What are they?
- Two year Level 3 qualifications - equivalent to 3 x A levels
- Lead to a specific occupation and available in a whole range of different areas from Cyber Security to Wildlife Management.
- Designed by professional bodies, employers and universities so that they are relevant and up to date.
- Include at least 3 months work experience and opportunity to build transferable skills and knowledge related to the job area.
- Progress on to apprenticeships, jobs and university.
Who are they for?
They are for 16 - 19 year olds who want to focus on developing skills and knowledge of a What specific occupation or job sector.
What subjects can you study?
Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care
Business and Administration
Construction
Creative and Design
Digital
Education and Early Years
Engineering and Manufacturing
Health and Science
Legal, Finance and Accounting
Sales, Marketing and Procurement Marketing (September 2025)
What are the entry requirements?
Entry requirements can be different in different colleges. You will typically need 5 GCSEs grade 4 - 9 including English and Maths or a level 2 vocational qualification and functional skills qualification at level 2 in English and maths.
Transition Course offered in colleges to get you ready for a T Level
If you are not quite ready to do a T Level, then colleges are offering a Level 2 'transition course'. The course content will vary at each college so do check but the courses will be aimed at giving you the skills and experience to be able to progress onto a T Level course.
How is the course assessed?
By a mixture of different methods from industry projects to exams and industry set tests.
How long will the T level take?
2 years - although you could be taken onto an apprenticeship during your course.
Options after the course?
You will have the experience to progress onto a higher or degree apprenticeship or to be able to progress on to Higher Education in the job area you have trained in.