T LEVELS
T Levels
In these uncertain times, a new career-led education, developed in
partnership with employers, could prepare you for the future.
Students are facing times like never before, and now
more than ever, a career-led education could increase
your employability and prepare you for the future.
By choosing to study a T Level after GCSEs, a new
technical qualification developed in partnership with
employers, you will get both classroom and workplace
learning to prepare you for the working world.
How do T Levels work?
T Levels are a brand-new, two-year technical qualification, designed
in partnership with employers to equip students with the technical
skills needed for work.
You’ll spend 80% of your time in the classroom, learning the theory
and knowledge behind your chosen technical skill; and you’ll spend
the other 20% at work putting these skills into action. The start of
your course will begin with a core curriculum to give you a good
understanding of the subject overall, and you’ll then be able to
choose a specialism.
Choosing a T Level could be the start of an exciting career path. As
well as giving you hands-on experience in industry, you will develop
the knowledge and skills needed for progression straight into a
skilled profession or into higher level technical training, such as
apprenticeships or higher education.
Alongside this, if you haven’t yet achieved GCSE maths and English
then you will also work towards this.
Why choose a T Level?
1. Extraordinary times call for extraordinary qualifications - The
world has changed drastically, and everyone is having to adapt to
these ever-changing and uncertain times. You could be part of the
first cohort of T Level students, giving you specialist technical skills
when entering the workplace or higher education.
There are around 50 providers across the country offering T Levels
this year, with more to come in following years.
2. Stepping stone into the working world - Courses have been
designed by employers to ensure students are learning the skills
industries are looking for, improving your employability.
Over 200 employers, from small, local businesses to large
multinationals, are involved so you can be confident you’ll be
learning the skills real employers need.
You’ll also get to know people in the industry which may open
doors for employment in the future.
3. Experience the world of work - Try out your potential dream job
whilst studying.
4. Qualifications that count – Nationally recognised certificate,
equivalent to 3 A Levels. Counts towards UCAS points so you can
continue into higher education if desired.
SUBJECTS
You can still sign up to start in September 2020.
There are three courses available:
Education + Childcare
Core curriculum:
• Education system
• Child development
• Safeguarding
• Special educational needs
Digital
Core curriculum:
• Digital marketplace and roles
• Data and digital systems
• Software and business
• Security
• Testing
• Planning
• Legal
Construction
Core curriculum:
• Construction industry
• Design
• Technology
• Sustainability
Choice of specialism:
• Early years education and
childcare; assisting teaching
• Supporting and mentoring
students in further and
higher education
Choice of specialism:
• Understanding user needs
• Designing and developing
digital systems
Choice of specialism:
• Building services design
• Civil engineering
• Hazardous materials analysis
and surveying
• Surveying and design for
construction and the built
environment
In September 2021, these 7 new courses
will be available:
• Building Services Engineering
• Digital Business Services
• Digital Support Services
• Health
• Healthcare Science
• Onsite Construction
• Science
Eventually, there will be 25 T Levels, which will be introduced
over the following years. You can find the full list here. There
are limited places available for September 2020, so don’t
wait. Find your nearest T Level provider here.
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