Weekly update on T Levels: Progress in the year 2024
Notre Dame College is proud to announce its offering of T Levels, a national technical qualification designed with employers to meet the skills needs within various sectors. This week, the college showcased courses, facilities, and student destinations on Instagram (@our website), providing an insight into the benefits and opportunities that T Levels provide.
T Levels offer several key advantages to students. They equip students with highly technical skills and knowledge required to succeed in modern workforce environments, offering a robust alternative to traditional A Levels and apprenticeships. The qualifications have a positive impact on students’ career prospects and help progression into higher education or skilled employment.
One of the most distinctive features of T Levels is the combination of classroom learning with extended industry placements (at least 45 days), providing students with crucial hands-on experience and real-world exposure to their chosen industry. This approach enhances employability and practical understanding, making students well-prepared for their future careers.
Notre Dame currently offers four T Levels: Business and Administration, Digital, Education and Early Years, and Health. From September 2025, the college will also offer Legal Services and Media, Broadcast and Production as additional T Levels.
Last week, during National #TLevelsWeek, Health T Level students at the college offered free health checks to staff, including blood pressure, temperature, BMI, and oxygen saturation levels. A Q&A and mythbusting of common misconceptions were also part of the Instagram highlight, further demonstrating the practical application of the T Level curriculum.
T Levels represent a substantial qualification (equivalent in size to three A Levels), ensuring students gain comprehensive knowledge and skills. The government supports funding and programmes to facilitate the delivery and development of T Levels, including resources for placements and infrastructure, demonstrating institutional commitment to quality technical education.
Moreover, there is ongoing emphasis on supporting diverse learners, including those with special educational needs, ensuring accessibility and equity in technical education.
T Levels have been developed with input from businesses and employers to address skills shortages in industries critical to the economy. The sectors currently covered or expanding include healthcare and science, practical science education and technical skills relevant to scientific industries, and other technical and occupational areas.
In summary, T Levels provide a rigorous, employer-designed technical education with strong industry placements to prepare students for skilled employment or further study, focusing on sectors such as healthcare, science, and other technical industries where there is a clear skills need. For more information about Notre Dame's T Levels, visit our website.
T Levels at Notre Dame College serve as a valuable platform for education-and-self-development and learning, providing students with highly technical skills that align with the modern workforce's requirements (education-and-self-development, learning). The combination of classroom learning with extended industry placements ensures practical understanding and hands-on experience, making students well-prepared for career opportunities (learning).
