Home Courses School Leaver T Levels T Levels Life after GCSEs just got more exciting with T Level qualifications! You can study a high quality T Level in construction or digital with us! Register now for our next open event! Click here Digital Innovation Centre Sunderland College will be rolling out prestigious new T Levels from a new cutting-edge immersive environment, with the inclusion of a sophisticated, 360 degree immersive visualisation ‘dome’ created within it, that will allow students to train in a number of virtual reality environments. The centre will also boast an amphitheatre-style seated area, and a number of innovation suites and flexible spaces for employer led training. Read more play video Take your skills to the next level! Imagine being able to study for a career that combines real work experience with learning at college. That’s what you get with T Levels! With 80% classroom-based learning and 20% industrial placement, you can start preparing for your future and take it to the next level. Developed with employers, they will give you a head start in developing the job-specific skills and knowledge you’ll need to progress to your dream career! play video Coming in September 2021 T Level in Building Services Engineering for Construction Find out more T Level in Design, Surveying & Planning for Construction Find out more T Level in Digital Production, Design & Development Find out more The next level qualification Who are T Levels for? T Levels are the perfect route for you if you know what job you want to do and you feel you are ready for the world of work. You can commit to an intensive course and substantial work placement to develop the skills employers are looking for. What will a T Level offer me? T Levels are vocational qualifications designed with leading employers. You will gain a high-quality, nationally-recognised technical qualification with a substantial work placement with an employer to experience a real career. You will gain UCAS tariff points and could progress to university, a higher apprenticeship or a highly-skilled career. What will I achieve with a T Level? T Levels include three elements: A technical qualification (core theory for an industry area and specialist occupation skills), an industry placement and a minimum standard in maths and English (if you haven't already achieved this). What is an industry placement? As part of your T Level you will take part in a substantial industry placement with an employer, to develop your practical and technical skills for an occupation or career. How is a T Level assessed? You will receive an overall grade for your T Level qualification. This will include a split of the individual technical element grades. You will also need to meet the minimum requirements for maths and English, have completed an industrial placement and any other essential requirements. What's different about T Levels? Studying a T Level, which is equivalent to 3 A-Levels, will provide you with more classroom learning than an apprenticeship and a bigger time commitment than a full-time vocational course to help you step straight into your dream career. What our employers say: Amy Porter, CSR Manager at ENGIE: “We’re delighted to be supporting Reanna in her training by giving her the opportunity to get real, hands-on, experience at one of our newest developments. What she’ll learn by being part of the team, and learning from her colleagues, will be invaluable for her in the future." Ashleigh Coombes, Admin and Customer Services Manager at Tolent Living: “Tolent believes in investing in the future of construction and this hasn’t changed with COVID-19. The industry has not stopped during the pandemic and Tolent continues to be awarded new schemes. “Therefore, we must continue to invest in the professionals of the future to ensure there is not a skills shortage. " All your questions answered... What are T Levels? T Levels are a new qualification designed to give you a head start towards the future you want. They follow GCSEs and are equivalent to 3 A Levels. The 2-year qualification brings classroom and work placement together, on a course designed with employers and businesses. When do T Levels begin? When can I apply? What subjects can I study? How long is the industry placement? Is it the right path for me? Can I go to university after a T Level? Will they be recognised by employers? What qualifications do I need to be able to study a T Level? Why would I choose an unpaid T Level over a paid apprenticeship? 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