It’s National Apprenticeship Week 2025 and we are focusing on all things T Levels on Thursday 13th February. This week on understanding T Levels, we are focusing on what they are.
T levels are a level three technical education route that provide an alternative to A-levels for 16-19-year-olds. One T Level is equivalent to three A levels. These 2-year courses have been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses so that the content meets the needs of industry and prepares students for work, further training or study.
We have created a printable resource, bullet pointing the key points about T Levels.
T-Levels can provide:
- Access to a new, diverse talent pool
- Ideas and innovation from young people who will be the workforce of the future
- Support for project work
- Opportunity for staff to develop mentoring, coaching and leadership skills.
- Improving health through employment in your locality
Find out further information on our T-Levels page.
A T Level is split into three main sections:
- technical qualification (TQ) is the main, classroom-based element. Students will learn about their chosen sectors through a curriculum designed by employers and developed by an awarding organisation (AO)
- industry placement runs for a minimum of 315 hours (45 days) overall and will give students practical insights into their sector and an opportunity to embed the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom
- English, maths and digital provision is also built into the classroom-based element of the T Level, meaning students will be given a solid foundation of transferable skills
You can also access further information and resources here on gov.uk website.
Check out other handy printables we have created on our resources page.