Eighty-eight more providers selected to deliver T Levels

A further 88 education providers have been selected to deliver T Levels from September 2022, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced.

T Levels have been created in collaboration with industry experts so students learn the skills they need for the workplace. They combine classroom theory, practical learning and an industry placement.

Over 180 education providers will be able to deliver a range of T Level courses from 2022, across subject areas such as Law, Engineering and Manufacturing, Digital, Construction, Health, Science and Education.

It is hoped the new qualifications will play a key part in rebuilding the economy after the coronavirus outbreak.

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said: "Now, more than ever, it’s vital that young people across the country have access to high-quality technical education to provide them with the skills they need to succeed and employers with the workforce they need for the future.

"This third wave of further education providers will help us supercharge the roll-out of these new and pioneering qualifications and it’s fantastic to have them all on board. They will play a part in an unique opportunity to shape the lives of thousands of young people.

This is the third wave of education providers to be selected to deliver the pioneering new qualification. The first three T Levels will be taught from September 2020 with a further 22 being rolled out gradually between 2021 and 2023.

From 2023, all 16-19 further education providers will be able to offer some of the available T Levels. However, only providers rated good or outstanding by Ofsted will be able to deliver T Levels introduced in 2022 and 2023, with other providers able to deliver T Levels introduced in 2020 and 2021.

T Levels include an industry placement – lasting at least 315 hours, or approximately 45 days – in which students will build the knowledge and skills they need for the workplace.