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.
T Levels
Where could a T Level take you?
22 July 2024
Read our blog on the many ways a T Level can help you get to where you want to go after college.
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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.
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.
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.
How you apply for a course at Dover 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 interview
Come along to an applicant day here at EKC Dover College, where you can meet our team and enrol onto one of our courses.
Career prospects
Example:
Mechanical Engineers
£
£47,840
Annual pay
Annual pay is per year, based on full-time employment and on the South East region.
Role description
Mechanical engineers undertake research and design, direct the manufacture and manage the operation and maintenance of engines, machines, aircraft, vehicle and ships’ structures, building services and other mechanical items.
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“My T Level work experience has helped me massively by developing my personal skills even further, and my placement employer has now even offered me a job. After achieving Distinction in my course, I am going to progress into an Open University course in Cyber Security.”
William Tubby
T Level Digital Support Services
“I have been lucky enough to go to the Jaguar and Land Rover garage as part of my first work experience and then got the opportunity to go to DP Vehicles who work on high-end vehicles. It was scary working on such expensive and amazing cars, but it was an incredible and exciting experience.”
Riley Harradine
T Level Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing
“The T Level was a unique opportunity which allowed me to undertake relevant work experience in my field, letting me understand aspects of my course when applied in a practical setting – benefitting my coursework and exam heavily thanks to the first-hand knowledge I gained.”
Nat Lively
T Level Computing
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