Foreword
Leigh Academies Trust has a long history and deep rooted commitment to providing the very best academic and technical education programmes that meet the aspirations of all students. The Leigh UTC was one of the first providers in the country to offer T-Levels and we are proud to have been authorised to offer numerous different T-Level courses from September 2023 in multiple of our secondary academies with more to be added in the future. We have state-of-the-art facilities and expert teachers as well as established links with employers that span several years.
T-Levels are a new type of course which have been developed in collaboration with employers, providing a balance of classroom learning and real-world experience following completion of GCSEs. One T-Level runs for 2 years and is equivalent to three A-Levels.
T-Levels are a technical option designed to meet the needs of industry and prepare students aged 16-19 for work, future training or study. Depending on their T-Level of choice, students will find that 80% of their time is spent onsite at their academy in either a classroom, laboratory or workshop environment gaining the skills that employers need. The other 20% of their time will be spent gaining meaningful on-the-job experience through an industry placement where they can put these skills into action.
For students T-Levels provide valuable experience in the workplace. For employers T-Levels provide an opportunity to see and support new talent within their industry first-hand.
Our prospectus describes some very exciting opportunities for post-16 students and we invite you to make contact with our academies to explore what we have to offer.
ABOUT T-LEVELS
HOW ARE T-LEVELS DIFFERENT FROM APPRENTICESHIPS OR A-LEVELS?
Although T-Levels may seem similar to apprenticeships, they do differ quite significantly. If a student chooses to become an apprentice they will typically focus on learning a particular role, and will spend 80% of their time in the workplace and 20% in the classroom – the exact reverse of a T-Level. An apprentice is employed, and will be paid for their time at work whereas the majority of T-Level placements will be unpaid.
A-Levels are an academic option which typically leads on to further study at university or college. Similar in style to GCSEs, A-Levels are entirely classroom based.
Find out more about T-LevelsENTRY REQUIREMENTS
You will need to have completed your GCSEs prior to applying to study T-Levels.
What are the benefits of T-Levels?
Industry-specific technical knowledge and practical skills
A minimum of 45 days’ placement in a student’s chosen industry or occupation
Common workplace skills
Industry-specific technical knowledge and practical skills
WHICH T-LEVELS ARE OFFERED AT LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST?
Leigh Academies Trust (LAT) offers T-Level courses at several of our academies and we’re planning to deliver additional T-Level course options across some of our other academies in future years.
The courses we have chosen have been carefully selected to fit with each academy’s specialisms.
Digital
Course
Digital Production, Design and Development
Engineering
Course
Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control
Location
Finance
Course
Technical Qualification in Finance
OUR T-LEVEL PROVIDERS
