T Levels launched this week

Gillian Keegan, Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills, comments: 

“T Levels represent the biggest reform to technical education in a generation. Having worked in industry, I understand the value T Levels bring to technical education, and the value that a qualification developed jointly with industry will bring businesses across the country. T Levels will provide employers with the skilled workforce they will need as our economy recovers and looks to the future.  It has never been more vital to ensure that young people gain the right knowledge and skills to make the most of their potential and to meet the needs of business.

“I firmly believe that these 2-year qualifications offer students a high-quality alternative to both A levels and apprenticeships. With the course content being specified by employers, we know students gain the best knowledge and practical skills together with a thorough grounding in their chosen career. This is then amplified by the innovative industry placement, where students spend around nine weeks working on real projects with an employer.

“Not only do they put their knowledge and skills to use they also become workplace-ready so that when they finish their course they’re ahead of others in terms of both skills and experience. While we expect many T Level graduates to go straight into an entry-level skilled role or higher or degree apprenticeship, T Levels also attract UCAS points so that if students want to go on to university or further study they will be able to.

“I really am excited by the opportunities T Level offer to students, employers and to the future prosperity of this country and hope you will be too.”

"Students who take T-Levels become workplace-ready so that when they finish their course they’re ahead of others in terms of both skills and experience."