Teacher Information
Teachers seeking additional information and support can review the T-Level Guide issued by HM Government.
What are T Levels & how do they work?
T Levels are new two-year courses equivalent to three levels, which will be available to students in England from September 2020.
T Levels are based on the same standards as apprenticeships, designed by employers, and will offer around 1,800 hours of study over two years. This will include a 45-day work placement, so T Levels will be more suited to students who know what occupation or industry they want to move into.
T Levels include compulsory elements:
- a technical qualification that includes core skills, theory, and concepts for the industry area
- specialist occupational skills and knowledge of the career
- an industry placement with an employer
- a minimum standard in maths and English, if students haven’t already achieved this
How are T Levels graded?
Students who complete a T Level will receive an overall grade of pass, merit, distinction or distinction* and will be awarded a nationally recognised certificate showing a breakdown of what they’ve achieved. It will also confirm that a student has met the minimum requirements for maths and English qualifications.
Are T Levels included in the UCAS Tariff?
Students who want to progress into higher education will be able to see how UCAS Tariff points are allocated to their T Level. They must achieve at least an overall pass grade to receive Tariff points, as set out below:
|
UCAS Tariff points |
T Level overall grade |
A Level |
|
168 |
Distinction* (A* on the core and distinction in the occupational specialism) |
AAA* |
|
144 |
Distinction |
AAA |
|
120 |
Merit |
BBB |
|
96 |
Pass (C or above on the core) |
CCC |
|
72 |
Pass (D or E on the core) |
DDD |
What T Level subjects are available?
The first three T Levels available to start in September 2020 will be:
- digital production, design and development
- design, surveying and planning
- education
View the accredited providers who have been approved to deliver these first three T Levels.
From autumn 2021, T Levels will also be available in:
- building services engineering
- digital business services
- digital support and services
- health
- healthcare science
- onsite construction
- science
Additional providers will be approved to deliver T Levels from September 2021. More T Levels will be available from Autumn 2022
