Health T-level: Adult Nursing

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Do you want to make a difference in healthcare? Our T-Level provides a streamlined pathway into a multitude of rewarding careers such as nursing, midwifery or paramedic sciences. You’ll complete a mixture of hands-on learning in our interactive hospital ward and theory-based lessons. You’ll also undertake a work placement in industry, providing you with vital real-world experience. This course will also prepare you for both university and apprenticeship progressions into healthcare.

What will I study in Health T-level: Adult Nursing?

The content of Adult Nursing is split into 3 main components: Core Theory, Occupational Specialism & Work Experience.

Core theories will include a theoretical overview of healthcare, including but not limited to safeguarding, person-centred care & legislation. You’ll also complete a scientific component focusing predominantly on anatomy and physiology & a focus on common diseases in healthcare.

The occupational specialism is divided into fundamental healthcare skills and pathway-specific Adult Nursing skills. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Taking and observing physiological measurements such as blood pressure
  • Supporting of chronic conditions
  • Personal Care
  • Infection, Prevention and Control Measures

Your work experience will include a minimum of one day a week in industry – this could include a hospital, GP surgery, or care home, to name a few. You will complete this placement for the duration of the programme, which will enable you to achieve a minimum of 315 hours in industry.

Entry Requirements

At least five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above all from the core subjects. Grade 4 in Maths and English. A grade 4 in Science is recommended.

This course requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, we will be asking students to bring the necessary details to their enrolment appointment to complete this.

You may be required to have additional vaccinations to work in the hopsitals.

 

How will I learn?

The programme is taught through a multi-faceted approach which emulates the training which healthcare professionals receive. This includes physical demonstrations and practice in our ward, classroom, and laboratory-based learning.

You will be expected to complete weekly homework assignments throughout the programme, which will be representative of three A-level equivalents. This will include a mix of both pre-reading material and post-lesson knowledge checks. You will complete assessments at the end of each term, alternating between Core and Occupational Specialism assessments half-termly.

You will learn a variety of specific skills out on your placement, which will be outlined in your placement lessons to ensure you are prepared for the working environment. You will be required to log your work experience hours each week through our bespoke work experience portal.

How will I be assessed?

The T-Level is assessed through a variety of mediums, designed to highlight both academic and practical skillsets.

Your core component is assessed through two written examinations at the end of Year 2. You will also complete a project known as the “Employer Set Project” (ESP) as a part of this component. The ESP is a controlled assessment that will be completed over a three-week period and focuses on key core principles you’ll learn.

Your occupational specialism will be assessed through a mix of written and practical assessments including discussion-based assessments. These will be reflective of real-world scenarios and requirements.

Any trips?

You will be off-site for a minimum of one day a week to give you opportunity to culminate industry placement hours.

Whilst on site, you will complete training whereby professionals will be invited in to demonstrate different skills and techniques related to the nursing sector.

There will be opportunities for trips to univeristies to gain an insight into the health courses they offer.

Are there any costs involved?

There is a course fee to cover required resources for successful completion of the T-Level Adult Nursing programme.

At the beginning of Year One, a fee of £90 is payable to include all Year One resources and a tunic for your Industry placement. This can either be paid in full or in increments from September through to October half term.

During the final term of Year Two, there is a fee of £60 payable to include all Year Two resources. Similarly, this can either be paid in full or in increments from May half term until the start of the next academic year (September).

These payments are completed through our internal payment system however, should you require any assistance with this, please reach out to the the team for support.

Device Requirements

Device requirements for this course are currently under review. Updated information will be published during the summer. Please note that all courses may have some form of device requirement, so we recommend checking back regularly for the latest details.

Information about what device may be required for this course, where available, can be found on our Bring Your Own Device guidance page.

FAQs

Who is responsible for arranging WEX?

We will support you in finding a suitable work experience placement relevant to your course but you are able to source a suitable placement yourself too.

You may already have a job working in a relevant sector and this can count towards your hours or you may want to work with one of our NHS trusts which we will arrange.

Will I need to travel to placement or training?

Yes, you will need to arrange your own transport to travel to placement training and your placement which takes place one day a week over the two years of the course.

Sometimes, training may be in a different location and you may need to arrange a lift but the NHS trusts will provide notice of these dates.


Will I need to study science on this course?

Yes, one of the core elements is human biology where you will learn all about the human body systems and diseases and disorders that impacts on the health and wellbeing of the human body.


Can I study another A-level or EPQ alongside the T-Level

The T-level course requires you to be in college a minimum of 3 days a week and then on placement a minimum of 1 day a week.

Unfortunately, there is no scope for additional course’s as the T-level is equivalent to 3 A-levels.


Does this course limit my choices at university/career choices?

 

Absolutely not! Infact, the skills you will learn and develop on this course will be transferable across almost all career choices.

This course opens up the door into a career with the NHS and other health careers, but equally you could go on to study other courses.

Your work experience will provide you with many opportunities to develop employability skills which will help with your university, apprenticeship or job applications.


What is the advantage of studying T-levels over A-Levels?

Unlike A-levels, T-levels involve a practical element to gain industry knowledge and skills and provide the opportunity to complete a minimum of 315hrs of work experience which will give you a wealth of skills and practical experience to support your university applications.

Most universities and health-related courses accept the T-level's and have been very impressed with the level of knowledge and skills our students have demonstrated at university interviews. However, the academic team will be on hand to support with university applications and provide further guidance on an case-by-case basis to ensure you receive the most appropriate support throughout the next stage of your professional journey.


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