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Key details

Course areas
Health and Social CareScienceT Levels
Student type
16 - 18 courses
Course type
Full-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 3
Start date
Tuesday 1st September 2026
Location
City Hub 111 Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7HB
Course code
Parent course code:C042147 Child course code: Q042148
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Course introduction

A T Level is a nationally-recognised qualification that gives you a new choice to consider after GCSEs and are an alternative to A levels, apprenticeships and other 16 to 19 courses. It is an examination based qualification with a placement element.

The core component for this qualification will focus on a range of health and care related specialisms and has a core science component with an emphasis on the study of human anatomy, in particular, adults. The qualification is made up of a practical placement combined with classroom-based delivery.

This course has been designed to focus on all the different elements of the healthcare sector (units listed below) and how you can apply this information to working within the sector (within mental health team, adult nursing or other healthcare practices) with an emphasis on allowing learners to experience employment, supporting practitioners in a hospital.

This course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in health and healthcare and students can progress into roles such as:

  • Adult Nursing
  • Mental Health Nursing
  • Paediatric (Children's) Nursing
  • Midwifery
  • Paramedic
  • Occupational Therapist

In Year 1, you will develop a specialist understanding of health and science, which includes a core science (mainly biology) and include the fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology, and how this applies to a healthcare setting.

You will also learn the core concepts specific to health, including:

  • Working within the health and science sector
  • Health, safety and environmental regulations
  • Record keeping within the clinical setting
  • Principles of good scientific and clinical practice
  • Understanding the healthcare sector
  • Providing person-centred care
  • Supporting health and wellbeing
  • Infection prevention and control

Students can also use this T Level to progress to a related higher-level apprenticeship or course of study at a higher level.

This course will be taught at our City Hub Campus where you will have access to fantastic facilities including a brand-new £600k simulated Hospital Ward and state-of-the-art healthcare equipment.

You can expect to develop academic skills (essay writing and Harvard referencing) alongside practical competence through attending a placement. As part of this, you will need a DBS check, which the college provide. A placement is a mandatory part of the course. You can also expect a personal and social development session for 1 hour a week.

You will also find out about career opportunities and get expert advice on your next steps for example, further study at Nottingham College, employment or higher education.

A student sitting by a hospital bed in our City Hub.

You will undertake an extended work placement of over 315+ hours while you are studying.

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Course information

2 years

NCFE T Level Technical Qualification in Health

You need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English Language, Maths and Science at grade 5.

This course is for students aged 16-18 only.

To complete a range of externally-assessed projects including role plays, written exams and employer-set projects alongside completing 315 hours of relevant industry experience.

Students will usually go on to study further healthcare related subjects.

Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees.

If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information.

Careers related to this course

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Midwifery Nurses

Potential Earnings

£51,458.12

Average Earnings

£34,177.99

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Pathways

Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing

People in these occupations diagnose, assess, and treat health problems, operate medical technology, and care for patients.

Skills

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Science

Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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