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T Levels

T Levels are a 2-year qualification designed to give you a head start towards the career you want.

These qualifications are an alternative to A Levels, apprenticeships and other 16-19 courses.

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Differences between T Levels and A Levels

T Levels offer an exciting new route into employment, university, apprenticeships and beyond. We explore how they are different to A Levels.

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Everything you wanted to know about T Levels

We’ve put together all the key information you need to know about T Levels.

Equivalent to 3 A Levels

A T Level focuses on vocational skills and can help students into skilled employment, higher study or apprenticeships.

With T Levels and A Levels equally recognised by universities, employers and other organisations, the choice of which route to take is up to you.

For example, achieving a Distinction* in your T Level is equivalent to achieving three A*s at A Level – both worth a total of 168 UCAS Tariff points.

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80% Classroom, 20% Workplace

You will spend 80% of your time in a learning environment, gaining the skills employers look for. The other 20% of the time, you will be involved in a meaningful industry placement, where you can put your skills into practice.

The placement is a fantastic opportunity to put into practice the things you have learnt, to further develop your skills and knowledge, and to try out a potential career path.

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45-day Industry Placement

Take part in an in-depth industry placement that gives you valuable experience in the workplace.

Every T Level will include an industry placement with an employer, focused on developing the practical and technical skills required for your future. These will last a minimum of 315 hours (approximately 45 days) but can last longer.

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How you apply for a course at EKC Broadstairs College

Step 1 – Find a subject you’re interested in

Explore our subject areas, and see which of our courses is right for you.

Step 2 – Apply

Apply for your chosen course via our website.

Step 3 – Come to an Applicant Day

Book your Applicant Day, and come along to College to see if our course is right for you.

10 Amazing Skills you’ll gain studying the Digital T Level

14 September 2023
The T Level in Digital Production, Design and Development gives you the skills needed to succeed in the digital world. Here's what you'll learn.
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Career prospects

Example:
Marketing Director
£
£82,680
Annual pay
Annual pay is per year, based on full-time employment and on the South East region.
Role description
Marketing and sales directors plan, organise and direct market research and formulate and implement an organisation’s marketing and sales policies.
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My work placement at OFP Timber Frame has really developed me so much as a person. I’m now going to become an apprentice there to study the CIPD Level 3 Diploma, where I can follow my goal of becoming a Human Resources Manager.

Molly Bell
T Level Business Management and Administration

“The course is hard work but it’s worth it, if you put your head down and focus on your work there’s no reason why you can’t succeed.

The commitment and hard work pays off in the end.”

Lewis Smith
T Level Digital Production, Design and Development
Education and Childcare T Level Student Tiger-Lily

” I chose to study a T Level because it opens up so many more opportunities than traditional A levels. I’ve always known I wanted to work with children so figured this course would be the ideal steppingstone to get me where I want to be. “ 

Tiger-Lily Beaumont
T Level Education and Childcare

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