Are you an employer looking to host an industry placement?
Whether you want to go to university or straight into skilled employment after your studies, you can get there with T Levels.
T Levels are a two year course, equivalent to three A levels. They combine academic study with industry experience: 80% classroom learning and 20% work placement.
T Levels focus on transferable skills, expert knowledge and learning that will get you hired, or ready for university. They’re also industry-recognised, and they have been endorsed by over 200 businesses across West Yorkshire.
Passionate about the web, games industry or business? Train in the technologies that computer programmers need for an ever-changing world.
Gain the skills you need to progress in education and childcare, and specialise as an early years educator or teaching assistant.
Develop your understanding of core science concepts, explore principles of good scientific practice and how to apply your knowledge in the workplace.
Develop important theoretical knowledge of how a business operates alongside gaining hands-on experience in the workplace, preparing you to make a meaningful impact when you progress into the world of work.
If you’d like to explore our facilities and apply in person, why not book a ticket to our next open event?
Absolutely. Employers will give you meaningful, real-life projects to work on during your placement. The placement will be designed to progress your practical skills and support your studies, and give you genuine experience of working in that industry. Your placement will last at least 315 hours, which is around 45 days – but some employers offer longer placements.
T Levels are designed with employers, so that you know your skills will be valued by businesses in the future. This practical exposure looks great on your CV, improves your employability and gives you valuable insight into how the industry works. You may also build a professional network and meet people that could help your career in the future. Some employers even hire their T Level placement students after they’ve completed their studies!
Keighley College will help you every step of the way. You typically undertake your industry placement in the second year of your course, so we will organise an information session in your first year to talk you through the process.
It’s worth thinking about employers that you would be interested in approaching, and we can support you to contact them directly and request a placement. Alternatively, we also have connections with a number of local employers that offer vacancies, so we can match you to a suitable placement.
Employers want to hear from motivated students; they want to ensure that they are making an investment in the future of their business and industry, so we will help you demonstrate your value through your application. This is also a great opportunity to learn essential skills for the future, such as writing a CV and attending an interview – don’t worry, we will help you prepare for this!
Entry requirements for T Levels depend on the individual course, but most of our T Level options require students to have 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or 5, or above. Some T Levels require specific GCSEs, such as maths or science.
However, we will always consider individual circumstances, so if you are worried you will not get the grades required, we will talk you through your options. There may be an option to retake your maths or English GCSEs while studying your T Level if you do not achieve Grade 4.
Yes! T Levels are designed to prepare you for employment, and they can also help you reach university. Your T Level grade can be converted into UCAS points (see table below). While not all universities accept T Levels, over 140 higher education providers do accept them, including 17 out of 24 Russell Group universities. For a full list of universities currently accepting T Levels, please see here.
Whether a T Level is accepted depends on each university and the individual course you would be applying for. In 2022, 80% of T Level students who applied to university were accepted.
Yes, your T Level can be converted into UCAS points. One T Level is the equivalent to three A levels, and like A levels, your final grade reflects how many UCAS points you have earned. For example, a T Level Distinction* is equal to three A*s at A Level.
| UCAS tariff points | T Level overall grade | A level |
| 168 | Distinction* (A* on the core and distinction in the occupational specialism) | A*A*A* |
| 144 | Distinction | AAA |
| 120 | Merit | BBB |
| 96 | Pass (C or above on the core) | CCC |
| 72 | Pass (D or E on the core) | DDD |
While T Levels are a great choice if you already know what career you want to go into, A levels allow you to study a range of subjects (usually three).
Apprenticeships see you in paid employment while you study, where you will work for an employer for 80% of your time, and complete off-the-job training for the remainder.
Vocational courses are full-time study options, specialising in your chosen subject – while learning essential theory and gaining valuable practical skills which will help you pursue your dream career.
