Level 3 T Level TQ in Health

Applications Open - Monday 2nd November 2026

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply – Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Canterbury College

You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

• EKC Ashford College
• EKC Broadstairs College*
• EKC Canterbury College*
• EKC Dover College
• EKC Folkestone College*
• EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application, except for A Levels at EKC Canterbury College, where up to 4 A Level courses can be added per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

This T level healthcare course combines academic study with hands-on learning.

Students gain foundational knowledge in areas like cell biology, infection control, person-centred care, and the basic skills in the healthcare sector, before specialising in Year Two. The programme is designed to develop practical, transferable skills for careers in healthcare through applied experience and specialist training.

During the two-year programme, you will gain the skills and knowledge needed to build a career in the health industry. You will also complete an exciting 45-day work placement with a local employer.

T Levels are designed for students aged 16–19 and are equivalent to three A levels.

This T Level TQ in Health combines classroom-based learning with hands-on experience, including a 45-day industry placement with a local employer to develop professional skills.

In Year One, you will study core topics including:

• Core science (cells, tissues, large molecules, genetics, microbiology and immunology)
• Providing person-centred care
• Infection prevention and control
• Supporting health and wellbeing
• Understanding the healthcare sector

In Year Two, you will choose an occupational specialism:

• Adult Nursing
• Care of Children and Young People
• Mental Health

During Year Two, you will deepen your knowledge and develop the practical skills needed to complete your specialist project.

In your work experience, you will develop transferrable technical and practical skills based on the knowledge gained in college. This gives you opportunity to use your skills in a realistic working environment.

T Levels are assessed through a combination of exams, coursework, and completion of your industry placement. The exams take place at the end of each year and test the skills you have learnt so far.

This study programme is designed to help you move quickly toward advanced jobs, higher education, or apprenticeship opportunities if you know what you want to do next and meet the entry requirements needed for success. Achieving a Level 3 qualification will improve your future earning potential and career choices. It also allows you to progress to Higher Education, Higher Apprenticeships, and Degree Apprenticeships. These can lead to roles like advanced technician or skilled supervisor at Level 3, and eventually to management or professional status as you continue your studies. To study at Level 3, including all T Level and A Level programmes, you will need an average entry score of 5.0 from your best 6 GCSE subjects, including English and Maths. For T Level Health, you will also need a grade 4 in GCSE Science.

You can progress into a wide range of opportunities after completing this T Level qualification. This includes:

• Start your career in a wide range of healthcare roles
• Progress to a relevant degree apprenticeship
• Attend university to continue your education