T Levels are new, high-quality technical qualifications - an exciting alternative to A-levels and apprenticeships that combine classroom theory with practical learning and an industry placement within a rigorous and substantial qualification.
Watch our introduction to T Levels video to discover what it will be like to study a technical qualification at Bury College:
- T Levels are two-year technical qualifications which have been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses to meet the needs of different industries
- You will complete a 45-day industry placement as part of your qualification
- T Levels are equivalent to three A-levels and have UCAS tariff points
- Develop practical skills, knowledge and behaviours that show you are occupationally competent
- Apply theory in real workplace settings
- Combine classroom learning (80%) with on-the-job employment experience (20%)
- Pursue a high-quality technical route into skilled employment, further study or higher/degree apprenticeships
- The qualification is made up of core knowledge, understanding and concepts, specialist content covering occupational or industry-specific skills and an industry placement with an employer which will last a minimum of 45 days
The 45 day work experience placement will give you the opportunity to gain the technical training needed to progress directly into industry.
Digital: Digital Support Services (Specialism - Digital Infrastructure)
Education and Childcare: Education (Specialism - Assisting Teaching)
Health and Science: Health (Specialism - Supporting the Adult Nursing Team)
You will sit an externally-set exam at the end of each academic year to test your understanding of the subject. You will also undertake a skill-assessment to demonstrate your competency skills. Whilst on work placement, you will be set a project by your employer that you must successfully complete to demonstrate your overall breadth of learning.
| Subject Area | Description |
|---|---|
| Childcare | Secure transferable skills to help kick-start a rewarding career within the childcare sector. |
| Computing and IT | Develop your knowledge and understanding of the principles of IT and embrace the logical skills to create the technologies of tomorrow. |
| Health and Social Care | Combine classroom learning with industry placements and gain the skills needed to progress into a career where you can help to make a difference to the lives of others. |
| Teaching Assistants | Prepare for a career within education and gain an understanding of the teaching practices needed when supporting learning. |
Education and Childcare
Health and Science
Digital Support and Services
