T Level

T Levels are a new technical based qualification being introduced between 2020 and 2022 in England.[1][2] The aim of the new T Levels is to improve the teaching and administration of technical education which will enable students to directly enter employment on completion of Sixth Form. T Levels are two-year courses that can be studied after GCSEs. These qualifications will be a mix of theoretical work learnt within the classroom at Sixth Form secondary school and two industry practical placements with local employers working in partnership with the Sixth Form.[3] The T Levels will be a Level 3 qualification on the Regulated Qualifications Framework.

Not to be confused with Technical Level.

The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) has said that the highest T Level qualification, a starred distinction, will be worth the equivalent of three A*s at A Level when a student is being considered for a place in higher education, giving them 168 UCAS points; the highest A Level result is worth 56 points.[4]

T Levels will cover the following subject areas:[5]

  • accountancy
  • agriculture, land management and production
  • animal care and management
  • building services engineering
  • catering
  • craft and design
  • cultural heritage and visitor attractions
  • design and development
  • design, surveying and planning
  • digital business services
  • digital production, design and development
  • digital support and services
  • education
  • financial
  • hair, beauty and aesthetics
  • health
  • healthcare science
  • human resources
  • legal
  • maintenance, installation and repair
  • management and administration
  • manufacturing, processing and control
  • media, broadcast and production
  • onsite construction
  • science

References
  1. "Education Secretary announces first new T Levels". Gov.UK. 11 October 2017. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  2. "T-levels: what are they and how will they work?". i News. 6 March 2017. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  3. "'T-levels' aim to improve technical education and improve UK productivity". The Guardian. 9 March 2017. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  4. "New T-level study to be worth three A-levels". BBC News. BBC. 20 August 2019. Retrieved 20 August 2019.
  5. "T Levels: Technical Education". City and Guilds. Retrieved 30 May 2018.

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