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There are lots of options available for your child after their GCSEs including A Levels, vocational courses and apprenticeships. Helping them decide what to study can be daunting, especially when there are new qualifications like T Levels to consider. Take a look at this simple guide which explains everything you and your child need to know about T Levels. What are T Levels? T Levels are practical career focused qualifications for 16 to 19 year olds which are studied over 2 years. They’re equivalent to three A Levels and combine classroom study with a 45 day industry placement to prepare your child for the world of work, or further study like a higherlevel apprenticeship or university. They offer your child an ideal first step into their future career and as they’ve been designed by employers you can be confident that your child is being taught the skills and knowledge for their chosen industry. A T Level is made up of: ● A technical qualification - Your child will spend 80% of their time at college studying for this qualification ● An industry placement - 20% of a T Level is an industry placement with an employer, which will last a minimum of 315 hours (approximately 45 days)
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 ● ● ● ● ● 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 ● 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 my child get for studying a T Level? Your child will receive an overall grade of pass, merit, distinction or distinction*. Will my child 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 you child achieves 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 your child isn’t wanting to continue their studies after their T Level, going straight into employment is an option for them and thanks to their industry placement, your child will have a head start on the skills they’ll need in the workplace.
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