The Next Level Qualification
Introducing the brand new next level qualification for ages 16 to 19 that provides an alternative route to A Levels, more focussed on a career, but still keeps your options open if you are considering University study or a higher professional technical qualification.
A T-Level is:
- equivalent to 3 A Levels
- delivered full-time over two-years
- accepted by universities as part of entry requirements
This nationally-recognised qualification combines 20% practical workplace experience and 80% academic classroom work, and features industry-standard content which can lead you into employment as well as higher study.
Studying on a T-Level course means that as well as developing your knowledge within the classroom, you also have the opportunity to complete a valuable industry placement lasting approximately 45 days.
Courses at Bradford College
Are you a Level 2 student wanting to progress onto T-Level study? Why not apply to study a Fast Track Programme at Bradford College?
Bradford College also offers students Fast Track to T-Level courses, allowing you to develop the skills, knowledge and experience to progress onto your chosen T-Level programme.
We offer Fast Track courses in Health Care, Construction, Engineering, Education and Childcare and Digital Production and Design. The qualification caters to many different subject areas and is an excellent stepping stone for career progression.
Get ahead in your chosen field with this next level qualification.
Our T-Level Courses
Frequently Asked Questions
T-Levels are a nationally-recognised qualification that you can progress onto after GCSEs and are equivalent to 3 A Levels. A 2-year T-Level course combines 80% classroom learning with 20% work experience on an industry placement, allowing you to develop the skills, experience and knowledge to progress onto further study or employment.
If you have recently completed your GCSEs or aged 16 to 19, you can begin to study on your chosen T-Level course, providing you meet the specified entry requirements.
Most T-Level courses require a minimum of 5 GCSEs (graded from 4-9), including English and Maths.
As well as receiving a nationally-recognised qualification, you’ll benefit from:
– A qualification equivalent to 3 A Levels
– Up to 168 UCAS points, beneficial if you go on to further education
– A 45 day industry-standard work placement
– Both the knowledge and experience for career progression
Similar to an apprenticeship, the T-Level allows for both industry placement time as well as classroom learning. However, with a T-Level you will spend more time in the classroom, split 80% classroom and 20% industry placement, compared with an apprenticeship that requires 80% on-the-job work experience and 20% classroom study.
Studying a 2 year T-Level course will provide you with a qualification that is equivalent to 3 A Levels, the courses provide both the knowledge and experience to progress into further study or employment. A Fast Track to T-Level course is a 1 year course for students with the potential and interest to study a T-Level but require additional time and support to build up core skills in English and Maths, as well as identifying which course is perfect for their career progression.
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