This course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in health and healthcare. Careers options might include care worker, emergency care assistant and dental nurse. The college has a specialist ward equipped with: • 5 bed teaching ward consisting of electric hospital beds with pressure relief mattresses and dignity curtains • SMART mannequins enabling learners to practice dressing and undressing, taking medical observations, using the hoists, applying dressings, and providing personal care. • Mannequins to support lifting and handling • Hand washing facilities to practice infection prevention and control • Residents’ bedroom to practice application of skills in a home setting • Care setting reception • Anatomy and Physiology models to support knowledge of bodily systems Year 1 is made up of three key parts: Core: Knowledge and understanding of contexts, concepts and theories of the health industry: • Working within the health and science sector • Health, Safety and Environmental regulations in the Health and Science sector • Managing information and data within the Health and Science sector • Good Scientific and Clinical Practice • Core Science concepts • The Healthcare Science sector • Providing Person Centred Care • Health and wellbeing • Further Science concepts • Health and Safety regulations applicable in the Healthcare sector • Infection prevention and control in health specific settings • Managing personal information • English, Maths and digital skills needed in the health sector Employer set project: A project set by health specialists that requires you to apply your knowledge to a real-life problem in the industry. Year 2 is made up of two key parts: You will specialise in supporting the adult nursing team • Assist with an individual’s overall care and needs to ensure comfort and wellbeing • Assist registered health professionals with clinical or therapeutic tasks and interventions • Undertake a range of physiological measurements • Assist the adult nursing team with clinical tasks • Support individuals to meet activities of daily living • Assist with skin integrity assessments and with the care and treatment of skin conditions. Industry placement: Across the two-years, you will need to complete an exciting 45-day (315 hours) industry placement with a reputable employer. Throughout the summer and your first term, a dedicated work placement advisor is available to support you with building links with suitable employers so you can secure your placement. This is a great opportunity that will not only give you experience in an external business, but enhance your technical skills and create relationships that could result in an apprenticeship or employment.
This course is only available to 16-18 year olds. • GCSE English Language at grade 5 or above. • GCSE Maths at grade 5 or above. • GCSE Double Science at grade 5 or above. • And 2 other GCSEs at grade 4 or above.
You will be assessed through examinations, applied and practical assessments in class and through a project set by your employer. Upon completion you will be awarded an overall grade (Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*). A T Level is a nationally-recognised qualification and your certificate will reflect this and will display your overall grade. The certificate will also explain your grade from A* to E for the core component and any occupational specialisms you will receive a Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*. It will also record whether you’ve achieved the minimum requirements for your maths and English qualifications as well as if you’ve completed the industry placement and any other additional mandatory requirements.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Derby Road, Mansfield, NG18 5BH |
This course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in health and healthcare. Careers options might include care worker, emergency care assistant and dental nurse. The college has a specialist ward equipped with: • 5 bed teaching ward consisting of electric hospital beds with pressure relief mattresses and dignity curtains • SMART mannequins enabling learners to practice dressing and undressing, taking medical observations, using the hoists, applying dressings, and providing personal care. • Mannequins to support lifting and handling • Hand washing facilities to practice infection prevention and control • Residents’ bedroom to practice application of skills in a home setting • Care setting reception • Anatomy and Physiology models to support knowledge of bodily systems Year 1 is made up of three key parts: Core: Knowledge and understanding of contexts, concepts and theories of the health industry: • Working within the health and science sector • Health, Safety and Environmental regulations in the Health and Science sector • Managing information and data within the Health and Science sector • Good Scientific and Clinical Practice • Core Science concepts • The Healthcare Science sector • Providing Person Centred Care • Health and wellbeing • Further Science concepts • Health and Safety regulations applicable in the Healthcare sector • Infection prevention and control in health specific settings • Managing personal information • English, Maths and digital skills needed in the health sector Employer set project: A project set by health specialists that requires you to apply your knowledge to a real-life problem in the industry. Year 2 is made up of two key parts: You will specialise in supporting the adult nursing team • Assist with an individual’s overall care and needs to ensure comfort and wellbeing • Assist registered health professionals with clinical or therapeutic tasks and interventions • Undertake a range of physiological measurements • Assist the adult nursing team with clinical tasks • Support individuals to meet activities of daily living • Assist with skin integrity assessments and with the care and treatment of skin conditions. Industry placement: Across the two-years, you will need to complete an exciting 45-day (315 hours) industry placement with a reputable employer. Throughout the summer and your first term, a dedicated work placement advisor is available to support you with building links with suitable employers so you can secure your placement. This is a great opportunity that will not only give you experience in an external business, but enhance your technical skills and create relationships that could result in an apprenticeship or employment.
This course is only available to 16-18 year olds. • GCSE English Language at grade 5 or above. • GCSE Maths at grade 5 or above. • GCSE Double Science at grade 5 or above. • And 2 other GCSEs at grade 4 or above.
You will be assessed through examinations, applied and practical assessments in class and through a project set by your employer. Upon completion you will be awarded an overall grade (Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*). A T Level is a nationally-recognised qualification and your certificate will reflect this and will display your overall grade. The certificate will also explain your grade from A* to E for the core component and any occupational specialisms you will receive a Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*. It will also record whether you’ve achieved the minimum requirements for your maths and English qualifications as well as if you’ve completed the industry placement and any other additional mandatory requirements.
