What are T Levels?
T Level courses are a new educational program for 16-19-year-olds created by employers, which includes an industry placement component.
During the T Level course, students will spend 80% of their time in the classroom, honing their skills in line with employer needs. The remaining 20% of the course will involve a hands-on industry placement, where they can apply their newfound skills in a real-world work setting. These placements are a departure from the conventional work experience, offering students a more comprehensive and structured work experience that lasts a minimum of 315 hours (approximately 45 days).
Who Can Provide Industry Placements?
If you are an employer based in England, you can offer an industry placement to a T Level student.
It is recommended that industry placements take place in an on-site work environment and not remotely. To make this possible, consider partnering with a T Level school or college in close proximity to your organisation.
Before committing to an industry placement, it’s important to understand your responsibilities as an employer.
Why Offer Industry Placements?
Industry placements present a unique opportunity to work alongside the next generation of workers entering your industry and ensure they possess the necessary knowledge, attitude, and practical skills to succeed.
How to Offer an Industry Placement
Over 2,000 employers are already collaborating with local schools and colleges to provide industry placements. To get involved, your first step is to get in touch with T Level schools and colleges near you.
Once you’ve established a connection with a school or college, they will support you throughout the entire process.
Employer Incentives
The employer support fund provides funding to support legitimate costs that an employer incurs when offering a T Level industry placement opportunity.
Employers can only claim for costs up to a maximum of £25,000 across all placements they are hosting and via all providers they may be working with.
Additional training
The employer support fund can cover costs for extra training if:
- the student needs the training to get value from the placement
- staff members need the training to make sure the placement is high quality
Any employer who offers a suitable placement opportunity for a T Level student is eligible to claim for legitimate costs.
Quick Fact Checker
- 1What's the Scheme?
T Levels are new courses that combine classroom theory, practical learning and substantial industry placements (45 days) to make sure students have real experience of the workplace
- 2What's in it for me as Business Owner?
The Government are making funding of over £150m available for providers delivering in 2023.
- 3How do I apply?
- 4Find out more
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