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T Level Courses

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A fresh route towards your future. T Levels are two-year qualifications designed with employers and industry leaders to prepare you for life after college.

They’re ideal if you want a mix of classroom learning and hands-on experience, all while working towards a qualification that’s equivalent to three A Levels. Each T Level includes a 45-day* industry placement to build practical skills and employer-valued confidence in the workplace.

This respected pathway is designed to launch your future ambitions, whether you are heading to university, a higher apprenticeship, or straight into a job.

*With the exception of Education & Early Years which is minimum of 94 days.

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Is this for me?

  • I already have a career or industry sector in mind.
  • I want practical work experience and an extended placement built into my course.
  • I like learning by doing and putting theory into action.
  • I want to progress into higher education, training or employment.

We work with hundreds of employers across the region to help secure meaningful placements. Come and speak to our talented team who are here to mentor and guide you from start to finish.

What do I need?

A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including maths and English Language, in subjects that are relevant to the course you’d like to study. Some T Level courses have additional entry requirements.

Equivalent to 3 A Levels

T Levels are an alternative to A Levels, apprenticeships and other 16 to 19 courses. Equivalent to 3 A Levels, a T Level focuses on vocational skills and can help students into skilled employment, higher study or apprenticeships.

A 45-day industry placement

Each T Level includes an in-depth industry placement that lasts at least 45 days*. Students get valuable experience in the workplace; employers get early sight of the new talent in their industry.

*With the exception of Education & Early Years which is minimum of 94 days.

80% Classroom, 20% Work

T Level students spend 80% of the course in the classroom, learning the skills that employers need. The other 20% is a meaningful industry placement, where they put these skills into action.

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