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WELCOME FROM SAM WRIGHT
I’m delighted that you are considering studying a T Level at Selby College. With a mixture of theory and experience in the real world of work, T Levels can you give you an advantage in what will be the start of a prosperous future.
For those that are new to T Levels, they were introduced by the Department for Education in 2020 to ensure young people have the knowledge and skills that employers look for. They have been developed closely with employers and include a 45-day Industry Placement, enabling students to refine their skills in their chosen industry.
Fast forward to today, and there are now a wide range of T Level programmes available and the qualifications are widely recognised by universities across the UK.
Students on our T Levels secured a fantastic 100% pass rate in 2024.
As a relatively new qualification, we appreciate that you may have some questions about T Levels. In this brochure, we aim to answer your questions and you will also be able to hear from some of our T Level students about how they’ve benefitted from seeing what a real career is like whilst they continue their studies. You can also explore our T Levels offer at one of our upcoming Open Events, which are listed on page 7.
In the meantime, if you have any questions or need any more information, please call our Course Information Team on 01924 789 789 or email courseinfo@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk.
Sam
Wright Principal and Chief Executive
• T Levels FAQs
• The Key Facts about T Levels
• Useful Terms Glossary
CHILDCARE, EARLY YEARS & CHILDHOOD STUDIES
• Education & Early Years
COMPUTING
• Digital (Digital Support Services)
• Digital Production, Design & Development (Software Development)
CONSTRUCTION & CIVIL ENGINEERING
• Building Services Engineering for Construction - Electrotechnical Engineering (Electrical Installation)
• Building Services Engineering for Construction - Electrotechnical Engineering (Plumbing & Heating Installation)
• Design, Surveying & Planning for Construction
• On Site Construction - Bricklaying
• On Site Construction - Carpentry & Joinery
ENGINEERING
• Engineering: Manufacturing Processing and Control - Fitting & Assembly Technologies
HEALTH, SOCIAL CARE & WELLBEING
• Health
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT
WHAT ARE T LEVELS?
T Levels are a two-year qualification that you can do after your GCSEs as an alternative to A Levels, an apprenticeship or other post-16 courses.
Students will spend around 80% of their time in College and 20% of their time in an Industry Placement, therefore giving you the opportunity to jump-start your career by combining a recognised qualification with genuine industry experience.
You will gain a nationally recognised qualification, with one T Level equivalent to 3 A Levels. T Levels carry UCAS points to help support progression into Higher Education.
HOW DO T LEVELS WORK?
You will spend around 80% of your time in college and about 20% on a 45-day placement with an employer to give you the skills and knowledge companies look for. This is called an Industry Placement and could be with one or more employers, depending on the T Level that you are studying. As a minimum, this should be 315 hours, which is roughly 45 days.
WHAT CAN I DO A T LEVEL IN?
WE CURRENTLY OFFER T LEVELS IN:
Childcare, Early Years & Childhood Studies
• Education & Early Years Computing
• Digital (Digital Support Services)
• Digital Production, Design & Development (Software Development) Construction & Civil Engineering
• Building Services Engineering for Construction
- Electrotechnical Engineering (Electrical Installation)
WILL I NEED TO STUDY ENGLISH & MATHS?
WHO CAN DO A T LEVEL?
T Levels are ideal if you have finished your GCSEs and want the knowledge and experience to get straight into employment, an apprenticeship or higher education. They especially suit you if you know the area or industry you’d like a career in and prefer a practical course designed by employers, but also want to spend time within a learning environment.
• Building Services Engineering for Construction
- Electrotechnical Engineering (Plumbing & Heating Installation)
• Design, Surveying & Planning for Construction
• On Site Construction - Bricklaying
• On Site Construction - Carpentry & Joinery Engineering
• Engineering: Manufacturing Processing and Control - Fitting & Assembly Technologies
Health, Social Care & Wellbeing
• Health
If you haven’t achieved English and Maths at Level 2 (GCSE grade 4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2 pass), then you will need to work towards this. We will help you to achieve this.
HOW DOES THE STUDY PART WORK?
Around 80% of your time will be spent with College. For your chosen subject, you will start off by studying a core curriculum. That means you will cover the theory, concepts and principles of the general subject.
At some point after the start of the course, you will take a specialism. For some T Levels, for example Early Years
Educator, this will be in your first year, while for others you may not start your specialism until the second year. The number of occupational specialisms varies depending on the T Level.
