Level 1 Certificate Introduction to Health, Social Care & Children & Young People’s Settings
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Overview
The T Level in Health is an advanced level 3 course and equivalent to 3 A Levels. It offers a much longer period of industry placement to give you first hand experience of working in the health sector and is aimed at students who are very clear on the career path they wish to pursue. The breadth of content will ensure learners can apply their skills for different purposes and in different roles.
Course Content - What will I learn?
The core content for the T Level will cover the following areas:
– The healthcare sector
– Providing person centred care
– Health and wellbeing
– Safety and Environmental regulations in the Health and Science sector
– Managing information and data within the Health and Science sector
– Good Scientific and Clinical Practice Core Science concepts
– Infection prevention and control in health specific settings
– Managing personal information
– Further science concepts covering anatomy & physiology, epidemiology, classification of diseases & disorders, injury & trauma, and health promotion
With the opportunity to specialise in Supporting the Adult Nursing Team or Supporting the Midwifery team.
Am I right for the course?
You must have a minimum of 5 GCSEs or more at a grade 5 and above which must include English, Maths and Science.
A minimum of 5 GCSE’s at Grade 5 – 9 (including English, Maths and Science). A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS)
Students who complete their T Level will receive an overall grade of pass, merit, distinction or distinction* UCAS points will only be allocated to the overall T-level grade. Students must achieve at least an overall pass grade to receive UCAS points. A pass grade is worth 72 points and will range to 168 points if an A* is achieved.
The Health and Social Care Team are made up of lecturers with both academic and vocational backgrounds in Health and Social care and related disciplines. The expertise within the team include: Nursing, Care, Management, Social Policy, Early Years, Counselling and Psychology.
What Next?
Nursing which includes adult nursing, mental health nursing, childrens nursing, learning disability nursing or midwifery. Allied health professions including physiotherapy, dietician, occupational therapy, podiatry, radiography, speech and language therapy. Paramedic science.
Potential careers:
- Radiographer
- Care Home Manager
- Childminder
- Counsellor
- Health Psychologist
- Probation Officer
- Social Worker
- Substance Misuse Worker
- Youth & Community Worker
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Fees
16-18 years old, no tuition fees apply to Full Time courses and fees subject to confirmation. Additional costs applicable to BHS courses.
For all two year courses fees shown above are per year.
Aged 19+ and planning to take a level 3 or above a different fee may apply. You may be eligible for an Advanced Learning Loan.
All HE courses (full and part time) are subject to tuition fees.
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Contact our Admissions team to find out more about student fees and how they might apply to you.
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