Course Overview

T Levels are new, two-year, technical study programmes, designed with employers to give young people the skills that industry needs. T Levels will provide a mixture of:

• technical knowledge and skills specific to their chosen industry or occupation an industry
• placement of at least 45 days in their chosen industry or occupation
• relevant maths, English and digital skills.

T Levels will become one of three major options when a student reaches level 3, alongside apprenticeships for students who wish to study and train for a specific occupation ‘on the job’, and A levels for students who wish to continue academic education.

Units of study/what is involved

Year 1 – Core content areas:

• Business Context
• People
• Quality and Compliance
• Finance
• Policies and procedures
• Project and change management
• Business behaviours
• Employer set project

Year 2 -occupational specialist content – Business improvement

• Acquire and protect data to support the improvement process
• Analyse data to identify opportunities for improvement
• Engage stakeholders in discussions on business processes and improvement
• Identify, propose and plan solutions for improvement
• Monitor and report the implementation of business improvement activities.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is through a variety of methods including exams, practical projects set by employers, assignments, case studies, presentations and externally examined coursework tasks. You may need to compile a portfolio of evidence to present at the end of the course for assessment purposes. This qualification includes a mixture of classroom learning and on-the-job experience during an industry placement of at least 45 days.

Progression Options

• Business advisor
• Financial controller
• Project manager
• International banking
• Accountant
• Security analyst
• Digital marketer
• Marketing