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T Levels and Traineeships

T Levels

  • What are T Levels?

    T Levels are a new qualification that follow GCSEs and are equivalent to 3 A Levels. The 2-year programme brings classroom and work placement together, on a course designed with employers and businesses. Take a look at this Rapid Read fact sheet from Amazing Apprenticeships called, What are T Levels?

  • What subjects can I study?

    There is a huge range of options to choose from, with more added yearly. You can find the full list of T Level courses that we offer here.

The following colleges all offer T-level courses. Please check out their website for their latest offerings. To apply for a T level is just the same as applying for any course at college.  

  • Can I go to university after a T Level?

    Yes, you can attend university, as T Levels are equivalent to 3 A Levels and you gain UCAS points. 

    Do I get UCAS tariff points?

    Yes, you do! Please see our chart below that outlines what points you will be awarded based on your final grade.

    UCAS Tariff points T Level overall grade Equivalent in A Level
    168 Distinction* A*A*A*
    144 Distinction AAA
    120 Merit BBB
    96 Pass (C or above on the core) CCC
    72 Pass (D or above on the core) DDD

    * Source: UCAS Dec 2025.           What Are T Levels? | Your Questions Answered | UCAS

  • Are T Levels recognised by employers?

    Yes – T Levels have been designed with employers and businesses to make sure you have the skills and knowledge they are looking for in an employee.

  • What qualifications do I need to be able to study a T Level?

    Entry requirements vary by course. Check the course page for details.  If you don’t quite get the grades required, speak to the college about transition programmes designed to give you the knowledge, skills and behaviours you need to tackle a T level programme.

  • Why would I choose an unpaid T Level over a paid Apprenticeship?

    T Levels let you gain industry experience while studying, with the option to specialise later. You’ll build practical skills and earn qualifications for higher-level study.

    Apprenticeships are paid, work-based training for those ready to commit to a specific career path.

Test yourself on your understanding of T level

Take this short T Level quiz to challenge yourself.

 

Traineeships

A traineeship is a skills development programme that includes a work placement. Traineeships help 16- to 24-year-olds, or 25-year-olds with an education, health, and care (EHC) plan to get ready for an apprenticeship or job if they don’t yet have the skills or experience needed. Traineeships can help you to get real work experience, job skills and improve your English and Maths skills, giving your career prospects a real jump-start.

Traineeships can last from 6 weeks up to 1 year (although most will last for less than 6 months).

Traineeships are just one route to the future you want.

What are Traineeships?

Speak to your local college about the skills programmes they can offer. 

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