Our T Levels

LEVEL 3 T LEVEL: EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE

2 YEARS

WHAT WILL I DO?

Our brand new Education and Childcare T Level will help to develop your understanding and prepare you for a career in the education or childcare sector. During the theory and knowledge element of your course, you will gain an understanding of all aspects of a role as an early years educator or assisting teaching depending on the specialism you choose. You will learn and develop your skills by using a range of exciting and innovative teaching and learning methods including projects, presentations, displays and innovative use of virtual reality to bring your curriculum experience alive.

You will also undertake a high quality, structured and outcomes-focused industry placement, this is an integral part of the new T Level programme. The industry placement will be aligned to your career aspirations identified in your career plan which will be 750 hours and could include up to two employers.

WHAT GRADES DO I NEED?

Five GCSEs grade 4 or above. These must include a minimum of grade 4 in English and maths and if choosing the assisting learning pathway, science is also required, plus a successful interview.

WHAT’S NEXT?

You could progress onto university to study primary education, early childhood studies or other related degree programmes, move into employment in the education or childcare sectors or look to secure a higher apprenticeship.

LEVEL 3 T LEVEL: MAINTENANCE, INSTALLATION AND REPAIR FOR ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING

2 YEARS

WHAT WILL I DO?

Our brand new Engineering and Manufacturing T Level will allow you to specialise in mechanical engineering and mechatronics. You will learn key industry skills including robotics, programmable logic control, hydraulics and pneumatics, as well as the principles of both mechanical and electrical engineering.

You will also undertake a high quality, structured and outcomes-focused industry placement, this is an integral part of the new T Level programme. The industry placement will be aligned to your career aspirations identified in your career plan which will be 750 hours and could include up to two employers.

The industry placements will support you to develop a breadth of new skills to provide you with a valuable opportunity to progress towards your career goals.

WHAT GRADES DO I NEED?

Five GCSEs grade 4 or above including English, maths and science or a level 2 qualification in a related course. You will be required to successfully complete a course interview.

WHAT’S NEXT?

You could progress onto university to study engineering related degree programmes, move into employment in the engineering sectors or look to secure a higher apprenticeship.

LEVEL 3 T LEVEL: HEALTH AND SCIENCE

2 YEARS

WHAT WILL I DO?

During the two-year programme, you will develop the core knowledge and skills that are needed for entry to a range of health occupations.

You will gain an understanding of health and science including: working within the health and science sector; health, safety and environmental regulations; managing information and data; principles of good scientific and clinical practice; core science concepts including the structure of cells, tissues and large molecules and; genetics, microbiology and immunology.

You will also undertake a high quality, structured and outcomes-focused industry placement, this is an integral part of the new T Level programme. The industry placement will be aligned to your career aspirations identified in your career plan which will be 315 hours and could include up to two employers.

The industry placements will support you to develop a breadth of new skills to provide you with a valuable opportunity to progress towards your career goals.

WHAT GRADES DO I NEED?

Five GCSEs grade 4 or above including maths, English and science and successfully complete an application and interview process.

WHAT’S NEXT?

You could progress onto university to study health care, nursing or other related degree programmes, move into employment in the health and science sectors or look to secure a higher apprenticeship.

LEVEL 3 T LEVEL: BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERING (GAS ENGINEERING)

2 YEARS

WHAT WILL I DO?

The T Level qualification in Gas Engineering is a two year full-time course which has been designed in partnership with employers that is aimed to give you the technical knowledge and skills to support you to move into a career in engineering. Each T Level qualification also has a requirement for at least 45 days work placement in the relevant industrial sector with an employer-set project.

You will complete units in the following: • Health and safety • The use of tools, equipment and materials for gas engineering • Gas systems • Gas engineering science • Pipework technology • Legislation and industry guidance • Building technology • System installation

WHAT GRADES DO I NEED?

Five GCSEs grade 4 or above and must include English and maths. You will be required to successfully complete a course interview.

WHAT’S NEXT?

You could progress onto university to study engineering related degree programmes, move into employment in the engineering sectors or look to secure a higher apprenticeship.