Weston College at the forefront of T Level revolution

Students at Weston College will be among the first in the country to study the new T Level qualification.

The College is one of just 54 providers selected to launch the new technical equivalent to A Levels.

T Levels will be available in 15 industry-related subjects, known as ‘pathways’. Weston College will deliver the Digital (software applications design and development) programme from September 2020 – two years before the full roll-out.

Dr Paul Phillips CBE, Principal and Chief Executive of Weston College Group, said: “T Levels have been described as the biggest overhaul in post-school education for 70 years.

“For Weston College to be at the forefront of this revolution is an honour and an exciting challenge. We’ve built a national reputation for the quality of our sixth form and helping to launch this pioneering programme only enhances that standing.

“It also represents a tremendous opportunity for school leavers in Weston-super-Mare and beyond.

“T levels are shaped by employers and benefit from the unique insights of industry leaders. This means learners will be equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to get ahead in the modern jobs market.”

Delivered over a two-year period, T Levels provide an alternative to A Levels and are aimed at 16 to 19-year-olds who would rather study work-related courses than traditional academic subjects. They have been launched to counter the long-held assumption that only A Levels and a degree can lead to a fulfilling job. Though, T Level students will still be able to progress to university or higher-level technical qualifications.

T Levels have been created by expert panels of employers, are also designed to deliver the necessary skills required to strengthen and grow the UK economy. They will provide a mix of industry-specific technical knowledge and practical skills; relevant maths, English and digital skills; and a work placement of at least 45 days.