T Level Health – Supporting the Mental Health Team
Cornwall College Camborne - 8 September 2025
Cornwall College St Austell - 8 September 2025
2 years. 3 days a week in college and 2 days a week in placement
Full-time
Course information
T Levels are a 2-year qualification that you can do after your GCSEs as an alternative to A levels, other post-16 courses or an apprenticeship. They have been designed with leading businesses and employers to give you the knowledge and skills you need.
Your T Level will be worth UCAS points (a T Level Distinction* is worth the same as 3 A levels at A*) and will be recognised by universities and other education providers so you can choose to continue studying if you wish.
Opportunities within healthcare are rising, with a predicted growth of over 290,000 jobs by 2024, which means that now is a fantastic time to get into this rewarding sector.
Careers in healthcare are fulfilling, making a real difference to the lives and welfare of others. If you’re caring, compassionate and supportive, then you’ll be well-suited to a career in this sector, with plenty of opportunities to progress and climb the career ladder.
This qualification has been designed with employers and businesses and is structured to allow you to spend 80% of your time in the classroom and 20% on a 45-day placement.
This two-year qualification in health has been developed in consultation with employers in the industry to ensure that you will develop the core knowledge and practical skills needed to work within a range of health occupations.
• Working within the health and science sector
• Principles of good scientific and clinical practice
• Providing person-centred care
• Supporting health and wellbeing
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, diseases, and disorders
You will also develop a more focused understanding of either the supporting the mental health team or supporting the therapies team criteria within the second year (depending on uptake).
Alternatively, you should have passed a relevant Level 2 qualification with at least a Merit grade and GCSE passes in English Language, Science and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above.
You will have a positive school/college reference with excellent levels of attendance and punctuality.
All students working with vulnerable people will need to have a DBS Check which requires evidence of your identity which could include: Birth Certificate, Passport, bank statement, P45/P60, letter from your headteacher.
Cornwall College Camborne
Our Camborne campus has served as a vocational training hub for nearly a century. The iconic Tamar tower and the ‘big top’ that covers our construction and engineering provision, are landmarks known throughout the area. This legacy, combined with an exciting modernisation programme, has made Cornwall College Camborne the home of cutting edge facilities, dynamic learning experiences and fantastic student spaces. Open and modern learning areas, electric vehicle training labs, esports gaming facilities, chill out areas, an award-winning restaurant and plenty more besides, makes this the perfect place to have your #careercollege experience.
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Cornwall College St Austell
Set at the top of St Austell, with incredible views over the bay, our campus boasts ground-breaking facilities and exceptional student spaces. The Keay Theatre area plays host to our famous Altitude Dance Academy and performing arts, while our award-winning student restaurant Cloisters is recognised as one of the best in the country. Brand new electric vehicle training labs set within our modern construction and engineering buildings showcase just some of the incredible opportunities for people in St Austell and beyond.
Read more on the exciting developments at St Austell & Camborne
Find out more about our St Austell campus
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18th January 2025, 10:00am - 12:00pm
26th April 2025, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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8th February 2025, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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If you’re aged 16-18 when you begin your course, you will usually be eligible for free tuition. Detailed information can be found in our Financial Support section.
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Course Code 14151-CAM-25, 14912-STA-25
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