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
Entry requirements vary for different T Levelssee pages 9-18 for the requirements needed for each T Level.
HOW DOES THE INDUSTRY PLACEMENT WORK?
You will spend a minimum of 45 days (315 hours) on a meaningful Industry Placement, allowing you to put the skills you have learnt into practice. This can be split across two employers if needed and the time spent with these employers can be carried out as day release, in one solid block, multiple smaller blocks or a mixture of any of these models, depending on what works for you, the College, and the employer.
The placement is counted in hours to allow for the flexibility of completing it in different ways.
The placement is unlikely to be paid as it is part of your course of study, but support for travel and expenses may be available.
I want to be a paramedic so I thought the T Level in Health would set me up for this. The course has taught me a lot about the science involved in healthcare, as well as legislation which was my favourite module. I’m currently doing my Industry Placement in a care home and hope to go to university to study Sociology once I’ve completed my course.”
KYRON
T Level Health Student
THE NEX LEVEL QUALIFICATION
HOW ARE T LEVELS GRADED?
When you pass your T Level, you will get a nationally recognised certificate showing the overall grade you achieved - pass, merit, distinction or distinction*. It will also give details of what you learned on the course to help you move into skilled employment or a higher apprenticeship.
Your T Level will be worth UCAS tariff points – a T Level Distinction* is worth the same in UCAS tariff points as 3x A Levels at A*.
Many universities are accepting T Levels including the University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group,
so you can move into higher education in a related technical course if you wish. If you have a particular university in mind, checking their admissions criteria and speaking to the admissions office is a good place to start.
CAN I GO TO UNIVERSITY AFTER A T LEVEL?
Yes, you can. T Levels get you work ready, but you can continue studying with a higher apprenticeship or degree.
T Levels are designed with businesses and employers, ensuring you have the skills and knowledge they are looking for in an employee. WILL THEY
BE RECOGNISED BY EMPLOYERS? WHY WOULD I CHOOSE AN UNPAID T LEVEL OVER A PAID APPRENTICESHIP?
T Levels give you the opportunity to experience an industry whilst you continue your studies, with the opportunity to specialise later. While gaining practical experience, you also achieve the qualifications needed to move into a higher level of study, if you choose to later. Apprenticeships are paid, work-based training for those who know what occupation they want to pursue.
WHEN CAN I APPLY?
Applications are now open! Scan the QR code to apply online or visit selby.ac.uk/tlevels
CAN I VISIT THE COLLEGE?
Yes you can! We have Open Events on the following dates at Selby College. You can register your place online at selby.ac.uk/events
Wednesday 20th November 2024, 5pm-7pm
Monday 10th February 2025, 5pm-7pm
Wednesday 18th June 2025, 5pm-7pm
“I chose to study a T Level because it seemed like the perfect blend of everything I wanted to do and I wanted to gain practical experience.”
HARRIS T Level Student
THE KEY FACTS ABOUT
T Levels are a post-16 qualification, equivalent in size to 3 A Levels. T Levels are two-year qualifications.
The roll out of T Levels began in 2020 with three courses available. In 2024, more than 20 T Level qualifications have been launched.
T Levels have been designed with businesses and employers and combine qualifications with industry experience. More than 250 businesses have been involved in the designing of T Levels – including Fujitsu and Skanska.
T Levels are facilitated by colleges or training providers, and you study a core curriculum that covers theory, concepts and principles of the subject.
You will also take an occupational specialism during the course. Training providers will have entry requirements for the different T Level courses.
You will spend 80% of your time in the learning environment and 20% completing an Industry Placement. The Industry Placement is unlikely to be paid as it is part of the course of study, but support for travel and expenses may be available.
When you complete your T Level, you are awarded Distinction*, Distinction, Merit or Pass. T Levels also carry UCAS points.
T LEVEL EDUCATION & EARLY YEARS
ABOUT THE COURSE
The core element of a T Level in Education and Early Years will boost your knowledge in a range of topics such as child development, safeguarding and special educational needs; as well as your understanding of the role of families and support agencies. You’ll also dive into the specifics of social interaction, behaviour, and how language is acquired, as well as build your skills in becoming a reflective practitioner.
You’ll then specialise in Early Years Education. This will provide you with a licence to practise as an early years practitioner.
