Education and Early Years
Overview
A T Level is split into three main sections:
- technical qualification (TQ) is the main, classroom-based element. Students will learn about their chosen sectors through a curriculum designed by employers and developed by an awarding organisation (AO)
- industry placement runs for a minimum of 315 hours (45 days) overall and will give students practical insights into their sector and an opportunity to embed the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom
- English, maths and digital provision are also built into the classroom-based element of the T Level, meaning students will be given a solid foundation of transferable skills
TQ Core
Your course starts by helping you get to grips with core knowledge of child development, safeguarding and special educational needs, as well as learning about the role of families and support agencies. You’ll also be able to delve into the specifics of social interaction, how language is acquired and understanding behaviour.
TQ Occupational Specialisms
You will then have the choice, subject to provider availability, to study one of the following occupational specialisms:
- Early years educator
- Assisting teaching
Qualification Information
Date approved – 1 April 2020
Available from – September 2020
Generation 1 Awarding Organisation (2020 to 2024 cohorts) - NCFE
Generation 2 Awarding Organisation (2025 to 2029 cohorts) - NCFE
Outline Content - Education and early years
There are no mandatory additional requirements
Find your nearest T Level provider
Industry placements - T Levels for employers and How to get involved
Grading
The overall grade is subject to completion of all T Level requirements – not just the components of the technical qualification (TQ).
T Level grades combine students’ grades for the technical qualification core and occupational specialisms. For example: to be awarded a Distinction*, you must achieve an A* in the core and a Distinction in the occupational specialism(s).
To ensure fairness, the tables are slightly different for different T Levels depending on the size of the core component and occupational specialisms (OS), based on the guided learning hours (GLH).
As well as passing the relevant technical qualification, the following elements are required to achieve an overall T Level grade:
- industry placement: This will be arranged and verified by the provider offering the T Level. For more guidance on next steps for provider visit GOV.UK
- students are required to work towards improving attainment in maths and English if they have not already achieved grade 4 at GCSE or equivalent. Where students have attained, or attain during the course of the T Level, maths and or English qualifications at level 2, this will be referenced on any T Level certificates and/or statements of achievement
Students who do not pass all elements of their T Level will get a T Level statement of achievement which will show the elements they have completed.