This course is ideal for you if you hope to pursue a career within the health care sector. You will learn about a range of topics including health, safety and environmental regulations within the industry, good scientific and clinical practice and providing person-centred care.
The T Level is split into two components:
? Core Component: (mandatory): This provides knowledge and understanding; underpinning key concepts, theories and principles relevant to the T Level and the subject sector.? Occupational Specialism: This provides the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to achieve competence in ‘Supporting the Adult Nursing Team’. You will complete one Occupational Specialism, this will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to enter employment or further study in the specific occupational area.You will also take part in an industry placement of at least 45 days as well as improve on your Maths, English and digital skills.
Studying the Health T Level will enable you to develop core skills such as communication, team working, reflective evaluation, researching and presenting.
As part of this course you will study the following topics:
? Working within the health and science sector? The healthcare sector? Health, safety and environmental regulations in the health and science sector? Health and safety regulations applicable in the healthcare sector? Managing information and data within the health and science sector? Managing personal information? Good scientific and clinical practice? Providing person-centred care? Health and wellbeing? Infection prevention and control in health specific settings? Safeguarding
We provide state of the art facilities, close links with employers to ensure you develop the knowledge and skills needed in industry, excellent teaching from specialist staff and a small cohort so you will have a high level of support during your time with us.
Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including GCSE English, Maths, and Science at grade 5 or above.ORExtended Diploma at Merit grade in a related subject with GCSE English and Maths at grade 4.
You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of this page. For more information support with your enquiry or application please contact Student Services by emailing info@rotherham.ac.uk or by calling 01709 362111.
Students who achieve this qualification could progress to the following, depending on the chosen Occupational Specialism:• Employment• Higher Education• Degree Apprenticeship
16 – 18 year oldsFull-time students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.
“My tutors are really supportive. I like learning about a range of in-depth topics relating to my course.”
Aimee Winstanley Level 3 Health and Social Care, Former student at De Warenne Academy
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“My tutors are really supportive. I like learning about a range of in-depth topics relating to my course.”
Aimee Winstanley Level 3 Health and Social Care, Former student at De Warenne Academy
The health and social care sector is ideal for those who have a passion for caring for others and includes jobs in personal care and healthcare.
Midwives support pregnant women and their babies before, during and after, childbirth.
Giving pregnant women advice on staying healthy, run classes on pregnancy and parenting, check the health of mother and baby during pregnancy, monitor the mother and baby during labour, deliver the baby and visit people’s homes to check on mother and baby.**
You could work at a client’s home, at a health centre or a hospital.
*Information from EMSI 2022 **Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
Social workers help to protect vulnerable children and adults from harm or abuse and support people to live independently.
Put together support plans for clients, keep records and write reports, discuss your cases
with your supervisors, support clients safety and take the right action to protect them when necessary, work closely with communities, health professionals and other agencies, help clients to develop and maintain independent living skills and hold meeting and assessments with individuals and families to review their situation.**
You could work in an office, NHS or private hospital, an adult care home or children’s care home.
*Information from EMSI 2022 **Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the health and social care sector include*:
“My tutors are really supportive. I like learning about a range of in-depth topics relating to my course.”
Aimee Winstanley Level 3 Health and Social Care, Former student at De Warenne Academy
“The teachers are very supportive in helping me achieve my ambition to study adult nursing at university.”
Maneerat Thongngoen Level 3 Health and Social Care Former student at De Warenne Academy
