This T Level Week, taking place from 19 to 23 October 2026, we’re celebrating the technical qualifications helping thousands of young people prepare for skilled careers across a range of sectors. Here’s everything you need to know about T Levels.
What is a T Level?
If you’re thinking about your next step after GCSE and not sure about what’s out there, T Levels are worth a look. T Levels are a post-GCSE qualification designed to take your future to the next level. They’re Level 3 qualifications (broadly equivalent in size to three A-Levels) that take two years to complete. Here’s everything you need to know.
How are T Levels structured?
During a T Level, you’ll spend 80% of your time in the classroom, learning theory and practical skills. And the other 20% is putting this into practice on an industry placement.
Classroom learning
This takes place at a school, college or with a training provider. You’ll study core theory, concepts and skills relating to the industry, before focusing on one or more occupational specialisms.
Industry placement
You’ll work directly with an employer for 45 days. Depending on your employer, you’ll either complete your placement in one block of time, a series of day releases or a combination of both.
T Level work placements aren’t paid, but it’s worth asking your school, college or employer about any help with costs like travel or lunch.
What T Level subjects are available?
There’s a huge range to choose from, covering everything from construction to digital to legal services. You’ll find T Level subjects in:
- Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care
- Business and Administration
- Construction
- Creative and Design
- Digital
- Education and Early Years
- Engineering and Manufacturing
- Health and Science
- Legal, Finance and Accounting
- Sales, Marketing and Procurement.
Want to get into building homes? Try Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction. Think you’re more of a coder? Digital Software Development might be for you. New courses get added as industries evolve, so it’s always worth checking out what’s currently available.
Explore training options, routes into work and other technical education options through the UK government’s jobs and skills website to discover where your next step could take you.
