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 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

02/09/2026

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English, Mathematics and Science or a relevant Level 2 qualification including English, Mathematics and Science

This course is subject to a cleared enhanced DBS check. 

Modules

Year 1:

A1: Working within the health and science sector

A2: The healthcare sector

A3: Health, safety and environmental regulations in the health and science sector

A4: Health and safety regulations applicable in the healthcare sector

A5: Managing information and data within the health and science sector

A6: Managing personal information

A7: Good scientific and clinical practice

A8: Providing person-centred care

A9: Health and wellbeing

A10: Infection prevention and control in health specific settings

A11: Safeguarding 

B1: Core science concepts

B2: Further science concepts in health  

CS1: Demonstrate person-centred care skills

CS2: Communication

CS3: Team working

CS4: Reflective evaluation

CS5: Researching

CS6: Presenting

Year 2:

PO1: Assist the adult nursing team with clinical tasks

PO2: Support individuals to meet activities of daily living

PO3: Assist with skin integrity assessments and with the care and treatment of skin conditions 

Assessment

You will be assessed by a combination of exam assessment, project work and synoptic assessment.

Year 1:

Core component:

• 2 written examinations

• Employer set project (ESP)

Graded A*- E and U

Year 2:

Occupational specialism component 

• a case study assessment

• 2 practical activities assessments: one for the core: Supporting Healthcare, and one for the occupational specialism

• a professional discussion

Graded Pass, Merit or Distinction

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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