Industry placement


Industry placement delivery approaches

Industry placements are at the heart of T Levels. They should adhere to a set of core principles, although there is a wide range of delivery approaches which can be used if these core principles cannot be met. This page explains what these approaches are and where they can be applied.

The new delivery approaches were announced on 10th January 2023 to be used with immediate effect and supersede the previous flexibilities in place. The Wave 1 and Wave 2 temporary flexibilities remain in place until the end of the 2022/23 academic year.

Core principles

The core principles of industry placements have stayed the same since T Levels were first introduced in September 2020. They are:

  • The placement must be 100% in person, with an employer
  • It must take place in the workplace and be organised in line with the normal requirements of the industry
  • It must enable the student to develop up-to-date knowledge and skills relevant to their chosen T Level
  • Placements must last a minimum of 315 hours.

Delivery approaches

However, some approaches to delivering placements have been developed which differ from the core principles. The aim of these approaches is to make sure that as the number of students choosing T Levels grows, employers can continue to provide enough high-quality placements for all students across the country and in all industries.

The tables below provides a breakdown of each of the delivery approaches, and what they mean for employers. (Note: Some of the approaches are only allowed for a portion of a placement or for specific T Levels. Where this is applicable it is specified below).


By: Admin
On:09-10-2023
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