T Levels
We are excited to offer brand new T Levels from September 2021. They are a 2-year qualification and the equivalent to 3 A-Levels
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A new T-Level qualification will be available at Lakes College from September 2021.
T-Levels are a two-year qualification that will give young people a head start toward the future they want.
They bring classroom learning, an extended industry placement and practical learning together on a course designed with businesses and employers. Students will spend 80 per cent of the time in high standard technical classrooms and workshops at Lakes College. The remaining 20 per cent will be spent on an industrial placement with an employer to assist with the development of knowledge and skills which companies look for.
A T-Level programme is equivalent to three A-levels. They are aimed at young people who will be finishing their GCSEs in June 2021 and want the knowledge and experience to get straight into employment or an apprenticeship. T Levels also attract UCAS points meaning learners can go onto university after completing the course.
From September 2021, the college will offer T-Level programmes in four areas – the only college in Cumbria to do so. The areas are digital, construction, education and childcare and health and science.
T Level courses which we offer
The different pathways which can be studied on the Construction T Level are Carpentry & Joinery; Bricklaying; Electrical; Plumbing; and Design, Surveying & Planning the Built Environment.
Lakes College has state of the art facilities and a range of specialist teachers who have worked in the field themselves in this chosen course. A new Civil Engineering Training Centre is due to open in September 2021, which will support T Level courses.
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs at grade 4, to include English and Maths. Applicants must also successfully complete a mandatory Assessment Day
What next?
Completing a T Level could lead to an Apprenticeship, Higher Apprenticeship, Higher Education and/or Degree Apprenticeship. This could be with Lakes College based on the existing (and growing) offer or with another provider.
TO APPLY FOR THIS COURSE CLICK HERE
Course description
The T Level in Digital consists of four pathways, which are: Digital Support; Digital Infrastructure; Data Technician; and Digital Production, Design and Development.
Studying for a T Level attracts UCAS points, meaning learners can go onto university after completing the course. Lakes College has a range of specialist teachers in the digital field and impressive onsite facilities.
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English, Maths and Computer Science. Applicants must also successfully complete a mandatory Assessment Day.
What next?
After completing a T Level, you could go on to an Apprenticeship, Higher Apprenticeship, Higher Education and/or Degree Apprenticeship. This could be with Lakes College based on the existing (and growing) offer, or to another provider.
TO APPLY FOR THIS COURSE CLICK HERE
Course description
T Levels are new, two-year courses, which follow GCSEs and are equivalent to three A-Levels. They combine classroom theory, practical learning and a 315-hour (45 day) industry placement. This allows students’ real experience of the workplace. T-Levels are primarily designed to accelerate progression to Higher Apprenticeships, Higher Education and/or Degree Apprenticeships pathways. Studying a T Level attracts UCAS points, meaning students can progress to University after completing a course. Lakes College has state of the art facilities and a range of specialist teachers in this chosen course. T Levels are primarily designed to accelerate progression to Higher Apprenticeships, Higher Education and/or Degree Apprenticeships pathways. For more information, click here
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs at grade 4, to include English and Maths. Applicants must also successfully complete a mandatory Assessment Day
What next?
Completing a T Level, could lead to an Apprenticeship, Higher Apprenticeship, Higher Education and/or Degree Apprenticeship. This could be with Lakes College based on the existing (and growing) offer or to another provider.
TO APPLY FOR THIS COURSE CLICK HERE
Course description
The T-Level Health Specialist Pathways are: Supporting the Care of Children and Young people, Supporting the Theatre team, Supporting the Midwifery Team, Supporting the Therapy, Supporting the Adult Nursing Team, Supporting the Mental Health Team. The Nurse Cadet course which we currently offer at the college, will be changing into a T Level from September.
The T-Level Science Specialist Pathways are: Laboratory Sciences
Lakes College has state of the art facilities and a range of specialist teachers in this chosen course.T-Levels are primarily designed to accelerate progression to Higher Apprenticeships, Higher Education and/or Degree Apprenticeships pathways. For more information, click here
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs at grade 4, to include English, Maths and Science. Applicants must also successfully complete a mandatory Assessment Day
What next?
Completing T Levels, could lead to studying for an Apprenticeship, Higher Apprenticeship, Higher Education and/or Degree Apprenticeship. This could be with Lakes College based on the existing (and growing) offer, or to another provider.
TO APPLY FOR THIS COURSE CLICK HERE
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Frequently Asked Questions
T Levels are a new qualification designed to give you a head start towards the future you want.
They follow GCSEs and are equivalent to 3 A Levels. The 2-year qualification brings classroom and work placement together, on a course designed with employers and businesses.
The first wave of T levels launched in September 2020 at several colleges and schools. Lakes College is part of the second wave, and will be offering T Levels from September 2021.
Two years of full-time study.
You can apply now for a T Level course starting in September 2021. If you would like more information about the courses, please contact our admissions team on 10946 839300 (option 2) or email admissions@lcwc.ac.uk
Visit our course pages to find more details about how to apply.
An industry placement lasts around 45 days, undertaken as a block or as individual days. The specific length of the placement and when it will take place will differ dependng on your T Level.
T Levels are ideal if you have cmpleted your GCSEs and want to get the knowledge and experience needed to get a skilled job.
Yes, you can. T Levels get you work ready, but you can continue studying with a higher apprenticeship or degree.
T Levels are designed with businesses and employers, to make sure you have the skills and knowledge they are looking for in an employee.
T Levels give you the opportunity to experiecne an industry while you continue your studies, with the opportunity to specialise later. While gaining practical experience, you also achieve the qualifications needed to move into a higher level of study, if you choose to later.
Apprentcieships are paid, work-based training for those who know what occupation they want to pursue.
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