What are T Levels?
Are you 16 to 18 years old and looking for a more hands-on approach to learning? Or are you a parent seeking the best educational path for your teenager? T Levels might be just what you’re looking for!
T Levels are courses for 16- to 18-year-olds that are studied at the same level as doing A Levels. They are for young people who prefer a more technical education when they come to College, rather than following a purely academic pathway, or a work-based apprenticeship.
Here’s what T Levels offer:
- Technical Knowledge and Practical Skills: Get specialised training tailored to your chosen industry or career.
- Industry Placement: Spend at least 45 days working in a real job, gaining invaluable experience and connections.
- Essential Skills: Improve your Maths, English, and digital skills, all crucial for any job.
- Workplace Skills: Learn the common skills needed to excel in any workplace.
When you complete a T Level, you’ll receive a nationally recognised certificate, showing employers that you’re ready for the job market.
T Levels let you split your time between the classroom (80%) and work placements (20%), giving you the perfect mix of learning and real-world experience.
Ready to take the next step in your education? T Levels could be your ticket to a successful future!
What can I do with a T Level qualification?
When you have completed a T Level course, you will be able to choose between moving into:
- A skilled occupation.
- Higher or degree level apprenticeships.
- Further study including Higher Technical Qualifications or Higher Education.
What courses are available?
Accounting
Animal Care
Business (Management and Administration)
Construction
Computing
Education and Childcare
Engineering and Manufacturing
- Design and Development (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
- Electrotechnical Engineering (Electrical Installation – Building Services)
Fashion
Health and Social Care
Motor Vehicle (Maintenance, Installation and Repair)
Media, Broadcast and Production
What do our students and their parents say?
See what student James Lack and his mother Becky think of Digital T Levels and take a look at the below video produced by Kindred for the Gatsby Creditable Foundation.
Find out how an industry placement can help you.
If you are a student who wants to find out how an industry placement can help, visit our How will an industry placement can help you page.
I’m an employer and I want to offer industry placements, is this possible?
Absolutely! Businesses who provide industry placements will be fully supported by their personal Barnsley College Industry Placement Co-ordinator throughout the process, from sign up to completion and beyond. Visit the Industry Placements departmental page to find out more information. The industry placement team can be contacted by calling 01226 216 216 or emailing workplacements@barnsley.ac.uk
What do our employers say?
“Our Industry Placement student has taken everything in his stride. As time has gone on, he has more responsibility, and he really enjoys the social media marketing campaigns he runs.” Gritstone Financial Planning Ltd.
“Industry Placements have introduced us to such a great way of giving opportunities to local young people, helping them to build real world experience whilst bringing talent into the organisation.” Whitshaw Builders
“Helping with day-to-day tasks, coming on set-ups, preparing for events… having an Industry Placement student has freed up our staff to do other jobs.” Glamourpuss Weddings
Last updated: 13th December 2024