Course may be subject to change.
This two-year T-Level programme has been developed to meet industry needs, and is the equivalent to three A-Levels.
Delivered by lecturers with extensive industry experience, this T-Level course will also be supported by significant employer interaction, to encourage you to embrace the experiences of working in the adult nursing sector.
Entry Criteria
You must hold five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths, English and a science subject.
Additional Costs
You will be required to purchase a tunic for all practical and work-based activities. This tunic can be purchased directly from our supplier at a cost of approximately £20 (plus P&P).
What are the next steps?
You will meet with a member of the course team. Please bring your GCSE grades or predicted grades.
Modules Studied
You will study the following modules:
- Working within the health and science sector~ The mental healthcare sector
- Health, safety and environmental regulations in the health and science sector
- Health and safety regulations applicable in the healthcare sector
- Managing information and data within the health and science sector
- Managing personal information
- Good scientific and clinical practice Providing person-centred care
- Health and wellbeing
- Infection prevention and control in health specific settings
- Safeguarding
Teaching and Assessment
Teaching will include a variety of classroom based sessions, self-study and workplace learning activities.
Assessment is both formative and summative.
Formative assessments aim to support your learning in preparation for summative assessment. They will include peer assessment, self-assessment and tutor assessment.
Summative assessments are conducted by the awarding body. They will include synoptic projects, an employer-based project and exam.
Your industry placement is assessed by your work-based supervisor and your tutor. You will be graded based on your performance in the workplace.
You will complete two written examinations and an Employer-set Project (ESP).
Industry Links
At NCD, we have strong links with a variety of leading employers within the sector.
As a T-Level student at NCD, you will benefit from access to the knowledge and experience of industry professionals. We will welcome a range of employers on campus, and will be invited on visits to the workplace.
Placement
T-Levels include an enhanced industry placement for you to gain the edge in the workplace.
You must complete a minimum of 315 hours industry placement. To demonstrate a threshold competence in adult nursing, you will be observed during your industry placement.
