Start Date
- September 2025, Full Time
Summary
The technical qualification (TQ) forms part of the new T Level study programme. T Levels are two-year high-quality technical courses, designed with employers, to give young people the skills that industries need, and for them to thrive in the workplace.
The purpose of the level 3 technical qualification is to ensure students have the knowledge and skills needed to progress into skilled employment or higher level technical training relevant to the T Level. The T Level Health (Supporting the Mental Health Team) is suitable for post-16 students looking to develop both knowledge and practical skills in the health sector.
You will gain core knowledge in a variety of areas such as health and safety within the sector, health and wellbeing, providing person centred care, science concepts, infection prevention and control, managing personal information and physiological measurements.
You will then go on to focus your skills in your chosen occupational specialism of Supporting the Mental Health Team. The Supporting the Mental Health Team occupational specialism pathway will include content related to providing care and support to individuals with mental health conditions, assisting teams with mental health tasks and therapeutic interventions and promoting mental wellbeing.
As part of this course, you will complete a mandatory industry placement (315hrs) with an employer to develop your practical and technical skills.
Why Our College?
Equivalent to 3 A Levels
T Levels are equivalent to three A Levels and are allocated UCAS tariff points.
Developed with industry
T Levels have been designed with leading employers and businesses. They will provide you with the skills to progress to an apprenticeship, university or skilled employment.
Academic and practical
80% will be academic and technical study at college. 20% will be practical experience gained with an employer as part of an industry placement.
Entry Requirements
Achieve 5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above (including English Language at grade 5 or above and Double Science at grade 5/5 or above)
Attend a taster day
Satisfactory completion and submission of your Enrolment Task as directed
Successful completion of a Disclosure Baring Service (DBS) check
Assessment
You will have to sit two written examinations and an employer set project in your first year
In year two of the course you will complete a series of synoptic assessments, both practical and written
The course also requires each learner to complete a minimum of 315 hours of relevant work placement
Progression
Successful completion of this course will allow you to progress onto a career in the healthcare industry. You could enter employment or start an apprenticeship. You can also progress on to university level courses.
Career Progression
Successful completion of this course will allow you to progress onto a career in the healthcare industry. You may progress to Higher Education, a Higher Level Apprenticeship, or gain direct entry to the Health Sector as Ambulance Support Worker, Healthcare Support Worker or Senior Healthcare Support in a Health setting.
Fees
If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free.
