T LEVEL HEALTH
Level 3
NEW FOR 2026 ENTRY
T Level Technical Qualification in Health
What will I study?
During the 2-year programme, students will develop the core knowledge and skills that are needed for entry to a range of health occupations.
As part of the T-Level in Health, students learn about infection prevention, health and safety, health care system roles, anatomy and physiology, data handling, scientific and clinical practice, person-centred care and safeguarding. This will support learners who are wanting to be employed in an Allied Health Role.
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Year 1:
Core paper one (36%)
Core paper two (24%)
Employer set project (40%)
Core 1 exam content:
Content Area 1: The healthcare sector
Content Area 2: Health, safety and environmental regulations in the healthcare sector
Content Area 3: Managing information and data within the healthcare sector
Content Area 4: Good scientific and clinical practice
Content Area 5: Providing person-centred care
Content Area 6: Health and well-being
Content Area 7: Safeguarding
Core 2 exam content:
Content Area 8: Core science concepts
Content Area 9: Further science concepts in health
Employer Supported Project:
You will be given a case study and will need to complete individual tasks relating to the case study to cover the skills and assessment outcomes.
Task 1: Research and report
Task 2: Role play and reflection
Task 3: Update of a healthcare plan
Task 4: Handover presentation and questions
Year 2:
Supporting Healthcare: Occupational specialism (65%)
Supporting the Therapy Teams: Occupational specialism (35%)
Occupational Specialism 1: Healthcare
A single synoptic assessment :an extended project. This includes several activities:
Task 1: Assessing and individual’s health and well-being
Task 2: Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
Task 3: Recognising changes in an individual’s condition
Occupational Specialism 2: Supporting the Therapy Teams
Task 1: Processing a therapy referral and planning therapy support with escalation
Task 2: Supporting individuals to regain independence
Task 3: Ensuring a safe environment for therapy services
Study Visits
Learners will complete up to 350 hours on work placement (20%).
Students will have a day within their timetable to undertake a work placement which equates to four days in college and one on work placement.
Assessment
2 exams
Employer Set Project Occupational Specialism.
350 hours work placement.
Entry Criteria
Grade 4 in English Language. Grade 4 in Maths. Grade 4s in either Combined or Triple Sciences. Successful interview.
Useful Supporting Courses
This is a full time course equivalent to 3 A levels. No other courses can be taken alongside it.
Careers
Nurse, Midwife, Paramedic, Youth Worker, Medical Representative, Social Work, Primary teaching, and Care Assistant.
Culture Vulture
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2026 T-Level in Health- Culture Vulture
Flying Start
Click the link and have a go at our 10-week learning plan to get you off to the best start.
T Level in Health Flying Start