Engineering Level 3 – T Level

T Levels are Level 3 qualifications that follow on from GCSEs.

They are the equivalent to three A Levels and are new qualifications that combine classroom theory, practical learning, and an industry placement. They are ideal for students who enjoy learning through practical experience and real-life situations.

Engineering Level 3 – T Level course includes 315 hours minimum working with an employer in an industry placement and will include enrichment activities such as trips and guest speakers.

The two-year T Level courses have been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses so that the content meets the needs of industry and prepares students for work.

They will provide excellent destinations for students, including full-time skilled employment, higher-level apprenticeships and Higher Education degrees.

T Levels are an exciting option for post-16 education, providing a recognised qualification that is tailored to industry needs and skills.

For students looking to learn practical skills relevant to a particular job role or career path, irrespective of whether they want to go on to university to study for a degree or go straight into the workplace after year 13, T Levels are a great choice.

They are a good fit for students that aren’t interested in theory but want to learn what they’ll need to know in the workplace.

T Levels broaden the study choices for 16 years olds. They can offer a clear path to employment although, should your teen start the course and realise that industry or specialism it is not for them, there are still plenty of options for them to continue higher education or get work in a different industry once the T Level is complete.

T Level courses consist of the following:

• an approved technical qualification specific to the chosen industry area with compulsory elements and, in some cases, optional specialisms;
• an industry placement in their chosen industry area, which might be offered as day release or as a concentrated block;
• a minimum standard in English and maths (if this had not already been achieved).

Students receive a nationally recognised grade and a breakdown of their achievements on the course, including how they did on their work placement.

If they don’t pass all elements of their T Level, they’ll receive a T Level statement of achievement outlining what has been completed.

A fantastic element of T Levels is the industry placement – a real job in a genuine business. Sometimes this is offered in one block, sometimes as one day each week, or it can be other combinations that suit the company.

The College will help to source work placements for all T Level students. We have long established, excellent relationships with many employers in the construction sector. We have specialised staff who will visit you in the workplace and check that you are competent in your practice and that your learning is going well.

This first-hand work experience is hugely beneficial to students, enabling them to get a feel for what it’s like in the world of work and whether they like the field they’ve chosen – it’s not too late to make a change post- 18 if they don’t!

The placement can result in some students being offered jobs after they’ve completed their T Level and for those going on to higher education after college, their work experience will be impressive on their UCAS application personal statement.

Yes, students with a T Level qualification can go on to study for a degree or a related higher-level apprenticeship.

When searching for a university course, you’ll find the entry requirements include a minimum number of UCAS points. This will often be 112 UCAS points, although this will vary from course to course, however most universities seem to accept that 112 UCAS points are the standard for the average UK student. Universities will also assess their candidates on many different factors as part of their criteria.

T Level qualifications will be graded overall as Distinction*, Distinction, Merit, Pass, and there will be grades for each aspect of the course.

The table below shows the UCAS value of each grade type. T Level grades offer the following UCAS points (shown with A level equivalents).