This article was first published on 10th February 2023.
First launched in 2020, T Levels are proving increasingly
popular.
As more and more young people opt to take a T Level, we’re giving
schools and colleges a funding boost of around £30
million to help more of them offer top quality T Levels to
their students. On top of this, an Employer Support Fund
worth up to £12 million over the next two years will allow
more businesses of all sizes to provide students with industry
placements.
Here’s everything you need to know about T Levels:
What are T Levels?
T Levels are the gold standard vocational course, and a
high-quality alternative to A levels. One T Level is worth the
same UCAS points as three A Levels. They are two year programmes
with 80% of that time spent in the classroom, and 20% on a
minimum nine-week industry placement with an employer.
Why should I do T Levels?
Focussing on professional skills, T Levels have been designed
with leading employers to give you the knowledge and skills you
need to progress into work, further study or an apprenticeship.
T Levels combine class-based learning with an industry placement,
giving you the chance to get hands-on experience and learn what a
real career is like while you continue your studies.
You’ll also get a nationally recognised qualification when you
pass. Your certificate will show the grade you achieve and give
details of what you learned on the course, helping you to take
the first steps in your career.
Do you have to pay to do T Levels?
T Levels are free if you start when you’re under the age of 19
and have not already enrolled in another type of post-16
education.
What T Level subjects are available?
There are 16 T Levels already
available to study in a range of exciting subject areas
including digital, education, health, science, construction
finance and accounting. More courses will be available from
September 2023 including legal services and agriculture.
Where can I do a T Level?
T Levels are available at schools and colleges across the
country.
Visit this link to find a
school or college offering T Levels near you.
