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Enhance your understanding of T Levels and their benefits for businesses, discover how employers in England can engage with T Levels as a recruitment channel, and access best practice case studies.

What are T Levels?
Two-year technical qualifications developed with industry experts
T Levels are developed with industry experts, combining classroom learning and industry placements to build essential sector skills.
Introduced in 2021 for Construction & Building Services Engineering and in 2022 for Engineering & Manufacturing, they are a key technical qualification for 16–19-year-olds in England after GCSEs, alongside A Levels and apprenticeships.
T Levels often lead to skilled employment, apprenticeships, further qualifications, or higher education opportunities.

What are the benefits of T Levels for businesses?
Taking T Level students into your business should be part of your long-term skills strategy as it can:
- Develop your pipeline of future apprentices or interns
- Build skills and knowledge in your team
- Enhance your company reputation in the local area
- Ensure diversity of age, ethnicity and gender in your workforce
- Increase existing staff experience of mentoring young people
- Bring new ideas into your business from the next generation.

FAQs about T Levels
How does a T Level work?
What T Levels are available in relation to the engineering and manufacturing sector, and related industries?
Who is the awarding organisation and EPA organisation for T Levels for the engineering and manufacturing sector, and related industries?
Where can I find information on course content for Construction & Building Services Engineering and Engineering & Manufacturing T Levels?
Where can I find local schools and colleges who provide T Levels?
Where can I find out more information about offering an industry placement to a T Level student?
Where can I find out more information for schools and colleges about providing T Levels?
Level 3 apprenticeships versus T Levels
Level 3 Apprenticeships and T Levels are both options available for students in England moving on from GCSEs. They are also both equivalent to three A Levels and widely accepted by universities and other further education providers across the UK.
One of the main differences between these two qualifications is that while they are both aligned to the same standards, apprenticeships are occupation-specific while T Levels are broader.
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Career Pathways
Our Career Pathways infographics offer a clear overview of the qualifications and steps involved in building a career in engineering, helping employers make informed decisions about recruitment.
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Education Landscape Guide
A comprehensive resource that helps employers understand the education system and how to engage with schools, colleges, and universities to build a strong, skilled workforce.
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SDN Employer Engagement Provider Support
A suite of practical tools and resources to support T Level providers plan, design and deliver employer engagement activities to secure industry placements.
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Gatsby Support for Industry Placement Mentors
Support and guidance microsite for anyone who is interested in how to mentor students on a T Level industry placement.
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