommended course text book 35
If you need support with these costs, don't worry, click on the link below and complete a bursary application form. https://www.wmc.ac.uk/student-support/financial-support/bursaries-loans
Equipment purchased will be yours to keep and you will be able to use them for practice at home and in your future career.
N.B. prices correct as of 23/06/2022 -
Assessment Methods
The assessment consists of:
Core component:
- You will be externally assessed on an employer set project and will also complete exams.
In addition there will be ongoing assessments of skills and knowledge in college.
- You will be externally assessed on an employer set project and will also complete exams.
Reeve Christall
Health & Social Care Student
I wanted to challenge myself and come to college. I picked the course because I want to go into special educational needs. The staff go above and beyond to help you and I'm very happy I chose to come here.
