T Level Guide for Careers Advisors

What T Level subjects are there?
T Levels cover a wide range of
sectors and interests. We currently
offer T Levels in the following areas:
● Business
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Construction
Digital Technologies
Early Years
Engineering
Health and Social Care
What’s the difference between T Levels
and A Levels?
The main difference between
T Levels and A Levels is that T Levels
focus on one subject while A Levels
are multiple subjects. T Levels are
more practical/vocational, whereas
A Levels are more theoretical.
What’s the different between T Levels
and a vocational course?
T Levels are the technical equivalent
to three A Levels. They cover:
● core theory
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concepts and specialist skills
● knowledge for a specific
career or occupation.
The main difference between the
T Level and a Level 3 course is the
compulsory industry placement.
What grade will they get for studying
a T Level?
They will receive an overall grade of
pass, merit, distinction or distinction*.
Will students be able to go to University
after they’ve studied a T Level?
Yes, T Levels have been designed to
provide students with the knowledge,
skills and experience needed to
progress onto a range of options
including work, higher education
or apprenticeships. If they achieve
Distinction* in their T Level this is
the same as 3 x A* at A Levels.
Here’s a guide to the T Level
grades compared to the A Level
equivalent and UCAS Tariff points:
T Level Grade
A Level
Equivalent
UCAS
Tariff
points
Distinction* A* A* A* 168
Distinction A A A 144
Merit B B B 120
Pass
(C or above
on the core)
Pass
(D or E on
the core)
C C C 96
D D D 72
If they don’t want to continue
their studies after their T Level,
going straight into employment
is an option for them and, thanks
to their industry placement, they
will have a head start on the skills
they’ll need in the workplace.