T-Level in Health (Clinical) Supporting Mental Health

Upon successful completion of the T Level Health – Mental Health Pathway program, graduates will be well-prepared for various career opportunities in the mental health sector, including:

• Mental Health Support Worker: Provide direct support and assistance to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. 
• Mental Health Counsellor: Offer counselling and therapeutic services to individuals and groups.
• Psychological Assistant: Assist psychologists in assessments, therapy sessions, and research.
• Crisis Intervention Specialist: Work in crisis hotlines or organizations dealing with mental health emergencies.
• Mental Health Advocate: Advocate for mental health awareness and support within communities and organizations.
• Further Education: Pursue higher education in psychology, counselling, or related fields to advance your career.

Health is a vital field that we all depend upon as the Covid pandemic has clearly demonstrated to us all. This T level is a 2 year course, equivalent to 3 A Levels but with a more vocational focus in Adult Nursing and designed to provide you with the skills, experience and knowledge required to progress into a career in Adult Nursing.

You’ll gain in-depth industry experience via a work placement in the healthcare sector so you have more focus on vocational skills development than A Levels. This will help you into skilled employment in Health, or progress to University or an Apprenticeship. In addition to classroom-based lessons, the course includes a minimum of 315 hours working with an employer on a relevant industry placement.

 The T Level Health – Mental Health Pathway program at Inspired Education Group is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of mental health, psychology, and practical skills to support individuals experiencing mental health challenges. This two-year course prepares students for rewarding careers in the mental health sector and equips them with the knowledge to promote well-being and offer vital support.

During your second year, you will also work on an employer-set project in a real-life setting. This 45-day industry placement is your chance to put your knowledge into practice. It’s also an amazing opportunity to experience first-hand what it’s like to work in health and be part of the mental healthcare team.

Course Objectives:

• Mental Health Awareness: Develop a deep understanding of mental health issues, disorders, and challenges.
• Psychological Insights: Study psychology principles to comprehend human behaviour and mental processes.
• Support and Intervention: Acquire skills in providing mental health support, intervention, and crisis management.
• Therapeutic Techniques: Learn evidence-based therapeutic techniques for supporting individuals with mental health concerns.
• Communication Skills: Enhance communication and empathy skills for effective interaction with individuals facing mental health challenges.
• Ethical and Legal Considerations: Understand ethical and legal aspects of mental health care.

Course Content:

You will develop a general understanding of:

• A general understanding of Health • Working within the Health sector • Health, safety and environmental regulations
• Managing information and data
• Principles of good scientific and clinical practice
• Core science concepts.

You will also learn about topics specific to science:

• Understanding the Healthcare sector
• Providing person-centred care
• Health and wellbeing
• Further science knowledge
• Health and safety in the Healthcare sector
• Infection prevention and control
• Managing personal information.

The second year consistws of an OS exam. This is completed over four months with four tasks involving research, observations and reflection task.