T Levels are a brand-new 2-year qualification for learners aged 16-18 that provide an alternative pathway to A-Levels, BTECs and Apprenticeships. T Levels bring classroom and work placement together on a course designed with employers and businesses to give you the skills and knowledge employers are looking for. They follow GCSEs and are equivalent to 3 A-Levels and will attract UCAS points that will support you to progress into an entry level skilled job, a higher apprenticeship or on to further study, including at university.
The below guide gives a typical breakdown of the elements that make a T Level course. Specific requirements of each course may vary slightly.
| FULL TIME QUALIFICATION | |
| 20% - INDUSTRY PLACEMENT | |
| 80% - TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION | |
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20% to 50% CORE MODULES Knowledge of underpinning concepts, theories, principles, and core workplace skills relevant to your T Level subject. |
50% to 80% SPECIALISM Knowledge and skills further developed around your chosen specialism. |
| UCAS POINTS | T LEVEL GRADE | A-LEVEL |
| 168 | Distinction* | A-A-A* |
| 144 | Distinction | A-A-A |
| 120 | Merit | B-B-B |
| 96 | Pass (C or above on the core) | C-C-C |
| 72 | Pass (D or E on the core) | D-D-D |
T Level Transition Programmes are one-year technical courses that prepare you with the skills and foundation to take on a T Level. It will give you relevant knowledge, practical and study skills, work experience and support tailored to you and your chosen T Level subject.
Students studying a T Level course at Waltham Forest College will benefit from:
• Gaining skills and knowledge that employers are looking for
• Industry expert tutors who are passionate about your course subject
• Purpose-designed facilities and equipment
• Meaningful work placements
