Question 1

What are T Levels?

Accepted Answer

What are T Levels?
 
T Levels are exciting courses that are a progression from GCSEs and are equivalent to three A Levels. Each T Level takes two years to complete, with the support from employers that have been key in developing these qualifications. T Levels are designed to prepare you for the world of work, further training or study.
If you are hoping to complete university-level study in the future, T Levels are sure to support you in your journey. UCAS points will be attached to T Levels, providing you achieve a pass in your chosen option.
 
How will I be taught?
 
T Levels will be a combination of classroom learning and ‘on-the-job’ experience during a job placement. You will spend at least 315 hours (approximately 45 days) completing your placement.
 
What qualifications will I get?
 
When you have completed your T Level, you will be awarded with an overall grade of pass, merit, distinction or distinction. You will also receive a nationally recognised certificate which will show your grade and a breakdown of what you have achieved.

Question 2

Looking to study T Levels in Plymouth?

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City College Plymouth is a current T Level provider. You’ll spend 80% of your time in classroom at college and 20% on a 45-day placement to give you the skills and knowledge employers are looking for.

The T Levels on offer at City College Plymouth:
 • Business Management and Administration (https://www.cityplym.ac.uk/courses/management-administration/)
 • Design, Surveying & Planning for Construction (https://www.cityplym.ac.uk/courses/tutorial-tldsp/)
 • Digital Production, Design & Development (https://www.cityplym.ac.uk/courses/t-level-technical-qualification-in-digital-production-design-and-development-tldpd/)
 • Digital Support & Services (Network Cabling; Digital Support; Digital Infrastructure) (https://www.cityplym.ac.uk/courses/tutorial-tldss/)
 • Education & Childcare (Early Year Education; Assisting Teaching (https://www.cityplym.ac.uk/courses/t-level-technical-qualification-in-education-and-childcare-tledc/)
 • Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing & Control (https://www.cityplym.ac.uk/courses/t-level-technical-qualification-in-engineering-manufacturing-processing-control-tlempc/)
 • Health (Supporting Healthcare - Supporting the Adult Nursing Team) (https://www.cityplym.ac.uk/courses/t-level-technical-qualification-in-health-tlhth/)
 • Healthcare Science (Assisting with Healthcare Science; Pharmacy Services) (https://www.cityplym.ac.uk/courses/t-level-technical-qualification-in-healthcare-science-tlhcs/)
 • Maintenance, Installation & Repair for Engineering & Manufacturing (https://www.cityplym.ac.uk/courses/t-level-technical-qualification-in-maintenance-installation-repair-for-engineering-and-manufacturing-tlmiem/)
 • Science (Laboratory Sciences; Food Sciences) (https://www.cityplym.ac.uk/courses/t-level-technical-qualification-in-science-tlsci/)

In addition UTC Plymouth have added T Levels to their Sixth Form Curriculum.(https://utcplymouth.org/sixth-form-curriculum) Here you can study:

• T Level Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing
 • T Level Digital production, design and development

Question 3

Looking to study T Levels further afield?

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South Devon College (https://www.southdevon.ac.uk/college/t-levels-for-students?gclid=EAIaIQobChMItLvO3fHT9AIVF-ztCh3dxwE-EAAYASAAEgJX7_D_BwE)will be offering T Levels in the following areas:
 
 • Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing 
    • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
 • Digital Production, Design and Development
    • Design and Development
 • Education and Childcare
    • Assisting Teaching
    • Early Years Educator
 • Health
    • Supporting the Adult Nursing team

Question 4

What's the difference between a T Level and an Apprenticeship?

Accepted Answer

T Levels give you the opportunity to experience an industry while you continue your studies, with the opportunity to specialise later. While gaining practical experience, you also achieve the qualifications needed to move into a higher level of study if you choose to later.

Apprenticeships are paid, work-based training for those who know what occupation they want to pursue.

Question 5

Why are T Levels important for Plymouth?

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T Levels offer a new way to support the city’s employers by providing them with talented, work-ready people who have the potential to become future industry leaders.

T Levels will raise the profile of technical education and shine a light on the highly valued skills needed in various industries that offer well-paid, lifelong careers. These industries include science, engineering manufacturing and digital technologies.

These qualifications will go some way to close the growing skills gap, and support the growth of these industries, in turn creating more well-paid and high-level jobs for Plymouth and the wider region.

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