Then you’ll be able to put everything you learn into practice, with a substantial industry placement of around 45 days, giving you an amazing opportunity to work with an employer while you study, such as a school or nursery, and gain invaluable experience as well as key skills that employers are looking for.
LEVEL LOCATION DURATION WHAT YOU’LL STUDY
3 Selby College 2 years Topics you will study include:
+ Child Development
+ Safeguarding
+ Special Educational Needs
+ The Role of Families and Support Services
+ Reflective Practice
I prefer practical learning and studying a T Level means that I can apply what I’m learning in the classroom to real-life scenarios. It has taught me how to deal with different behaviours and has given me experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEND).”
T Level Education & Early Years Student
WHERE COULD THE COURSE TAKE ME?
Following a T Level, you could progress straight into a skilled profession or continue your studies with a degree or higher apprenticeship.
Career options might include becoming a Teaching Assistant, Early Years Practitioner or Special Educational Needs Assistant.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including English and Maths.
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T LEVEL DIGITAL (DIGITAL SUPPORT SERVICES)
ABOUT THE COURSE
The core element of a T Level in Digital Support & Services will boost your knowledge in a range of topics such as programming, coding, the use of data and the different platforms of delivery in the digital industry. It’s a cutting-edge subject, so you’ll also learn about the potential security risks that organisations can face and how to analyse problems and identify solutions through.
Your second year of study will focus on your chosen specialism within digital support. This will include exploring roles and responsibilities
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within the digital support services sector and developing the skills that employers are looking for. These skills include fault analysis, problem solving and communicating with clients.
Then you’ll be able to put everything you learn into practice, with a substantial industry placement of around 45 days, giving you an amazing opportunity to work with an employer while you study, such as an IT company or department, and gain invaluable experience, as well as key skills that employers are looking for.
WHERE COULD THE COURSE TAKE ME?
Following a T Level, you could progress straight into a skilled profession or continue your studies with a degree or higher apprenticeship.
Career options might include an Infrastructure Technician or a role in IT Support - speak to your careers adviser to find out more.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
3 Selby College 2 years
Topics you will study include:
+ How Digital Technologies Impact Business and Market Environment
+ Ethical and Moral Implications
+ Using Data in Software Design
+ Using Digital Technologies to Analyse and Solve Problems
+ Digital Environments
+ Legal and Regulatory Obligations
+ The Privacy and Confidentiality of Personal Data
+ The Technical, Physical and Human Aspects of Internet Security
+ Planning Digital Projects
+ Testing Software, Hardware and Data
+ Digital Tools for Project Management and Collaboration
5 GCSEs at Grade 9-5, including English and Maths.
T LEVEL DIGITAL PRODUCTION, DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT (SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT)
ABOUT THE COURSE
This Digital T Level is aimed at students who want to be able to choose between moving into a skilled profession based around the Software Development industry or further study.
The core element of a T Level in Digital Production, Design and Development will boost your knowledge in a range of topics such as programming, emerging issues and impact of digital, legislation and regulatory requirements, business context, data and digital environments. It’s a cutting-edge subject, so you’ll also learn about the potential security risks that organisations can face and how to analyse problems and identify solutions through computer programmes.
You’ll then move on to the subject specialism. You’ll work on problem solving, developing solutions within a collaborative environment and learn how to change, maintain and support software.
Then you’ll be able to put everything you learn into practice, with a substantial industry placement of around 45 days, giving you an amazing opportunity to work with an employer while you study, such as a software or IT company, and gain invaluable experience as well as key skills that employers are looking for.
WHERE COULD THE COURSE TAKE ME?
Following a T Level, you could progress straight into a skilled profession or continue your studies with a degree or higher apprenticeship.
Career options might include a Software, App, Web or Games Developer; a Junior Application Support Analyst; or a Junior Programmer.
3 Selby College 2 years
Topics you will study include:
+ Problem Solving
+ Programming
+ Emerging Issues and Impact of Digital
+ Legislation and Regulatory Requirements
+ Business Context
+ Data
+ Digital Environments
+ Security
+ Using Data in Software Design
+ Technical Trends
+ Planning Digital Projects
+ Testing Software, Hardware and Data
5 GCSEs at Grade 9-5, including English and Maths.
T LEVEL BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERING FOR CONSTRUCTION -
ELECTROTECHNICAL
ENGINEERING (ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION)
ABOUT THE COURSE
The core element of a T Level in Building Services Engineering for Construction - Electrotechnical Engineering (Electrical Installation) will boost your knowledge in a range of topics such as health and safety practices associated with carrying out electrotechnical systems engineering, installation methods and termination of connections, systems and products used in electrotechnical engineering, analysing and using information to and from electrotechnical systems and the removal processes as part of system decommissioning.
