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Health & Social Care (City)

Start Date
Level
Course Course
P00703
Area
Health & Social Care
Campus
City Campus

About this Course

This pathway is designed to give you the knowledge, understanding, and practical skills needed for employment in a range of health and social care settings. It is ideal if you would like to work with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, supporting their health, wellbeing, and social care needs. This course prepares you for work in environments such as care homes, hospitals, community healthcare, and social services.

Key Units

The Health and Social Care qualifications at Levels 1 and 2 provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to work in a wide range of health and social care settings. The courses are designed to build upon core concepts and gradually expand into more specialized and practical areas as students' progress. Some of the modules covered in this area include Human Growth and Development, Effective Communication in Health and Social Care, Equality and Diversity in Health and Social Care, Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care, Supporting Individuals with Additional Needs, Work Experience, and more. 

The T Level in Health is a two-year qualification designed to prepare students for a career in the Health and Social Care sector. The course combines classroom-based learning with industry placements, equipping students with the knowledge and skills required to work in health care, social care, or related fields. The T Level is equivalent to three A-Levels and is structured around core content and occupational specialism. Within the T Level qualification, we have three pathways available: Supporting the Mental Health team, Supporting the Adult Nursing team, and Supporting the Therapy team.

  • The T Level in Supporting the Mental Health Team leads to roles like Mental Health Support Worker or Healthcare Assistant in mental health services, providing care and support for individuals with mental health conditions. 
  • The T Level in Supporting the Adult Nursing Team prepares students for roles such as Adult Care Support Worker, assisting registered nurses in caring for adults in various healthcare settings. 
  • The T Level in Supporting the Therapy Team leads to roles like Therapy Assistant, working alongside physiotherapists and occupational therapists to help patients with rehabilitation and recovery.
As part of the entry requirements for this course, an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) will be conducted on prospective students. 

Entry Requirements

 

Entry Requirements 

Health and Social Care Level 1 

4 GCSEs at grade 2 including English Language + DBS check 

Health and Social Care Level 2 

4 GCSEs at grade 3 including English Language at grade 3 or above + DBS check 

Health and Social Care T Level Foundation Year 

5 GCSEs at grade 3 or above including a grade 4 in Maths or English 

Health and Social Care T Level (pathways in) 

  • Supporting the Mental Health team 

  • Supporting the Adult Nursing team 

  • Supporting the Therapy team 

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Maths and Science plus English Language at grade 5 or above + DBS check 

Assessment

Health and Social Care Levels 1 and 2: Classroom-based learning assessed using written assignments, portfolio work, practical tasks, and observations. Includes work placement opportunities at Level 2. 

Health and Social Care T-Level: This qualification is a combination of work-based (20%) and classroom learning (80%). It is assessed by exams, assignments, and an employer-set project. This qualification enables progression into Higher Education, as it is equivalent to three A Levels.  

Where does this Lead

Health and Social Care Apprenticeship: You could progress onto an apprenticeship which would allow you to conduct work-based learning assessed through assignments, observation, and witness testimonies. You would be working for an employer for most of your time and studying at college toward your qualification for a minority of your time.  

Upon successful completion, you could seek employment as a care worker, support worker, healthcare assistant, or progress to further study with our Foundation Degree in Professional Practice (available at The Sheffield College university level provision: UC Sheffield) or a full degree programme at university.  

Future Opportunities

This qualification can lead to employment in a wide range of private and public settings such as hospitals, care homes, community support services, residential care, and rehabilitation centres. You could also work in specialised fields such as mental health, disability support, and elderly care.

Foundation Degree in Professional Practice (Higher Education level): Continue your studies with progression onto our Higher Education programme, as part of The Sheffield College’s university level provision: UC Sheffield. You can study the first two years of your degree programme with us (Level 4 and Level 5), and then progress onto Sheffield Hallam University to complete your degree in a specialism of your choice.  

Tell Me More

Interview Process:
For this course, the interview process for the includes an information session followed by a 1:1 chat with a tutor. During the information session, you will receive important details about the course structure and expectations, along with a chance to ask any questions. This is crucial to ensure you understand the course fully and how it aligns with your goals.

Will the course suit me? 
This course is ideal for motivated, compassionate people who are interested in pursuing a rewarding career in health and social care. Experience in studying health and social care is beneficial, but not necessary.  
 
Staff and Facilities 
At The Sheffield College, you will learn from highly qualified staff with a wealth of experience in both academic and health and social care sectors. The college offers excellent facilities to support your learning, including fully equipped simulation rooms, interactive learning environments, and access to industry-standard resources. 

Course Enrichment 
You will have the opportunity to engage in various enrichment activities such as industry visits, guest speaker sessions, workshops, and community-based projects. You can also pursue additional qualifications such as first aid or manual handling certificates. 

Extra Costs

A DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is required for students going on work placements and will be carried out at the start of the course. Students will need to pay for this, and the cost is approximately £47.00 and a Tunic that will cost approximately £15.00

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