T Levels are pioneering new courses which are co-created with leading employers and aim to ensure young people across the country have access to a variety of programmes that successfully develop them into the skilled workforce of the future.
The T Level in Education & Childcare will provide you with not only a vocational qualification but invaluable industry experience. T Levels are developed with employers so you know you are getting the skills and experience that they need from their workforce.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
T-Levels are split into core units and specialist units. T-Level in Education & Childcare core units cover the following areas to develop your knowledge:
Wider education sector
Supporting Education
Safeguarding, equality and diversity and wellbeing
Special educational needs and disabilities
Child Development
Working in Partnership
Professional practice
HOW WILL I BE TAUGHT?
In year one, 80% of your studies will be within the College, this will be either in a classroom where you will build theoretical knowledge, or in one of our specialist work areas where you can develop your practical skills.
20% of the qualification will be completed on an industry placement with a local employer.
In year two, you will be in College for three days and on placement for two days.
Over the two years, you will complete 750 hours of placement. During this time, your practical skills will be observed by our assessor and you will also receive support and development time from a mentor at the setting. Many of our students receive offers of employment following the completion of their placement.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
Employer Set Project
Formal Assessments
Practical Assessments & Tasks
WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?
Gaining a T-Level can help learners with progression onto higher study, Apprenticeships or into skilled employment.
T-Levels focus on technical skills and are equivalent to three A-Levels and are worth UCAS points. For example, a T-Level at grade Distinction* is worth the same as three A-Levels at A* and will be recognised by universities and other providers, meaning you have the option to continue your studies after college.
This course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in early years education, childcare or assisting teaching. You can progress into roles such as:
Nursery Worker
Teaching Assistant
Learning Mentor
Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant
IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I NEED TO KNOW?
You will require a DBS Check to be able to complete your work placement. The application for this needs to be made before you start your course. For more information please see our DBS Instructions for Students page.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students require a minimum of two grade 5s and three grade 4s, or above at GCSE. This should include grade 4s in maths and English. A grade 4 in science is also required if teaching is your career path. A successful interview is also required.