You’ll then specialise in Electrotechnical Engineering (Electrical Installation) where you will also develop an understanding and knowledge
around the key stakeholders that may be involved with electrotechnical system installation and maintenance, how electrotechnical systems are checked and tested and the different circuit types used in electrotechnical systems.
Then you’ll be able to put everything you learn into practice, with a substantial industry placement of around 45 days, giving you an amazing opportunity to work with an employer while you study and gain invaluable experience, as well as key skills that employers are looking for.
WHERE COULD THE COURSE TAKE ME?
Following a T Level, you could progress straight into a skilled electrical profession or continue your studies with a degree or higher apprenticeship.
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+ Scientific
+ The Construction Industry
+ Principles of Sustainability and Design
+ Information, Data and Principles of Measurements
+ Tools, Equipment and Materials Used in BSE Work
+ Legislation, Regulations and Approved Standards
You will learn to:
+ Install Electrotechnical Systems
+ Commission Electrotechnical Systems
+ Maintain Electrotechnical Systems
+ Decommission Electrotechnical Systems
5 GCSEs Grades 9–5 including English, Maths and Science.
T LEVEL BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERING FOR CONSTRUCTION - ELECTROTECHNICAL ENGINEERING (PLUMBING & HEATING INSTALLATION)
ABOUT THE COURSE
The core element of a T Level in Building Services Engineering for Construction - Electrotechnical Engineering (Plumbing & Heating Installation) will boost your knowledge in a range of topics such as health and safety practices associated with carrying out plumbing and heating installations, installation methods and plumbing and heating systems, systems tools and products used in plumbing and heating engineering, analysing and using information to and from from plumbing and heating systems and the removal processes as part of system decommissioning.
You’ll then specialise in Electrotechnical Engineering (Plumbing & Heating Installation)
where you will also develop an understanding and knowledge around the key stakeholders that may be involved with plumbing and heating systems installation and maintenance, how plumbing and heating systems are checked and tested and the different tasks, tools and materials used in plumbing and heating systems.
Then you’ll be able to put everything you learn into practice, with a substantial industry placement of around 45 days, giving you an amazing opportunity to work with an employer while you study and gain invaluable experience, as well as key skills that employers are looking for.
WHERE COULD THE COURSE TAKE ME?
Following a T Level, you could progress straight into a skilled plumbing & heating profession or continue your studies with a degree or higher apprenticeship.
3 Selby College
2 years
Core units you will study include:
+ Fundamental Health and Safety
+ Scientific Principles
+ The Construction Industry
+ Principles of Sustainability and Design
+ Information, Data and Principles of Measurements
+ Tools, Equipment and Materials Used in BSE Work
+ Legislation, Regulations and Approved Standards
You will learn to:
+ Install Plumbing Systems
+ Commission Plumbing Systems
+ Maintain Plumbing Systems
+ Decommission Plumbing Systems
+ Install Heating Systems
+ Commission Heating Systems
+ Maintain Heating Systems
+ Decommission Heating Systems
5 GCSEs Grades 9–5 including English, Maths and Science.
T LEVEL CONSTRUCTION
(DESIGN, SURVEYING & PLANNING FOR CONSTRUCTION)
ABOUT THE COURSE
This T Level for Construction is the introduction of career ready education for the Construction curriculum. The core element of a T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction will boost your knowledge in a range of topics such as health & safety, design principles and procedures and measurements. You’ll also learn about the commercial side of construction, including management, and commercial business and law. And as the construction industry is always evolving, you’ll dive into the world of science with building technology, innovation and sustainability, to understand how the industry will be shaped in the future.
You’ll then choose a specialism designed to support your interests, so you can get deeper into your chosen subject and build up the skills you need for your future job. You can choose from specialist modules in either Building Services Design, Civil Engineering or Surveying and Design.
Then you’ll be able to put everything you learn into practice, with a substantial industry placement of around 45 days, giving you an amazing opportunity to work with an employer while you study, such as a construction company or civil engineer, and gain invaluable experience as well as key skills that employers are looking for.
