About the course

You will spend time in the classroom and state of the art health simulation environments in College as well as completing a mandatory 315 hours of placement in a suitable setting across the 2 years of study. Our Tutors include industry specialists with previous careers in the health sector.  There are 3 core elements to this T Level: Core academic scientific skills in Biology and Anatomy & Physiology. Industry-specialist skills and knowledge in Healthcare. You will have the opportunity to specialise in either Adult Nursing or Midwifery, where you will study overall care needs to ensure comfort and wellbeing, assist registered health professionals with clinical and therapeutic tasks and interventions, psychological measurements, clinical tasks, meeting daily needs, care.

Start Date/s

01/09/2025

Entry Requirements

Five GCSEs at Grade 5 or above including English, Mathematics and Science or a relevant Level 2 qualification.

Assessment

You will be assessed by a combination of exam assessment, project work and synoptic assessment. Core Knowledge - Year 1 Overall core component grade (A* to E and U) 2 papers - 70% weighting. Employer set Project (ESP) - 30% weighting. Study includes: Science core element - This is assessed by written examination. Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Pathway core element - this covers working in the health sector. This is assessed by written examination. Subjects you will study include: Working in the Health and Science Sector Good Scientific and Clinical Practice Infection prevention and control Safeguarding Diseases and disorders of the human body Occupational specialism - Year 2 Supporting the Adult Nursing team - synoptic assessment to achieve a distinction/merit/pass. Topics you will study to develop occupational competence could include: - assisting the adult nursing team with clinical tasks. - Supporting individuals to meet activities of daily living - assist with skin integrity assessments and with the care and treatment of skin conditions. Industrial placement experience - students are required to complete a minimum of 315 hours industry placement.

Careers & Progression

Ambulance Care Assistant, Care Worker, Emergency Care Assistant, Adult Nurse, Midwife, Allied Health Professions including Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy.

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