Level 3 T Level Technical Qualification in Health

About this course

This course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in health and healthcare.

T Levels are made up of three elements:

The core, comprising route and pathway core components, provides a variety of knowledge and skills relevant to the health route as a whole, as well as the occupational specialisms within the health pathway. Some of the core topics and ideas are broken down and contextualised in more detail within the occupational specialisms, allowing students to apply the knowledge and skills in their own specific context.

Each occupational specialism component covers the knowledge, understanding, skills and behaviours required to achieve threshold competence in a chosen occupational specialism . Threshold competence refers to the level of competence deemed by employers as sufficient to secure employment in relevant roles.

Industry placements are a mandatory part of the T Level qualification, and you will complete a minimum of 45 days, enabling you to gain valuable industry skills that employers are looking for and support with your next steps onto high levels of study or into employment. 
 

What will the course involve?

Students will develop an understanding of health and science:

• working within the health and science sector
• health, safety and environmental regulations
• managing information and data
• principles of good scientific and clinical practice
• core science concepts including the structure of cells, tissues and large molecules, genetics, microbiology and immunology

They will also learn about topics specific to health, including:

• understanding the healthcare sector
• providing person-centred care
• supporting health and wellbeing
• further knowledge of both human anatomy and physiology and of diseases and disorders
• infection prevention and control

What qualifications will I need?

A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4, including both English and Maths, and a minimum grade of 9-4 in GCSE Science. You will also need a Disclosure and Barring Service check when you start the course. Students may find it helpful if they have already studied at Level 2.
 

How much will the course cost?

Next Steps

The purpose of the T Level Technical Qualification in Health 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.

This course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in health and healthcare. Students can progress into roles such as:

• Ambulance Care Assistant
• Emergency Care Assistant
• Heathcare Assistant
• Care Worker
• Nurse
• Palliative Care Assistant