T Level Health: Supporting the Mental Health Team
Subject Area
Health, Social Care & Life Sciences
Student Type
Students aged 16-18
Study Mode
Full Time
Course Type
T Level
What is the course about?
Our exciting new T Level Health: Mental Health is perfect for anyone wanting to pursue a rewarding career in mental health teams. The course is equivalent to 3 A Levels and is delivered through a combination of classroom-based study and industry placement.
Delivered by expert tutors and industry specialists, this programme will broaden your options as you will cover a variety of specialist topics and areas. This means that when it comes to employment, you will have the knowledge and skills to go wherever your ambitions take you.
Why should I choose the course?
This T Level programme is delivered over two years and has been designed in collaboration with our expert teaching team, industry experts and employers. Through a blend of classroom working and an extended industry placement, you will be fully prepared for a highly successful career within nursing and mental health.
You will develop knowledge and understanding of concepts, theories and principles, supporting practical application of skills, both within the classroom setting and within an extended industry placement. This will ensure that you are fully equipped for your next steps.
You will learn in our state-of-the-art simulation hospital ward and independent living flat.
What will I learn?
Key topics include working within the health and science sector, scientific and clinical practice, providing person-centred care, regulations in the health and science sector, infection prevention and control in health-specific settings, and science concepts.
You will also focus on an occupational specialism – Supporting the Mental Health Team – developing the skills and knowledge in a wide range of specialised areas, including:
- Assisting the mental health team with mental health tasks and therapeutic interventions
- Promoting mental wellbeing
- Providing care and support to individuals with mental health conditions
- Roles and responsibilities of the mental health team
- Health and safety in mental health settings
- Recording and reporting in mental health settings
- Understanding of the main types of mental health conditions and treatments.
What will the course lead on to?
This T Level will fully prepare you for employment and a dynamic career. Due to the broad range of topics covered on the T Level Health: Mental Health, you will be equipped for a career in a variety of settings, and could gain employment as an adult care worker or support worker.
You can also use this T Level to progress to a related higher-level apprenticeship or course of study at degree level.
Are there any links with industry and university?
You will complete an extended industry placement, equivalent to 315 hours, over two years. Whilst it is beneficial for you to self-source your own industry placement, you will have the support of an industry placement officer to provide the extra help in finding relevant industry placements if required. Within the placement you will apply your classroom-based skills and knowledge within an industry environment, giving you the experience to better prepare you for future employment.
What support is available?
You will be allocated a progress coach who will provide you with support to help you succeed on your study programme and progress on to your chosen career or progression path. We have a team of staff dedicated to providing learning support if required, as well as a welfare team that is on hand to offer guidance, support and help when needed.
Additionally, eligible students can access a wide range of finance and funding support to help them during their time at college.
Click here for learning support: https://wvr.ac.uk/college-life/learning-support
Click here for finance support: https://wvr.ac.uk/college-life/financial-support
Why should I choose to study the course at Warrington & Vale Royal College?
This course is delivered by our expert tutors and is designed in collaboration with industry and employers. It is delivered within our state-of-the-art simulation hospital ward and independent living flat, with all the very latest industry-relevant equipment and emerging technologies.
The unique blend of classroom delivery and industry placement will fully prepare you for your next steps, whether that be into highly skilled employment, higher education or onto a higher apprenticeship.
What are the entry requirements?
You will need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths, or you will have needed to have successfully completed a level 2 course and have GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or above.
Are there any additional costs associated with the course?
Uniform approx. £70
Trips approx. £40
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