West Lancashire College | T Levels

T-Levels at West Lancashire College

We're excited to be able to offer T-Levels from September 2023.

T-Levels are a new alternative to A Levels, apprenticeships and other 16 - 18 courses. Equivalent to 3 A Levels, a T-Level focuses on vocational skills and can help you progress into skilled employment, higher study or apprenticeships.

What are T-Levels?

T-Levels are a brand-new vocational qualification, designed to give you all of the skills you need for your future. They’re a two-year qualification designed in collaboration with employers to bring classroom lessons and work experience together.

On a T-Level, you’ll spend 80% of your time in the classroom and 20% on a work placement to make sure you develop all of the skills and experience that employers are looking for. This means that whatever your next step is, a T-Level will help you to step straight into your chosen career, an apprenticeship or a degree.

What T-Levels can I study?

Applications are now open for students to study T-Levels from September 2023. We will be offering a range of subjects and pathways, including:

Construction
Digital
Education and Childcare
Engineering and Manufacturing
Healthcare and Science

Do I have to study a T Level?

No, we still offer other vocational options for students aged 16-19 years old that will allow you to progress to higher study, apprenticeships or employment, as well as Apprenticeships of all levels and A Levels.

Where can I progress after completing a T Level?

T Levels are equivalent to three A Levels, so you can progress to wherever you would like to go.

You can choose to progress to a degree or other higher study, an Apprenticeship or straight into skilled employment.

How are T Levels different to A Levels?

T Levels are designed to provide you with the practical skills you need, whilst A Levels focus more on the theory.

One T Level is equivalent to three A Levels and you will be awarded UCAS points. This is because on a T Level, you study 1 subject with different pathways, in order to gain in depth knowledge and skills in your chosen area.

Each T Level is a two-year programme and includes an industry placement that lasts at least 45 days. You will spend 80% of your time in the classroom learning the skills that employers require and the 20% in industry, putting these skills into action to gain real experience.

How are T Levels different from Apprenticeships?

T Levels are designed to bring classroom learning and work experience closer together and you will spend 80% of your time in the classroom learning the skills, with the other 20% spent in the workplace putting them into practice.

This is different from an Apprenticeship, where the focus is more on workplace training. On an Apprenticeship, you will spend 80% of your time in a real, full-time job, with 20% of the time spent in a classroom being supported.

When can I start my T Level course?

We are accepting applications from September 2022, in which you will begin the course in September 2023.

What qualifications do I need to study a T Level?

You will usually need around 4 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above, including English and Maths in order to study a T Level.

Each course is different, so please check the entry requirements of the T Level you are interested in.

Building Services Design - T Level (Construction) Level 3*

On this two-year course, students will spend most of time in college learning the theoretical and practical skills you will need and develop an understanding of a broad range of issues relevant to the sector.