About the course

The Level 3 T Level in Health (Assisting Nursing) is a qualification for students aged 16 and over. It provides in-depth knowledge and practical experience for those interested in a career in healthcare, with a particular focus on supporting the adult nursing team.

As part of the course, students will complete a compulsory industry placement, giving valuable real-world experience in a healthcare setting. Assessment combines written examinations with an employer-set project, ensuring learners are fully prepared to progress into skilled employment, an apprenticeship, or higher-level technical training within the health sector.

Units include:
A1:Working within the health and science sector
A2: The healthcare sector
A3: Health, safety and environmental regulations in the health and science sector
A4: Health and safety regulations applicable in the healthcare sector
A5: Managing information and data within the health and science sector
A6: Managing personal information
A7: Good scientific and clinical practice
A8: Providing person-centred care
A9: Health and wellbeing
A10: Infection prevention and control in health specific settings
A11: Safeguarding

B1: Core science concepts
B2: Further science concepts

Core skills

• Demonstrate person-centred care skills, communication, team working, reflective evaluation, researching and presenting

Occupational specialism core: Supporting Healthcare

• Assist with an individual’s overall care and needs to ensure comfort and wellbeing
• Assist registered health professionals with clinical or therapeutic tasks and interventions
• Undertake a range of physiological measurements

Occupational specialism: Supporting the Adult Nursing Team

• Assist the adult nursing team with clinical skills
• Support individuals to meet activities of daily living
• Assist with skin integrity assessments and with the care and treatment of skin conditions