Year 1: 70% exam, 30% employer set project
Year 2: 100% practical and written assessments
T Level Health requires you to achieve a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (one in an English and maths), this can include 2 Merits (or above) at BTEC/CTEC, plus a minimum of 5:4 in Science. This is outlined in our pathway criteria. The minimum entry requirements will be discussed at open events and at your college interview.
The T Level in Health (Supporting the Adult Nursing Team) is equivalent to 3 A Levels and is a suitable course option if you are passionate about a career in the health sector, with a particular focus on supporting the adult nursing team. The T Level will combine classroom work with work experience placements across the 2-year course, developing core knowledge and relevant career specific skills. This ensures that you have the knowledge and skills needed to progress onto health-related university courses, apprenticeships or employment.
The Health and Social Care department has four dedicated teaching rooms in the Elm building and a specialist clinical room. You will have access to textbooks for the duration of the course which you are expected to use productively along with self-directed internet research to complete your assessments. This course will be delivered and led by the Health and Social Care department with specific support from Science specialists.
The programme of study features a combination of classroom learning and an industry placement:
2 set examinations
An Employer Set Project (ESP)
1 Professional Discussion/Assessment
2 Practical Assessments
Case Study Assessment
It is a good idea to ensure that you achieve a good foundation of GCSE results in order to prepare for this course. Therefore you should aim to get at least a grade 4 in Maths, English and Science.
You can also look for more information about T Levels by visiting: tlevels.gov.uk
Wyke Sixth Form College hold train to teach information events which offer you a great insight into this course. If you are interested in attending one of these events, please complete this form and we will be in contact with the key information.
Please note that the applications for this course can be submitted by following the ‘Apply Now’ button on this page. Applications are made through the University of Huddersfield rather than Wyke Sixth Form College. We look forward to meeting with you.
Once completing the T Level in Health, students will be able to progress onto a number of careers in the health sector which may include: Higher education or further study in a health career such as nursing and paramedic science Apprenticeships in the health sector and employment in the health sector such as ambulance support worker, healthcare support worker and senior healthcare support workers.
At Wyke Start, our 2-day taster event in July, each of your subjects will set you some work to complete to help prepare you for the course. The work for this course will be available on this page to complete following this event.
As a T Level Health student you will have the opportunity to hear from a range of guest speakers in the field of Health and Social Care. You will also have the opportunity to go on a range of cross college local, national and international trips.