T Levels are two-year, technical study programmes. They are designed with employers to give young people the skills that industry needs.

They provide a mixture of:

• Technical knowledge and skills specific to their chosen industry or occupation
• An industry placement of at least 45 days in their chosen industry or occupation
• Relevant maths, English and digital skills

T Levels are based on occupational standards and provide a mixture of technical knowledge and skills specific to a chosen industry.

Learners can progress into a range of options including:

• Employment
• Apprenticeships
• Higher and further education (including degrees and HTQs (higher technical qualifications)

T Levels attract UCAS points in line with A Levels to help support progression into higher education.

Many learners will be able to move onto a related apprenticeship at level 4 or above. Other learners might want the opportunity to work in a different or more specialist area. In both cases, the prior learning gained through the completion of a T Level could be taken into account. This may reduce the duration of further training and help identify a learner’s specific training needs.