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T Levels

What are T Levels?

T Levels are a 2-year Level 3 qualification for 16- to 19-year-olds. Designed with employers, each T Level is equivalent to 3 A levels and helps young people develop the knowledge, attitude and practical skills to progress into skilled employment, an apprenticeship or further study. They offer students a mixture of classroom or workshop-based learning and ‘on the job’ experience.

Why is the industry placement important?

Every T Level student must complete an industry placement that lasts a minimum of 315 hours (750 for Early Years). This is to provide young people the invaluable opportunity to put their learning, knowledge and skills into practice in a real workplace environment. Industry placements also give employers a unique opportunity to develop new talent and help young people become work ready.

T Levels include:

  • Technical knowledge and practical skills specific to the student’s chosen industry or occupation.
  • An industry placement of at least 45 days in their chosen industry or occupation.
  • Relevant English and maths skills.
  • Common workplace skills.

Students who achieve a T Level will get a nationally recognised certificate which employers will use as evidence in their recruitment.

What can I study?

T Levels are being introduced gradually around the country, and North Kent College is recruiting now for :

T Level qualifications starting in September 2026

Make sure to click on the links to find out more about each T-Level!

Who are we working with?

North Kent College continues to develop opportunities for high quality work placements , a small selection of who we collaborate with is listed below :

  • Ebbsfleet Development Corporation
  • Wilmott Dixon
  • The Hill Group
  • BAM Construction
  • Morgan Sindall
  • Bright Beginnings Nursery (Dartford & Gravesend)
  • Bright Horizons Nurseries
  • Kids Inc Nursery Bluewater
  • Enchanted Wood Nurseries
  • Medway Council
  • Spatial Dimensions

We're planning to offer more T Levels in the future, do keep an eye on  our website as other subjects are made available.

If you are an Employer looking for more information, click here. 

Next Steps after T-Levels?

Once you have achieved your T Level, you will be able to choose between :

  1. A skilled occupation
  2. Higher or degree level apprenticeships
  3. Studying at university.

Contact us now to find our more about T- Levels. 

Hear from our students...

Thinking about T Levels? There's no better way to understand them than hearing from the studentrs who are studying them. Discover what T Levels are really like, what students enjoyed the most, and how their learning is helping them take their next steps into employment, apprenticeships, or further study. 

  • Hear from Samual Hall - T Level Accounting student at Avenues Trust Group.
  • Hear from Stanley Smith - T Level Accounting student at CKR Accountants.