WHERE COULD THE COURSE TAKE ME?
Following a T Level, you could progress straight into a skilled profession or continue your studies with a degree or higher apprenticeship.
Career opportunities include: Surveying Technician, Civil Engineering Design Technician, Architectural Technician, Construction Design Coordinator.
3 Selby College 2 years
Topics you will study include:
+ Health and Safety
+ Design Principles and Procedures
+ Science with Building Technology
+ Management
+ Measurement
+ Commercial Business and Law
+ An Industry Placement
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
5 GCSEs Grades 9–5 including English, Maths and Science.
T LEVEL ON SITE CONSTRUCTION – BRICKLAYING
ABOUT THE COURSE
The occupational specialism in Bricklaying is a two-year technical study programme designed with employers to develop the skills needed to progress to a bricklaying career in the construction industry.
This qualification supports an understanding of the onsite industry and the construction sector, and you will cover topics such as health and safety, construction science principles and sustainability for the industry.
The construction industry is of global importance and worth £90 billion annually in the UK. The impact that the construction industry has on
daily life is diverse, from domestic building, maintenance and the provision of key building services, to large projects in civil engineering, providing essential public infrastructure in the form of roads, schools, and hospitals.
All careers in construction require good communication skills, time management, a strong customer focus and the ability to work both in teams and with other trades.
This T Level will combine classroom theory, practical learning, and a minimum 315 hours of industry placement with an employer to make sure a real experience of the workplace is achieved.
WHERE COULD THE COURSE TAKE ME?
Following a T Level, you could progress straight into a skilled profession or continue your studies with a degree or higher apprenticeship.
This T Level will enable you to have a successful career as a Bricklayer.
LEVEL LOCATION DURATION WHAT YOU’LL STUDY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
3 Selby College 2 years
Topics you will study include:
+ Fundamental Health and Safety Practices
+ Scientific Principles Related to Construction Activities
+ The Construction Industry and Careers Within IT
+ Principles of Sustainability and Design
+ Information, Data and Principles of Measurements
+ Bricklaying Tools, Equipment and Materials
+ Legislation, Regulations and Approved Standards
+ Setting Out Masonry Structures and Calculating for Building Resources
+ Establishing Sub and Superstructure Elements of a Building
+ Finishing and Establishing Working Area
5 GCSEs at Grade 9–5 including English, Maths and Science.
T LEVEL ON SITE CONSTRUCTION – CARPENTRY & JOINERY
ABOUT THE COURSE
The occupational specialism in carpentry and Joinery is a two-year technical study programme designed with employers to develop the skills needed to progress to a career as a site carpenter of joiner in the construction industry.
This qualification supports an understanding of the onsite industry and the construction sector, and you will cover topics such as health and safety, construction science principles and sustainability for the industry.
All careers in construction require good communication skills, time management, a strong customer focus and the ability to work both in teams and with other trades.
This T Level will combine classroom theory, practical learning, and a minimum 315 hours of industry placement with an employer to make sure a real experience of the workplace is achieved.
T LEVEL ON SITE CONSTRUCTION – CARPENTRY & JOINERY
3 Selby College 2 years
Topics you will study include:
+ Fundamental Health and Safety Practices
+ Scientific Principles Related to Construction Activities
+ The Construction Industry and Careers Within IT
+ Principles of Sustainability and Design
+ Information, Data and Principles of Measurements
+ Knowledge of Carpentry and Joinery Work Undertaken
+ Legislation, Regulations and Approved Standards
+ Structureal and First Fix Carpentry
+ Produce Joinery Projects
WHERE COULD THE COURSE TAKE ME?
Following a T Level, you could progress straight into a skilled profession or continue your studies with a degree or higher apprenticeship.
This T Level will enable you to have a successful career as a Carpenter or Joiner.
5 GCSEs at Grade 9–5 including English, Maths and Science.
City & Guilds
T LEVEL ENGINEERING: MANUFACTURING PROCESSING AND
CONTROL
- FITTING & ASSEMBLY TECHNOLOGIES
ABOUT THE COURSE
This dynamic course is designed for individuals who possess a passion for practical problemsolving and an innate curiosity for how things work. Aimed at those with a keen interest in engineering and manufacturing, this program is tailored to cultivate a new generation of skilled technician’s adept in fitting and assembly technologies.
