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.
T Levels have been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses. This ensures that the content meets the needs of the industry and prepares young people for work, further training or study.
How are T Levels delivered?
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 and helps students to rapidly develop their skills and increase their employment prospects at the end of their studies.
What is involved in the industry placement?
The 45-day industrial placement allows students to become immersed into the business, working full-time with you for the whole period, following your normal working hours.
How are they graded?
On completion of a T Level, students will gain a nationally recognised certification with their overall grade. This will be:
- Pass
- Merit
- Distinction
- Distinction *
It will also provide details of what was learnt during the course.
What are the benefits to employers?
Industry placements can support your organisation to
- Find solutions for entry-level skills shortages
- Develop your future talent pipeline as well as your current employees
- Bring a fresh perspective
- Give back to the local community
- Generate new ideas
More information can be found about the benefits.