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What are T-Levels?
- T Levels are new 2-year courses which are taken after GCSEs and are equivalent to 3 A Levels.
- T Levels are courses that have been developed in collaboration with employees and academics of the workforce ensuring the content prepares students for entry into employment, an apprenticeship, further/higher education.
T Levels offer students practical and knowledge-based learning at a school or college and on-the-job experience through an industry placement of at least 315 hours – approximately 45 days.
The courses are available at selected colleges, schools and other providers across England.
Are T-Levels apprenticeships?
- T Levels are new 2-year courses which are taken after GCSEs and are equivalent to 3 A Levels.
- T Levels are courses that have been developed in collaboration with employees and academics of the workforce ensuring the content prepares students for entry into employment, an apprenticeship, or further/higher education.
- T Levels offer students practical, knowledge-based learning at a school or college as well as work experience through an industry placement of at least 315 hours which is approximately 45 days.
- The courses are available at selected colleges, schools and other providers across England.
T-Level qualifications
It is recommended for students to take courses that surround health & social care in order to receive a qualification that is relevant to the Support Worker role.
Courses such as the Heatlhcare Science 2-year T-Level Course which will provide the student with a Level 3 qualification as well as a 9 week placement to gain on the job experience.
To help T Level students progress into higher education, UCAS tariff points are allocated to T Levels.
UCAS points are allocated to the overall T Level grade. Students must achieve at least an overall pass grade to receive UCAS points.
| UCAS tariff points | T Level overall grade | A level |
|---|---|---|
| 168 | Distinction* (A* on the core and distinction in the occupational specialism) | AAA* |
| 144 | Distinction | AAA |
| 120 | Merit | BBB |
| 96 | Pass (C or above on the core) | CCC |
| 72 | Pass (D or E on the core) | DDD |
You can find a list of higher education institutions who accept T Levels for entry onto one of their courses.
Stories from T-Level students
Hear directly from students who are taking their T Levels about why you should take the next step.
