T Levels are specialised technical courses, designed to provide practical skills and knowledge in specific industries, along with work placements for real-world experience.
What are T Levels?
T Levels are two-year, technical study programmes. They are designed with employers to give young people the skills that industry needs.
They provide a mixture of:
- Technical knowledge and skills specific to their chosen industry or occupation
- An industry placement of at least 45 days in their chosen industry or occupation
- Relevant maths, English and digital skills
What you need to know about T Levels
Direct Pathway
T Levels focus on specific industries and are guided by expert tutors.
20/80 Learning
20% of on the job learning and 80% off the job training.
Equivalent to 3 A Levels
One T Level is equivalent to three A Levels and has equivalent UCAS points.
View UCAS Tariff Table.
Progression after T Levels
T Levels are based on occupational standards and provide a mixture of technical knowledge and skills specific to a chosen industry.
Learners can progress into a range of options including:
- Employment
- Apprenticeships
- Higher and further education (including degrees and HTQs (higher technical qualifications)
T Levels attract UCAS points in line with A Levels to help support progression into higher education.
Many learners will be able to move onto a related apprenticeship at level 4 or above. Other learners might want the opportunity to work in a different or more specialist area. In both cases, the prior learning gained through the completion of a T Level could be taken into account. This may reduce the duration of further training and help identify a learner’s specific training needs.
Learn more about T Levels
Work Placements, Preparation and Student Support
Understanding T Levels
“The work placement opportunities of the T Levels have been especially helpful. They’ve given me a better understanding of what I might want to do in the future and supported me to apply to an apprenticeship in the tech industry.”
Bradley Sudbury
Digital Support Services T Level Student
Choosing a T Level was the best option for me because it combines theory with practical learning. The practical placements at Peterborough City Hospital and a local care home gave me valuable hands-on experience, which helped me feel confident and achieve the results I needed.
Bella Gillick
Adult Nursing T Level Student
Related news
Peterborough College Highlights Technical Excellence and Healthcare, Business, and Education Pathways During National T Levels Week
20/10/2026
Peterborough College, part of Inspire Education Group (IEG), is celebrating National T Levels Week by showcasing how students across Greater Peterborough are gaining real-world industry experience while preparing for university and high-skilled local careers.
INSPIRE EDUCATION GROUP CELEBRATES RESULTS DAY SUCCESS
13/08/2026
Inspire Education Group (IEG) is celebrating a year of exceptional student success, with 1 in 2 students studying A Levels and T Levels achieving high grades
We attend the Employer Advisory Board meetings to help support the Colleges in what we need as employers. We are looking forward to supporting the Construction and Engineering T Levels.
Anglian Water Alliances
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