Qualifications: What are T-levels?

T-levels are new, two-year, technical study programmes, designed with employers to give young people the skills that industry needs. They will provide a mixture of:

T-levels are an alternative to A-levels, apprenticeships and other courses for 16 to 18-year-olds. Equivalent to three A-levels, a T-level focuses on vocational skills and can help students into skilled employment, higher study or apprenticeships.

Why do we need T-Levels?

One of the driving forces behind these reforms was a desire to improve the clarity of pathways open to young people choosing technical qualifications, and the educational and employment outcomes available once complete. T-levels will drastically change this landscape. The government is reviewing and rationalising the 10,000 plus technical qualifications currently available at Level 3.