Course overview
Health T Level City of Bristol CollegeThis Level 3 technical qualification provides learners with the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to progress into skilled employment or higher-level technical training or study in the health and science sector.
The core knowledge and understanding are assessed through an examination and core skills through a practical employer-set project.
In addition to this, maths, English, and general digital skills will be integrated within the qualification in occupationally relevant contexts.
You will be required to undertake a placement in a relevant industry setting for around 350 hours dependent on the occupation specialism pathway. You will undertake a skills assessment and an employer-set project.
Dates and applications
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| Course Code | Dates | Duration | Days | Hours per week | Start Time | Location | Fee | |
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| LGF1446D01-1 | 02/09/2024 - 18/06/2026 | 2 years | Date/Day(s) Being Finalised | 19.60 | 09:15 | College Green Centre |
This course is still in its planning phase; course details - including fee information - are subject to change. In June, course details will be finalised and enrolment will open.
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Additional information
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone aged 16-18 who is interested in pursuing a career as a health care practitioner and can support progression into medical, health, care and therapy practice roles.
You will learn through a variety of methods, and the T Level provides opportunities for practical technical learning through classroom-based and placement-based learning methods, along with the use of exciting digital innovative technology to immerse and explore the subject knowledge and skills in more detail
What you'll learn
You will be required to undertake a placement in a relevant industry setting for around 350 hours dependent on the occupation specialism pathway.
You will undertake a skills assessment and an employer-set project. This T Level is delivered through classroom-based and practical learning, at college and on industry placement.
The Technical Qualification is the main classroom-based element of the course and consists of a core component and an occupational specialism component.
You will also cover:
Working within health and science
Human health Safety
Environmental Regulations
Managing information and data
Good scientific and clinical practice
Core science concepts
Course entry requirements
What will I need?
In order to study the T Level you will need:
5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above to include English Literature, English Language and Maths
To complete a group interview and small diagnostic task to assess your current working level
For more information, please contact: Rebecca Collins (Head of Department) via email at: rebecca.collins@cityofbristol.ac.uk
How is the course delivered and assessed?
This T Level is delivered through classroom-based and practical learning, at college and on industry placement.
The Technical Qualification is the main classroom-based element of the course and consists of a core component and an occupational specialism component.
Working within health and science
Human health Safety
Environmental regulations
Managing information and data
Good scientific and clinical practice
Core science concepts
The course is assessed in the following layout:
Core component::• Paper A written examination
• Paper B written examination
• Employer set project
Future career and study opportunities
Specialism Pathways:
Supporting Healthcare
Supporting the Therapy teams
Supporting Healthcare
Supporting the Adult Nursing team
Core skills:
Demonstrate person-centred care skills
Communication
Team working
Reflective evaluation
Researching
Presenting
Future pathways:
Progress into skilled employment or higher level technical training relevant to the T Level
Progress onto a degree apprenticeship or university pathway of choice
The most common routes for progression are:
Healthcare Assistant
Care Assistant
Emergency Care Assistant
Ambulance care Assitsant
Pallitive Care Assistant
Dental Nurse
Additional costs
As a City of Bristol College student, you may incur additional costs to attend your course.
For example, you may likely need to pay for travel and stationery.
Many courses offer learning opportunities that you may need to pay for. This may include things like study visits and visiting speakers. We will let you know in advance if there will be additional costs.
If you are on a limited income, you may be able to receive help from our Learner Support Funding Bursary
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