T Levels
A new choice - T Levels are a brand-new qualification designed to give you a head start towards the future you want. These two year courses follow GCSEs and are equivalent to 3 A Levels, combining academic classroom-based learning with a meaningful industry placement. They provide a good alternative to A Levels or BTEC and technical courses.
What is a T Level Foundation Year?
As part of our commitment to providing outstanding technical education, we're thrilled to announce the launch of our six new T Level Foundation Years for September 2024. These exciting year-long courses bridge the gap between GCSEs and T Levels for pupils who may not quite meet the entry requirements to start on a T level immediately.
T Level Foundation Years are designed to equip students with fundamental knowledge and practical skills, preparing them for their upcoming T Level and the exciting world of work. The course will focus on building students' English, maths, and digital skills within a context relevant to their chosen industry.
What is the difference between technical qualifications, A Levels and T Levels?
A Levels are assessed mainly through exams, while diploma courses are assessed mainly by coursework. In terms of UCAS points, level 3 diploma vocational qualifications are often equivalent to three A Levels. T Levels have been co-created with over 250 employers to combine classroom study with a 45-day industry placement. T Levels are equivalent to three A Levels and are assessed by both exams and coursework.
Can I go to university after studying a T Level?
Yes. T Levels are nationally-recognised qualifications and worth UCAS points, therefore are accepted by universities and other education providers.
How do T Levels differ from an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is typically 80% on-the-job and 20% in the classroom, as opposed to T Levels where 80% of your study programme is classroom-based and 20% is spent completing an industry placement.
Lewis Tilston
Previous school: St Gregory's Catholic High School
College course: T Level Onsite Construction: Carpentry & Joinery
After getting fantastic results in his GCSEs, Lewis was looking for a course that would challenge him but also give him the opportunity to work more practically, which he prefers. He spent a year doing A Levels, but felt like they were not helping him reach his goal of gaining a higher apprenticeship, so wanted to change to a course with a strong career focus. He said:
“I chose to join Warrington & Vale Royal College because it has lots of strong apprenticeships routes and studying a T Level here will help me achieve my goal quicker! My course has been great so far and I am really looking forward to starting my industry placement.”
