Health & Social Care
| Study Level | Level 1 |
| Duration | 1 Year |
| Study Mode | Full-time |
| Start Date | September 2025 |
Foundation T Level: Health
Qualification Gained: Northern Council for Further Education Certificate in Common Health Conditions
Study LevelLevel 2 Course TypeSchool Leavers Duration1 Academic Year Start DateSeptember 2025 Study ModeFull-time LocationDavid Hockney BuildingOverview
Start your healthcare journey with Bradford College!
The Foundation T Level in Health is your first step towards a career in health and social care. This course combines classroom learning with real-world experience. You’ll study adult mental health and how to develop your understanding when working with adults with mental health needs.
Why choose a Foundation T Level?
- Gain Practical Healthcare Skills – Learn key skills like patient care, infection control, and effective communication — all essential for working in health and social care.
- Develop Health and Science Knowledge – Understand the science behind health, from anatomy and physiology to medical conditions and treatments.
- Access to T Level Health Facilities – Practice in our outstanding mock clinical ward, equipped with industry-standard medical equipment.
This course is ideal for you if:
- You’re interested in working in adult mental health and / or social care.
- You want to combine classroom learning with real mental health related work experience.
- You aim to progress into a social care or mental health care career or further study in these fields.
With a growing demand for adult mental health professionals, this course to take the next step in your career. Apply now to start your journey in Health.
Key Info
Skills you’ll develop:
- Effective Communication – Learn to communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, peers, and healthcare professionals.
- Team Collaboration – Build the ability to work well in diverse, multi-disciplinary teams in real healthcare settings.
- Empathy & Compassion – Learn to develop a caring attitude and understanding that are essential for quality patient care.
- Critical Thinking – Enhance your problem-solving skills to address challenges and make informed decisions.
- Professionalism – Develop adaptability, responsibility, and a confident, professional manner the workplace.
Core modules:
- Understanding the role of the mental health worker
- Mental health and mental health issues
- Understanding duty of care in adult health and social care
- Safeguarding in Health and Social Care
Entry requirements are GCSEs at grade 4 in Maths and English Language.
English and/or Maths will be included in your timetable if you have not achieved a GCSE at grade 4 or above in these subjects when you start your course.
Your progress will be evaluated through:
- Exams
- Termly Assessments
- Assignments
- Work Experience Assessments
Gain practical experience in Healthcare!
Foundation T Level students for this course will complete 1 day a week of work experience where you’ll dive into the world of work and gain the skills employers are looking for. You will:
- Get hands-on and work on real projects.
- Boost your confidence and learn how to plan tasks, meet deadlines, and make smart decisions.
- Collaborate with professionals and see how great ideas come to life when people work together.
- Understand how to maintain a safe and productive work environment.
- Be part of a workplace that values diversity and promotes equality.
With this industry placement, you’ll have hands-on experience to showcase on your CV, demonstrating your industry skills to employers.
After completing this Foundation T Level, you’ll be ready to pursue:
- Progression to our T Level in Health: Adult Nursing
- Apprenticeships in Health & Social Care, Nursing and Pharmacy
- Further study in health or social care related fields
If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact [email protected]
Disclaimer: Our prospectus, college documents and website are simply here to offer a guide. We accept no liability for any inaccurate statements and are not responsible for any negative outcomes if you rely on an inaccurate statement. We reserve the right to withdraw any programmes or service at any time.
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