What are T Levels?

T Levels are a new level 3 qualification, aimed at 16-18-year-old learners.

Developed with the support of employers, T Levels will enable learners to obtain the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to enter the world of work or continue their studies at a higher level. Each T Level is equivalent to 3 A-Levels, and takes 2 years to complete.

They are delivered in the classroom through learning sessions and on-the-job learning experiences, including a work placement of up to 50 days. They also include a technical qualification, as well as English, maths and digital content.  

Industries covered by T-Levels

T Levels will be available in 15 different industries, all of which Highfield already supports through regulated qualifications.

• agriculture, environment and animal care    
• business and administration
• catering and hospitality        
• childcare and education       
• construction              
• creative and design
• digital           
• hair and beauty
• health and science
• legal, finance and accounting 

The below technical routes are intended to be delivered through apprenticeships:

• protective services
• sales, marketing and procurement
• social care
• transport and logistics

You can also download our T-Levels factsheet. 

Further information

T Level Structure:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/introduction-of-t-levels/introduction-of-t-levels#t-level-structure

Occupational Maps:
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/about/occupational-maps

List of T Level Providers:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/providers-selected-to-deliver-t-levels