T Level Guide for Students

What are the entry requirements for
a T Level?
To be able to study a T Level
with us, you will need to achieve
5 GCSEs at grades 5 – 9
including English and maths.
Will I need to find my own industry
placement?
No, you don’t. We’ve got a dedicated
team who work with employers
from across the region to secure
placements for our T Level students.
Will I get paid when I am on my industry
placement?
No, you won’t be paid when
you’re on placement.
What are the benefits of studying
a T Level?
Studying a T Level helps you
● find out more about the career
opportunities open to you
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build essential skills, such as
teamwork and communication
put your skills and knowledge into
practice in the real world of work
build contacts with employers.
As well as helping you to make more
informed choices about your career
pathway, you’ll get experience
that employers are looking for.
T Levels are a good option even if
you only have a rough idea of the
career or field you’re interested in.
The study and industry placement
aren’t linked to a specific role or
job. Instead you’ll be given broad
exposure to an industry and the
many different roles it offers.
“We think it’s great that T Levels are courses designed
with employers. We actively get involved with Gateshead
College to feedback what skills should be covered to make
sure that they give students the skills employers like us are
are looking for. The placements give students a chance to
see what the working environment is like and apply their
learning in a real-world setting. Placements also allow
them to get a better understanding of the industry they’re
interested in and even open them up to new possibilities they
were not previously aware of.”
James Hanson, Managing Director, Layers Studio.