Employers
T-Levels are new 2-year courses which are taken after GCSEs and are broadly equivalent in size to 3 A Levels. Launched in September 2021, these courses have been developed in collaboration with employers and education providers so that the content meets the needs of industry and prepares students for entry into skilled employment, an apprenticeship or related technical study through further or higher education.
T-Levels offer students practical and knowledge-based learning at a school or college and on-the-job experience through an industry placement of at least 315 hours – approximately 45 days.
• Health and safety, law and sustainability in construction
• Building technology, measurement and surveying techniques
• Design principles and digital technology in the built environment
• Project management, commercial business and relationship management
• Construction science, mathematical techniques and data analysis
• Problem solving through client briefs and live project work
• Communication, collaboration and critical thinking skills
• Research, literacy and numeracy development for industry applications.
This is a full-time programme for 2 academic years
You will need 5 GCSE’s (grade 4 and above) including maths, English and science. On successful completion of this programme, you will gain a T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning.
(Equivalent to 3 A Levels)
Successful completion of this course opens the door to a range of exciting opportunities, including progression into highly skilled employment, Apprenticeships or further study at a higher level, such as university. Whether you choose to specialise in design, surveying or a related field, this qualification provides a strong foundation for a successful career in the construction industry.
• Core principles of the digital industry, including business, data analysis and cybersecurity
• Tools and techniques for designing, testing and maintaining software
• Problem solving and defining user requirements
• Creating digital solutions in collaborative environments
• Work experience and industry visits to leading digital organisations
• Practical projects to develop skills for skilled employment
This is a full-time programme for 2 academic years.
You will need 5 GCSE’s (grade 4 and above) including maths and English. On successful completion of this programme, you will gain a T Level in Digital Production, Design and Development. (Equivalent to 3 A Levels)
Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll have a range of exciting opportunities to consider:
• Progress to university or further higher education (HNC/HND) at Macclesfield College, building on your skills and knowledge.
• Explore career pathways in sought after roles such as software engineer, web developer, data analyst or database administrator, where you can apply your expertise in the digital industry.
• Undertake an Apprenticeship, gaining experience while continuing to develop your professional skills in the workplace.
This opens a world of possibilities to shape your future in the dynamic and ever evolving digital sector.
• Digital value to business, data management and systems within organisations
• Computational thinking, algorithms and digital analysis
• Security risks, threat mitigation and testing methods
• Networks, cloud and virtual environments
• Project management tools and collaborative communication
• Communication techniques between digital support services and clients/colleagues
• Fault analysis tools, frameworks for problem management and incident management
In your second year, you’ll specialise in digital support services, with a mix of classroom learning, practical work and industry placement.
This is a full-time programme for 2 academic years.
You will need 5 GCSE’s (grade 4 and above) including maths and English. On successful completion of this programme, you will gain a T Level in Digital Support Services
(Equivalent to 3 A Levels)
This course offers multiple progression pathways, giving you flexibility in your career journey. You can progress to university or pursue an apprenticeship and if your employer offers you a role during your industry placement, you could transition into an apprenticeship to complete your Level 3 studies.
Afterward, you’ll be well prepared for a Level 4 higher apprenticeship.
Upon completion, you’ll be ready to pursue careers such as Digital Support Technician, Digital Applications Technician, Digital Service Technician, Infrastructure Technician or IT Solutions Technician.
1. Core Component (mandatory):
Covers key knowledge and principles in health, including:
• Health and social care settings
• Safety, safeguarding, and regulations
• Managing data and clinical practice
• Core science concepts (anatomy, microbiology, immunology)
• Person centred care and wellbeing
2. Occupational Specialism:
Develops skills for employment or further study in one of the following:
• Supporting the Midwifery team
• Supporting the Adult Nursing team
This is a full-time programme for 2 academic years.
You will need 5 GCSE’s (grade 4 and above) including English, maths and science.
On successful completion of this programme, you will gain a T Level in Health
(Equivalent to 3 A Levels)
On successful completion of this course, students can progress into various rewarding roles within the health and social care sector, including:
• Healthcare Assistant in hospitals, GP practices or community settings
• Maternity Support Worker within midwifery teams
• Care Worker in residential homes or domiciliary care
• Mental Health or Social Support roles in community and voluntary sectors
• Support roles in rehabilitation, palliative care or public health services
Students can also progress onto:
• Higher Education qualifications such as HNC/HND in Health and Social Care
• Higher or degree level apprenticeships in Nursing, Midwifery or Social Work
• Careers in hospitals, primary care trusts, social care settings and community health services
• Content creation from ideation to production
• Problem solving independently and in teams
• The impact of cultural and technological influences on media
• Visual storytelling and audience engagement
• Industry standard software, including Adobe Creative Suite
• Practical experience with professional 4K cameras
• Professional behaviours, ethics and social responsibility
• Live client briefs, pitching and showcasing work
• Collaboration across media roles and industry practices
This is a full-time programme for 2 academic years.
You will need 5 GCSE’s (grade 4 and above) including English and maths.
On successful completion of this programme, you will gain a T Level in Media, Broadcast and Production.
(Equivalent to 3 A Levels)
When you have completed your T Level it will be graded Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*. The qualification gains you the highest grade of Distinction* equivalent to 3 A-Levels at A*.
You could progress onto:
• Study higher education (HNC) at Macclesfield College.
• Degree level study at university.
• Degree apprenticeship
• Junior role within the industry
Industry placements give students an opportunity to develop their practical and technical skills in a role directly relevant to their vocational course. They also give employers the chance to ensure that young people are developing the skills and experience that industry needs. You’ll spend 80% of your time in the classroom and 20% on a 315 hour industry placement with an employer to give you the skills and knowledge companies look for.
T-Levels are an alternative to A levels, apprenticeships and other 16 to 19 courses. Equivalent in size to 3 A levels, a T-Level focuses on vocational skills and can help students into skilled employment, higher study or apprenticeships.
Each T-Level includes an in-depth industry placement that lasts at least 45 days. Students get valuable experience in the workplace; employers get early sight of the new talent in their industry.
T-Level students spend 80% of the course in their learning environment, gaining the skills that employers need. The other 20% is a meaningful industry placement, where they put these skills into action.
T-Levels were designed with leading businesses and are now supported by employers of all sizes to give students the workplace skills they need to succeed.
Hundreds of employers – including Lloyds Banking Group, Nestlé, Yorkshire Water, Persimmon Homes and NHS Trusts across England – have hosted T-Level students on industry placements.
Many employers retain T-Level students on completion of their course and support progression within their business onto an apprenticeship or into another role.
Students can already apply for 16 T-Level courses. Over the next few years a total of more than 20 T-Level subjects will become available.
Eventually there will be something for everyone. The current T-Level courses that Macclesfield College offer are:
T-Levels will provide several progression options for students. These include skilled employment, an apprenticeship and higher education.
To help T-Level students progress into higher education, UCAS tariff points will be allocated to T-Levels.
UCAS points will only be allocated to the overall T-Level grade. Students must achieve at least an overall pass grade to receive UCAS points.
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