109 learners from Milton Keynes College received their T Level results today. Results were positive, with Construction, Early Years Education and Assisting Teaching (a new course to the College this year) performing particularly well. 

The College also offers T Levels in areas including Business Support, Cyber Security and Laboratory Science. T Levels are a two year qualification that are a technical alternative to A Levels, bringing together classroom learning and an extended industry placement where employers help design the course. After completing T Levels, students can go on to university, additional training such as an apprenticeship or directly into employment.  

BTEC students also received their results today. BTECs are specialist work-related qualifications designed for young people interested in a particular industry or sector and can lead to employment, further study or apprenticeships. 

Fabian Pancu, a student who achieved a Distinction in Construction T Level today, said: “The course has changed my perspective on construction in a really positive way. It surprised me how much other subjects link into it as well, such as science and maths. I’m really happy that I achieved a distinction and in September I’ll be going to Kingston University to study Architecture”. 

Fellow Construction T Level student Marcia-Belle Barnes achieved a merit today and added: “I really enjoyed learning all about the different elements and aspects of construction. I did my placement with WJ Construction and it was fantastic. I’ll be taking a gap year and then coming back to the College to study for a HNC in construction, or potentially going straight into a full time role in construction”. 

Simon Eko, Course Team Leader for Professional Construction at Milton Keynes College, commented: “We’ve had fantastic results today, all the second year Construction T Level students received merits and distinctions, they’re all very happy. 

“We’re very proud that all of our 42 T Level Construction students will be going onto university, apprenticeships or full time employment. Lots of the students’ employers from their placements want to carry on employing them, which shows just how well they’ve done during their placements and courses. It’s been another successful year for us, we’re very proud of our learners and everything they’ve achieved.” 

Sally Alexander, CEO and Group Principal of Milton Keynes College Group, says, “We are all very proud of our students receiving their T Level results today, and of the tutors who have supported them in their studies. T Level courses have been designed with leading businesses and employers to give learners the knowledge and skills they need, producing the next wave of highly skilled, work-ready graduates and the industries they will work in. We are confident that whatever option they choose next, our T Level students will have successful and promising futures ahead of them. Here to support students. 

“We’ve also had a positive first year of our new A Level provision and are looking forward to first full cohort of learners receiving their results this time next year.” 

To find out more about T Levels at Milton Keynes College, visit https://mkcollege.ac.uk/school-leavers/t-levels/ 

If you’re receiving your GCSE results this year and want to study a BTEC, T Level, A Levels or an apprenticeship at MK College, you can visit our advisory days between Thursday 21^st and Friday 29^th August. To find out more and book an appointment visit Advisory Days – MK College

If you haven’t already heard, T Levels are the new kid on the block. This new choice after GCSE’s has a LOT to offer, and we’re going to tell you everything you need to know about them.

So, What are T-Levels?

T Levels are a new, 2-year qualification, designed to give YOU a head start towards the career that you want. Designed for 16-18 year olds, this qualification will focus on practical, rather than academic subjects like A Levels, with 80% classroom learning and 20% industry placement.

All courses have been co-created by employers from over 200 businesses – including Fujitsu and Skanska – to make sure that you’ll be gaining necessary and important industry skills, therefore preparing you for highly skilled jobs or undergraduate study.

What subjects can I study?

At Milton Keynes College, we are currently delivering the following T Level courses:

Can’t see the subject you’re interested in? Don’t worry – in the coming years, more T Levels will become available to study. View the list of T Levels that will be offered across the country here. Please note though that not all these subjects will be available to study at MK College.

What’s the difference between T Levels and A Levels?

T Levels, also known as Technical Levels, are for students who want to develop work-related knowledge and skills within a specific industry, rather than academic skills learnt from studying A Levels.

What’s more, your T Level will be worth UCAS points exactly like A Levels and is a nationally recognised qualification accepted by universities and other education providers. See below the table that compares the grades of a T Level to an A Level.

UCAS TARIFF POINTS	T LEVEL OVERALL GRADE	A LEVEL EQUIVALENT
168	Distinction*	AAA*
144	Distinction	AAA
120	Merit	BBB
96	Pass (C or above)	CCC
72	Pass (D or above)	DDD

How is a T Level different to an Apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships and T Levels are similar, as the qualifications are based upon the same standards which are designed by employers. However, an apprentice spends most of their time in the workplace, learning on-the-job, whereas a T level student will spend most of their time in the classroom. But both qualifications have been designed to give school and college leavers alternatives to the traditional paths to starting a career.

Why should I study a T Level?

There are many great reasons why studying a T Level could be a fantastic option for you after you’ve finished your GCSE’s:

1. They have been designed with leading businesses and employers to give you the knowledge and skills you need, relevant to the industry you’re interested in.
2. T Levels will provide you with the experience of what a real working environment is like with an industry placement lasting at least 45 days.
3. Once you have successfully completed your T Level qualification, you will receive a nationally recognised certificate. The certificate will also show details of what you have learned on the course.
4. Recognised by universities and other education providers, Your T Level will be worth UCAS points exactly the same way as A Levels.
5. T Levels involve more classroom study than apprenticeships (a whopping 80%!), which means you can experience an industry while you are continuing your studies.

Think a T Level could be the best next step for you? Want to find out more about this qualification or read more about the T Levels on offer with us at MK College.