T-LEVELS
Welcome to T-levels
T-levels are brand new, Level 3, two-year qualifications that give you the chance to learn what a career is like while you study by combining classroom theory, practical learning and an industry placement.
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What are T-levels?
T Levels are new courses that follow GCSEs and are equivalent to 3 A Levels. They’ve been co-created by the industry you want to be a part of, so you can gain the knowledge and skills you need to leap ahead of the crowd and into yourdesired career.
Are T-levels right for me?
T-levels suit learners who want a more applied, employer-led study programme. They are an ideal course if you have finished your GCSEs and want the knowledge and experience to go into employment, an apprenticeship or higher education.
Your T-level will be worth UCAS points. A T-level Distinction* is equivalent to 3 A-levels at A* - and will be recognised by universities for those that want to continue studying.
What can I expect?
You’ll spend 80% of your time in the classroom or in practical workshops and 20% of your time on an industry placement.
Your industry placement will be a 45-day experience with a local business which will give you the opportunity to develop your practical and technical skills needed to progress onto employment, an apprenticeship, or higher education. You can expect to be treated like a member of staff, experience a full induction and will be assigned a supervisor or mentor for the duration of your placement. This can be undertaken as a block (over college holidays for example) or as individual days to fit around your college timetable.
Completing an industry placement can increase your confidence, allow you to stand out from your peers and develop industry-specific skills.
What is the difference between T-levels, and Apprenticeships?
Around 80% of a T-level will be spent in a classroom with the remaining 20% on industry placement. Apprenticeships, by contrast, are typically 80% on-the-job and 20% in the classroom and more suited to those who feel ready to enter the workforce. Work experience is typically much shorter, often just 1-2 weeks, and arranged by schools before GCSEs to give students a brief taste of being in work.
Petroc is offering T-levels in the following subjects:
Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning
The core element of a T-level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction will boost your knowledge in a range of topics such as design principles, project management and health and safety.
You’ll also learn about the commercial side of construction, including stakeholder management, business structures and entrepreneurship. And as the construction industry is always evolving, you’ll dive into the world of digital technology, innovation and sustainability, to understand how the industry will be shaped in the future.
You’ll then choose a specialism designed to support your interests, so you can get deeper into your chosen subject and build up the skills you need for your future job.
You can choose from specialist modules in either Building Services Design, Civil Engineering, Hazardous Materials or Surveying and Design.
Then you’ll be able to put everything you learn into practice, with a substantial industry placement of around 45 days. Giving you an amazing opportunity to work with an employer while you study, such as a construction company or civil engineer, and gain invaluable experience as well as key skills that employers are looking for.
Following a T Level, you could progress straight into a skilled profession or continue your studies with a degree or higher apprenticeship. Career options might include becoming a Surveyor, Civil Engineer or Town Planner.
Digital Production, Design & Development
The core element of a T-level in Digital Production, Design and Development will boost your knowledge in a range of topics such as programming, coding, the use of data, and the different platforms of delivery in the digital industry. It’s a cutting-edge subject, so you’ll also learn about the potential security risks that organisations can face and how to analyse problems and identify solutions through computer programs.
You’ll then move on to the subject specialism, so you can get deeper into the specifics and build up the skills you need for your future job. You’ll work on problem-solving, developing solutions within a collaborative environment and learn how to change, maintain and support software.
Then you’ll be able to put everything you learn into practice, with a substantial industry placement of around 45 days. Giving you an amazing opportunity to work with an employer while you study, such as a software or IT company, and gain invaluable experience as well as key skills that employers are looking for.
Following a T Level, you could progress straight into a skilled profession or continue your studies with a degree or higher apprenticeship. Career options might include software, web or games development.
Digital Support Services
The core element of a T Level in Digital Support & Services will boost your knowledge in a range of topics such as programming, coding, the use of data and the different platforms of delivery in the digital industry. It’s a cutting-edge subject, so you’ll also learn about the potential security risks that organisations can face and how to analyse problems and identify solutions through computer programs.
You’ll then choose a specialism designed to support your interests, so you can get deeper into your chosen subject and build up the skills you need for your future job. You can choose from specialist modules in either Digital Infrastructure, Network Cabling or Digital Support.
Then you’ll be able to put everything you learn into practice, with a substantial industry placement of around 45 days. Giving you an amazing opportunity to work with an employer while you study, such as an IT company or department, and gain invaluable experience as well as key skills that employers are looking for.
Following a T Level, you could progress straight into a skilled profession or continue your studies with a degree or higher apprenticeship. Career options might include an Infrastructure Technician or a role in IT Support
What do students who are studying a T-level in Digital Production say?
Education
The core element of a T-level in Education and Childcare will boost your knowledge in a range of topics such as child development, safeguarding and special educational needs; as well as your understanding of the role of families and support agencies. You’ll also dive into the specifics of social interaction, behaviour, and how language is acquired, as well as build your skills in becoming a reflective practitioner.
You’ll then choose a specialism designed to support your interests, so you can get deeper into your chosen subject and build up the skills you need for your future job.
You can choose from specialist modules in either Early Years Education, Assisting Teaching or Supporting and Mentoring Students in further and higher education.
Then you’ll be able to put everything you learn into practice, with a substantial industry placement of around 45 days. Giving you an amazing opportunity to work with an employer while you study, such as a school or nursery, and gain invaluable experience as well as key skills that employers are looking for.
Following a T Level, you could progress straight into a skilled profession or continue your studies with a degree or higher apprenticeship. Career options might include becoming a Teaching Assistant, Nursery Nurse or Early Years Officer.
What do students who are studying a T-level in Education & Childcare say?
Healthcare
The core element of a T-level in Healthcare Science will boost your knowledge in a range of topics such as the principles of good scientific and clinical practice; as well as standard operating procedures, management of equipment and work areas, and the importance of quality standards, health and safety. Healthcare Science is critical, not only for the delivery of current healthcare, but also to develop innovative tests and treatments for the future.
You’ll then choose a specialism designed to support your interests, so you can get deeper into your chosen subject and build up the skills you need for your future job. For example, Assisting Healthcare will be one of the specialisms available.
Then you’ll be able to put everything you learn into practice, with a substantial industry placement of around 45 days. Giving you an amazing opportunity to work with an employer while you study, in a laboratory, hospital or healthcare setting, and gain invaluable experience as well as key skills that employers are looking for.
Following a T Level, you could progress straight into a skilled profession or continue your studies with a degree or higher apprenticeship. Career options might include becoming a clinical analyst or a healthcare science associate.
What do students who are studying a T-level in Healthcare Science say?
Science
The core element of a T Level in Science will boost your knowledge in a range of topics such as the principles of good scientific and clinical practice, as well as fundamental scientific concepts; not to mention your understanding of standard operating procedures, management of equipment and work areas, stock control and storage, the importance of quality standards, health and safety. And as the science industry is so innovative, you’ll gain a better understanding of the world around you.
You’ll then choose a specialism designed to support your interests, so you can get deeper into your chosen subject and build up the skills you need for for your future job. You can choose from specialist modules such as Laboratory Sciences, Metrology Sciences or Food Sciences.
Then you’ll be able to put everything you learn into practice, with a substantial industry placement of around 45 days.
Giving you an amazing opportunity to work with an employer while you study, such as a chemical, pharmaceutical or biotechnology company, and gain invaluable experience as well as key skills that employers are looking for.
Following a T Level, you could progress straight into a skilled profession or continue your studies with a degree or higher apprenticeship. Career options might include becoming a technical support scientist, a metrology technician, or a food technologist – speak to your careers adviser to find out more.