What are T-levels?
T levels are a new, 2-year qualification for 16- to 19-year-olds which can be taken after GCSEs. Each T level is equivalent to 3 A levels. They focus on vocational and practical skills to help young people thrive in the workplace.
T Levels have been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses. This makes sure that the content meets the needs of the industry and prepares young people for work, further training, or study.
What do they involve?
T levels offer a mixture of classroom learning and ‘on-the-job’ experience. 80% of the course takes place in the classroom, learning skills. The other 20% is an industry placement, to put skills into action. The industry placement is at least 315 hours which is approximately 45 days.
What and where can they be studied?
To find out more about the different subjects on offer, head to the T level webpages.
What are the entry requirements?
Entry requirements for each course are set by the individual college or school.
How are they graded?
On completion of a T Level, students will gain a nationally recognised certification with their overall grade.
This will be either
- Pass
- Merit
- Distinction
- Distinction *
It will also provide details of what was learnt during the course.
Can they provide UCAS tariff points?
T Levels will be worth UCAS points. A T Level Distinction * is worth the same as 3 A levels at A*. It should be recognised by universities and other education providers, but it is worth checking this on the entry requirements of different institutions.