T Levels: What are they anyway?

So you’ve heard the word ’T-levels’ being mentioned. Or perhaps you haven’t. Here is the scoop on exactly what they are and how you can get one:

80% Classroom learning skills that employers need and 20% Work putting those skills into practice

• They are equivalent to 3 A levels. You can go onto employment, higher education or apprenticeships

• You get a 45 day industry placement. Meaning valuable time in a workplace relevant to your subject

• They have been designed in collaboration with leading businesses such as Fujitsu and Skanska

• When and how you complete your industry placement depends on your T level choice, college and employer

• You get a nationally recognised qualification at a pass, merit, distinction or distinction*

• They are free if you start studying before you are 19

To find out more about T levels, click here.