Published by City & Guilds and AELP (May 2018)
T-levels is a new two-year learning programme for young people in England that is being phased in from September 2020 onwards. "T" stands for technical. Sitting alongside A levels and apprenticeships, they will form a third, technical education alternative for 16-year-olds. They are a key part of the government's overhaul of technical and vocational education for 16- to 19-year-olds in England, the ultimate aim of which is to give young people the skills that industry needs.
Length of work experience
The compulsory industrial placement in T-levels means a minimum of 45 days and up to 60 days with an employer over two years - nine to 12 weeks. AELP Research, working with City and Guilds, were quick to single out the industrial placement as needing particularly careful implementation if learning providers and employers are to rise to the challenge of securing meaningful experiences for young people in their chosen careers in high enough numbers in all areas of the country.
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