T Levels will become one of the main choices for students after GCSE alongside:
- Apprenticeships (for students who wish to learn a specific occupation on the job).
- A levels (for students who wish to continue academic education).
The IfATE are currently reviewing post-GCSE qualifications to create a simpler, high-quality system that students, parents and employers will understand.
T Levels are based on the same standards as Apprenticeships, designed by employers and approved by the
Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE). The total time for a T Level is expected to be around 1,800 hours over the 2 years, including an industry placement. This is a significant increase on most current technical education courses.
This differs from an Apprenticeship, which is typically 80% on-the-job and 20% in the classroom and is more suited to those who know what occupation they want to pursue, want to earn a wage and learn at the same time and are ready to enter the workforce at age 16.
T levels are designed to prepare learners for specific occupational roles, providing them with entry into employment or progression onto an apprenticeship. They are designed to be delivered in the classroom, yet they will also include a substantial Industry Placement.
The T Level content has been designed with respect to the new reformed Apprenticeship Standards and will provide good technical knowledge for learners prior to starting an Apprenticeship. However, T Levels will not directly affect Apprenticeship Standards or Frameworks.
To learn more about T Level Technical Qualifications, please click
here and read the
government website.Back to
T Levels: Support Index