Beyond technical proficiency, this course fosters holistic skills development, instilling confidence, honing critical thinking abilities, and providing invaluable work experience opportunities. Students will emerge with a diverse engineering knowledge base, primed to thrive in the
dynamic landscape of modern manufacturing and engineering sectors.
You will learn topics such as maths, science, electronic principles, mechanical principles, business awareness, project management and engineering drawing. The occupational specialism component helps learners gain the essential knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to reach a basic level of competency in fitting and assembly technologies. This means they’re prepared to enter the occupation and industry. With ongoing support and training, they can further develop their skills to become competent in their chosen field over time.
WHERE COULD THE COURSE TAKE ME?
Following a T Level, you could progress straight into a skilled profession or continue your studies with a degree or higher apprenticeship.
Career options might include becoming a Mechanical Fitter/Assembly Technician, Manufacturing Engineer or Maintenance Engineer.
LEVEL LOCATION DURATION WHAT YOU’LL STUDY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
T LEVEL ENGINEERING: MANUFACTURING PROCESSING AND CONTROL - FITTING & ASSEMBLY TECHNOLOGIES
3 Selby College 2 years Topics you will study include:
+ Working Within the Engineering and Manufacturing Sectors
+ How Materials, Conditions and Context Influence Design Processes and Products
+ Essential Mathematics for Engineering and Manufacturing
+ Standard Matrices and Determinants and Standard Trigonometry
+ Materials and Their Properties
+ Business, Commercial and Financial Awareness
4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and two Sciences and a minimum of Grade 5 in Maths.
OR Level 2 English and Maths and an appropriate Level 2 qualification will be considered
City & Guilds
T LEVEL HEALTH ABOUT THE COURSE
The core element of a T Level in Health will boost your knowledge in a range of topics such as how the industry works, core scientific concepts and key regulations including managing information, health and safety and good scientific/clinical practice. As health is one of the fastest growing industry sectors, you’ll have a chance to make a huge difference to other people’s lives and society as a whole.
You will specialise in supporting healthcare and you will focus on the care of supporting adult nursing. Specialist knowledge and skills that will be covered on this course include assisting with
clinical tasks and treatment of service users, providing care and support to service users before, during and after clinical or therapeutic procedures and taking a physiological reading of service users and recording data.
Then you’ll be able to put everything you learn into practice, with a substantial industry placement of around 45 days, giving you an amazing opportunity to work with an employer while you study, in a hospital or other healthcare setting, and gain invaluable experience as well as key skills that employers are looking for.
WHERE COULD THE COURSE TAKE ME?
Following a T Level, you could progress straight into a skilled profession or continue your studies with a degree or higher apprenticeship.
Career options might include working in a Midwifery team or as an Ambulance Support Worker - speak to your careers adviser to find out more.
3 Selby College 2 years
Topics you will study include:
+ Working Within the Health and Science Sector
+ Health, Safety and Environmental Regulations
+ Managing Information and Data
+ Principles of Good Scientific and Clinical Practice
+ Core Science Concepts
+ Providing Person-centred Care
+ Health and Wellbeing
+ Human Anatomy and Physiology and of Diseases and Disorders
+ Infection Prevention and Control
5 GCSEs at Grade 9–4 including English, Maths and Science.
USEFUL TERMS GLOSSARY
A Levels
Application Process
Apprenticeship
Career
A qualification in one specific subject typically taken by school pupils aged 16-18 years that is usually classroom or learning environment based. You study three different subjects at A Level.
The act of applying for a particular course/job.
A real, paid full-time job combined with studying to gain skills and knowledge.
The job or series of jobs that you do during your working life.
Employment Having paid work.
Functional Skills Level 2
Higher Education
Industry Placement
Qualifications in English and Maths that are equivalent to GCSEs.
Education at universities or similar educational establishments, at degree-level
The 45-day / 315-hour work placement with an employer where you can put into practice the knowledge and technical skills learnt in the learning environment.
Occupation
Specialism
Traineeship
Training Provider
UCAS Points
A job or profession.
An area of the T Level that you take during the course, focussing on a particular occupation.
A work focused study programme that prepares you for work or an apprenticeship.
The organisation or college who you enrol with and where you spend 80% of your time in the learning environment.
The tariff used to allocate points to post-16 qualifications. Universities and colleges use this when making offers to applicants.
