T Levels are Level 3 technical qualifications equivalent to three A Levels, combining classroom learning with a substantial 315-hour (about 45 days) workplace placement.
Developed with employers and businesses, they prepare you for leaving school after GCSEs for university, a higher or degree apprenticeship or a rewarding career, all over two years.
As a T Level Student you will benefit from:
Discover the transformative potential of a T Level Business, where cutting-edge courses are designed in collaboration with business leaders to equip you with the essential skills for tomorrow’s workplace. A Business T Level combines rigorous classroom learning with extensive industry placements, ensuring you are workplace ready and skilled for success.
The power, influence and reach of the digital world into our everyday lives grows every year. Of all the T Level subjects, this field offers one of the most diverse ranges of career opportunities to set your sights on your chosen industry as an IT specialist, tackling fraud, cyber security or in a creative design role.
Construction training and education is a thriving area at Burnley College Sixth Form Centre, with the industry-standard facilities to give you a real taste of life in the multi-faceted and highly-skilled world of Construction. If you’re researching T Level subjects which will put you at the heart of industry, look no further.
Building futures and changing lives is one of our key missions at Burnley College. It’s something we do on a daily basis and we’re passionate about passing on the skills and knowledge to make this possible for a new generation of professionals. If you want T Level qualifications which will help you shape a better future, this is the course for you.
An Engineering T Level is a pathway into a booming industry with great opportunities for motivated, innovative individuals with the ambition to be the very best. At Burnley College Sixth Form Centre, your T Level Engineering will see you learn from expert tutors in industry-standard workshops, using the latest equipment and technology, giving you the skills you need to succeed.
People who are passionate about Health and Science, our T Level courses are the perfect opportunity to build your skills and knowledge all while gaining real-world on-the-job experience which can be vital for starting your career on this popular pathway.
To study T Levels at Burnley College, you’ll need:
If you have any questions about the entry requirements, contact our knowledgeable team: [email protected].
Our friendly team is here to help you understand entry requirements, subject choices and next steps.
Our T Level students achieve incredible things, and their journeys show where this qualification can lead. From university places and apprenticeships to skilled careers, their success shows what’s possible when practical learning meets expert support.
Want to see where a T Level could take you?
T Levels are more focused on technical and career-related learning, while A Levels are usually more academic and subject-based. A T Level also includes a substantial industry placement, giving you hands-on experience in a real workplace.
T Levels can be a great choice if you know the industry you want to move into and prefer a more practical way of learning. They suit students who want to combine classroom study with real workplace experience over two years.
T Levels can be a great choice if you know the industry you want to move into and prefer a more practical way of learning. They suit students who want to combine classroom study with real workplace experience over two years.
T Levels can help you progress to university, move into a Higher or Degree Apprenticeship, or start a career in your chosen industry. It is designed to prepare you for the next stage by combining technical learning with workplace experience.
T Levels are assessed through exams, an employer-set project, an occupational specialism task and a 315-hour industry placement. Together, these assess both classroom learning and practical skills.
Health, Science and Education Tutor Zoe is one of a select few people to be made a National T Level Ambassador, helping shape the future of T Levels.
With a comprehensive background in the NHS and Midwifery, Zoe is passionate about enabling T Level Students to fulfil their career goals, whether they choose Healthcare Science, Construction or Digital.
Tina, Lecturer in Early Years Education always knew she wanted to work with children.
After moving to the UK from Malawi and starting as a volunteer at an after-school club, her passion for childcare became evident. Her journey underscores the opportunities available within the sector.
Louise Turnbull is Programme Leader for Early Years at Burnley College an has been honoured with the distinguished role for her efforts in supporting their Students as they embarked on this exciting, new qualification which combines academic learning with practical skills.
Her journey began as a nursery manager, followed by roles as a nursery nurse, teaching assistant and even working abroad in children’s clubs before moving in to teaching around ten years ago.
Louise has had that passion to pass on her experience to the next generation all of her working life.
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