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T-levels: what we know about the new alternative to A-Levels.
In September this year, the first of the T levels were quietly launched. Possibly over shadowed by the ongoing pandemic, the first 3 of the brand-new qualifications began. So, here’s what we know about the T-Levels and their place in the UK Education system.
October 15, 2020
What are T-levels
T-levels have been designed to better prepare students for the world of work. The courses have been developed in collaboration with UK businesses to ensure the contents meet the needs of industry. The T-level courses have been designed to be a follow on from GCSE’s and are the equivalent to 3 A-levels.
How will they work?
T-levels offer students a mixture of classroom and workplace learning. At least 315 hours of the course will be spent on industry placement.
What T-level subjects are available?
The Design, Surveying & Planning for Construction, the Digital Production Design & Development, and the Education & Childcare T-levels were launched this September at a number of colleges across the UK.
The following courses are due to launch in September 2021, 2022 and 2023:
September 2021:
- Building Services Engineering for Construction
- Digital Business Services
- Digital Support and Services
- Health
- Healthcare Science
- Onsite Construction
- Science
September 2022:
- Accounting
- Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing
- Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control
- Finance
- Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing
- Management and Administration
September 2023:
- Animal Care and Management
- Agriculture, Land Management and Production
- Catering
- Craft and Design
- Hair, Beauty and Aesthetics
- Human Resources
- Legal
- Media, Broadcast and Production
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