The T Level qualification is an exciting brand new two year full time course which has been designed in partnership with businesses and employers that is aimed to give you the knowledge and skills to support you move into an exciting career in healthcare which is the UK’s largest employment sector.
We are committed to ensuring you are ahead of the jobs market when you leave us and we will provide the knowledge and skills needed to work in the health sector through a minimum of 45 days industry placement.
You will undertake a high quality, structured and outcomes-focused industry placements which is an integral part of the new T Level programme.
The industry placement will be aligned to your career aspirations identified in your career plan which will be a minimum of 45 days and could include up to two employers.
You’ll be given a clear role descriptions in advance of the placement and you’ll also undertake an interview prior to starting your placement.
Your placement will provide you with an opportunity to contribute to the organisation and develop a host of new skills to help you take your next step.
During the theory and knowledge element of your course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of subjects relevant to healthcare.
You will learn and develop your skills by using a range of exciting and innovative teaching and learning methods including projects, presentations, displays and innovative use of VR bringing your curriculum experience alive.
Five GCSE grades at 5 or above, including English Language and maths.
You’ll will also need to pass a DBS check before you go on placement and take part in interview with a member of our teaching team.
You’ll be assessed in the following ways:
You’ll be taught by a team of committed and enthusiastic teachers, so there will always be someone to support you.
They all maintain their industry knowledge and skills by returning to practice at least once a year.
This course includes a 45 day industry placement – this is the main aspect that sets this course apart from study programmes.
In the first year you will get an introduction to the sector through undertaking substantial work experience with some of our partner employers such as Gateshead Council in a range of care settings.
This will support you to understand the key skills necessary to get ahead in the industry.
We can support you to decide on your next steps which could be a Higher Level Apprenticeship, university where you might study nursing, social work, psychology, criminology or even education.
On the other hand you might want to go straight out into the world of work.
Whichever route you choose, our teachers and dedicated Careers Team will provide one to one support to help you to make a decision that’s tailored to your skills and is best for you.
You’ll need to purchase the following kit;
This course is free to those aged under 19 years old.
Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free or reduced price course fees and there are grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances.
If you already have a full level 3 qualification and are aged 19 years over, you can apply for an Advanced Learning Loan or pay the fee upfront in full and qualify for a 10% discount.
You can get more information at our enrolment events, by calling 0191 490 2246 or email us at [email protected]
Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college. We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.
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View or download our course guide for 16-18 year olds.