School Leaver Guide 2024/25

GET AHEAD
WITH
T LEVELS.
If you know what industry
you'd like to work in and
enjoy technical training
with lots of time to gain
practical skills, T Levels
could be a great
choice for you.
During this two-year programme, you’ll spend
20% of your time in the workplace working
with an employer and 80% gaining high-quality
training in the classroom.
What are T Levels?
T Levels are technical qualifications that have been
endorsed by business leaders and designed to
get you career-ready. Depending on the T Level
route, you’ll spend a minimum of 45-days (315
hours) working in industry to get the skills and
experience that employers are looking for.
What level are they?
T Levels are a Level 3 qualification. Students
achieving the very top grade in their T Level
qualification will have the equivalent of three A*s at
A Level - or 168 UCAS points.
What can I do after T Levels?
Just like with any other vocational or academic
qualification, T Level students can progress to higher
education, a job or higher level / degree apprenticeship.
Which T Levels can I study at
Gateshead College?
● T Level in Big Data (Digital Business Services)
● T Level in Software Development (Digital
Production, Design and Development)
● T Level in Networking and Infrastructure (Digital
Support Services)
● T Level in Carpentry and Joinery
● T Level in Electrical Installation
● T Level in Construction Design, Surveying and
Planning
● T Level in Education and Early Years
● T Level in Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing
and Control (Engineering)
● T Level in Maintenance, Installation and Repair for
Engineering and Manufacturing
● T Level in Health
● T Level in Healthcare Science
● T Level in Science
● T Level in Management and Administration
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